Farmhouse-Chic Stackable Crochet Pumpkins

August 22nd, 2024

Farmhouse-Chic Stackable Crochet Pumpkins

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Add a touch of rustic charm to your home with this beautiful set Farmhouse-Chic Stackable Crochet Pumpkins! Perfect for fall, these handmade pumpkins feature a cozy farmhouse style, blending effortlessly with your seasonal decor. Each pumpkin is crocheted with soft, chunky yarn in complementary shades, creating a warm and inviting look.

Whether displayed as a centerpiece, on a mantel, or as part of a festive tablescape, these Farmhouse-Chic Stackable Crochet Pumpkins are sure to bring a touch of handmade warmth to your space. They’re lightweight, easy to arrange, and versatile enough to complement any farmhouse or rustic decor theme.

Pattern Notes:

This is a simple pumpkin method that really delivers an elegant, farmhouse feel. You will work up 3 different rectangle sizes, and the assembly brings the pumpkins to life. If you can crochet a rectangle, you can make these pumpkins!

Skill Level:

Easy (Beginner/intermediate): For crocheters with some experience. Basic stitches, shaping & finishing.

Measurements:

This pattern is written in 3 sizes: approx. pumpkin size:

Small: 4in wide, 3in tall

Medium: 6in wide, 3.5in tall

Large: 8in wide, 4in tall

Modifications: You can increase the size of the pumpkin by adding 10 sts to chain and + 3 into length of work.

Materials:

#4 Medium yarn in various farmhouse colours: I used
- Red Heart Super Saver Light Periwinkle (MC): .5 ball (198 g/7 oz, 333 meters/364 yards) of Soft White (small), Gold (Medium), Buff (Large), Sage (for curly vines)
5.0 mm (U.S. H/8) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Polyfil stuffing
3 cinnamon sticks

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Gauge:

4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm) 11 sc and 13 rows with a 5.0 mm (U.S. H/8) crochet hook

Abbreviations:

Puff St: Yarn over, insert the hook in specified stitch, yarn over again and draw a loop through (three loops on hook). Repeat two more times, inserting the hook into the same stitch (seven loops on the hook); yarn over and pull yarn through all seven loops on the hook.

Pattern:

Pumpkins:

Small: makes 6x9in rectangle

To begin, ch 22:

Row 1: HDC in 2^nd ch from hook to end, ch 2, turn (21 sts throughout)

Row 2: HDC in BLO in each st to end, ch 2, turn

Row 3: HDC in BLO in each st to end, ch 2, turn

Row 4: IN BLO: *HDC, Puff st* repeat within ** to end, HDC in last st, ch 2 turn:

Row 5-7: as row 3

Row 8: as row 4

Repeat rows 5-8 until length measures 12 in, making sure to end on a puff stitch row.

Bind off leaving at least 18in tail for assembly.

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Medium: makes 8x12in rectangle

To begin, ch 32:

Row 1: HDC in 2^nd ch from hook to end, ch 2, turn (31 sts throughout)

Row 2: HDC in BLO in each st to end, ch 2, turn

Row 3: HDC in BLO in each st to end, ch 2, turn

Row 4: IN BLO: *HDC, Puff st* repeat within ** to end, HDC in last st, ch 2 turn:

Row 5-7: as row 3

Row 8: as row 4

Repeat rows 5-8 until length measures 12 in, making sure to end on a puff stitch row.

Bind off leaving at least 20in tail for assembly.

Large: makes 10x15in rectangle

To begin, ch 42:

Row 1: HDC in 2^nd ch from hook to end, ch 2, turn (41 sts throughout)

Row 2: HDC in BLO in each st to end, ch 2, turn

Row 3: HDC in BLO in each st to end, ch 2, turn

Row 4: IN BLO: *HDC, Puff st* repeat within ** to end, HDC in last st, ch 2 turn:

Row 5-7: as row 3

Row 8: as row 4

Repeat rows 5-8 until length measures 15 in, making sure to end on a puff stitch row.

Bind off leaving at least 24in tail for assembly.

Curly Vine:

Small length: ch 16, 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch to end. Bind off, leaving a 6in tail to attach to the pumpkin.

Medium: ch 21, 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch to end. Bind off, leaving a 6in tail to attach to the pumpkin.

Large: ch 26, 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch to end. Bind off, leaving a 6in tail to attach to the pumpkin.

Assembly: bring your pumpkins to life!

Step 1: begin with your completed rectangle:

Step 2: Sew sides together through back loops only, this will create the additional rib and seamless look:

Step 3: Weave along bottom edge and synch closed. Bind off tightly:

Step 4: Stuff with Polyfil:

Step 5: Sew closed:

Step 6: Shape the pumpkin! With a long piece of yarn, attach to tapestry needle and pull through the center of the pumpkin, wrap around the side of the pumpkin and add tension to create a pucker/crease in the pumpkin. Repeat 4 more times.