If you love cozy fall décor, this Pumpkin Bobble Stitch Pillow is about to become your new favorite autumn project. Using tapestry crochet and raised bobble stitches, you’ll crochet a richly textured pumpkin directly onto a cream background — it’s bold, dimensional, and makes such a stunning statement on a couch or chair. This is a paid pattern available as an instant PDF download on Etsy.

Pattern Details

• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Finished Size: 16″ x 16″ pillow cover
• Hook: 6.0mm (US J/10)
• Yarn Weight: #5 Bulky
• Technique: Tapestry crochet / bobble stitch
• Format: PDF instant download

Colors Used:

• White / Soft Cream — approx. 150 yds (background)
• Orange / Ginger — approx. 300 yds (pumpkin body + back panel)
• Sage Green — approx. 50 yds (stem)

I used Patons Inspired yarn in Soft Cream and Ginger, plus scraps of Red Heart Super Saver in Sage Green.

Materials You’ll Need

• #5 Bulky yarn in Soft Cream, Orange/Ginger, and Sage Green — I used Patons Inspired yarn and Red Heart Super Saver (Sage Green)
• 6.0mm (US J/10) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Bobbins (for color management)
• 16″ x 16″ pillow insert

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• SC — Single crochet
• YO — Yarn over
• Ch — Chain
• WSC — White single crochet
• OB — Orange bobble
• OSC — Orange single crochet
• GB — Green bobble
• GSC — Green single crochet

Special Stitch — Bobble Stitch: [YO, insert hook in stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, draw through 2 loops] 5 times in same stitch, YO, draw through all 6 loops on hook.

Pattern Notes

• Pattern is worked in rows from bottom to top.
• Odd rows are worked right to left; even rows left to right.
• Carry unused yarn color behind stitches (tapestry crochet method) or use bobbins for color management.
• Each row ends with a ch-1 and turn.

Color Change Tips:

• Change color on the last yarn-over of the stitch before the color change.
• Keep color changes tidy by consistently carrying yarn to the wrong side of the work.
• Use bobbins or short lengths of yarn for smaller color sections to prevent tangling.
• Always twist colors around each other when changing to prevent holes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this larger than 16×16?
Yes! The pattern includes notes for sizing up. Each round of edging adds approximately ½ inch, so you can continue adding rounds to fit a larger pillow insert.

What yarn did you use?
I used Patons Inspired in Soft Cream and Ginger for the main body, and Red Heart Super Saver in Sage Green for the stem. Any #5 bulky weight yarn in similar colors will work beautifully.

Is this pattern beginner-friendly?
This pattern is rated Intermediate — it’s best suited for crocheters who are comfortable with tapestry crochet and color changes. If you’re newer to colorwork, I’d recommend trying the Maple Leaf Pillow pattern first, which is offered as a free pattern on the blog.

What’s a bobble stitch?
A bobble stitch creates a raised, textured bump on the surface of your work. For this pattern: [YO, insert hook, YO, pull up a loop, YO, draw through 2 loops] 5 times in the same stitch, then YO and draw through all 6 loops. It sounds tricky but gets very fast once you’re in the rhythm!

More Fall Bobble Pillow Patterns

Love this pumpkin? The full Fall Bobble Pillow set includes:

• Bobble Stitch Acorn Pillow Pattern
• Bobble Stitch Maple Leaf Pillow Pattern (free!)
• Fall Bobble Pillow Bundle — save with all 3

Ready to make your own? Grab the PDF pattern instantly on Etsy and you’ll have it in your downloads within seconds — no waiting, no shipping.