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Jack-o'-Lantern Pumpkin Duo Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (Large and Mini)

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Jack-o'-Lantern Pumpkin Duo Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (Large and Mini)
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Beginner Friendly

Simple ribbed rounds and basic shaping, no tricky techniques required.

Quick Make

Both sizes together take just 4-6 hours, perfect for a weekend of Halloween decorating.

Set of Two

A big grinning pumpkin and its mini companion, great for a shelf or windowsill duo.

About This Jack-o'-Lantern Pumpkin Duo Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (Large and Mini) Pattern

I wanted a jack-o'-lantern that actually looked ribbed like a real pumpkin, so this pattern works back-loop-only single crochet rounds to create those classic vertical grooves. The crooked little stem and triangle eyes give it that perfect spooky-but-cute look.

I included both the large pumpkin and a mini version worked the same way at a smaller gauge, so you can make a whole little pumpkin patch.

Jack-o'-Lantern Pumpkin Duo Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (Large and Mini) step 3 - construction progress

Why You'll Love This Jack-o'-Lantern Pumpkin Duo Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (Large and Mini) Pattern

The back-loop-only ribbing is such a satisfying effect for how little effort it takes — it's the same basic single crochet you already know, just worked into one loop instead of two.

I also love that the face is simple enough to customize endlessly; change the eye shapes and you've got a totally different personality every time.

Jack-o'-Lantern Pumpkin Duo Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (Large and Mini) step 1 - construction progress Jack-o'-Lantern Pumpkin Duo Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (Large and Mini) step 4 - construction progress Jack-o'-Lantern Pumpkin Duo Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (Large and Mini) step 3 - construction progress Jack-o'-Lantern Pumpkin Duo Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (Large and Mini) step 4 - construction progress

Switch Things Up

Try a cream or white pumpkin for a modern neutral-toned fall display, or embroider a friendlier round-eyed face instead of the classic jagged jack-o'-lantern look. You could also make a whole graduated set in three sizes for a layered mantel display.

Materials Needed

— Main Fabric

01 Worsted weight yarn (#4), approximately 140g in pumpkin orange (large pumpkin)
02 15-20g in pumpkin orange (mini pumpkin)
03 Small amount of sage/dusty green yarn (both stems)
04 Polyester fiberfill stuffing

— Tools Required

05 4.0mm (G) crochet hook for the large pumpkin
06 3.0mm (C/D) crochet hook for the mini pumpkin
07 Yarn needle for sewing pieces together
08 Stitch markers
09 Scissors
10 Small amount of black yarn for embroidering the faces

The Free Pattern

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— Large Pumpkin Body :

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x6, BLO (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x6, BLO (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x6, BLO (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x6, BLO (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x6, BLO (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) x6, BLO (48)
Work the whole body in back loops only (BLO) to build the ribbed pumpkin texture. Place a stitch marker at the start of each round.
Round 9: (7 sc, 1 inc) x6, BLO (54)
Round 10: (8 sc, 1 inc) x6, BLO (60)
Round 11-22: 1 sc in each st, BLO (60)
This long straight section is what gives the pumpkin its big, round belly — don't shortcut it.
Round 23: (8 sc, 1 dec) x6, BLO (54)
Round 24: (7 sc, 1 dec) x6, BLO (48)
Round 25: (6 sc, 1 dec) x6, BLO (42)
Round 26: (5 sc, 1 dec) x6, BLO (36)
Begin stuffing firmly now, pressing stuffing into the ribbed grooves to keep them defined.
Round 27: (4 sc, 1 dec) x6, BLO (30)
Round 28: (3 sc, 1 dec) x6, BLO (24)
Round 29: (2 sc, 1 dec) x6, BLO (18)
Round 30: (1 sc, 1 dec) x6, BLO (12)
Round 31: 6 dec, stuff firmly, leave opening for stem (6)

— Large Stem (darker green) :

Round 1: 5 sc in magic ring (5)
Round 2-6: 1 sc in each st (5)
Round 7: 1 dec, 3 sc (4)
Round 8-9: 1 sc in each st (4)
Leave unstuffed for a slightly collapsed look, then bend and tack it into a curl before sewing to the top of the pumpkin.
Round 10: Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail

— Mini Pumpkin Body :

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x6, BLO (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x6, BLO (24)
Round 5-8: 1 sc in each st, BLO (24)
Worked at a smaller gauge with the finer hook, also in back loops only.
Round 9: (2 sc, 1 dec) x6, BLO (18)
Round 10: (1 sc, 1 dec) x6, BLO (12)
Round 11: 6 dec, stuff firmly, leave opening for stem (6)

— Mini Stem :

Round 1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
Round 2-4: 1 sc in each st (4)
No shaping needed, just a short unstuffed tube curled slightly before sewing on.
Round 5: Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail

Assembly Instructions

  1. Sew the large stem into the opening at the top of the large pumpkin body, closing the gap as you stitch and curling the stem slightly as you attach it.
  2. Sew the mini stem into the opening at the top of the mini pumpkin body the same way.
  3. Using black yarn, embroider two angled triangle eyes on the front of each pumpkin, keeping them symmetrical.
  4. Embroider a wide jagged zigzag mouth below the eyes on each pumpkin, outlining with a second pass for a bold line.
  5. Weave in all remaining ends and give both pumpkins a final shape check before displaying.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Forgetting to work in back loops only, which flattens the ribbed texture that makes this pumpkin look authentic.

Underfilling the body, which lets the ribs cave in instead of standing out in relief.

Making the mouth too thin or too symmetrical — a slightly uneven, wide zigzag reads more like a classic jack-o'-lantern carving.

Sewing the stem on perfectly straight instead of at a slight curled angle, which can make it look stiff rather than charming.

Denise

Designing cozy, detailed amigurumi patterns from home, one magic ring at a time.

Important Notes

Use stitch markers consistently at the beginning of each round to avoid losing your place across the long straight sections.

Stuff firmly and evenly before closing each pumpkin, pressing filling outward into the ribs as you go so the texture doesn't get lost once sewn shut.

Pin the face pieces in place and step back to check spacing before embroidering, since satin stitch triangles are hard to remove once worked.

These two are some of my favorite quick Halloween makes, and I hope they bring a little grin to your porch or windowsill this year. I'd love to see your pumpkin patch if you make a whole set!

Crochet Abbreviations

01 mr — magic ring
02 sc — single crochet
03 inc — increase (2 sc in same stitch)
04 dec — decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
05 BLO — back loop only
06 st(s) — stitch(es)

You Ask, We Answer

How big is the finished large pumpkin?

Using worsted weight yarn and a 4.0mm hook, the large pumpkin measures approximately 7.5 inches (19cm) tall and 9 inches (23cm) wide.

Can I make just the large or just the mini version?

Of course — both bodies are written as standalone pieces, so you can make either size on its own or a whole patch of pumpkins in mixed sizes.

What yarn weight works best for the ribbed texture?

Worsted weight (#4) shows the back-loop ribbing clearly without being bulky, but a chunkier yarn will give even more dramatic grooves if you prefer a bolder texture.

Can I skip the face for a plain decorative pumpkin?

Yes, simply skip the embroidery step entirely for a classic solid pumpkin, or add a simple curved smile instead of the full jack-o'-lantern face.