As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, my thoughts inevitably drift towards cozy crafts that capture the essence of autumn. 🍂 One of my all-time favorites is creating amigurumi haunted pumpkins. There’s something truly magical about transforming a simple skein of yarn into a whimsical, spooky decoration that adds a playful touch to any Halloween setup. The charm of amigurumi lies in its simplicity and the ability to infuse each creation with personality and character. Crafting these little haunted pumpkins is not just a creative outlet, but an invitation to bring a bit of handcrafted joy into my seasonal celebrations. 🎃
The process itself is an enchanting journey that begins with selecting the perfect yarn. I usually opt for vibrant oranges, deep blacks, and ghostly whites to capture that quintessential Halloween vibe. 🧶 Picking up my trusty crochet hook, I start with a magic ring and work my way through a series of simple stitches, shaping each pumpkin with care and precision. It’s amazing how a few increases and decreases can bring a plump little pumpkin to life. Adding facial features is always a treat, whether I decide on a cheeky grin or a spooky scowl. With each stitch, I’m not just crafting a decoration—I’m weaving a story that will be part of my home for the season. 🧡
🎃 Amigurumi Haunted Pumpkin Crochet Pattern
Get ready for some spooky stitches! This haunted pumpkin—with its creepy grin, big round eyes, and twisty vine stem—is the perfect Halloween decoration. Whether perched on your mantel or as a gift for a pumpkin-loving ghoul, this eerie yet adorable jack-o’-lantern is bound to bring wicked charm to your home!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, embroidery, and light sculpting for the ridges and stem.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) wide and 6 inches tall when using worsted yarn and a 3.5–4 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted or DK):
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Orange (pumpkin body)
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Green (stem & vine)
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Black (eyes, mouth, nose)
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White (fang)
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Crochet hook: 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Optional: pipe cleaner for vine shaping
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🎃 Pumpkin Body (Orange Yarn)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
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(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
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(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
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(8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
11–25. sc around (60) -
(8 sc, dec) x6 (54)
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(7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
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(6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
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(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
– Start stuffing -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and weave closed
Optional Ridges
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With orange yarn, thread a long strand through top and bottom center and pull tightly around body to form 6–8 ridges. Repeat for each indentation.
🌿 Stem (Green Yarn)
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MR, 6 sc
2–6. sc around (6) -
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
8–12. sc around (9), FO and sew to top center
🍃 Curly Vine
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ch 20–25
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2 sc in each ch back (for a curl)
– Optional: wrap around a pipe cleaner before sewing
– FO and attach next to the stem
😈 Eyes (Make 2 – Black Yarn)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12), sl st, FO
– Sew slightly indented on either side
👃 Nose (Black Yarn)
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MR, 4 sc
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sc around (4), sl st, FO
– Sew in upside-down triangle shape between eyes
😬 Mouth (Black Yarn)
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Ch 18
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In rows: sc across for 2 rows
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Cut zigzag into edge OR surface crochet zigzag on top
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FO and shape into a twisted smirk
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Sew to face center
🧛 Fang (White Yarn)
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MR, 4 sc
2–3. sc around (4), FO
– Sew to right side of mouth, pointing downward
✂️ Assembly Instructions
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Stuff pumpkin and shape ridges
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Attach stem and vine
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Sew facial features: eyes, nose, mouth, and fang
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Adjust placement to enhance the creepy grin!
💡 Optional Add-ons
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Add LED light inside for a soft spooky glow
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Create different face variations for a haunted pumpkin patch
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Use glow-in-the-dark yarn for the eyes or fang!
This haunted pumpkin is all treat and no trick! Add it to your Halloween decor for a handmade fright that’s full of fun. 🎃👻
