Crochet Pumpkin Doll Pattern: Pumpkin Patch Pal

I’m excited to kick off the fifth annual Halloween Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet with the crochet pumpkin doll pattern for the Pumpkin Patch Pal. This adorable softie is crocheted in one piece as a no-sew project… but, if you’d rather crochet the limbs separately and then sew them to the body, I’ve include alternative instructions so you can make it your way!

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Growing up in New York City, one of the first signs of the Halloween season was the arrival of pumpkins at the grocery stores. In the past few years, I saw fewer large pumpkins for carving and more small pumpkins with hand-drawn faces. The Pumpkin Patch Pal is a crochet pumpkin doll pattern inspired by these smaller and more free wheeling pumpkin characters. The Pumpkin Patch Pal is a beginner-friendly pattern and I’ve included two types of instructions so that you can can crochet it all in one piece (if you hate sewing) or crochet the limbs separately and attach (if you hate awkwardly crocheting onto partially stuffed softies).

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Pumpkin Patch Pal

Crochet Pumpkin Doll Pattern by Underground Crafter

This crochet pumpkin doll pattern is designed as a one-piece, no-sew project with alternative instructions for sewing the limbs separately and seaming on. Make it your way! This pattern is part of the fifth annual Halloween Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet.

Finished Size

• One Size: 12.5” (32 cm) from stem to feet after stuffing.

Materials

• Big Twist Value yarn (100% acrylic, 6 oz/170 g, 380 yd/347 m) – 1 skein each in Orange (CA), Slime (CB), and Chocolate Brown (CC), or approximately 80 yd (73 m) in CA, 10 yd (9 m) in CB, and 60 yd (55 m) in CC in any medium weight yarn.
• US Size G-4/4 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
• Locking stitch markers.
• Yarn needle.
  • I used the MECHEER crochet hook set including yarn needles, stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape, and case.
• Fiber filling (available online at Herrschners | Amazon).
• Safety eyes – 1 pair. I used round kawaii eyes from the MUCUNNIA 528-piece set.

Gauge

• 20 hdc = 4” (10 cm) across. Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Stitches should be small so fiber filling doesn’t show.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

• 3L – third loop only – A helpful video tutorial demonstrating how to identify the third loop in crochet is available below.

• If you can’t see the video above demonstrating how to identify the third loop, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
• BL – back loop only – Rich Textures Crochet has a helpful video demonstrating how to identify the back loop in crochet here.
• CA – Color A
• CB – Color B
• CA – Color A
• ch – chain
• dc4tog – double crochet 4 stitches together (decrease) – [Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] 4 times, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook. A helpful photo tutorial for this decrease is available here.
• hdc – half double crochet
• pm# – place stitch marker #
• Rnd(s) – Round(s)
• sc – single crochet
• sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease) – [Insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a loop] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook. A helpful video tutorial for this stitch is available below.

• If you can’t see the video for sc2tog above, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• yo – yarn over
• [] Repeat stitches between brackets as indicated.

Pattern Notes

• Ch 1 at start and sl st at end of Rows and Rounds DO NOT count as stitches.
• Helpful video tutorials for embroidery stitches for embellishment on crochet, including the back stitch and satin stitch, are available at the end of this pattern.
• Oombawka Design Crochet has helpful photo and video tutorials for the magic ring here.
• A helpful video tutorial demonstrating the slip stitch seam is available below.

• If you can’t see the video above demonstrating the slip stitch seam, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
• A helpful video tutorial demonstrating the whipstitch seam is available below.

• If you can’t see the video above demonstrating the whipstitch seam, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
• A helpful video tutorial demonstrating the single crochet seam is available below.

• If you can’t see the video above demonstrating the single crochet seam, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
• A helpful video tutorial demonstrating how to change color in the last yarn over in single crochet is available below.

• If you can’t see the video above demonstrating how to change colors, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.

Pattern Instructions

Pumpkin Patch Pal

Body

• With CA, ch 36.
• Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, slstBL in next 5 ch, scBL in next 5 ch, hdcBL in next 15 ch, scBL in next 5 ch, slstBL in next 5 ch. (35 sts)
• Row 2: Turn, ch 1 slstBL in first 5 sts, scBL in next 5 sts, hdcBL in next 15 sts, scBL in next 5 sts, slstBL in next 5 sts.
• Repeat Row 2 until piece measures approximately 6” (15 cm) across at the widest part when laid flat and folded in half as shown in the photo below. Do not fasten off.

Embellish Face

• Designate one side as right (front) side. Find the ridge closest to the center on right side and then find the valley between the second and third ridge away from the center. Position the first safety eye at the 5th hdc in the identified valley. When satisfied with position, secure by attaching washer firmly on the wrong side. Find the valley between the second and third ridge away from the center on the opposite side. Position the second safety eye at the 5th hdc in the identified valley. Secure as for the first safety eye.

• Cut a strand in CC approximately 24” (61 cm) long. Thread yarn needle with CC. Starting approximately 3 stitches below bottom of eyes and centered between eyes, use the embroidery back stitch (see Pattern Notes) to create outline for Triangle Nose.

• Use embroidery satin stitch (see Pattern Notes) to fill in outline for Triangle Nose.

• Repeat process for Cut Out Mouth by creating outline with embroidery back stitch and then filling in with embroidery satin stitch. When finished with Mouth, secure CC on wrong (back) side by weaving in yarn tails with yarn needle or with knots.

• Continuing with crochet hook, join across first and last rows with a slip stitch seam (see Pattern Notes). Fasten off (with long yarn tail if seam ends at bottom, or cut a strand in CA approximately 18”/45.5 cm long if seam ends at top). Thread yarn needle with long yarn tail or strand of CA and cinch bottom edge closed by weaving yarn needle through each stitch on bottom edge. (You can find a video tutorial for cinching using a slouchy hat as an example below.)

• If you can’t see the video above for cinching, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
• Slowly tighten yarn tail to pull bottom closed until you have an opening approximately 1” (2.5 cm) in diameter at the bottom. Repeat for the top seam so that both seams are approximately the same diameter. Weave in any remaining yarn tails or secure with knots on inside.

Stem

• Rnd 1: Starting at the back above the Face, join CB with sl st to the side of the seamed row, ch 1, evenly crochet 15 sc around top opening, pm#1 in last st and move up each Rnd to mark position. (15 sts)
• Rnd 2: Sc in first st, sc2tog 7 times. (8 sts)
• Rnd 3: Sc in each st around.
• Rnds 4-5: Repeat Rnd 3 twice.
• Rnd 6: [Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts] twice. (6 sts)
• Remove marker and fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 12”/30.5 cm) for seaming. Seam top of Stem with whipstitch (see Pattern Notes). Weave in CB on inside of Head.

• Stuff Body firmly.

Top of Legs

• Rnd 1: Starting at the back below the Face, join CC with sl st to the side of the seamed row, ch 1, evenly crochet 24 sc around bottom opening, pm#1 in last st and move up each Rnd to mark position. (24 sts)
• Rnd 2: Sc in each st around.

Form First Leg

• Note: The Legs and Arms are crocheted to the Body without sewing, as outlined below. If you’d prefer to crochet the Legs and Arms separately and then sew to the Body, continue to instructions for Alternative Seamed Legs and Arms.
• Rnd 3: Sc in first 12 sts, pm#2, skip next 12 sts. (12 sts)
• Rnd 4: Sc in next 12 sts.

• Repeat Rnd 4 until first Leg measures approximately 4” (10 cm) long. Remove marker and fasten off CC.

Form Second Leg

• Starting at the back, join CC with sl st to any skipped st on Rnd 3, ch 1, sc in same st and next 11 sts, pm#1 in last st and move up each Rnd to mark position. (11 sts)
• Repeat Rnd 4 until second Leg measures the same length as the first Leg (approximately 4”/10 cm long). Remove marker and fasten off CC.

First Foot

• With CC, start with magic adjustable ring (see Pattern Notes) at bottom of Foot.
• Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, pm#1 in last st and move up each Rnd to mark position, tighten magic ring to close. (6 sts)
• Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
• Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around. (18 sts)
• Rnd 4: Sc in each st around.
• Rnd 5: Repeat Rnd 4 once.
• Rnd 6: [Sc2tog, sc in next st] around. (12 sts)
• Remove marker and do not fasten off. Stuff Foot firmly with fiber filling.

• Position Foot at bottom of Leg. Join Foot to Leg with single crochet seam (see Pattern Notes) around next 12 sts. Fasten off CC. Weave in yarn tails on inside of Foot or Leg.

Second Foot

• Repeat as for first Foot, attaching to other Leg.

Mark Position for Arms

• To mark position for Arms, find 3 hdc (the stitch with 2 unworked loops) on the side of Body approximately 3 stitches below Mouth. Pm#1 in center of 3 hdc on first side. Repeat on opposite side, marking with pm#2.

First Arm

• Rnd 1: Join CC with sl st to outer loop of stitch on top of marked st.

• Ch 1, sc in same st, marked st, and next st. (3 sts) Remove stitch marker.

• Turn to work on opposite unworked loop of same 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts.

• Pm#3 in last st and move up each Rnd to mark position. (6 sts)
• Rnd 2: Sc in next 6 sts around.
• Repeat Rnd 2 until Arm measures approximately 3” (7.5 cm) long.
• Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts] around. (8 sts)
• Rnd 4: Join both sides of Arm with single crochet seam (see Pattern Notes) through next 4 sts, changing to CA in last yo of final sc. Fasten off CC.

Form Hand

• Final Row: Turn, ch 1, dc4tog. Fasten off CA.
• With yarn needle, weave in yarn tails in CC and CA inside of Arm.

Second Arm

• Repeat as for first Arm, attaching at other side.

Alternative Seamed Legs and Arms: Legs and Feet

• For first Alternative Leg, with CC, ch 13.
• Alternative Leg Set Up Row: Turn, skip 1 ch, sc in next 12 ch, being careful not to to twist begin working in the round, pm#1 in last st and move up each Rnd to mark position. (12 sts)
• Alternative Leg Rnd 1: Sc in each st around.
• Repeat Alternative Leg Rnd 1 until Leg measures approximately 4” (10 cm) long. Remove marker and fasten off CC with long yarn tail (approximately 12”/30.5 cm) for seaming. Join first Leg with whipstitch seam (see Pattern Notes) to first 12 sts on Rnd 2 of Top of Legs. Repeat second Alternative Leg as for first Alternative Leg, join second Leg with whipstitch seam to second 12 sts on Rnd 2 of Top of Legs. With yarn needle, weave in yarn tails on inside of Legs.
• Follow instructions for First Foot and Second Foot above.

Alternative Seamed Legs and Arms: Arms

• For first Alternative Arm, start with long yarn tail (approximately 12”/30.5 cm) for seaming, with CC, ch 7.
• Alternative Arm Set Up Row: Turn, skip 1 ch, sc in next 6 ch, being careful not to to twist begin working in the round, pm#1 in last st and move up each Rnd to mark position. (6 sts)
• Follow instructions starting at Rnd 2 for First Arm above and continuing through Form Hand.
• Join first Alternative Arm with whipstitch seam (see Pattern Notes) to the hdc before the marked stitch, including the marked stitch, and after the marked stitch at the side of the Body. Repeat second Alternative Arm as for first Alternative Arm, join second Arm with whipstitch seam to the hdc before the marked stitch, including the marked stitch, and after the marked stitch at the opposite side of the Body. With yarn needle, weave in yarn tails on inside of Arms.

© 2024 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie’s copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2024/08/19/crochet-pumpkin-doll-pattern-pumpkin-patch-pal/. Thanks for supporting indie designers!

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