There is no better symbol of the Fall and Thanksgiving than a pumpkin. I love this season of the year and all its decorations in warm, orangey, yellow-ish and all other fall leaf colors. Lately, there has been a trend to break up standard colors and make your pumpkins in blues, blacks, whites and grays. I love that! It looks especially stunning and very festive with Halloween decorations in front of your house.
But the nicest part of Fall decorations is that they can stay with us longer. Starting from September until late November. There is no other theme which has been au courant for such a long time. So, if you wonder whether it is worth your effort, the answer is: Definitely yes!
There is so many patterns to choose from! What is the best pumpkin free crochet pattern? Here is my ranking, 10 Best Pumpkin Free Crochet Patterns based on their popularity among Ravelry and Pinterest users around the world. I am sure you will find your perfect match. And there is more! What if the best pumpkin pattern is paid? At the end of the post you will find paid patterns too. That will give you the whole overview and you can be sure you will not miss a thing.
To begin with, we have this lovely set of crochet pumpkins to decorate for fall. Overall, this is a lovely project with lots of holiday potential.
1. Little Rustic Pumpkin
This pattern has inspired a few hundreds projects made throughout the last 2 years. A well done mix of tradition with a modern approach and contemporary colors are the keys to its success.
Current status of the pattern: FREE
Skills: intermediate
Designer: Rebecca Langford
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Karisma; Garnstudio DROPS Nepal
These absolutely cute pumpkins looks like they’re knitted, but I assure you they are 100 percent crocheted. Well, maybe 99 per cent, because of the cinnamon stick and wires glued to the top of the pumpkins.
The free crochet pattern: Little Rustic Pumpkin from yarnandchai.com blog.
2. Pumpkins
Status of the pattern: FREE
Skills: Beginner
Designer: Crochet 365 Knit Too
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
Here is a nice pattern which allows you to make a perfect pumpkin set. The patterns are available in 3 different sizes from small (2″ in height) to large (4 1/2 in height) pumpkin.
The free crochet pattern: Pumpkins from Crochet 365 Knit Too blog.
3. Farmhouse Pumpkin
Status of the pattern: FREE
Skills: Easy
Designer: Grace and Yarn
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton!
If you are looking for something really contemporary, these pumpkins will be perfect! Although they’re modern in shape, they can still be traditional and will be a great addition to many interior styles.
The free crochet pattern: Farmhouse Pumpkin from Grace and Yarn blog.
4. Fox Pumpkin
Status of the pattern: FREE
Skills: Easy
Designer: Lindsey Dale
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids
Easy and funny, this pattern surely will be your kids or grandkids (and neighbours maybe) favourite.
The free crochet pattern: Fox Pumpkin from Winding Road Crochet blog.
5. Striped Pumpkins
Status of the pattern: PAID
Skills: Easy
Designer: K Hook Creations
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids/Speckle
This intriguing pattern was only created in 2021, but quickly found its fans! It’s easy to understand why. They’re definitely something different and a perfect match for black – colored decorations, inside or on the front porch.
The free crochet pattern: Striped Pumpkins from K Hook Creations.
6. Crochet Ridge Pumpkin
Status of the pattern: FREE
Skills: Intermediate
Designer: Julie Grimmett
Yarn: Worsted 9 wpi
Are you familiar with the crochet braid and love their design? You can easily implement that knowledge into the Ridge Pumpkin.
The free crochet pattern: Crochet Ridge Pumpkin from juliemeasures.com blog.
7. (Little) Adorable Pumpkins
Status of the pattern: FREE
Skills: Easy
Designer: Marialena Karofili
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Nepal
What is it that you are looking for in a tiny pumpkin pattern? This little pumpkin measures approx. 2 inches high and will be a perfect addition to your table decoration during Thanksgiving dinner or a candle-lit supper.
The free crochet pattern: Adorable Pumpkins from mallooknits.com blog.
8. Autumn Bean Stitch Pumpkin
Status of the pattern: FREE
Skills: Easy
Designer: Little Leaf Crochet: Amber Huot
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn
Chunky yarn and a great stash project… I love it in off-white (here, the top photo is in Banana Cream Cascade Yarns Superwash exactly) but you can use any worsted yarn you have in any color you stash. What a treasure!
The free crochet pattern: Autumn Stitch Bean Pumpkin.
9. Harvest Crochet Pumpkin
Status of the pattern: FREE
Skills: Easy
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids
Easy and fun, this pattern also comes in 3 sizes: small 3″, medium 4″ tall and large 51/2″ tall.
The free crochet pattern: Harvest Crochet Pumpkins from Yarnspirations.
10. Pumpkin Treat Bowl
Status of the pattern: FREE
Skills: Easy
Designer: Meredith Crawford
Yarn: Worsted 9 wpi
And here is something a little bit different. I love when designs combine the beauty of a handicraft with something useful, so I found a crochet pumpkin bowl that is a super addition to our list. If the number of your children or grandchildren is not too huge, you can make these as a trick-or-treat pumpkin package for sweets.
The free crochet pattern: Pumpkin Treat Bowl from onesocialgirl.com blog.
As a treat, here is the pumpkin pattern which inspired me to write this post.This pumpkin look undeniably realistic. Probably there is no other crochet pumpkin pattern which looks as true to nature! So, HUNGRY FOR MORE?
Pumpkin by Maria Ermolova
Status of the pattern: PAID
Skills: Intermediate
Designer: Maria Ermolova
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Karisma; Garnstudio DROPS Nepal
The pumpkin pattern designed by Maria Ermolova is paid, but worth every penny! How do you like it?
The crochet pattern: Pumpkin from Polushkabunny blog.
The order of the patterns is random, but I would love to know your opinion. Which one do you like the most? Share your opinions in the comments. I hope you will find this ranking useful. Till next time!
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