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This has been a work in progress since last year. I know, I know 😅; I procrastinate sometimes. Anyways!! I got this idea after using the super-saver granny square yarn, and I thought it would work perfectly for a granny square pumpkin. So I started testing and trying different ways to get that done, then fall was over, and I put that project aside for a while.

forward to the last couple of days when I was cleaning my WIPs, I HAVE A LOT, and found the unfinished pumpkin and immediately started working on it, after one failed pumpkin, it was done and perfect! Exactly like I imagined!

I made it using super fine, DK, and worsted weight yarn, and it looks great on all of them. The size is different depending on the yarn. I'm using Super Saver for this tutorial since it was the inspiration.

Anyway, I know you’re really here for the patterns. So today I give you... ta ta daaaa! My favorite bag charm!

So if you would like a rustic, fall, cozy decor, this is the pattern for you and it is completely free!! You can make it to bring the cozy fall vibes home or as fall festival gifts! The sky is the limit! Hope you enjoy it! Please tag me on social, I’d love to see your makes! 🧶

Grab a hook, some yarn, and a snack, and let’s get hooking!

What You’ll Need

Worsted-weight cotton or acrylic yarn in Pumpkin, orange , cream, brown, and green (or any combination of colors you like)
4mm crochet hook (adjust to suit your yarn)
Scissors & tapestry needle
Polyfill stuffing
Stitch marker (optional)

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

Beginner-friendly with simple stitches
Perfect for fall decor or market prep
Quick project you can finish in one sitting

Stitches & Techniques Used

Magic circle/ring (mc)
Chain (ch)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Double crochet (dc)
Single crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Special Stitches

DC cluster: 3 dc in the same stitch.

Pattern Notes

This pattern works best with medium-weight yarn, but you can experiment with chunky or fine yarn for different pumpkin sizes.

The start chain 2 counts as the first double crochet in the double crochet cluster.

We will be joining each round with a slip stitch

Granny Square Pumpkin – Free Crochet Pattern

Granny Squares

Round 1: 12 dc in a mc (12 sts)

Work in the space between the stitches
Join with a slip stitch to the first double crochet after each round
Chain 2 doesn't count as a stitch (you can also start with a standing sc and skip the chain 2 part and caount it as a dc)
Cut yarn and join with a new color after each yarn. I used pumpkin, orange, cream, brown, pumpkin, orange, cream, brown, pumpkin, orange, cream, brown

Round 2: chain 2 [work 2 double crochet in each space]x12 join with a sl st to the first dc (24 sts)

Round 3~9: chain 2[ work a dc cluster in each space]x12 join with a sl st to the first dc (12 dc clusters, 36 sts total)

Round 10~11: chain 2 [work 2 double crochet in each space]x12 join with a sl st to the first dc (24 sts)

Round 12: chain 2 [dc in each space]x12 join with a sl st to the first dc (12 sts)

fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, we’ll use it later to shape the pumpkin.

Assembly

1. Close the top opening

After finishing the last round, leave a long tail (at least 3× the height of your pumpkin).
Thread your tapestry needle.
Weave the needle through the front loops of each stitch around the opening.
Pull tight to cinch it closed.
Knot securely.

2. Create the center “squish”

This gives the pumpkin that plump, flattened look without creating ridges.
Insert your needle from the top center straight through the pumpkin and out the bottom center.
Pull tightly, and the top and bottom will start to indent.
Insert the needle back up from the bottom to the top through the center again.
Pull tight again to deepen the indent.
Repeat this 2–5 times until you get the shape you like.