Learn how to make this Crochet Pumpkin Garland with this free crochet pattern! This quick and easy fall project combines my Mini Ribbed Pumpkin Pattern with a simple crochet ball garland to create a beautiful handmade decoration that’s perfect for autumn. Whether you’re decorating for Fall, Halloween, or Thanksgiving, this beginner-friendly garland adds a warm, cozy touch to your seasonal home décor.
If you love decorating with crochet pumpkins, be sure to explore my 12+ Free Crochet Pumpkin Patterns You’ll Love, make a coordinating Harvest Pumpkin, and browse my complete collection of Free Fall & Halloween Crochet Patterns for even more seasonal decorating inspiration.
This crochet pumpkin garland is worked using basic crochet stitches and is rated Advanced Beginner, making it a fun project for crocheters looking to build your skills. The pumpkins are worked in rows, easily seamed together, and then strung onto twine with crochet balls to create a lightweight garland that looks beautiful draped across a fireplace mantel, mirror, staircase, shelf, or entryway.
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Ways to Style Crochet Pumpkin Garland
Below is one of my favorite ways to display the Crochet Pumpkin Garland by draping it across a mirror and fireplace mantel. I used small Command™ hooks in each corner of the mirror and mantel to secure the twine—simply tie a knot around each hook. Hanging one garland slightly lower than the other creates a soft, layered look that’s perfect for fall decorating.
This garland also looks beautiful displayed along a staircase, shelf, entryway table, or even across a window. Pair it with a few of my free crochet pumpkin patterns to create a cozy seasonal display throughout your home.
Another fun option is to make a crochet ball garland without spacing the balls apart. Simply crochet as many balls as you’d like and place them closely together for a fuller look. This simple design isn’t just for fall—you can easily customize the colors to create beautiful garlands for Christmas, spring, birthdays, baby showers, or any season of the year.
The Perfect Yarn for Mini Pumpkins
The Crochet Pumpkin Garland is made using Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, a size 6 super bulky yarn that’s perfect for creating soft, plush pumpkins with beautiful stitch definition. The colors shown in this pattern are Mustard, Butterscotch, and Fall Leaves, but there are plenty of other gorgeous shades to choose from.
Some of my favorite fall and neutral colors include Pumpkin, Flax, Fossil, Wheat, Oatmeal, Barley, and Graphite, making it easy to customize your garland to match your home décor.
Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Lion Brand Yarn
Amazon
Alternative Yarn
Feel free to experiment with other yarns to create a different look. Just keep in mind that changing the yarn weight may affect the finished size of your pumpkins and crochet balls, so be sure to adjust your hook size as needed. The most important thing is to maintain a tight stitch so the Poly-fil doesn’t show through.
Some of my favorite alternatives include:
- Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick®
- Bernat Maker (hold 2 strands together)
- Lion Brand Hue + Me (hold 2 strands together)
For a completely different look, I also tested Fluff of the Andes from WeCrochet. The colors shown are Caution and Solar Flare. This roving-style yarn creates a garland that resembles the popular felted wool ball garlands found in home décor stores, giving the finished project a fun, cozy texture.
Because roving yarn is more delicate, weave in your ends slowly and pull gently to prevent breakage. If tightening the magic circle causes the yarn to snap, try chaining 3 or 4, join with a slip stitch to form a ring, and continue the pattern as written.
Pumpkin Stems
There are several fun ways to create stems for your Mini Ribbed Pumpkins, allowing you to customize the look to match your fall décor.
One of the easiest options is to use small wooden branches collected from outdoors. Simply wash them well and allow them to air dry before using them in your pumpkins. Cinnamon sticks and wine corks also make great alternatives, each giving the pumpkins their own unique character.
If you’d prefer a ready-to-use option, you can also purchase real wooden sticks from Amazon. They’re cleaned and ready to use—just be sure to check the measurements before ordering, as product photos can sometimes make them appear larger than they actually are.
Another favorite option of mine is using vegan leather or Ultrasuede® tags as pumpkin stems. They add a beautiful finished look and make the pumpkins feel a little more custom. If you’d like to learn more about the tags I use in my crochet projects, be sure to check out my Crochet Tags Guide.
Some of my favorites include:
- The custom Ultrasuede logo tags from Angie & Britt, who also offer decorative leaves and a variety of seasonal tag designs.
- The vegan leather leaves and “Give Thanks” tags from Savlabot.
Sizing for Your Mini Pumpkins
One of the best things about this Crochet Pumpkin Garland is that the finished length is completely customizable. Simply add or remove pumpkins and crochet balls to create the perfect size for your space.
The sample shown uses 6 mini pumpkins and 9 crochet balls, which fits a fireplace mantel measuring approximately 45 inches wide. When cutting your twine, leave several extra feet to allow for draping and tying the garland in place.
Gauge
Pumpkins (Worked in Rows)
8 sts × 10 rows of sc in BLO = 3.5″ × 3.5″ using an L (8.0 mm) hook
Crochet Balls (Worked in the Round)
Rounds 1–2 = 2″ across using an L (8.0 mm) hook
Because everyone’s crochet tension is different, I recommend checking your gauge before getting started, especially if you’re using a different yarn. Matching the gauge will help ensure your pumpkins and crochet balls turn out the intended size.
Special Stitches
Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (inv-scdec)
Insert hook into front loop only of 1st st, insert hook into front loop only of next st, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops on hook. (counts as 1 single crochet)
Full Video Instructions for The Invisible Single Crochet Decrease Here
Crochet Pumpkin Garland Video Tutorial
If you prefer to learn by watching, I’ve included a step-by-step video tutorial to help guide you through the pattern. Follow along as I demonstrate the techniques used to create both the mini pumpkins and the crochet ball garland.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Stitch Key | US Terms
- beg – beginning
- blo – back loop only
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- inv-scdec – invisible single crochet decrease
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
✂️ Materials & Supplies Needed
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- Yarn: Size 6 Super Bulky Yarn — I prefer Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
- Yardage: Varies depending on the length of your garland. Each pumpkin uses less than 20 yards, and each crochet ball uses approximately 4 yards.
- Crochet Hook: Size L/8.0mm Hook (or size needed to meet gauge)
- Twine: Approximately 160 inches for the sample shown (adjust as needed)
- Notions: Tapestry Needle, Scissors, and Flexible Measuring Tape
- Filling: Poly-Fil or scrap yarn
- Pumpkin Stems: Small dried branches attached with craft glue or a hot glue gun
- Optional Embellishments: Ribbon and/or leaf embellishments
Crochet Ball Garland Instructions
– Create 9 balls total, or amount desired (I created 3 in each color)
– Beg ch of each rnd does not count as st, work 1st st in same st as beg ch.
Rnd 1. Starting with a 12” beg tail, create a magic circle, ch1, work 6 sc in circle, join with sl st. (6sc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, work 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st. (12sc)
Rnd 3. Inv-scdec around, join with sl st. (6sc)
- Fasten off leaving a long tail end.
- Weave in the beg tail to secure and then stuff tail inside the ball, no need for Polyfil!
- Take ending tail and weave in and out of the front loops of last round, cinch closed, weave in loose ends, and fasten off.
Adding The Crochet Balls To Twine
- Take a long piece of twine (approximately 80 inches) and thread the crochet balls on using a tapestry needle.
- I thread through the center where I created the magic circle, and push the needle back through the top where I cinched the ball closed.
- Adjust the spacing as desired.
- Set aside and head to pumpkin instructions below.
Pumpkin Instructions
For the crochet pumpkin garland shown, I used the Crochet Mini Ribbed Pumpkin Pattern, but I made the pumpkins slightly smaller. I adjusted the beginning chain to 7, and only worked 19 rows total. The pattern includes video instructions, but make sure to adjust the sizing to create the smaller option, the rest of the pattern is worked as is.
For the garland shown, I created 6 pumpkins total, but you can make any amount that you prefer.
Adding Pumpkins To Twine
- Take a long piece of twine (approximately 80 inches) and thread the pumpkins on using a tapestry needle.
- I thread through the back of the pumpkin near the stem, under a small piece of yarn.
- Adjust the spacing as desired.
Your Crochet Pumpkin Garland is complete. String them anywhere you’d like and enjoy!!
If you make this Crochet Pumpkin Garland, I’d love to see your finished project! Be sure to tag me on Instagram @simplymadebyerin so I can see your beautiful creations.
More Free Crochet Pumpkin Patterns
If you enjoyed making this Crochet Pumpkin Garland, here are a few more free crochet patterns to help you decorate for Fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving:
- 🎃 12+ Free Crochet Pumpkin Patterns
- 🎃 One Stitch Adjustable Pumpkin
- 🎃 The Herringbone Pumpkin
- 🎃 The Sugar Pumpkin
- 🎃 The Harvest Pumpkin
More Free Fall & Halloween Crochet Patterns
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