How to Crochet Mini Halloween Pumpkin with Smiling Face
Whether it’s the beginning of fall or Halloween, a pumpkin amigurumi makes the best decor. So, let’s crochet together this Halloween pumpkin amigurumi with two lovely mouth embroidery ideas presented by AnDesign Craft. This low-sew pumpkin amigurumi is super quick to make, under 30 minutes. The design is simple enough to use as a fall accessory and customizable for Halloween gifting.
Follow through with us for the complete step-by-step tutorial for beginners and experts.
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Features of Crochet Halloween Pumpkin Amigurumi
Skill Level: Beginner. You will use all single crochet from the basic stitches, detailed embroidery for eyes and teeth of Jack o Lantern expressions, and a bit of sewing.
Tutorial Timing: 19 Minutes – perfect for quick follow-up
Personalization Tips: Both open and closed-eye embroidery faces are easy for beginners. You can also use the safety eyes instead of embroidery eyes. You can also omit the mouth if you simply want a mini fall pumpkin amigurumi. Use it as a keychain or bag charm.
Pattern Type: On-screen written instructions are available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with. You can also follow along with cc to Crochet this fall amigurumi.
Supplies Used
To recreate this crochet Halloween pumpkin amigurumi, you’ll need the following crochet supplies that you will certainly find in your stash:
- 5ply Cotton Yarn in orange – You can use Milk cotton yarn for a nice finish
- 3.0mm Crochet Hook
- Embroidery thread in black – a bit thicker
- Yarn in light green
- Yarn needle
- Polyester Fiberfill
Abbreviations with Stitch Guide
Luckily, crocheting this amigurumi pumpkin needs a few crochet techniques, and the pattern can be read even if you know the basic abbreviations:
- sc – Single Crochet
Creates a tight, uniform stitch perfect for amigurumi. (insert hook, yarn over, pull up, yarn over, and pull through both loops) - inc – Increase
Crochet two single crochets in the same stitch to expand the round. - dec – Decrease
Insert hook in the first stitch, YO and pull up a loop, insert in the next stitch, YO and pull up a loop again. Pull through all three loops on the hook. - F.O – Fasten Off
Finish the piece securely by cutting the yarn and weaving the end
It begins with a magic ring and detailed instructions for each round, shaping the pumpkin through increases and decreases, while stuffing it with polyfill. The stem is crocheted separately and attached to the pumpkin using glue.
After assembly, the piece is decorated to create a festive Halloween vibe. Check out the tutorial for complete guidance:
