Twisted Crochet Pumpkin Ornament
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn
- Orange (pumpkin)
- Brown (stem)
- Green (leaf and vine)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- sc – Single Crochet
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Invisible decrease
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- FLO – Front Loop Only
- st – Stitch
Pumpkin Body
Make 8 ribs.
Row 1: Ch 26.
Row 2: Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 25 sc.
Rows 3–34: Ch 1, turn. Work 25 sc in BLO across.
Fasten off with a long tail.
Sew the short edges together to form a tube.
Using the long tail, weave around one opening and pull tightly closed.
Stuff firmly with fiberfill.
Pull the opposite opening closed.
Wrap yarn tightly around the pumpkin between each rib to create 8 deep sections.
Secure firmly.
Stem
Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around (12).
Rounds 3–10: 12 sc.
Stuff lightly.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Sew securely to the top center.
Leaf
Ch 11.
Work back:
- sc in 2nd chain
- hdc
- 4 dc
- hdc
- sc
- sl st
Continue around the opposite side of the chain.
Fasten off, leaving a tail.
Sew beside the stem.
Curly Vine
Ch 35–45.
Work 3 sc in each chain across.
The strip curls naturally into a spiral.
Attach beside the leaf.
Hanging Loop (Optional)
Attach green yarn to the stem.
Chain 20.
Join with a slip stitch.
Fasten off.
Formation
Crochet eight rib panels.
Join them into a tube.
Close one end.
Stuff the pumpkin firmly.
Close the second end.
Shape the pumpkin with wrapped yarn.
Crochet and attach the stem.
Add the leaf.
Finish with the curly vine and hanging loop.
Finished Size
Approximately 10–12 cm (4–5 inches) in diameter.
Conclusion
This twisted crochet pumpkin is a beautiful autumn decoration that combines textured ribs, a sturdy stem, and realistic leafy details. It is perfect for fall home décor, Halloween displays, Thanksgiving centerpieces, or as a handmade seasonal gift.