Let’s make the Crochet Herringbone Pumpkin Pattern! This textured crochet pumpkin is worked flat in rows, making it a great option if you prefer not to work in the round. The pattern includes three sizes and a full video tutorial to help you along the way.
The simple repeat uses linked single crochet to create a subtle herringbone texture with built-in ribbing. Once the rectangle is complete, it’s seamed together, cinched closed, and shaped into a traditional pumpkin. The sizing is also easy to customize if you’d like to make your pumpkins larger or smaller.
If you’re looking for an easy pumpkin pattern to start off the fall season, this is a fun one to try. It’s slightly more advanced than my Mini Ribbed Pumpkin Pattern, but still rated advanced beginner and works up pretty quickly.
Let’s get started!
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Styling Ideas For Your Crochet Herringbone Pumpkin
The Crochet Herringbone Pumpkin makes a beautiful addition to your fall décor. Try grouping several pumpkins on a decorative tray or shelf with a candle, plant, or other seasonal accents for an easy fall display.
Mix different crochet pumpkin designs, sizes, colors, and yarn textures to create your own unique pumpkin patch. You can also pair them with other handmade seasonal décor from my 18+ Free Fall & Halloween Crochet Patterns—there are plenty of ideas for creating a coordinated fall or Halloween display throughout your home.
Yarn
The Crochet Herringbone Pumpkin Pattern is written using Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick® Yarn. This is a size 6, super bulky tube-style yarn that creates beautiful stitch definition for the herringbone texture. My favorite colors for fall are Mustard, Pumpkin, Olive, Amber, and Cream.
You can shop the yarn and supplies I recommend through
Lion Brand Yarn
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Yarn Alternatives
This pattern is easy to experiment with using different yarns. Just keep in mind that changing the yarn weight or fiber may change the finished size and gauge. If you use a different yarn weight, adjust your hook size as needed to create a nice, tight fabric that keeps the Poly-Fil from showing through.
You can also hold two strands of a lighter yarn together to create a similar weight and texture. Some of my favorite alternatives include:
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick — 1 strand
- Bernat Maker — 2 strands held together
- Lion Brand Hue + Me — 2 strands held together
Stem Ideas for Your Herringbone Crochet Pumpkins
One of the easiest options for pumpkin stems is to use small wooden branches found outdoors. Simply give them a good wash and allow them to dry completely before using them. Cinnamon sticks and wine corks also work well, or you can purchase natural wooden sticks on Amazon—just be sure to check the dimensions carefully before ordering.
Another one of my favorite options is using vegan leather or Ultrasuede® tags as decorative stems. They add a modern touch while giving each pumpkin a polished, finished look.
If you’d like to learn more, check out my Crochet Tags & Labels 101 guide, where I share my favorite tags, where I buy them, and how I attach them to my crochet projects.
The custom Ultrasuede® logo tags, used as the pumpkin stems below, are from Angie & Britt, who also offer seasonal leaves and other decorative tag designs.
The vegan leather leaves and “Give Thanks” tags shown below are from Savlabot.
Sizing
The Herringbone Crochet Pumpkin pattern includes three sizes:
| Size | Height | Circumference |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Approx. 2¼ inches | Approx. 10 inches |
| Medium | Approx. 3 inches | Approx. 12 inches |
| Large | Approx. 4 inches | Approx. 15 inches |
Measurements do not include the stem.
The pattern is also easy to customize. To adjust the size, add or subtract chains from the foundation chain to change the height, and add or subtract rows of linked single crochet to change the circumference. Just be sure to end with an odd number of rows so you’ll have a yarn tail at each end after joining. The remainder of the pattern can be followed as written—you’ll simply have a different stitch and row count.
Gauge | Working in Rows
12 sts & 8 rows of linked sc = 4 x 4 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
Linked Single Crochet (linked sc)
Note: Always start with a single crochet as the first stitch of the row or round.
Insert hook in vertical loop/bar from previous stitch (as photographed below), insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through three loops on hook.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Stitch Key | US Terms
- beg – beginning
- blo – back loop only
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- linked sc – linked single crochet
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
✂️ Materials & Supplies Needed
Gather your supplies before you begin! You can shop many of my favorite crochet tools and materials in one convenient place.
- Yarn: Size 6 Super Bulky Yarn — I prefer Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick® Yarn
- Yardage: Approximately 16 yards (Small), 30 yards (Medium), or 45 yards (Large)
- Crochet Hook: Size L/8.0mm Hook (or size needed to meet gauge)
- Notions: Tapestry Needle and Flexible Measuring Tape
- Filling: Poly-Fil or extra yarn
- Stem: Small dried branch (attach with hot glue or craft glue)
- Optional Embellishments: Ribbon and/or decorative leaves
Video Instructions
Prefer to learn by watching? Follow along with my step-by-step Herringbone Crochet Pumpkin video tutorial for extra guidance as you work through the pattern. I’ll show you how to work the linked single crochet stitch, seam and shape the pumpkin, and add the finishing touches for a beautiful finished project.
Written Instructions
- Beg ch of each row does not count as st, work 1st st in same st as beg ch.
Size Small
Row 1. Leaving a long tail end (about 12 inches), loosely ch 9, working in blo, sc in 2nd ch from hook, linked sc in remaining chs across, turn. (1sc, 7 linked sc)
Row 2-15. Ch 1, sc in next st, linked sc in remaining sts across, turn. (1sc, 7 linked sc)
Size Medium
Row 1. Leaving a long tail end (about 12 inches), loosely ch 13, working in blo, sc in 2nd ch from hook, linked sc in remaining chs across, turn. (1sc, 11 linked sc)
Row 2-19. Ch 1, sc in next st, linked sc in remaining sts across, turn. (1sc, 11 linked sc)
Size Large
Row 1. Leaving a long tail end (about 12 inches), loosely ch 17, working in blo, sc in 2nd ch from hook, linked sc in remaining chs across, turn. (1sc, 15 linked sc)
Row 2-23. Ch 1, sc in next st, linked sc in remaining sts across, turn. (1sc, 15 linked sc)
- If you add additional rows to the band, it should be made in odd increments.
- Make sure the beginning and ending tail are on the same side of the rectangle before joining the band. This will allow you to cinch each side 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.
- Fold the short sides of the piece together & line up the sts (the foundation row should be facing you).
- Very loosely sl st through the remaining loops of foundation ch & both loops of the last row of sc & linked sc, repeat across until the piece is fully joined.
- Fasten off leaving a long tail end (approximately 12-15 inches).
Forming The Pumpkin
- Using a tapestry needle, take foundation tail end, weave it in & out around row ends & cinch closed.
- Weave in tail end, turn pumpkin right side facing out & fill with Polyfil.
- Weave remaining tail end in & out around final row ends & cinch closed (you can leave a slight opening in the middle to fit the stem). Weave needle around top (where you cinched it closed), until it’s nice and secure.
- Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
- Finish pumpkin off with stem, ribbon, and other embellishments as desired, using glue or a hot glue gun.
Your Herringbone Crochet Pumpkin is complete! I’d love to see how yours turned out. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin on Instagram so I can see your finished pumpkin!
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