Let’s make the Feather Crochet Pumpkin Pattern! If you love textured crochet projects, you’re going to love this unique pumpkin pattern. The beautiful feather stitch creates incredible texture and a perfectly round pumpkin without the traditional ribbed look, making it a standout addition to your fall home décor.
The Feather Crochet Pumpkin is an intermediate crochet pattern worked in the round using super bulky yarn. While the feather stitch may look a little intimidating at first, don’t worry! With the help of the step-by-step video tutorial, you’ll quickly get the hang of it. Once you learn this fun stitch, you’ll be looking for even more ways to use it in future crochet projects.
If you’re looking for even more fall inspiration, be sure to explore my 12+ Free Crochet Pumpkin Patterns You’ll Love roundup. You might also enjoy my classic Harvest Crochet Pumpkin, another quick and easy pattern that’s perfect for creating a cozy fall display.
Whether you’re looking to learn a new stitch or add a beautifully textured pumpkin to your collection, this pattern works up quickly and is sure to become a fall favorite.
Let’s get started!
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Styling Ideas for Your Feather Crochet Pumpkin
The Feather Crochet Pumpkin adds beautiful texture and a cozy touch to your fall home décor. Display a few pumpkins on a decorative tray, bookshelf, mantel, entryway table, or tiered tray to create a warm seasonal display. Mix different yarn colors and sizes to create a unique pumpkin patch filled with rich texture and visual interest.
For even more fall decorating inspiration, explore my 12+ Free Crochet Pumpkin Patterns You’ll Love and combine several pumpkin styles to create a one-of-a-kind autumn arrangement.
My Favorite Yarn for the Feather Pumpkin
The Feather Crochet Pumpkin is made with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, a size 6 super bulky yarn that creates beautiful stitch definition and rich texture. Some of my favorite fall colors include Mustard, Pumpkin, Butterscotch, Fisherman, and Fall Leaves, but there are so many gorgeous shades to choose from that you can easily customize your pumpkin patch to match your fall décor.
Below are my favorite places to purchase yarn:
Lion Brand Yarn
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Yarn Alternatives
One of my favorite things about the Feather Crochet Pumpkin is how versatile it is! While the pattern is written using super bulky yarn, you can easily experiment with different yarn weights and textures to create pumpkins in a variety of sizes and styles.
If you use a different yarn, simply adjust your hook size as needed to maintain a firm fabric. A tight stitch helps prevent the Poly-fil stuffing from showing through, especially when using lighter-weight yarns.
Some of my favorite yarn substitutions include:
- Bernat Maker (2 strands held together, shown below in the color Cream & Clay)
- Lion Brand Rewind Tape Yarn (2 strands held together, shown below in the color Citronella)
- Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me (2 strands held together)
- Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick® Yarn
My Favorite Stem Options
One of the easiest ways to create a realistic stem for your Feather Crochet Pumpkin is to use small tree branches found outdoors. Simply give them a good wash and allow them to dry completely before using them. Cinnamon sticks and wine corks also make great stem options, or you can purchase pre-cut natural wood sticks on Amazon. If you buy them online, be sure to check the dimensions carefully, as product photos can sometimes be misleading.
For a more decorative look, I also love using vegan leather or Ultrasuede tags as pumpkin stems. They add a unique finishing touch and make each pumpkin feel a little more custom. If you’d like to learn more, be sure to check out my Crochet Tags Guide, where I share my favorite tags and where to find them.
My favorites include:
- Custom Ultrasuede logo tags from Angie & Britt,who also offer seasonal leaves and other decorative tag designs.
- Vegan leather leaves and “Give Thanks” tags from Savlabot.
Sizing
The Feather Crochet Pumpkin pattern includes two sizes:
- Small: Approximately 3¼ inches tall with a 17–18-inch circumference (not including the stem)
- Large: Approximately 4 inches tall with a 22–23-inch circumference (not including the stem)
This pattern is easy to customize! Since it’s worked in multiples of two, you can easily make larger or smaller pumpkins by adding or subtracting an increase round of half double crochet. Simply begin with an even number of stitches in the base, then follow the remainder of the pattern as written. You’ll create the same beautiful feather stitch texture with a larger or smaller stitch count.
Gauge | Working in the Round
First 3 rounds = 4¼–4½ inches using an L (8.0 mm) crochet hook
Be sure to check your gauge before you begin, as everyone’s crochet tension is different. Your finished pumpkin size may also vary slightly depending on the yarn and hook you choose.
Special Stitches
Chain Space (ch-sp)
A chain space is the space/gap in your work that is created by making a chain. The space is located below the chain. Normally you’d insert your hook into the front and back loops of the stitch, but when you work into a chain space you insert your hook into the space underneath the chain.
Beginning Feather Stitch (beg feather st)
Yarn over, insert hook into next chain space, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), **note-when you pull up any loop make sure it is the same height as other loops on hook, bring the hook up parallel to the work so the loop is elongated**, yarn over, insert hook into skipped stitch/chain space right below current chain space, yarn over and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in next chain space, yarn over and pull up a loop (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on the hook.
Full Video Instructions for The Beginning Feather Stitch Here
Feather Stitch (feather st)
Yarn over, insert hook into the same chain space where the last leg of the previous feather was made, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), **note-when you pull up any loop make sure it is the same height as other loops on hook, bring the hook up parallel to the work so the loop is elongated**, yarn over, insert hook into skipped stitch/chain space right below current chain space, yarn over and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in next chain space, yarn over and pull up a loop (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on the hook.
Full Video Instructions for The Feather Stitch Here
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
Skill Level
Intermediate
Stitch Key | US Terms
- beg feather st – beginning feather stitch
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- ch-sp – chain space
- feather st – feather stitch
- hdc – half double crochet
- inv-scdec – invisible single crochet decrease
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- 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: Approximately 50–90 yards (depending on size)
- Crochet Hook: Size L/8.0mm Hook (or size needed to meet gauge)
- Notions: Tapestry Needle, Stitch Marker, and Flexible Measuring Tape
- Filling: Poly-Fil Fiber Fill
- Stem: Small dried branch (attach with hot glue or craft glue)
- Optional Embellishments: Ribbon, flowers, or personalized leather tags. Read my full Crochet Tags and Labels 101 Guide.
Video Instructions
If you prefer to learn by watching, I’ve included a step-by-step video tutorial to help guide you through the Feather Crochet Pumpkin pattern. The video walks you through the construction process and demonstrates the feather stitch, making it easy to follow along whether you’re tackling this stitch for the first time or simply want a visual reference.
You can watch the tutorial below, or save it to your favorite playlist so it’s ready whenever you’re ready to crochet.
Written Instructions
– Beg ch/chs of each rnd do not count as st, work 1st st of each rnd in same st as beg ch.
Size Small
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)
Alternate Method: Ch4, join with sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, work 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st. (20hdc)
Rnd 3. Ch1, *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (30hdc) (diameter should measure about 4 ¼” – 4 ½” across)
Starting Sides
Rnd 4. Ch1, *hdc in next st, ch1, sk next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st in beg hdc. (15hdc, 15chs)
Notes:
- Now starting the feather stitch rounds, see above stitch instructions and video tutorial.
- Mark the 1st two ch1 spaces of each feather rnd with a st marker. The last feather of each round will finish in the 1st marked st, and you will join each rnd in the 2nd marked st.
- Always start a new feather st in the same ch space as your previous feather st.
Rnd 5-9.
Ch1 (mark st), work a beg feather st in next ch-sp, ch1 (mark st), *feather st in next ch-sp, ch1, repeat from * around, ending in the 1st marked st (see video instructions above), join with sl st in 2nd marked st. (15 feather sts) (height should measure about 4” tall, repeat rnd 5 as many times as necessary to get desired height)
***Weave in beg tail end & add Poly-fil now, don’t overfill or you’ll see the Poly-fil through the gaps in the yarn. You can also fill with matching yarn for less visibility through the gaps.
Rnd 10. Ch1, sc in same st as ch1, inv-scdec in remaining sts around, join with sl st. (15sts)
Continue to finishing off instructions below.
Size Large
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)
Alternate Method: Ch4, join with sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, work 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st. (20hdc)
Rnd 3. Ch1, *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (30hdc) `(diameter should measure about 4 ¼” – 4 ½” across)
Rnd 4. Ch1, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (40hdc) (diameter should measure about 5 ¾” across)
Starting Sides
Rnd 5. Ch1, *hdc in next st, ch1, sk next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st in beg hdc. (20hdc, 20chs)
Notes:
- Now starting the feather stitch rounds, see above stitch instructions and video tutorial.
- Mark the 1st two ch1 spaces of each feather rnd with a st marker. The last feather of each round will finish in the 1st marked st, and you will join each rnd in the 2nd marked st.
- Always start a new feather st in the same ch space as your previous feather st.
Rnd 6-12.
Ch1 (mark st), work a beg feather st in next ch-sp, ch1 (mark st), *feather st in next ch-sp, ch1, repeat from * around, ending in the 1st marked st (see video instructions above), join with sl st in 2nd marked st. (20 feather sts)(height should measure about 5 ¼” – 5 ½” tall, repeat rnd 6 as many times as necessary to get desired height)
***Weave in beg tail end & add Poly-fil now, don’t overfill or you’ll see the Poly-fil through the gaps in the yarn. You can also fill with matching yarn for less visibility through the gaps.
Rnd 13. Ch1, sc in same st as ch1, inv-scdec in remaining sts around, join with sl st. (20sts)
Continue to finishing off instructions below.
Finishing All Sizes
- Fasten off leaving a long tail end to cinch closed.
- Reference Steps 1-4 below for finishing off your pumpkin.
Step 1
- Weave tail end in and out around last rnd of sts. I worked under both loops.
Step 2
- Pull tail end to cinch closed.
- Use caution if using tape yarn, as it tends to break easily.
- If you’d like, leave a small opening for the stem, or just glue it right on top.
Step 3
- Create an indent by inserting tapestry needle through the top center of pumpkin, then pushing needle through to the bottom center. (pumpkin side view shown below)
Step 4
- Push needle back up through bottom center of pumpkin through top center, pulling tightly to create an indent in the top center.
- Weave needle around top where you cinched it closed to keep indent in place (repeat steps 3 & 4 if necessary) & fasten off once secure.
Your Crochet Feather Pumpkin is finished!! Adorn with stems, leaves, ribbons, and flowers as desired. I use a hot glue gun to attach the stems that I picked in the woods.
If you make the Feather Crochet Pumpkin, I’d love to see your creations! Be sure to tag me on Instagram @simplymadebyerin so I can admire your beautiful pumpkins and share them with the crochet community.
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