Emberglow Harvest Pumpkin Free Pattern – Crochet a Heirloom Gourd Trio
Emberglow Harvest Pumpkin Free Pattern – Crochet an Heirloom Gourd Trio
Bring the warmth of a rustic autumn harvest into your home with this heirloom-quality crochet pumpkin trio. Featuring rich, earthy tones and intricate textured ridges, each pumpkin is crafted with soft, chunky yarn and a unique stem design, making them perfect for cozy mantel displays or heartfelt handmade gifts. This free pattern is beginner-friendly and yields stunning results that will be cherished for seasons to come.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather the following supplies to ensure a smooth crochet experience:
- Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) cotton or cotton-blend yarn in three colors:
- Burnt Orange (Small Pumpkin)
- Deep Rust (Medium Pumpkin)
- Golden Amber (Large Pumpkin)
- Brown (for stems – small amount)
- Crochet Hook: US Size G/6 (4.0 mm)
- Other: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, fiberfill stuffing, scissors
Gauge: 4 sc x 4 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in single crochet. Gauge is not critical for this project, but maintaining consistent tension will yield the best shape.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This pattern creates three pumpkins in different sizes: Small (approx. 4 inches wide), Medium (5 inches), and Large (6 inches). Each pumpkin is worked in continuous spiral rounds. Use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round.
SMALL PUMPKIN (Burnt Orange)
Body
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (30 sts)
- Round 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (36 sts)
- Rounds 7-12: Sc in each st around. (36 sts) – Work even for 6 rounds.
- Round 13: (Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) repeat around. (30 sts)
- Round 14: (Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 15: (Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) repeat around. (18 sts)
- Stuff firmly with fiberfill.
- Round 16: (Sc in next st, sc2tog) repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 17: Sc2tog around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave through front loops of remaining sts, pull tight, and secure.
Stem (Brown)
- Round 1: Magic ring, 5 sc into ring. (5 sts)
- Rounds 2-4: Sc in each st around. (5 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew stem to the top center of the pumpkin. For a curly vine, chain 10, slip stitch back into each chain, and attach to the base of the stem.
MEDIUM PUMPKIN (Deep Rust)
Body
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (30 sts)
- Round 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (36 sts)
- Round 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (42 sts)
- Rounds 8-15: Sc in each st around. (42 sts) – Work even for 8 rounds.
- Round 16: (Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog) repeat around. (36 sts)
- Round 17: (Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) repeat around. (30 sts)
- Round 18: (Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) repeat around. (24 sts)
- Stuff firmly.
- Round 19: (Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 20: (Sc in next st, sc2tog) repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 21: Sc2tog around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off, weave through front loops, pull tight, secure.
Stem (Brown)
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
- Rounds 2-5: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off, sew to top. Add a curly vine as above.
LARGE PUMPKIN (Golden Amber)
Body
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (30 sts)
- Round 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (36 sts)
- Round 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (42 sts)
- Round 8: (Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. (48 sts)
- Rounds 9-18: Sc in each st around. (48 sts) – Work even for 10 rounds.
- Round 19: (Sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog) repeat around. (42 sts)
- Round 20: (Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog) repeat around. (36 sts)
- Round 21: (Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) repeat around. (30 sts)
- Round 22: (Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) repeat around. (24 sts)
- Stuff firmly.
- Round 23: (Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 24: (Sc in next st, sc2tog) repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 25: Sc2tog around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off, weave through front loops, pull tight, secure.
Stem (Brown)
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
- Rounds 2-6: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off, sew to top. Add a curly vine.
Finishing Touches
To create the classic pumpkin ridges, follow these steps:
- Thread a long piece of matching yarn through a tapestry needle.
- Insert the needle from the bottom center to the top center of the pumpkin.
- Pull gently to indent the pumpkin, creating a subtle depression.
- Secure the yarn at the top.
- Repeat this process 5-6 times around the pumpkin to create 5-6 distinct segments.
- Tie off securely at the bottom and weave in ends.
Optional Leaf Decoration: Chain 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next 3, hdc in next, sc in last. Fasten off and sew to the base of the stem.
Your Emberglow Harvest Pumpkin Trio is now complete! Display them on a mantel, dining table, or gift them to a loved one. The rich, textured look will bring a cozy, handcrafted warmth to any autumn setting. Happy crocheting!
