Fall is the perfect season to start cozy crochet projects, and what better way to celebrate than by making your own crocheted pumpkin? This flat crocheted pumpkin is an ideal project for beginners and experienced crocheters looking for a fun and quick decoration for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just to bring a bit of autumn charm into your home. With this simple crochet pattern, you can create a beautiful pumpkin in no time, which can be used as a coaster, wall decor, or even as part of a fall wreath.

In this blog, we’ll share a step-by-step crochet pattern for a flat pumpkin, including tips for personalizing your project with fun details like ridges, leaves, and a stem. Crochet your autumn decor with this easy pattern and give your home a warm, seasonal touch. Perfect for anyone who loves DIY fall crochet projects!

Pumpkin Base:

• Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Crochet 8 single crochets into the ring. Pull the ring tight and close the round with a slip stitch into the first single crochet. (8 sc)
• Round 2: Chain 1, crochet 2 single crochets in each stitch around. Close the round with a slip stitch. (16 sc)
• Round 3: Chain 1, crochet 2 single crochets in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern around. Close the round with a slip stitch. (24 sc)
• Round 4: Chain 1, crochet 2 single crochets in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches. Repeat this pattern around. Close the round with a slip stitch. (32 sc)
• Round 5: Chain 1, crochet 2 single crochets in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in the next 3 stitches. Repeat this pattern around. Close the round with a slip stitch. (40 sc)

Forming the Pumpkin Segments:

• Round 6: Chain 1, crochet a combination of 1 single crochet and 1 half double crochet in the first stitch, 3 double crochets in the second stitch, 1 half double crochet, and 1 single crochet in the third stitch. This forms the first pumpkin segment. Skip 2 stitches and repeat the combination in the next 3 stitches. Repeat around to form 7 pumpkin segments. You should have about 3 stitches left at the top. Stop here and attach brown yarn for the stem.

Pumpkin Stem:

• Round 7: Crochet 3 single crochets, chain 1 and turn. Repeat once more. Then, chain 1 and turn again. Crochet 1 slip stitch, 1 single crochet, and 1 slip stitch.

Cut the yarn and neatly weave in the ends with a needle.

Optional Decorations:

• Ridges on the pumpkin: Use a long piece of yarn and a needle to wrap vertically around the pumpkin from the side several times, creating ridges like a real pumpkin.
• Leaves: Crochet small green leaves next to the stem for an extra realistic effect.
• Stuffed pumpkin: If you want a 3D effect, crochet two flat pumpkins and sew them together with a bit of stuffing in between.

Enjoy making your own flat crocheted pumpkin and bringing the beauty of fall into your home!