Pumpkin Granny Square (Free Pattern)

This pumpkin granny square crochet pattern is perfect for cozy stitching when the weather cools down and pumpkin spice is everywhere!

A crocheted square featuring an orange circle with a green leaf and brown stem, resembling a pumpkin, on a white background.

Use this free pattern to make blankets, bags and other autumn crochet projects. Our Apple Granny Square is also perfect for Fall crochet projects.

Be sure to see our other crochet projects perfect for Halloween time, too, including:

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Crocheted pumpkin granny square with orange pumpkin and green stem on a white background, plus a crochet hook and partially completed pumpkin circle. Text reads "Pumpkin Granny Square Free Tutorial.

How to Crochet a Pumpkin Granny Square

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This free crochet pattern uses beginner crochet stitches. You may want to familiarize yourself with these stitches if you are new to crocheting.

We suggest using a small hook, such as a 2.3 mm crochet hook, but any hook size will work.

Foundation

Using orange yarn, create a Magic Ring (mr). Do not cut the yarn.

Round 1

Chain 1, work 16 double crochets (dc) into the mr.
Pull the tail tight to close the mr and work a Slip stitch into the top of the first dc to join.

Round 2

Chain 2
Work 2 dc into each of the 16 stitches around
Slip stitch into the top of the first dc to join

Round 3

Chain 1
Work 1 single crochet (sc) into the same stitch
Work 1 sc increase in the next stitch
Work 1 sc in the next stitch
Work 1 dc increase in the next stitch
(1 dc, 1 dc increase) repeat 6 times
Work 1 sc in the next stitch
Work 1 sc increase in the next stitch
Work 1 sc in the next stitch
Work 1 dc increase in the next stitch
(1 dc, 1 dc increase) repeat 6 times
Slip stitch into the top of the first sc to join

Round 4

Join the beige yarn, Chain 2
Work 1 dc in the same stitch
Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches
Work 1 half double crochet (hdc) in each of the next 2 stitches
Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches
(2 treble crochets {tr}, chain 2, 2 treble crochets) in the next stitch
Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches
Work 1 hdc in the next stitch
Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches
Work 1 hdc in the next stitch
Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches
(2 tr, chain 2, 2 tr) in the next stitch
Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches
Work 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches
Work 1 dc in each of the next 4 stitches
Work 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches
Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches
(2 tr, chain 2, 2 tr) in the next stitch
Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches
Work 1 hdc in the next stitch
Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches
Work 1 hdc in the next stitch
Work 1 dcin each of the next 2 stitches
(2 tr, chain 2, 2 tr) in the next stitch
Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches
Work 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches
Work 1 dc in the next stitch
Slip stitch into the top of the first dc to join

Round 5

Chain 2
Work 1 dc in the same stitch
Work 1 dc in each of the next 8 stitches
(2 dc, chain 1, 2 dc) into the chain 2 space
Work 1 dc in each of the next 14 stitches
(2 dc, chain 1, 2 dc) into the chain 2 space
Work 1 dc in each of the next 16 stitches
(2 dc, chain 1, 2 dc) into the chain 2 space
Work 1 dc in each of the next 14 stitches
(2 dc, chain 1, 2 dc) into the chain 2 space
Work 1 dc in each of the next 7 stitches
Slip stitch into the top of the first dc to join

Tendril

Using green yarn, start with a slip knot
Chain 12
Skip 2 chains, and work 3 dc in the 3rd stitch
Work 3 dc in each of the next 9 stitches
Leave a long tail and cut the yarn

Stem

Using Brown yarn, chain 6
Skip 1 chain, and work 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook
Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches
Leave a long tail and cut the yarn

Joining

Using a yarn needle, attach the tendril and the stem to the pumpkin. Hide the yarn tails.

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Crocheted granny square featuring an orange pumpkin with a green stem on a cream background. Text reads "Pumpkin Granny Square Free Pattern SingleGirlsDIY.com".

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