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2. Ribbed Orange Pumpkin

Bring the cozy spirit of autumn into your home with this quick and charming ribbed orange pumpkin. Featuring distinct vertical ridges and a cute curly vine, this plump little squash is the quintessential decoration for your Halloween display. Measuring about 3 inches across, it works up in just 45 minutes using simple stitches.

Materials You Will Need

• DK weight 100% cotton yarn in Orange (approx. 25 grams, 60 metres)
• DK weight 100% cotton yarn in Green (approx. 5 grams, 15 metres)
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
• Polyfill fiberfill stuffing (approx. 10 grams)
• Yarn needle for weaving ends and sculpting
• Stitch marker

Gauge

The first 3 rounds of the pumpkin measure approximately 2.5 cm across. Exact gauge is not critical for this decorative project, but working with even tension ensures the stuffing does not show through the stitches.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: single crochet increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: single crochet decrease (insert hook into front loop of next two stitches, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops)
• blo: back loop only
• flo: front loop only
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd(s): round(s)
• rep: repeat

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

Pattern Notes

• The pumpkin body is worked in continuous spiral rounds without joining. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
• The stem and vine are worked separately and sewn to the top of the pumpkin.
• Stitch counts are shown in brackets at the end of every round or row.
• Pull your yarn snugly when sculpting the pumpkin segments to achieve deep, realistic ridges.

Instructions

Pumpkin Body – Orange, make 1

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 sts, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (sc in next 5 sts, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (sc in next 6 sts, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9 through Rnd 17: sc in each st around (48)
Rnd 18: (sc in next 6 sts, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 19: (sc in next 5 sts, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 20: (sc in next 4 sts, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 21: (sc in next 3 sts, dec) x 6 (24)
Stuff firmly now with polyfill fiberfill.
Rnd 22: (sc in next 2 sts, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 23: (sc in next st, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 24: dec x 6 (6)
Fasten off, leave a 40 cm tail, and use your yarn needle to weave through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches, pulling tight to close the hole completely.

Stem – Green, make 1

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: working in blo, sc in each st around (6)
Rnd 3 through Rnd 4: sc in each st around (6)
Fasten off, leave a 20 cm tail for sewing, and leave the stem unstuffed.

Vine Tendril – Green, make 1

Ch 16.
Working in the second ch from hook, 2 sc in each ch across to the end (30).
Fasten off, leave a 15 cm tail for sewing.

Assembly

Thread your long orange tail onto the yarn needle. Insert the needle straight down through the center of the pumpkin top and out through the center of the bottom, pull firmly to indent the center, wrap the yarn around the outside of the pumpkin to form the first outer vertical segment, and insert the needle back through the bottom to the top. Repeat this process 5 more times evenly around the pumpkin to create 6 distinct ribbed sections. Secure the yarn and weave in all remaining ends inside the pumpkin.
Sew the green stem securely to the top center of the pumpkin over the yarn closing ring.
Attach the curly green vine tendril right next to the base of the stem using whip stitches.

Finishing

Double-check that all yarn tails are securely woven into the body of the pumpkin. Gently roll the finished pumpkin between your palms to evenly distribute the stuffing and enhance its plump, rounded shape.

Tips and Common Mistakes

• Do not over-stuff the pumpkin, or the stitches will stretch open and reveal the white fiberfill.
• Always use a stitch marker in spiral rounds to avoid losing your place.
• Make sure to work Rnd 2 of the stem in the back loop only so the base flares correctly.
• If your vine tends to twist tightly before you sew it down, gently stretch it out to the desired length first.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How do I make the pumpkin taller or shorter?
To make a taller pumpkin, add 2 or 3 more straight rounds in the middle (Rounds 9 through 17). To make it shorter, omit a couple of those straight rounds.

Is this pattern beginner friendly?
Yes, this pattern uses basic stitches and simple shaping, making it a great project for confident beginners who know how to increase and decrease.