Crocheting pumpkins is hands-down my favorite fall tradition, and I’m so excited to share my newest design with you – How To Make The One Stitch Adjustable Crochet Pumpkin Pattern.
Over the years, I’ve created and shared many crochet pumpkin patterns, however, this one is a little different. With just one simple stitch, you can easily adjust the size, shape, and texture of your pumpkin.
Whether you love making a small patch for your mantle or a full fall pumpkin patch in every color imaginable, this pattern gives you the flexibility to do it all. I’m sure you’ll be reaching for it time and time again.
My favorite part about The One Stitch Adjustable Crochet Pumpkin Pattern is the flexibility of the yarn. You can use any size 6 yarn, or 2 strands of size 5 held together. This will create just about any size pumpkin you desire.
I tested seven of my favorite yarns, and I love how each one created a unique look and feel!
The Adjustable Crochet Pumpkin Pattern is worked in simple, repeating rows using the half-double crochet slip stitch. What I like about this stitch is how you can transform the look by changing which loop you insert your hook into.
One of my go-to variations is alternating between working in the front loops only on one row and then both loops on the next. This creates a beautiful, almost braided effect, producing natural ribbing around the pumpkin.
Additionally, working in the back loops only on every row produces a slightly different ribbing style, which has a more pronounced “V” design.
Are you ready to make The Adjustable Crochet Pumpkin Pattern? Grab your yarn and let’s get started!!
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Yarn Suggestions For The Adjustable Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
The Adjustable Crochet Pumpkin Pattern is designed to work with any size 6 (super bulky) yarn, or two strands of size 5 (bulky) yarn held together, however, the yardage will vary depending on the yarn and size you create.
The flexibility makes it easy to customize with what you have on hand, although it’s important to note that the gauge may turn out slightly smaller or larger depending on what yarn is used. The most important thing is to crochet with a tight stitch, this helps to keep the Poly-fil from showing through.
I tested seven of my favorite yarns, and here’s how they compared (reference the photo left to right):
- Bernat Maker – Cream (2 strands held together)
- Lion Brand Rewind Tape Yarn – Citronella (2 strands held together)
- Bobbiny 3mm Braided Cord – Mustard
- Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick® Yarn – Mustard
- WeCrochet Fluff of The Andes – Solar Flare (breaks easily, pull gently when finishing off)
- Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick – Butterscotch
- Premier Chunky Cotton – Mustard (breaks easily, pull gently when finishing off)
Below are additional suppliers I recommend:
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Stem Options For The Adjustable Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
There are many fun options for a pumpkin stem on The Adjustable Crochet Pumpkin Pattern! One of my favorites are wooden branches you find lying around outside (give them a good wash and let them air dry).
Cinnamon sticks or wine corks also work well. Additionally, you can purchase real wooden sticks on Amazon. They’re all cleaned and ready to use; however, please note that the size descriptions may be misleading, so be sure to examine them closely.
Another fun option is to use vegan or Ultrasuede tags as stems. I recently created a blog post on the different crochet tags I use. The full post with extensive detail can be found here.
– The vegan leather leaves and BOO tags (shown below) are from Savlabot.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Stitch Key | US Terms
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain/chains
flo – front loop only
hdc-slst – half double crochet slip stitch
WS – right side
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch/stitches
X – times
WS – wrong side
Materials
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Optional
Ribbon and/or leaf & tag embellishments
Special Stitches
Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch (hdc-slst)
Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), pull the first loop on your hook through remaining two loops.
Tips:
- Try switching the loop you work into, working in both loops, back loop only, front loop only, or a combination of different loops, can create an entirely different look!
- Keep your tension loose to make it easy to complete the slip stitches.
Back Hump or Bump of a Chain
The back hump (also known as the back bump) is located on the backside of a crochet chain. While the front of the chain looks like a row of “V” shapes, with a front and back loop, the back features a small bump or bar behind each “V”. To locate the back hump or bump slightly rotate the chain or chains toward you.
Video Instructions For The Adjustable Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
Gauge For The Adjustable Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
The gauge will vary depending on the yarn you use and isn’t very important on this pattern. The most important thing is to have a nice, tight stitch that will hide the Poly-fil from showing through.
Adjustable Sizing
The written instructions create a small pumpkin approximately 11-14 inches in circumference, and 2-2.5 inches tall (before adding the stem). However, the pattern is fully adjustable by changing the stitch and row count.
- To adjust the height: Add or subtract chains from the starting foundation chain.
- To adjust the circumference: Add or subtract rows. End on an odd numbered row.
You can create many shapes and sizes by experimenting with stitch and row counts:
- For a round, classic pumpkin, make the length of the band about 3x the width.
- For a taller, slender pumpkin, aim for approximately 1.5x the width.
Once the band rectangle is the shape you want, follow the rest of the pattern exactly, only the stitch and row count will change.
Written Instructions Size Small
Instructions Size Small
– Beg ch of each row does not count as st, work 1st st in same st as beg ch.
Option 1: Alternating Between Front & Both Loops
Row 1 WS.
Leaving a long tail end (about 12 inches), loosely ch9 (or desired length), working in back hump, hdc-slst in 2nd ch from hook, hdc-slst in remaining chs across, turn. (8hdc-slst)
Row 2 RS. Ch1, working in flo, hdc-slst across, turn. (8hdc-slst)
Row 3 WS. Ch1, working in both loops, hdc-slst across, turn. (8hdc-slst)
Row 4-27. Repeat alternating between row 2 and then row 3. (8hdc-slst)
Continue after row 27 from option two instructions below.
Option 2: Working in Back Loops Only
Row 1 WS.
Leaving a long tail end (about 12 inches), loosely ch9 (or desired length), working in back hump, hdc-slst in 2nd ch from hook, hdc-slst in remaining chs across, turn. (8hdc-slst)
Row 2-27. Ch1, working in blo, hdc-slst across, turn. (8hdc-slst)
If you add additional rows to the band, it should be made in odd increments.
Make sure the beginning and ending tails are on the same side of the rectangle before joining the band. This will allow you to cinch each side closed without attaching a new piece of yarn.
Joining Ends
You will now join the foundation chain and last row together to form a continuous piece.
With RS facing, fold the short sides of the piece together & line up the sts (the foundation row and WS should be facing you).
Joining For Option 1: Alternating Between Front & Both Loops
Loosely sl st through both loops of the foundation chs & both loops of last row of hdc-sl st, repeat across until the piece is fully joined. Fasten off leaving a long tail end (about 12-15 inches long)
Joining For Option 2: Working in Back Loops Only
Loosely sl st through both loops of the foundation chs & blo of last row of hdc-sl st, repeat across until the piece is fully joined. Fasten off leaving a long tail end (about 12-15 inches long)
Forming the Pumpkin
Using a tapestry needle, take foundation tail end, weave it in and out around row ends and cinch closed.
Weave in tail end, turn pumpkin RS facing out & fill with Poly-fil. Weave remaining tail in & out around final row ends & cinch closed (you can leave a slight opening in the middle to fit the stem).
To create a small indent in the top center of the pumpkin, insert tapestry needle through the top center of the pumpkin, pushing tail through to the bottom center of pumpkin. Push needle back up through bottom center pulling slightly. Weave needle around top where you cinched it closed, to keep indent in place.
Fasten off and weave in loose end once secure.
Finish pumpkin off with stem, ribbon, and other adornments as desired, using glue or a hot glue gun.
Your One Stitch Adjustable Pumpkin is finished, enjoy!!
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