Pumpkin Wreath Crochet Pattern Free – Agnes Creates
There is something deeply satisfying about the weeks leading up to autumn. The air changes, the light shifts to that golden afternoon quality that photographers chase all year, and suddenly every surface in the home deserves a little seasonal attention. If you have been crocheting for any length of time, you already know that fall is the season when your hooks earn their keep. Pumpkins, leaves, acorns, and wreaths — the palette of October is practically designed for yarn. Today I am sharing a completely free pumpkin wreath crochet pattern that you can make in a weekend, hang on your front door, and feel genuinely proud of every time you come home.
This pattern is beginner-friendly, meaning you do not need advanced skills to pull it off beautifully. If you can chain, single crochet, and work in the round, you have everything you need. I will walk you through the entire project from materials to finishing touches, including how to assemble the wreath, add leaves, and style it so it looks like something you paid a lot of money for at a boutique shop — but made yourself for a fraction of the cost.
Let’s get into it.
Why Crochet a Pumpkin Wreath?
Before we dive into the pattern itself, let me tell you why this project is worth your time.
First, crochet wreaths hold up beautifully year after year. Unlike dried flowers that crumble or paper decorations that wilt in humidity, a well-made crochet wreath can be stored in a bag and brought out every fall for as long as you choose to use it. The colors stay vibrant, the shapes hold, and the only maintenance required is occasionally reshaping a pumpkin or re-fluffing a leaf. Compare that to the wreath you bought at a big box craft store three years ago that is looking a little sad, and you will see the value immediately.
Second, you get to customize everything. The classic pumpkin palette of burnt orange, deep rust, warm cream, and forest green is always gorgeous. But maybe your front door is a deep navy blue and you want your pumpkins in dusty terracotta and sage. Maybe you lean into a more whimsical aesthetic and want your pumpkins in purple, gold, and midnight green for a witchy Halloween vibe. The pattern stays the same; only the colors change. That level of personalization simply does not exist in store-bought decor.
Third, and perhaps most importantly, there is real joy in making something with your hands. The rhythm of crochet, especially when you are working on something as cheerful and seasonal as little stuffed pumpkins, is meditative in the best way. You get to sit with a warm drink, put on a good podcast or a favorite show, and create something tangible and beautiful. That experience is worth a lot.
Materials You Will Need
Getting your supplies together before you start saves a lot of frustration mid-project. Here is what I recommend for this pumpkin wreath.
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn works beautifully for this project. You will need approximately 100 grams of your main pumpkin color (orange is classic, but choose what speaks to you), a small amount of green or brown for the stems, and some green in a slightly different shade or texture for the leaves. If you want to add a cream or white pumpkin for contrast, grab a small ball of that as well.
Hook: A 5mm crochet hook is ideal for worsted weight yarn. If you tend to crochet tightly, size up to 5.5mm. The pumpkins need to be fairly firm so they hold their shape on the wreath, so do not go too loose with your tension.
Wreath form: A plain grapevine wreath or a foam wreath form works well. Grapevine wreaths have wonderful natural texture and you can hot glue or tie your pumpkins directly onto the vines. A foam form works if you want a cleaner, more uniform background, especially if you plan to wrap it entirely in yarn before adding the pumpkins. Aim for a form that is about 12 to 14 inches in diameter for a proportionally pleasing finished piece.
Stuffing: Polyfill stuffing is what you want for the pumpkins. Do not skip the stuffing or use a substitute like scrap yarn unless you really cannot get polyfill — the stuffing gives you that satisfying dimensional look and keeps the pumpkins from looking flat.
Additional supplies: Hot glue gun and glue sticks, scissors, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and optionally some floral wire or twist ties for securing pumpkins to the wreath if you prefer not to glue them permanently.
Optional embellishments: Small artificial fall leaves, cinnamon sticks, dried orange slices, burlap ribbon, or twine can all be woven into the wreath to add dimension. However, the crochet elements alone are more than enough for a finished look.
Understanding the Stitches
This pattern uses a small selection of basic stitches. Here is a quick reference.
Chain (ch): The foundational stitch of crochet. You will use chains to start and in certain construction steps.
Slip stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and move yarn without adding height.
Single crochet (sc): The workhorse of this pattern. Most of the pumpkin body is single crochet worked in continuous rounds.
Magic ring (MR): The pattern begins with a magic ring so that there is no hole at the top of the pumpkin. If you are not comfortable with the magic ring, you can chain 2 and work your stitches into the second chain from the hook as an alternative.
Increase (inc): Two single crochets worked into the same stitch.
Decrease (dec): An invisible decrease — insert hook into front loop of next stitch, then front loop of stitch after that, pull through both, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook. This gives a much neater finish than a standard decrease.
The Pumpkin Pattern
This pattern creates a pumpkin that is approximately 3 inches tall and 3 inches wide when stuffed. Make as many as you like for your wreath. I recommend making a mix of sizes — the instructions below give you the standard size, and at the end of the section I will tell you how to adjust for a smaller mini pumpkin as well.
Pumpkin Body
Start with your main pumpkin color.
Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring, do not join — work in continuous rounds. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: [Sc 1, inc] repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 4: [Sc 2, inc] repeat around. (24 stitches)
Round 5: [Sc 3, inc] repeat around. (30 stitches)
Round 6: [Sc 4, inc] repeat around. (36 stitches)
Rounds 7 through 11: Sc in each stitch around. (36 stitches, 5 rounds)
Round 12: [Sc 4, dec] repeat around. (30 stitches)
Round 13: [Sc 3, dec] repeat around. (24 stitches)
Begin stuffing here. Add polyfill until the pumpkin is nicely firm but not so packed that it distorts the shape.
Round 14: [Sc 2, dec] repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 15: [Sc 1, dec] repeat around. (12 stitches)
Round 16: Dec around. (6 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use your yarn needle to weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches, pull tight to close, and weave in the end.
Creating the Pumpkin Ridges
The ridges are what make a crochet pumpkin look like a pumpkin rather than a lumpy ball. To create them, thread your yarn needle with a long piece of your pumpkin color yarn. Insert the needle through the bottom center of the pumpkin, pull up through the top center, then loop the yarn back down to the bottom and tie it off snugly. This creates your first ridge. Repeat this process five more times, evenly spacing the ridges around the pumpkin, so you end up with 6 sections. Pull each one taut but not so tightly that it distorts the overall shape. Once all 6 ridges are in place, knot them securely at the bottom and trim the ends.
The Stem
Switch to your brown or green yarn.
Chain 6. Work 2 sc into the second chain from hook, then sl st into each remaining chain stitch. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Use the tail to sew the stem securely onto the top center of the pumpkin. You can also curl the chain slightly before sewing it down to give it a more organic, slightly curved stem look.
Mini Pumpkin Variation
For a smaller pumpkin that adds variety to the wreath, work only through Round 4 of the increases (so you have 24 stitches instead of 36), then work 4 rounds even instead of 5, and begin your decreases. Follow the same decrease sequence as above, starting from Round 13. Your mini pumpkin will be approximately 2 inches across. Make these in cream or a deeper rust color so they read differently from your main pumpkins.
The Crochet Leaves
Leaves add incredible texture and a natural quality to the wreath. This simple leaf takes only a few minutes to make, and a wreath with five or six leaves scattered throughout looks lush and full.
Leaf Pattern
Use green yarn and your 5mm hook.
Chain 11.
Row 1: Starting in the second chain from hook — sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, tr 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1, then work 3 sl sts into the last chain to pivot around the end. Now work back down the other side of the starting chain in the same order: sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, tr 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1.
Fasten off and leave a tail for attaching to the wreath.
You can block the leaves lightly with a damp cloth and let them dry flat if you want them to lie very neat. You can also leave them unblocked for a more casual, slightly textured look. Both are lovely.
Make a mixture of leaves in two different shades of green — perhaps a brighter medium green and a deeper forest green — to give your wreath more visual depth.
Assembling the Wreath
This is the part of the process that feels like magic. You have a pile of cheerful little pumpkins and some leaves, and in the next thirty minutes you are going to turn them into a finished piece of seasonal decor.
Start by laying out all your pumpkins and leaves on a flat surface and arranging them in a few different configurations before you commit to anything. Play with groupings — three pumpkins clustered together with leaves peeking out from behind them can look beautiful, as can pumpkins scattered evenly around the wreath with leaves filling the gaps. There is no wrong answer here, only what you love.
Once you are happy with your arrangement, begin attaching the pumpkins to the wreath form. If you are using a grapevine wreath, hot glue is generally the most reliable method. Apply a generous dab of hot glue to the bottom of each pumpkin and press it firmly onto the wreath for about 30 seconds until the glue sets. For a more removable option, cut small lengths of floral wire, bend them in half, thread them through the stitches at the base of the pumpkin, and twist them around the grapevine branches. This means you can rearrange or reuse the pumpkins separately in future years.
Attach your leaves next, tucking them under and around the pumpkins so that they appear to grow naturally from between them. Hot glue works well here too, applied to the flat underside of each leaf.
If you want to add any additional embellishments — a loop of burlap ribbon, a small cluster of cinnamon sticks tied with twine, a few dried orange slices — now is the time to work them in. These additions are completely optional, but they do add wonderful texture and even a subtle scent.
Finally, cut a length of twine or a piece of ribbon and tie it into a loop at the top of the wreath for hanging. A simple double knot around the wreath form is more than sufficient.
Styling and Display Tips
Your pumpkin wreath will look beautiful on a front door, but do not limit yourself to that one spot. These wreaths work wonderfully on interior doors, above a fireplace mantel, on a blank wall section in an entryway, or even layered with other fall decor on a styled bookshelf.
If your front door gets a lot of direct sunlight, keep in mind that even high-quality acrylic yarns can fade over time with UV exposure. A quick spritz of a UV-protective spray (the kind designed for outdoor fabrics) can help extend the life of your wreath significantly.
When the season ends, store your wreath in a breathable fabric bag or a pillowcase rather than a sealed plastic bin. This prevents any moisture from building up and keeps the yarn fresh for next year. Shape the pumpkins gently before storing them so they hold their form through the off-season.
Pattern Notes and Customization Ideas
A few final thoughts to help you make this pattern completely your own.
If you want to create a more Halloween-specific version, consider making your pumpkins in deep purple, black, and orange with yellow or lime green leaves. You can even use a black yarn to stitch simple jack-o-lantern faces onto a few of the pumpkins — a couple of triangle eyes and a zigzag mouth worked in surface slip stitches looks adorable and is much easier than it sounds.
For a more subtle, sophisticated aesthetic — the kind that reads as harvest rather than Halloween and can stay up from September through November — stick with a neutral palette. Cream, soft terracotta, muted sage, and warm brown make a wreath that feels grown-up and intentional. Add a few dried eucalyptus sprigs from a dollar store floral section and you have something that would not look out of place in any home decor magazine.
If you are making this wreath as a gift, consider personalizing it with a small wooden letter initial (also available inexpensively at craft stores) hot glued to the center of the wreath. It turns a beautiful handmade piece into something that feels truly bespoke.
A Note on Gauge
Because you are not making a garment that needs to fit a body, exact gauge is less critical in this project than in others. What matters most is that your pumpkins are firm and well-stuffed and that your leaves lie relatively flat. If your gauge is off and your pumpkins come out slightly larger or smaller than the measurements given, that is completely fine — it just adds to the handmade character of the piece.
Final Thoughts
I hope this pumpkin wreath crochet pattern brings you a genuinely enjoyable crafting session and results in something that makes you smile every time you see it hanging on your door. There is a particular pleasure in having made your own seasonal decor — knowing that every stitch is yours, that the colors were chosen by you, that the hours of making went into something that your household gets to enjoy.
If you make this wreath, I would absolutely love to see it. Share your finished project and tag Agnes Creates so we can celebrate your work together. And if you have any questions as you work through the pattern, drop them in the comments below — I check regularly and am always happy to help you troubleshoot.
Happy crocheting, and happy fall.
