Harlequin Stitch Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

What is the Crochet Harlequin Stitch?

The harlequin crochet stitch is a decorative stitch pattern that looks like a series of small diamonds. The pattern is created by combining double crochet stitches, double crochet decreases over multiple stitches, and chain spaces in a staggered pattern. The resulting texture is both visually striking and tactile.

What materials do I need?

To make the harlequin stitch 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 pumpkin in the photo you will need DK weight yarn and an E/4/3.50mm crochet hook.

What are the stitch multiples?

The crochet harlequin stitch is worked in multiples of 8, plus you need an additional 2 chains at the start.

This stitch is worked over a four row repeat.

What else do I need to know about the Crochet Harlequin Stitch?

This stitch is reversible, so there is no right or wrong side.

The Pattern

Keep reading for a list of what you need to make the harlequin stitch crochet pumpkin, including the stitch pattern instructions!

Materials

DK Weight Yarn (#3)

• Color A (White) [1oz/120yds]
• Color B (Black) [1oz/120yds]

E/4/3.50mm Hook

Fiberfill Stuffing

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Gauge

Not critical for this project

Finished Measurements

Varies based on beginning chain count

Pumpkin shown: 3”W x 2”H (10.5”D)

Stitch Guide

ch = chain

dc = half double crochet

dc3tog = See Special Stitches

dc6tog = See Special Stitches

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.
• Where brackets appear, repeat the instructions between them as indicated.
• This pattern is worked in a multiple of 8 + 2; the instructions are written for a beginning ch-50.
• This pattern is written for a mini pumpkin size. The finished width of this pumpkin can be adjusted by adding or removing chains in multiples of 8. The finished height of this pumpkin can be adjusted by adding rows in multiples of 2 or 4. Likewise yarn and hook sizes can be adjusted to make them larger, fluffier..etc.
• Tutorial photos can be found in the PDF version.
  
  

Special Stitches

double crochet three together (dc3tog) = [Yarn over, insert hook into stitch indicated and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] 3X, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook. 

double crochet six  together (dc6tog) = [Yarn over, insert hook into stitch indicated and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] 6X, yarn over and draw through all 7 loops on hook.

Instructions

With Color A,

R1. Ch 50, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, turn (49)

R2. Ch 1, sc, skip 3 sts, [3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc], skip 3 sts, sc in next, *skip 3 sts, [3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc] in next, skip 3 sts, sc in next* across, turn

R3. Ch 3, skip 1st sc, dc3tog over next 3 dcs, *ch 7, skip ch-1, dc6tog over next 6 dcs (skipping sc)* across, dc3tog over last 3 dcs, dc in top of turning ch, turn

R4. Ch 3, 3 dc in 1st dc, *sc in the ch-1 below ch-7 (working over the ch-7 and “pinning” it down), [3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc] in the “eyelet” created from the dc6tog* across, 3 dc in last eyelet, 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn

With Color B,

R5. Ch 4, skip 1st dc, *dc6tog over next 6 dcs (skipping sc), ch 7, skip ch-1* across, ch 3, sc in top of turn ch, turn

R6. Ch 1, skip 1st sc and ch-3, *[3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc] in “eyelet” created from dc6tog, sc in the ch-1 below ch-7 (working over the ch-7 and “pinning” it down)* across, sc in beginning ch of turning ch, turn

R7-10. Repeat R3-6

R11. Ch 1, *sc in sc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, sc in ch-1 space, ch 3, skip 3 dc* across, sc in turning ch; Fasten.

STEM

With Color B,

R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)

R2. 2 sc arnd (12)

R3-10. Repeat R10

R11. FLO 2 sc in each st arnd; Fasten.

Finishing

• Fold in half, right sides together, and sew seam to form a “cylinder”.
• Weave yarn in and out of stitches around the bottom opening and pull tight to cinch closed, then place some stitches to keep it closed.
• Stuff pumpkin full, but don’t overfill as it will stretch the stitches, then weave yarn in and out of stitches around the top opening and pull tight to cinch closed, then place some stitches to keep it 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.
• Attach stem to the top center.
• Hide all strings.