When the leaves outside turn colorful and the air gets cooler, there is nothing I love more than getting cozy on the sofa with some yarn and a crochet hook. Autumn is simply the perfect time for snuggly DIY projects! This year, I’ve completely fallen in love with crocheted pumpkins. They are the perfect autumn decor, make wonderful gifts, and are great for using up yarn scraps.
To make sure you don't run out of ideas, I have my five favorite variations for you today
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1. A classic pumpkin – The simple version perfect for beginners
If you are just starting to crochet or are simply looking for a quick, relaxing project for the evening, this pumpkin is just right for you. It requires no complicated patterns and still looks beautiful thanks to its simple shape. You basically just crochet a simple rectangle that is cleverly cinched together later. This way, you'll have conjured up your first own autumn decoration in no time!
to the video and text tutorial
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2. The pumpkin worm – The small gift for in between
Are you familiar with the little worry worms? I've given the trend an autumnal twist! The pumpkin worm is a super cute, small project that is perfect as a little gift or as a keychain for true Halloween fans. It’s lightning fast to make and guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone's face.
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3. Glowing pumpkins with LED
Now it’s time to get cozy! For this idea, we crochet a pumpkin so that there is enough space inside for a small LED tea light. In the evenings, the pumpkins glow beautifully through the stitches and create a magical autumn atmosphere. A little fun fact on the side: Depending on the color of yarn you choose, with a bit of imagination, these models could also pass for other glowing fruits or vegetables :D
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4. Two-tone ribbed pumpkins
Those who prefer a more natural look will love this variation. By crocheting into the back loops, you create a great ribbed look that is extremely reminiscent of the small, wild decorative pumpkins from the farmers' market. My absolute top tip: Crochet them in two colors! The contrast makes the ribs stand out even more and makes every pumpkin an absolute eye-catcher on the dining table.
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5. Textured ribbed pumpkins for pattern fans
Do you love it when crochet projects feel interesting and have a really deep, tangible texture? Then you absolutely must try this special ribbed pumpkin variation! Here we work with deeper stitches and relief techniques, giving the pumpkin a really striking, three-dimensional surface. A great project if you want to try out a new pattern.
Best of all: You don't have to worry if you get stuck at any point. I have filmed every single one of these tutorials as a free video for you, in which we crochet together step by step. For the little pumpkin worm, there is even a handy PDF pattern available to download and print out.
