Hocus Pocus Pumpkin Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Get ready for a little Halloween fun with the Hocus Pocus Pumpkin pattern! The pumpkins are created by working in striped rows and need only a small amount of yarn. The shaping is minimal, with only a few stitches required to create the squishy shape. If you want more of a spooky twist to your decorations, add some safety eyes and a face for the witch version (included in the pattern).
One of the best things about this pattern is that it only uses a small amount of yarn, so get out your scraps. Just remember that the hook size will depend on your yarn thickness and tension.
Using Aran yarn / DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook, our Hocus Pocus Pumpkin is approximately 8cm x 6.5cm. The size will vary depending on yarn, hook, and tension.
Pattern below 👇 and a free PDF on Ravelry with the instructions written out (witch version available in the PDF).
Materials
Aran weight yarn (Spot Saver USA)
Pumpkin
Black (scraps for mouth and eyebrows) – Witch Version
DK weight yarn (Marvel 8 Ply)
Sage
Brown Marbled
Purple (1047) – Witch Version
White (scraps for eyes) – Witch Version
DK weight yarn (Stallion 8 Ply)
Black – Witch Version
3.5mm crochet hook or size needed for your yarn and tension
10mm Safety Eyes – Witch Version (not suitable for kids under 3 years)
Stitch Markers
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Polyester filling
Fabric Glue (optional)
Our patterns are written a little differently with beginner and neurodivergent crafters in mind. The abbreviated instructions are followed by a breakdown in italics, making it easier to understand what you need to crochet in each row / round. If you’ve had trouble reading crochet patterns in the past, we hope that you’ll give ours a try!
A PDF printer-friendly pattern is available on Ravelry:
The Pattern
Please read the information below before starting the pattern:
The witch version is in the PDF only.
There are two versions of the Hocus Pocus Pumpkin – the Striped Sage version and the Witch. Start by choosing which pumpkin you wish to make (the patterns are written separately), and grab your supplies.
The shell (body) of both pumpkins is made by working in rows alternating between the Aran and DK weight yarns. Change colour in the last stitch of the previous row and carry the yarn up the side instead of cutting.
To make the DK weight stripes even tighter, we have used the Yarn Under / Yarn Over method of single crochet. If you prefer, you can size down your hook on the DK rows and use normal single crochet.
There is no shaping required to make the indents of each segment – the DK yarn stripes pull the sides in because they’re made up of smaller and tighter stitches.
You can use any weight yarn you like, but make sure you match your hook with your yarn and tension. For this example, we have used an Aran weight and DK yarn with a 3.5mm hook. Finished pumpkins are approximately 8cm wide x 6.5cm high (not including the stem of hat).
Tip: It can be helpful to place a stitch marker in the 1st and last stitch when working in rows to ensure that you aren’t increasing or decreasing accidentally.
Abbreviations (US terms)
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| flo | front loop only |
| blo | back loop only |
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| fasten off | cut the yarn and pull through |
| (#) | total number of stitches at the end of the row / round |
| * * | repeat the stitches inside the asterisks |
| ( ) | complete the stitches inside the brackets in the same stitch |
Materials
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Aran weight yarn (Spot Saver USA) – Pumpkin – Black (scraps for mouth and eyebrows) – Witch Version
DK weight yarn (Marvel 8 Ply) – Sage – Brown Marbled – Purple (1047) – Witch Version – White (scraps for eyes) – Witch Version
DK weight yarn (Stallion 8 Ply) – Black – Witch Version |
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| 3.5mm crochet hook or size needed for your yarn and tension | |
| 10mm Safety Eyes – Witch Version (not suitable for kids under 3 years) | |
| Stitch Markers | |
| Scissors | |
| Tapestry needle | |
| Polyester filling | |
| Fabric Glue (optional) |
Working in rows – chain 1 and TURN at the end of each row
Change colour in the last single crochet of the row and carry the yarn up the side
Repeat instructions between the * *
| Row # | Instructions | Stitch Count |
| Row 1: |
In Aran yarn (Pumpkin), Ch 21, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the back bump of each ch |
(20) Right Side |
| Row 2: | sc in each st |
(20)
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| Row 3: |
In DK yarn (Sage), Using X-stitch (Yarn Under, Yarn Over) sc, *sc FLO x18*, sc |
(20) |
| Row 4: |
Using X-stitch (Yarn Under, Yarn Over) sc, *sc BLO x18*, sc |
(20) |
| Row 5 – 36: | Repeat 2 rows of single crochet in Pumpkin and Rows 3 – 4 in Sage until you have a total of 18 stripes (36 rows) |
(20)
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Chain 1, Holding Row 1 and 36 together, slip stitch through both sides using the front loops Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing (approx. 40 cm) |
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Turn right side out Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle and weave in and out of the top of the rows Continue weaving the yarn evenly in and out all the way around – when finished, pull tight to cinch up the top Put your hand inside the pumpkin and sew from side to side a few times through the stitches to neatly close any holes Do not cut this yarn – we will use it to shape the pumpkin later |
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Cut a piece of Sage yarn approx. 40cm Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle and weave in and out of the top of the rows on the bottom of the pumpkin Firmly stuff with polyester filling When you’re done, pull the yarn tail tight to cinch up the bottom – sew from side to side a few times through the stitches to neatly close any holes – hide the ends inside the pumpkin and cut |
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Shaping: Re-thread the tail from the top of the pumpkin Push the tapestry needle directly through the middle of the top and out through the middle of the bottom – pull tight Repeat the above step 2 or 3 more times, pulling tight each time, to create the indented pumpkin shape – hide the end inside the pumpkin and cut |
Stem
Using X-stitch (Yarn Under, Yarn Over)
Working in continuous spirals with a stitch marker
| Rd # | Instructions | Stitch Count |
| Rd 1: |
In DK yarn (Brown), 6 sc in a magic circle |
(6)
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Rd 2 – 5: (4 Rds) |
sc in each st After Rd 2, weave in the tail from the magic circle |
(6)
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| Rd 6: | 2 sc, 3 inc, sc |
(9)
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| Rd 7 – 8: (2 Rds) | sc in each st |
(9)
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| Rd 9: | sc, 2 dec, 2 sc, 2 inc |
(9)
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| Rd 10: | inc in each st | (18) |
| Rd 11: | *sc, inc* x 9 |
(27)
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Rd 12:
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*2 dc, sc* x 9 |
(27)
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| Rd 13: | 2 sl st | (27) |
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Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing Stuff the stem with polyester filling |
Tendrils
Using X-stitch (Yarn Under, Yarn Over) and Brown DK yarn
| Instructions | Stitch Count | |
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Large Tendril: Ch 25, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, *3 sc in the back bump of the next ch* Repeat to last ch, sc in the last ch Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing to the stem |
(70)
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Small Tendril: Ch 19, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, *3 sc in the back bump of the next ch* Repeat to last ch, sc in the last ch Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing |
(55)
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Assembly
| Sew or tie the tendrils to the stem at the base of the stem between Rd 9 and 10 |
| Sew or glue the stem to the top of the pumpkin |
| Congrats! You have crocheted your very own Hocus Pocus Pumpkin. |
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