This crochet pumpkin garland is the ultimate cozy decoration for the fall season. Crocheted pumpkins paired with little balls make the perfect decoration for a fireplace mantel, mirror, wall, or even use them as table decor! It’s a wonderful way to invite those cozy fall vibes into any room.
The charm of this crochet pumpkin garland is in its simplicity, making it perfect for beginners. The crochet pumpkin shapes, combined with round crochet balls, are strung together using twine for a clean and sturdy finish. The crocheted pumpkins and balls are small, soft, and cute, and they look great with twine for a natural appearance. You can mix and match colors to fit your space or season, and the pattern is easy to adjust for any length you need.
Credit Simply Made by Erin Crochet
Step-by-Step Pattern
Materials
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
- Yarn:
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (Size 6 Super Bulky Yarn) in colors like mustard, fall leaves, butterscotch, or any combination of your preference.
- Optional: Knit Picks Fluff of the Andes roving yarn in bright mustard yellow (color: “Caution”) and orange (color: “Solar Flare Heather”). Note: Roving yarn requires gentle handling as it breaks easily.
- Crochet Hook: Size L/8mm.
- Accessories:
- Tapestry needle (for weaving ends and assembling pieces).
- Flexible measuring tape (for checking gauge).
- Scissors.
- Polyfill stuffing for pumpkins (balls don’t need stuffing).
- Stems or sticks for pumpkin tops (Amazon or collected sticks).
- Twine (approximately 80 inches per strand; natural or white).
- Hot glue (optional, for securing stems).
Stitch Guide
You’ll need these basic stitches and techniques:
- Magic Ring: Wrap yarn around your fingers and create a small circle to begin working stitches.
- Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through two loops.
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook into a stitch, yarn over, pull loop directly through both stitches.
- Invisible Single Crochet Decrease: Work into the front loop of two consecutive stitches, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
Notes
- Customizing Pumpkin Size: This mini pumpkin pattern is a scaled-down version of the creator’s ribbed pumpkin pattern. Chain seven instead of nine and crochet 19 rows instead of 21 to achieve a smaller pumpkin.
- Gauge Tips: Ensure stitches are tight enough to avoid gaps, especially for the balls (to prevent polyfill from showing through).
- Stems: You can crochet stems or use natural sticks for an added rustic touch.
Pattern Instructions
Step 1: Crochet Decorative Balls
- Create a Magic Ring: Wrap yarn around your finger twice. Insert your hook underneath both loops, yarn over, pull up a loop, and chain 1 to secure.
- Round 1: Work 6 single crochet into the magic ring. Pull the tail tightly to close the circle. Join with a slip stitch into the first single crochet.
- Round 2 (Increase Round): Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch). Work 2 single crochet into each stitch around (12 total stitches). Join with a slip stitch.
- Check Gauge: After Round 2, the ball should measure approximately 2 inches across.
- Round 3 (Decrease Round): Using the invisible single crochet decrease technique, work 6 decreases around (front loops only). Slip stitch into the first decrease stitch and cut a small tail.
- Secure Tail: Turn the ball inside out, then weave the tail into the base of the magic ring to secure. Flip it back right side out.
- Finish Ball: Take the long tail and stuff it inside the ball before cinching the top with your tapestry needle. Thread through the front loops of the final round, pull tight, and weave the yarn ends to secure.
Repeat this process to create as many balls as desired.
Step 2: Crochet Mini Pumpkins
- Start by following the creator’s ribbed mini pumpkin pattern with the adjustments:
- Chain 7 instead of 9.
- Crochet 19 rows instead of 21.
- Assemble your pumpkin by shaping it into a circle, stuffing it with polyfill, and sewing closed with a tapestry needle.
- Add a stem: Use hot glue to attach a stick or crochet a small stem to glue in place.
Step 3: Assemble the Garland
- String the Decorative Balls: Cut a long piece of twine (approx. 80 inches). Thread twine onto your tapestry needle and string each ball by inserting the needle through the center (starting from the magic circle and exiting through the closing hole). Space the balls evenly along the twine.
- Attach Pumpkins: For pumpkins, thread the twine through the yarn loops near each pumpkin’s stem to secure them in place. Space evenly between the balls.
- Add Decorative Twine Bows (Optional): Tie small bows around the twine at the back of the pumpkins for a polished look.
Step 4: Display Your Garland
- Use Command hooks to hang your garland on a mirror, fireplace mantel, or anywhere you’d like to add a touch of fall charm. Create knots at the ends of the twine to secure in place.
