Add a cozy handmade touch to your autumn decorating with this Embroidered Fall Crochet Pumpkin. The pumpkin has a simple, classic shape that fits beautifully into fall displays, but the real magic happens when the surface embroidery is added.
Those decorative stitches turn an ordinary crocheted pumpkin into a richly textured piece with plenty of character.
The crochet portion of the pattern creates the pumpkin shape, giving you a great foundation for adding the decorative details.
Free pattern by Carol Hladik from Carol Hladik Designs
The surface embroidery is what really brings the design to life, adding texture and visual interest without requiring complicated crochet stitches.
This is an intermediate-level project and a fun opportunity to combine crochet with embroidery. Take your time with the decorative stitching and enjoy watching the design develop across the crocheted surface.
The finished pumpkin would look lovely tucked into a fall centerpiece, displayed on a table, or added to a mantel with your other seasonal decorations.
If you enjoy crochet projects that include something a little different, this pumpkin is a wonderful one to try. The combination of traditional crochet shaping and surface embroidery creates a unique autumn decoration that you can bring out year after year.
Skill Level
Intermediate Crocheter
Gauge
Approximately 11 Stitches by 11 Row = 2 Inches in Sc
Size
6.5” (16.25 cm) wide x 4.5” (11.25 cm) tall
Materials
Hobbii Portobello
Yardage: 200 – 275 yards (183 – 251 m)
Color A: Cognac (17); Color B: Red Cedar (18); Color C: Americano (20); Color D: Hunter Green (116)
Supplies
E 3.5mm (US Size 4.0) and optional C 2.75mm (US Size 2.0) crochet hooks
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
Poly-fil stuffing
Carol Hladik from Carol Hladik Designs
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