25 Easy Halloween Amigurumi Patterns Free Tutorial

13. Stack Of Three Pumpkins

Bring classic autumn coziness indoors with this charming vertical stack of three distinct crocheted pumpkins in graduated sizes and rich harvest colors. Sitting at a delightful six inches tall, this trio makes a fantastic centerpiece for your seasonal mantel display or a heartwarming handmade gift.

Materials You Will Need

• DK weight 100% cotton yarn (Cat. 3): Orange (approx. 20g / 50m), Mustard Yellow (approx. 25g / 65m), Cream (approx. 30g / 75m), and Green for stems (approx. 10g / 25m)
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors

Gauge

Working tightly with consistent tension matters more than exact gauge for amigurumi to prevent the stuffing from showing through the stitches. The first round of any pumpkin measures approximately 2 cm across.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: single crochet decrease (join 2 stitches into 1 using invisible decrease)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• Rnd(s): round(s)
• FO: fasten off

UK terms: sc = dc, hdc = htr, dc = tr.

Pattern Notes

• All pumpkin bodies and stems are worked in continuous spiral rounds without joining, unless otherwise stated.
• Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of your place.
• The stitch count at the end of every round is shown in brackets like (12).
• Surface sculpting is used at the end to create the classic segmented pumpkin ridges.

Instructions

Large Pumpkin (Cream) – Cream, make 1

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
Rnd 10 to Rnd 20: sc in each st around (54)
Rnd 21: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Stuff firmly now.
Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 27: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 28: dec x 6 (6)
FO, leave a 40 cm tail for closing and sculpting.

Medium Pumpkin (Mustard) – Mustard Yellow, make 1

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9 to Rnd 17: sc in each st around (48)
Rnd 18: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 19: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 20: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Stuff firmly now.
Rnd 21: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 22: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 23: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 24: dec x 6 (6)
FO, leave a 35 cm tail for closing and sculpting.

Small Pumpkin (Orange) – Orange, make 1

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7 to Rnd 13: sc in each st around (36)
Rnd 14: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Stuff firmly now.
Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 17: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 18: dec x 6 (6)
FO, leave a 30 cm tail for closing and sculpting.

Stem – Green, make 3

Rnd 1: 5 sc in a magic ring (5)
Rnd 2 to Rnd 5: sc in each st around (5)
FO, leave a 20 cm tail for sewing.

Assembly

Close the hole on each pumpkin by weaving the long tail through the front loops of the final 6 stitches and pulling tight. Using the same tail, insert the needle through the center of the pumpkin from bottom to top, pull firmly to create the squashed pumpkin shape, wrap the yarn around the outside to form distinct vertical segments, and secure the end. Repeat this sculpting process for all three pumpkins. Sew one green stem securely to the top center of each pumpkin. Stack the large cream pumpkin at the bottom, place the medium mustard yellow pumpkin in the middle, and top with the small orange pumpkin. Secure the stack together with a few whip stitches between each pumpkin layer.

Finishing

Weave in all remaining loose ends securely inside the bodies of the pumpkins. Trim any excess yarn tails so nothing shows on the exterior.

Tips and Common Mistakes

• Do not overstuff the stems; they should remain narrow and slightly curved without stretching the stitches.
• Ensure you count your increases correctly in the early rounds so your pumpkins stack neatly by size.
• Use a long upholstery needle to make surface sculpting easier and more precise.
• Keep your tension even throughout the color blocks so the texture looks uniform across all three pumpkins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use worsted weight yarn instead of DK?
Yes, you can substitute worsted weight yarn, but your finished stack will turn out slightly larger and you may need to use a 4.0 mm hook and more stuffing.

Are these pumpkins suitable for a child under three to play with?
This stacked display piece contains securely attached components and stitched shaping, but if making for a young toddler, ensure all yarn ends are thoroughly secured and avoid adding any extra embellishments.

How do I make the pumpkins stay stacked straight?
Anchoring a few small stitches through the touching bases and tops of the pumpkins keeps the vertical stack rigid and prevents sliding.

Can I make each pumpkin a different color?
Certainly! Feel free to mix and match traditional harvest shades, pastel autumn tones, or spooky gothic colors to fit your home decor.