Free Crochet Pattern: Wavy Pumpkin

It’s fall and that means 2 things: the end of summer and the beginning of craft season. As you prep for fall markets, pumpkins are bound to be on your brain because they’re always a hit. Pumpkins are an amazing project because they’re quick, easy, customizable, and fun! But how do you stand out in a sea of basic pumpkins? Use this month’s Free Crochet Pattern: Wavy Pumpkin to create a bunch of GOURDGEOUS 2-tone pumpkins that will be sure to catch eyes!

The wavy texture of this pumpkin design is unique and really simple to make. Then just choose your color palette. You can go bright and bold with neon colors, use classic oranges, or even try neutrals like tan and white. Finish off your pumpkins with a unique stem and you’ll have people flocking to your booth!

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This pattern was updated as of September 5, 2025.

Free Crochet Pattern: Wavy Pumpkin

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Project Materials

• Yarn: Wool of the Andes Worsted (2 skeins) -affiliate link
  • Color A: Pumpkin (53yds)
  • Color B: Grizzly Heather (53yds)
• 3.00mm hook
• Poly-fill
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Twig or cinnamon stick (optional)
• Hot glue gun + glue sticks (optional)

Stitch Abbreviations

(**) – See Project Notes section

• St(s) – stitch(es)
• Ch – chain
• Sl st – slip stitch
• Hdc – half double crochet
• BL sl st – back loop slip stitch
• BLhdc – back loop half double crochet
• RS – Right side
• WS – Wrong side
• (#) – the number inside is the stitch count for the Rnd/Row

Project Notes

• Final dimensions: H: 3.5in. x W: 5in.
• This project is written in US terminology.
• This project is worked flat and sewn into shape.
• Keep your slip stitches loose. This will make it easier to work into them later.
• Gauge: Gauge is not vital to this pattern, but if you’d like to create a pumpkin the same size as mine, follow the gauge below.
  • Ch 29
  • Follow the pattern, repeating Rows 1-4 for a total of 26 rows to measure: 4in. x 4in.
• Customization options:
  • Stitch Multiple: Multiple 8 + 5. The length of the chain determines the height of the pumpkin.
  • Row Repeat: Rows 1-4. The number of rows determines the width of the pumpkin.

Wavy Pumpkin

This project uses the Wavy Stitch and you can check out the full tutorial for it right here in my Textured Stitches Made Easy series.

Start with Color A (orange).

NOTE: The ch 1 does not count as a stitch. Remember to slip stitch loosely. 

Ch 37

Row 1 (RS): starting in the second ch from the hook, 4BL sl st, [4BLhdc, 4BL sl st] 4 times. (36)

Row 2 (WS): ch 1, turn, [4sl st, 4hdc] 4 times, 4sl st. (36)

Drop Color A and attach Color B.

Row 3 (RS): ch 1, turn, [4BLhdc, 4BL sl st] 4 times, 4BLhdc. (36)

NOTE: Finish the final hdc of Row 4 with Color A (see 06:53 of the video tutorial).

Row 4 (WS): ch 1, turn, [4hdc, 4sl st] 4 times, 4hdc. (36)

Repeat Rows 1-4 12 more times for a total of 52 rows. 

NOTE: When you repeat Row 1, you’ll ignore the ‘starting in the second ch’ instruction.

NOTE: If you want to create a wider pumpkin, continue the row repeat as many times as you like. When your pumpkin is as wide as you want, be sure to finish the whole repeat, ending with Row 4.

Fasten off with a very long tail (24-30in.).

Assembly

Fold the piece in half so that the wavy edge of Row 1 and the wavy edge of the final row meet. The WS should be facing out.

Use a tapestry needle and the yarn tail to sew the wavy edges together. I used the whip stitch, but you’re welcome to use whatever stitch you like.

When you get to the end, tie off a knot along the edge and flip your work right side out. 

Using the same tail, thread your tapestry needle in and out along the top edge all the way around. Pull tightly, but be careful not to break your yarn. Keep weaving in and out along the top edge until the hole is cinched closed.

Once the hole is closed, thread the yarn through the center to the open end of the pumpkin. Tie a knot on the opposite edge to keep the pumpkin from cinching unevenly on one side.

Then weave in and out along the open edge. Don’t pull tight just yet though.

Start stuffing the pumpkin and gently tugging the yarn tail to close the hole. Once you’ve finished stuffing, continue threading the yarn around the edge until the hole is cinched closed. Make sure to stuff the pumpkin fairly full, but not bursting, since we’ll be compressing it.

Tie a knot to secure. Then insert your needle down through the center and push it out through the center on the other side of your pumpkin.

Repeat this step 3-4 times or until the center of the pumpkin is compressed down. Tie another knot or two to secure the yarn. Weave the remaining yarn tail inside the pumpkin.

Stem

OPTIONAL: You can customize the stem of your pumpkin by using other materials such as small twigs or even crocheting a stem. 

For my project I used a cinnamon stick and hot glue to secure it in place. If you’re going to use hot glue, make sure to work on a heat-safe surface.

Put a generous amount of glue on the bottom of your chosen stem and then press it down into the center of the pumpkin. Hold it there for at least 30 seconds so it can set.

OPTIONAL: If you want to decorate your pumpkin a bit more, you can tie a bow on the stem with a bit of twine or ribbon. Or you can add some crochet vines. There’s lots of ways to make your new Wavy Pumpkin unique to your personal style.

Summary

Want to share your GOURDGEOUS Wavy Pumpkin with me? I’d LOVE to see! You can email me at chanel@cbfiberworks.com or tag me on social media (@cbfiberworks)!

If you liked this free pattern, be sure to share it with your friends. And if you loved this year’s pumpkin pattern, check out last year’s hit, the Popcorn Pumpkin, which is also available for free!