Follow the braided crochet pumpkin pattern to create this adorable gourd made from stitches that look like braids of wheat or feathers.
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One of the trendiest and most charming items to add to your seasonal collection is a crochet pumpkin. These adorable, handmade pumpkins are perfect for bringing a cozy autumn vibe into your home.
Crochet pumpkins are generally made from a rectangular strip, much like the braided pumpkin, which is made from a strip of the feather stitch!
The feather stitch yields a thick finished fabric, which gives these pumpkins extra texture when the sections are added. Plus it helps keep the stuffing hidden.
Where to Display Your Braided Crochet Pumpkins
Crochet pumpkins are incredibly versatile and can be used in various places around your home. Here are some ideas on where to display them:
Gift Toppers: Attach a mini crochet pumpkin to a gift for an extra special touch.
Centerpieces: Use a collection of different-sized pumpkins as a centerpiece for your dining table or coffee table.
Mantle Decor: Place crochet pumpkins of varying colors and sizes on your mantle alongside candles and other autumn decor.
Shelf Accents: Add a pop of fall color to your bookshelves by placing a small crochet pumpkin among your books and plants.
How to get the Braided
Crochet Pumpkin pattern:
Option 1: Continue scrolling for free pattern instructions on this site
Option 2: Purchase the ad-free PDF, that includes tutorial photos, from one of my shops
Option 3: Purchase the “13 Pumpkins Crochet Patterns” eBook.
What is the Crochet Feather Stitch?
The Feather stitch is similar to working three joined puff stitches or a forked puff stitch. The three puff stitches are worked in different spaces, giving it a fun “feather” effect, that reminds me of braids of wheat.
What materials do I need?
To make the braided crochet pumpkin you will need yarn, a crochet hook, and some stuffing. To determine the yarn and hook size, I suggest using the hook listed on the label of whatever yarn you choose. To make the crochet pumpkins in the photo you will need worsted weight yarn and an H/8/5.00mm crochet hook.
What are the stitch multiples?
The crochet feather stitch is worked over an odd number of stitches, so the beginning chain needs to be an even number.
What else do I need to know about the Braided Crochet Pumpkin?
The stitch used is reversible, so there is no right or wrong side. I do prefer to cinch the bottom and make that the inside, but it will be hidden when on display, so it won’t be critical if you forget to flip it right side out before closing off the top.
The Pattern
Keep reading for a list of what you need to make the braided crochet pumpkin, including the stitch pattern instructions!
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
- Amount Varies by size
H/8/5.00mm Hook
Fiberfill Stuffing
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Optional Materials:
Twigs
Twine
Gauge
11 feather sts x 12 rows = 4”
Not Critical for this Project
Finished Measurements
Varies by stitch and row count
Green: 4 x 2.75” (10” x 6” Strip)
Orange: 5 x 3.25” (15.5” x 7.25” Strip)
White: 6.5 x 3.75” (22” x 8” Strip)
Stitch Guide
ch = chain
FS = See Special Stitches
hdc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
YO = yarn over
Skill Level
Intermediate
Written in U.S. Terms
Pattern Notes
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
- Each strip should be a rectangle when finished. I did the following stitches/rows for each pumpkin: Green = Ch 28 x 13 Rows; Orange = Ch 40 x 17 Rows; White = Ch 66 x 19 Rows.
- Tutorial photos and stitch chart can be found in the PDF version.
- There is a complementary video for the Feather Stitch on YouTube.
Special Stitches
Feather Stitch (FS) [R3 only]: YO, insert hook in ch-1 space from previous row, YO, draw up a loop, YO, insert hook in skipped sc 2 rows below (just below the ch-1 space), YO, draw up a loop, YO insert hook in next unworked ch-1 space from previous row, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw through all 7 loops on hook.
Feather Stitch (FS) [R4 and remaining rows]: YO, insert hook in ch-1 space from previous row, YO, draw up a loop, YO, insert hook in ch-1 space 2 rows below, YO, draw up a loop, YO insert hook in next unworked ch-1 space from previous row, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw through all 7 loops on hook.
Instructions
R1. Working in the back bump of the chain across: Chain an even number, sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each ch across, turn
R2. Ch 1, hdc in 1st st, *ch 1, skip 1, hdc in next* across, turn
R3. Ch 1, hdc in 1st hdc, ch 1, *FS, ch 1* across to last ch-1 space, YO, insert hook in last ch-1 space from previous row, YO, draw up a loop, YO, insert hook in skipped sc 2 rows below (just below the ch-1 space), YO, draw up a loop, ch 1, hdc in last st, turn
R4. Ch 1, hdc in 1st hdc, ch 1, *FS, ch 1* across, hdc in last st, turn
R5. R4 to desired height; Fasten.
STEM
With Any Color,
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc arnd (12)
R3-10. Repeat R10 to desired height
R11. FLO 2 sc in each st arnd; Fasten.
Finishing
- Fold strip in half and sew short sides together.
- Weave tail in and out of bottom, pull strings to cinch, then stitch closed.
- Flip right side out and stuff it firm (don’t overfill and stretch the stitches).
- Weave tail in and out of top, pull strings to cinch, then stitch closed.
- Create sections around the pumpkin by inserting a “threaded” needle in through the bottom center of the pumpkin and out through the top center, then back in through the bottom; pull string to cinch pumpkin slightly. Repeat this 5 more times, then adjust loops to make sections even.
- Add stem to top center (of top pumpkin only if making stacked pumpkins). I made a stem from twigs and twine.
- Hide all strings.
And that’s the Braided Crochet Pumpkin Pattern!
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