Free Voodoo Crochet Pumpkin Pattern – Make an Easy and Adorable Spooky Pumpkin for Halloween!
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern for Halloween
If you’re looking for a fun and unique crochet pumpkin pattern, you’re in the right place! This adorable spooky pumpkin combines the charm of a classic fall pumpkin with the whimsical personality of a stitched voodoo doll. With its button-like eye, stitched grin, and plush pumpkin shape, this project is perfect for Halloween decorating, gifting, and adding a little spooky magic to your crochet collection.
Whether you’re searching for a Halloween crochet pattern, a crochet pumpkin plush, or a fun fall crochet project, this pattern works up quickly and is sure to become an instant favorite!
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Why You’ll Love This Crochet Pattern
This spooky little pumpkin is:
- Perfect for Halloween decor
- Beginner-friendly with basic crochet techniques
- A great stash-busting project
- Fun to customize with different colors and facial expressions
- Soft and cuddly when made with plush yarn
- A unique alternative to traditional crochet pumpkins
Unlike many pumpkin patterns, this design has a playful personality that makes it stand out in Halloween displays!
Materials Needed
To make your own crochet pumpkin, you’ll need:
- 6 mm crochet hook- I used this Clover 6 mm hook
- 3.5 mm crochet hook- I used this Tulip 3.5 mm hook. These hooks are my favorite hooks I’ve EVER used!
- Bernat blanket yarn (#6) super bulky in color Red Rust.
- Worsted weight (#4) yarn in brown and black
- Jute twine
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyester fiberfill
- Scissors
Crochet Abbreviations
- MR- Magic Ring
- Inc- Increase
- Dec- Decrease
- Ch- Chain
- Sc- Single crochet
- Dc- Double crochet
- St(s)- Stitch(es)
- Sl st- Slip stitch
- Rnd(s)- Round(s)
- Hdc- Half Double Crochet
- BLO- Back Loop Only
- FLO- Front Loop Only
Please Note:
This pattern and pictures are intended for personal use only. Please do not share, distribute, reproduce, publish, translate, alter, or resell this pattern in any way.
Crochet Pumpkin Pattern Notes
This easy crochet pumpkin pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
The finished size will vary depending on the yarn and hook you choose.
Are you ready? Let’s get started with this super cute and fun voodoo crochet pumpkin pattern!
Happy wishes and cozy stitches!
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
Pumpkin
| With a 6 mm hook and Bernat blanket yarn (#6) in color Red Rust: | |
| 1. MR 8 | (8) |
| 2. Inc x 8 | (16) |
| 3. 1 sc, inc x 8 | (24) |
| 4. 3 sc, inc x 6 | (30) |
| 5. 4 sc, inc x 6 | (36) |
| 6. 5 sc, inc x 6 | (42) |
| 7. 6 sc, inc x 6 | (48) |
| 8. 7 sc, inc x 6 | (54) |
| 9. 8 sc, inc x 6 | (60) |
| 10-17. Sc around | (60) |
| 18. 8 sc, dec x 6 | (54) |
| 19. 7 sc, dec x 6 | (48) |
| 20. 6 sc, dec x 6 | (42) |
| 21. 5 sc, dec x 6 | (36) |
| 22. 4 sc, dec x 6 | (30) |
| 23. 3 sc, dec x 6 *Start stuffing. Keep stuffing as you close. | (24) |
| 24. 2 sc, dec x 6 | (18) |
| 25. 1 sc, dec x 6 | (12) |
| 26. Dec x 6 | (6) |
| *FO, leaving a long tail. Pass the yarn tail through each of the remaining 6 sts using a yarn needle. Pull tight, weave in end. | |
| You should have a nicely stuffed round sphere at this point. Now, we need to make it more pumpkin shaped! | |
| With a long piece of blanket yarn, thread it up through the center of the pumpkin with a yarn needle. | |
| Then, wrap the yarn around one side of the pumpkin, and insert your needle through the center of your pumpkin again, bringing the yarn back up through the center of the pumpkin. Pull tight! This will help begin to shape the pumpkin by creating “ridges.” | |
| Repeat this process on each side of the pumpkin until you have 4 sides (or as many ridges as you want). Remember to pull tight each time you pass through the center of the pumpkin (see photo). *Weave in ends. |
Pumpkin Fun Fact:
Voodoo pumpkins never rot. Unlike ordinary pumpkins, voodoo pumpkins remain fresh all year long! Legend says they absorb moonlight instead of sunlight.
Stem
| With a 3.5 mm hook and worsted weight (#4) yarn in brown: | |
| 1. MR 6 | (6) |
| 2. Inc x 6 | (12) |
| 3. 1 sc, inc x 6 | (18) |
| 4. BLO: 9 hdc, 9 sc | (18) |
| 5-9. 9 hdc, 9sc | (18) |
| Sl st into next st. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the stem lightly and sew to the center of the top of the pumpkin. The HDC stitches will create a more “crooked” appearance for the stem! |
Pumpkin Fun Fact:
Their eyes glow on Halloween night. Most of the year, their eyes look perfectly ordinary. But on Halloween, they catch tiny sparks of starlight, allowing them to see wandering ghosts, lost black cats, and mischievous forest spirits.
Eyes
| With a 3.5 mm hook and worsted weight (#4) yarn in black: | |
| 1. MR 6 | (6) |
| 2. Inc x 6 | (12) |
| 3. 1 sc, inc x 6 | (18) |
| *Sl st into first st. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. | |
| *Sew eye to the left side of the center of one of the 4 sides of the pumpkin. I sewed mine about 7 rows from the stem and 2 stitches to the left of center. | |
| *Embroider an “X” with worsted weight yarn to create the right eye. |
Pumpkin Fun Fact:
They collect autumn secrets. Voodoo pumpkins love listening to rustling leaves. It is said that ever leaf carries a story from the changing seasons, and the pumpkins keep these secrets woven into their stitches.
Finishing Touches
| 1. With worsted weight (#4) yarn in black and a yarn needle, embroider a mouth 2 rows under the eyes and across the face. I added embroidered stitches across the smile line for a cute and spooky voodoo-inspired look! |
| 2. With jute twine, tie a bow around the stem and leave some of the string to dangle. |
| And that’s it! Your adorable new pumpkin is complete! |
Pumpkin Fun Fact:
The crooked smile is a good luck charm. Their famous stitched grin isn’t just for looks. According to old pumpkin folklore, each crooked stitch represents a piece of bad luck they’ve trapped and tangled up so it can’t bother their owner.
Customize Your Crochet Pumpkin
One of the best things about this crochet pumpkin pattern is how easy it is to customize.
Try:
- Various smile shapes
- Green, purple, black, or cream pumpkins
- Witch hats (click here to follow my free witch hat pattern!)
- Tiny bows (click here to follow my free hair bow pattern!)
- Patchwork details
- Glow-in-the-dark yarn accents
Every pumpkin has its own personality!
Voodoo Pumpkin Lore
Every voodoo pumpkin has a story of its own.
Legend says these magical pumpkins never rot. Instead, they spend autumn collecting forgotten wishes and trapping bad luck inside their crooked stitched smiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this crochet pumpkin pattern beginner-friendly?
Yes! If you’re comfortable with basic crochet stitches, increases, decreases, and working in rounds, you’ll be able to make this pumpkin.
Can I sell the finished pumpkins?
Of course! Feel free to sell finished items made from this pattern. Please do not redistribute or sell the pattern itself and credit my design when possible.
What yarn works best?
Plush yarn creates a soft, squishy pumpkin, while cotton or acrylic yarn gives a more traditional amigurumi appearance.
Can I make different sizes?
Yes! Changing your yarn weight and hook size is an easy way to create larger or smaller pumpkins.
More Halloween Crochet Patterns You’ll Love
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- Voodoo Doll Crochet Pattern
Save This Pattern for Later
Don’t forget to pin this project to your Halloween crochet board!
Whether you’re making one spooky pumpkin or an entire patch of mischievous poppets, this crochet pumpkin pattern is a fun way to celebrate the fall season with handmade charm.
Happy crocheting!
And stay cozy,
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