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    Home » Crochet » Crochet Patterns » Holidays » Halloween » Free Large Crochet Pumpkin Pattern as Fall Decor using Linked Crochet

    Free Large Crochet Pumpkin Pattern as Fall Decor using Linked Crochet

    September 21, 2021 by Nicole Riley

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    This free crochet pattern is for a large crochet pumpkin pattern. This pattern is made using linked crochet stitches as well as Bulky Brava yarn from WeCrochet.


    It’s Fall. Leaves are changing colors, temperatures are dropping and pumpkins can be seen everywhere. Although I already have made so many different pumpkin patterns, I simply couldn’t stop myself from making another one or two. The one pumpkin I didn’t have yet was a large one. One that looks like pumpkin you are about to carve to make it into a jack-o-lantern. Yes! A big one.

    This pumpkin is exactly that. LARGE

    To be exact it’s 9 inches in diameter large!

    Although you can make it smaller. No worries

    Table of contents

    • Linked Crochet Patterns
    • Get the PDF of the Large Pumpkin Pattern
    • How to crochet the Large Crochet Pumpkin using Linked Crochet
      • Materials you will need
      • Gauge
      • Size
      • Stitches used in the pattern
    • Free Written Pattern for the Large Crochet Pumpkin
      • Crochet Rectangle
      • Sew Sides and Openings closed to make Large Pumpkin
    Easy Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

    Linked Crochet Patterns

    It also features the not as well-known crochet technique called “Linked Crochet”. It’s a technique to allow you to use basic crochet stitches but reduce the number of gaps in between the stitches. In fact, it’s an early stage to Tunisian Crochet, but without needing a new special hook.

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    So using Linked Crochet for this pattern allowed me to use the treble crochet stitch without having to worry about huge holes and the stuffing from being shown. Plus I didn’t need to use single crochet stitches which can take forever when making a larger pattern. WIN-WIN!

    Furthermore, I just published a new Linked Crochet Ebook called “Linked Crochet Made Easy” which includes this pattern and 16 more, plus 8 stitch tutorials and over 16 video tutorials. So it’s actually a video ebook! And it comes with BONUSES and is on sale until Friday! Then the price increases! DO NOT MISS OUT!


    Get the PDF of the Large Pumpkin Pattern

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    This pattern is also available as an ad-free, printer-friendly pdf pattern that can be purchased at the links below for only a small fee.

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    If you like this cat crochet pattern, you might like these also:

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    crochet Striped Pumpkin
    1. Pumpkin Stress Ball
    2. Tunisian Pumpkin
    3. Spiral Pumpkin
    4. Striped Pumpkin

    So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this cute pattern.

    How to crochet the
    Large Crochet Pumpkin using Linked Crochet

    Materials you will need

    • WeCrochet Bulky Brava yarn (136yds) 
      • Orange (2 skeins)
    • 5.00 mm hook
    • scissors
    • tapestry needle

    Gauge

    7 ltr x 3 rows = 2 square inches

    Size

    9 inches in diameter

    6.5 inches in height

    Stitches used in the pattern

    Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE

    • tr = treble crochet
    • ch = chain
    • sl st = slip stitch
    • ltr = linked treble crochet
    • mattress stitch
    • basting stitch

    Free Written Pattern for the Large Crochet Pumpkin

    You’ll first crochet a rectangle, then you’ll sew the first and last row together. Next, you’ll sew one side of the tube closed, stuff it and then sew then the last opening closed as well, add a stem and the ridges to finish the pumpkin.

    Crochet Rectangle

    Ch 43

    R1: Insert and pull up a loop thru the 2nd, 3rd and 4th chain from the loop, finish it like a normal tc (made first 1 ltr), 1 ltr in each st, turn

    R2-44: Ch 3, 1 ltr in each st, turn

    Sew Sides and Openings closed to make Large Pumpkin

    You will fold the rectangle in half and use the mattress stitch to sew the first and last row together. Fasten off. 

    Large Orange Linked Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
    Sew Large Crochet Pumpkin

    Now, using the basting stitch, sew around one opening every ~2 rows on the edge. Then pull and close the hole, fasten off, weave in your ends, and stuff the 2nd opening with polyfill.

    Large Crochet Pumpkin Pattern sewing

    Next, repeat the same process with this opening as the first one. Using the basting stitch sew around the opening (like you would for a hat), pull, add a stick (e.g cinnamon stick or a tree stick), and close the hole. Fasten off.

    stuffing large crochet pumpkin
    steam for large crochet pumpkin pattern

    Finally, using a longer piece of yarn, weave it through the center from one side to another to create the pumpkin ridges. Fasten off and weave in your ends.

    Large crochet pumpkin to make ridges
    Orange Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

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    Large Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

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