This crochet devil pumpkin pattern turns a cherry-red pumpkin into a cheeky little devil — complete with two pointed black horns and a signature curly devil tail that wraps around from the back to the front of the pumpkin. It’s part of my Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch series. 😈

The Devil is one of the most fun costumes to display because the tail naturally wraps around the pumpkin like a real devil’s tail — black tube with a pointy red tip. It’s a small detail that makes a big visual impact when grouped with the other Lil Monsters.

This blog post includes the crochet version of the pattern. The knit version is available as a bonus in the Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch Bundle on Etsy.

Why you’ll love this crochet devil pumpkin pattern

• The signature curly tail — wraps around from the back to the front for instant devil personality
• Beginner-friendly — simple cone horns and a tube tail with a pointed tip
• Bold color story — cherry red pumpkin + black accents make this one a real standout
• Customizable expression — embroider a cheeky face, leave him minimal, or add googly eyes for a softer look
• Family-friendly Halloween decor — playfully devilish, never genuinely scary
• Part of a coordinated set — make all 8 Lil Monsters costumes for a Halloween display

See the whole Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch

This Devil pumpkin is one of 8 free costumed pumpkin patterns in the Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch — alongside Mummy, Witch, Spider, Bumble Bee, Skull, Frankenstein, and Kitty Cat. The full collection makes a charming coordinated Halloween display. Visit the main hub for the full overview and easy access to all the patterns:

Pattern details

• Skill Level: Beginner / Confident Beginner
• Finished Size: Approximately 15″ wide × 6″ tall (deflated rectangle); shapes into a plump round pumpkin once seamed and stuffed
• Construction: Standard pumpkin base in cherry red + custom rounded stump + 2 black horns + tail (black tube with red pointed tip)
• Time: An afternoon for the base + about an hour for the horns, tail, and assembly
• Format: Crochet only on blog (knit version available in the Etsy bundle)

Materials

• Red Heart Super Saver yarn in:
  • Cherry Red — for the pumpkin base and the tail tip
  • Black — for the horns and the tail tube
  • Coffee or Brown — for the rounded stump
• 6.0 mm crochet hook — crochet hook bundle here
• Polyfil stuffing
• Tapestry needle for seaming and assembly
• Scissors

Gauge

12 sc × 14 rows = 4″ (10 cm) with a 6.0 mm crochet hook.

Abbreviations

Ch: Chain · Sc: Single crochet · Sl st: Slip stitch · St(s): Stitch(es) · Rnd: Round · BLO: Back loops only

Start with the pumpkin base

Every costume in the Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch starts with the same simple pumpkin base. The Devil doesn’t need any color modifications — you’ll make a standard pumpkin base in Cherry Red yarn.

👉 Get the free Simple Pumpkin Base pattern + tutorial here →

Crochet devil pumpkin pattern — written instructions

Custom rounded stump

The Devil uses a custom rounded stump for a polished, finished look on top of his head.

With Coffee, ch 4. Join with sl st in the first ch to form a loop.

Round 1: 6 sc within the loop. (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc in back loops only of each st around (this creates a small ridge). (6 sts)
Rounds 3–7: Sc in each st around. (6 sts per round)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff with polyfil and attach to the top center of the pumpkin.

Horns (make 2)

Each horn is a small black cone worked in continuous rounds with gradual increases.

With Black, ch 3. Join with sl st in the first ch to form a loop.

Rnd 1: 3 sc within the loop. (3 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (6 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
Rnd 4: *Sc, 2 sc in next st* around. (9 sts)
Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. (9 sts)
Rnd 6: *2 sc, 2 sc in next st* around. (12 sts)
Rnd 7: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 8: *3 sc, 2 sc in next st* around. (15 sts)
Rnd 9: Sc in each st around. (15 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff each horn with polyfil before attaching.

Tail tube

The tail is the Devil’s signature feature — a black tube that curls around from the back to the front of the pumpkin.

With Black, ch 3. Join with sl st in the first ch to form a loop.

Rnd 1: 6 sc within the loop. (6 sts)
Rnd 2 and onward: Sc in each st around. (6 sts per round)

Repeat Round 2 until the tail tube measures 4″ long. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail tip (the pointed red end)

The pointed red tip transforms the simple black tube into a proper devil tail.

With Cherry Red, ch 3. Join with sl st in the first ch to form a loop.

Rnd 1: 3 sc within the loop. (3 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (6 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
Rnd 4: *Sc, 2 sc in next st* around. (9 sts)
Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. (9 sts)

Fold the piece in half flat. Sc both sides together along the open edge to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Assembly

1. Attach the rounded stump to the top center of the pumpkin using the long tail and tapestry needle.
2. Attach each horn to either side of the stump, slightly angled outward like real devil horns.
3. Sew the red tail tip to the open end of the black tail tube. Use the long tails to anchor it firmly so the tip doesn’t pull off.
4. Attach the tail to the pumpkin. Sew the unfinished end of the black tube to the center of the back of the pumpkin. The tail should be long enough to curl around the side and reach the front for that classic devil-tail look.
5. Adjust the curl — gently shape the tail by hand to drape naturally around the pumpkin.
6. Optional: embroider a face on the front of the pumpkin if you’d like — a few simple eyes and a smirk give the Devil personality without taking away from his cheeky vibe.

Make the rest of the patch

The Devil is one of 8 free costume patterns in the Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch — each one uses the same simple pumpkin base, so once you’ve made this one, the rest come together quickly. Pick your favorites or make the whole family:

• Lil Kitty Cat Pumpkin — a black cat pumpkin with pointed ears and a tiny bow
• Lil Witch Pumpkin — a purple amethyst pumpkin with a pointed witch hat
• Lil Spider Pumpkin — a black pumpkin with eight little spider legs
• Lil Mummy Pumpkin — a wrapped mummy pumpkin with peek-a-boo googly eyes
• Lil Skull Pumpkin — a bone-colored pumpkin with skull face details
• Lil Frankenstein Pumpkin — a green Frankenstein pumpkin with bolts and a flat-top hairline
• Lil Bumble Bee Pumpkin — a sweet bumble bee pumpkin in yellow and black stripes
• View the whole Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch hub

Want all 7 spooky costumes in one printable PDF?

If you’d rather skip jumping between blog posts and work from one clean ad-free PDF, the Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch Bundle on Etsy includes the Devil plus 6 other costumes (Frankenstein, Spider, Mummy, Skull, Witch, and Cat). The bundle also includes knit versions for 5 of the costumes — including this Devil, so if you’d rather knit your devil pumpkin, that’s where to find the knit version.

More crochet pumpkin patterns you’ll love

• Crochet Cable Pumpkin — Beginner’s Guide — a textured cable-stitch pumpkin for grown-up fall decor
• Gingham Plaid Crochet Pumpkin — a charming plaid pumpkin in farmhouse style
• Rustic Ribbed Crochet Pumpkins — a farmhouse-style ribbed pumpkin pattern
• Browse all Crochet Halloween Patterns on the SeeLoveShare blog

Made one? I’d love to see your devil pumpkin! Tag me on Instagram @seeloveshare or share your makes in our free Facebook community. Happy Halloween! 😈🎃