The Harvest Moon Pumpkin Trio: A Free Crochet Pattern for Textured, Heirloom-Quality Ribbed Pumpkins

Bring the Harvest Home: Your Free Crochet Pattern for Heirloom-Quality Ribbed Pumpkins

There’s something magical about the arrival of autumn—the crisp air, the golden light, and the desire to fill our homes with warmth and texture. This free crochet pattern for the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Trio is designed to help you create a set of three beautifully ribbed pumpkins that look like they were passed down through generations. Using simple single crochet stitches and a clever back-loop-only technique, you’ll build rich, vertical ribs that give each pumpkin a classic, heirloom silhouette. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a confident beginner, these pumpkins are a joy to make and even more satisfying to display. Let’s get started on creating your own cozy autumn centerpiece.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. The gauge is not critical for this project, but consistent tension will ensure your ribs are even and beautiful.

• Yarn: Worsted weight (#4) yarn in three colors:
  • Pumpkin Orange (approx 100 yards) – for the Large pumpkin
  • Burnt Sienna (approx 80 yards) – for the Medium pumpkin
  • Cream (approx 60 yards) – for the Small pumpkin
  • Small amount of brown yarn for the stems
• Hook: Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Gauge: 16 sc x 18 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Gauge is not critical, but consistent tension ensures even ribs.
• Other: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional).

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern creates three pumpkins of varying sizes: Large (approx 5 inches wide), Medium (4 inches), and Small (3 inches). Each pumpkin is worked in continuous rounds (spiral) from the bottom up. The ribbing is achieved by working in the back loop only (BLO) for the body. Do not join at the end of rounds; simply continue in a spiral. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your first stitch of each round.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
• BLO: back loop only
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd: round

Large Pumpkin (Pumpkin Orange)

Bottom (Increase Rounds)

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc) repeat around. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat around. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) repeat around. (30 sts)
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) repeat around. (36 sts)

Body (Ribbing Section)

Rnd 7-18: Sc in BLO in each st around. (36 sts) – 12 rounds total. This creates the vertical ribs.

Top (Decrease Rounds)

Rnd 19: (Sc in next 4 sts, dec) repeat around. (30 sts)
Rnd 20: (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat around. (24 sts)
Rnd 21: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat around. (18 sts)
Rnd 22: (Sc in next st, dec) repeat around. (12 sts)
Rnd 23: Dec around. (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches). Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle and weave it through the remaining 6 stitches. Pull tight to close the opening. Sew the small hole closed securely, then weave in the end.

Stem (Brown Yarn)

Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5 sc) Fasten off, leaving a tail (about 6 inches). Sew the stem to the top center of the pumpkin. Use the tapestry needle to gently push the stem inward slightly for a natural, slightly curled look. Weave in the end.

Medium Pumpkin (Burnt Sienna)

Bottom (Increase Rounds)

Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) around. (18)
Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) around. (24)
Rnd 5: (Sc 3, inc) around. (30)

Body (Ribbing Section)

Rnd 6-15: Sc in BLO around. (30 sts) – 10 rounds.

Top (Decrease Rounds)

Rnd 16: (Sc 3, dec) around. (24)
Rnd 17: (Sc 2, dec) around. (18)
Rnd 18: (Sc, dec) around. (12)
Rnd 19: Dec around. (6)

Fasten off, close the top, and add the stem exactly as described for the Large pumpkin.

Small Pumpkin (Cream)

Bottom (Increase Rounds)

Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) around. (18)
Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) around. (24)

Body (Ribbing Section)

Rnd 5-12: Sc in BLO around. (24 sts) – 8 rounds.

Top (Decrease Rounds)

Rnd 13: (Sc 2, dec) around. (18)
Rnd 14: (Sc, dec) around. (12)
Rnd 15: Dec around. (6)

Fasten off, close the top, and add the stem as described for the Large pumpkin.

Assembly & Finishing Touches

Arrange the three pumpkins in a tight cluster, slightly overlapping them for a natural, gathered look. If desired, use a tapestry needle and matching yarn to sew them together at the base where they touch—this creates a stable trio that won’t shift. For a hanging option, make a small loop of brown yarn (ch 6, join with a slip stitch) and attach it to the top of each stem. Display on a rustic wooden table, a mantel, or in a bowl with a few dried leaves for that perfect autumn vignette.