🍁 EASY CROCHET: Fall Pumpkins! (Beginner Friendly CROCHET!)

[@alexaroyale9187]

Written Pattern Chain length=height of pumpkin HDC in the back bump of the chains for the length At the end of each row CH1 and turn work HDC in the back loop of each stitch Continue until the panel is 3 times (more like 2 1/2) long as it is tall Fold the pumpkin in half, stick your hook through the first stitch on both sides, slip stitch all the way down Finish off, leaving a 3-5ft tail for sewing Weave yarn through the top edge, pull tight and weave around in the opposite direction. Bring the yarn through the hole, and tie a knot. Put in filling Weave yarn through the new top edge, pull close, just not fully, weave around in the opposite direction (leave a hole big enough for a stem) Take the long yarn tail and wrap it around the pumpkin, going under a stitch to secure it each time. This makes the indent for the pumpkin bumps. Weave in the tail.

[@hairdebi]

We used to make those back in the 70’s glad to see them coming back again

[@loriefowler4475]

Your explanations as to when to count a stitch and when to not use that stitch were so welcomed. I've been following crochet tutorials for ages and not once has anyone thought to show the stitches the way you do. The correct way to count the stitches and the exact place to put the crochet hook in the back "pearl" looking stitch made it seem suddenly so easy. Thank you so very much

[@julienice1783]

I am the exact same way! I agree with you, she opened my eyeson the correct way to do crochet! ~Julie.

[@Simpleandslowliving]

I agree. I start seeing the vs and bumps and I know where to go... they just become less and less

[@marciepreece4949]

I absolutely love the little blooper at the end it really made me laugh and it shows that you know how to make fun of yourself as well. I will be watching your videos from now on absolutely love you thanks so much

[@faridamajor316]

You are an excellent teacher. I appreciated your crystal clear instructions; most of all I appreciated no annoying music in the background. I am surely making these. Thank you again and God bless!

[@GingerPaschal]

Erica! You are amazing and a life saver! I am a teacher and needed an idea for a project for students during our schools first time doing "School Without Walls". I will be teaching students how to create your crocheted pumpkins! This gives me the opportunity to teach high schoolers how to crochet and end with a finished project. I love your creativity and style with both your crochet projects and your quilting projects. Thank you for sharing your wonderfully beautiful projects!

[@lelagreen4514]

Thanks 6:12

[@chriscosmic5357]

your explanation is so easy to follow. Thank you. Super cute pattern.

[@lesliewest4868]

I have watched a lot of tutorials on crocheting and I have to say that your explanations are the easiest to understand. I thank you for that as I am a beginner. I love this project so much and will absolutely follow more of your projects. Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@margaretmojica8190]

On October 2nd I was not planning on crocheting anything (I knit more), but these pumpkins showed up and the instructions were so complete that on October 3rd I bought the yarn and the hook and now, October 4th, I am starting on the little pumpkin! Thank you for the detailed instructions!

[@brandisedwick1337]

Love love love! This is perfect for beginners but doesn’t look beginner. I was able to complete in 30 minutes with bulky weight yarn. My house is about to be filled with pumpkins lol.

[@GuardianSpirits13]

I love not only how beginner-friendly this is, but also how forgiving it is to small mistakes. I love my little pumpkin guy

[@Auntie7024]

The Pumpkins are adorable. Love them.❤😊

[@denniskaminski7006]

I did the stack of three. I know they will probably get stored after the Thanksgiving holiday, but I put a small dowl rod through all 3 pumpkins. It seemed to give the stack more stability to stand alone. But I love this project. You also did a very good job on your presentation of to whole process. I'm a retired language arts teacher and I would've given you an A if you presented this to my class!

[@fatheadone1]

Here I am at four something in the morning learning to crochet a pumpkin.

[@amymabbott8738]

😂

[@lorrainejanusz6751]

Isn't that the time that everyone learns to crochet

[@carolynparker3373]

I just followed you step by step and I can't believe how easy was. You are a great teacher I ever thought I could crochet any thing other than a Grandy square.😊

[@pennieobrien204]

did you just use the video or did you buy the pattern? I just ordered the yarn to do these. So cute

[@itskelleymontgomery]

Love the video. Great teaching, and easy to follow. Going to make this for my holiday family surprise gift. Will put Christmas ornaments in with it in a bag. Family will love them.

[@sylviagalizio4327]

It was so fun watching this video. I’m so happy I found you. Thank you. You are a good teacher.

[@kara6470]

I am so glad I found your video and you are a great teacher. The pumpkins are adorable and your instructions make it very easy to create one. I plan on making many more! Thank you!

[@normaprospero8841]

Erica, I’m so happy that I found your video. You made a fun tutorial to watch and easy to learn. Thank you.

[@Vera-y8m]

I love these crocheted pumpkins. Thank you.

[@Bruzziefambam]

I love these and can't wait to make some!! I make a lot of amigurumi and generally when making something with stuffing you want to use a crochet hook that's smaller than the recommended size on the label. This is so you don't have big holes and your stuffing won't show through. The size does vary based on yarn and personal tension. Just saying this to help anyone who might need a smaller hook to get the desired result. Happy crocheting!! ❤

[@erica_arndt]

That's a great idea!

[@LDHBees]

I’ve watched several beginner crochet videos but yours makes the most sense! Thank you so much for keeping it simple and detailed for us newbies. Great lesson!

[@awallacedoula]

This was so fun! I wanted to get started right away, but didn’t have the time or finances right now to get to the store to buy fiber fill. My husband had the perfect idea to use the stuffing out of stuffed animals, who weren’t so loved anymore. It worked perfectly and we were able to have another use for something that was taking up clutter in our home. Win-win!

[@erica_arndt]

Oh yay! Great way to up-cycle!

[@mariebristow]

You can also use the filling out of a pillow 🙂

[@carolynflores1495]

Or you can use some old plastic bags

[@das0421]

I have been wanting to learn to crochet forever! I think (fingers crossed) with this tutorial, I can learn! Clear and concise instruction for a total newbie like me! Thank you!

[@kathysnavely1802]

I am definitely going to make these. Thank you for your generosity . God Bless you all!

[@ginnysmith9763]

Such a great tutorial! You are an amazing teacher. Thanks for sharing

[@palumbo312]

Great clear directions. The pumpkins are so cuts. Thank you.

[@kellyvavala375]

You are so cute! Just love the bloopers in the end! Thank you for a fun /easy to follow video!

[@skabettispaghetti5451]

This was so clear and concise. You also gave some good tips. Thank you so much!

[@kimelnasser6124]

You are a fantastic teacher! Thank you!

[@janetobrien6455]

Hello. Just wanted to say thank you for this tutorial. I had a lot of fun. Your teaching is very detailed, patient and kind. Love the colors and pattern. Thank you.

[@treelimbtlc]

Erica, thank you so much. I made the first one already and it turned out so cute. Getting ready to start a couple more. This was a great and easy tutorial. Thank you so much. I looked at other crochet pumpkins before finding yours, and they were so much more complicated. Yours was easy and looks exactly like I wanted it to. Thank you, thank you.

[@cherylherrera6917]

Thank you probably the easiest pumpkin I have seen so far and I've watched a lot Thank you so much

[@gracecornelius722]

Erica you are the best teacher both visual and auditory. Thank you so much! I’m just learning to crotchet today. I’m hoping to make a pumpkin soon. God Bless You Girl! ❤

[@karenraabis5296]

I haven’t want to make something this much I such a long time! I can’t wait to wake up and this this tomorrow! Thank you so much!!!

[@RanaChefInternational_786]

Good ❤

[@leannmarshall28]

Thank you for this tutorial! This is the first thing I've ever crocheted, and you explained it really well. My pumpkin turned out a little wonky in a couple places but with the chunky yarn it wasn't noticeable.

[@sandythibeault1936]

Thank you for giving a great explanation on how to make this adorable pumpkins. Love them and i already made a few. Thank you the easy to follow directions

[@robinmarks5638]

These are absolutely darling!! I cant wait to make them! You are such a good teacher!!! Thank you!

[@kendallpeak8511]

Thanks for this awesome tutorial! I'm not new to crochet or amigurumi, but I struggle to figure things out on my own with crochet and knitting. I never made a pumpkin before and never understood it was a BLO trick along with using the long tail to create those indentations along the sides. Took me a little while for the first one, but now I think I could crank out a few of these in a day. Thank you again!

[@gretchenweller7262]

Erica!! I am new at crocheting and have watched so many pumpkin videos!! Your’s is the only one that I was able to follow along with!! Thank you so much!!

[@suzshow1]

Great tutorial, Erica. Been crocheting since a girl and now 74. Love these cute pumpkins. Will make cute gifts.

[@dipi4603]

The yarn with the golden thread adds an extra touch! ❤

[@maurineorton6091]

Thank you for sharing. This is going to be a beautiful simple gift for a give away at our ladies retreat this fall. So glad these are easy to make.

[@catmarsh6547]

Beginner crocheter and I love how easy to follow this is! My sister and I both have fall birthdays and both collect pumpkins-- she collects them whenever she finds one in her favorite color, mine are part of my general Halloween collection. So now I'm super excited to make us some matching sibling pumpkins this fall. The shape with the ridges really looks so perfect.

[@Uncomplicated_plans]

Wow you explain this so well. I am going to give this a try!!

[@pamelaspooner7183]

Removing the cinnamon stick is a good idea because by the time next year rolls around, it might have stained the yarn so keeping them separate in a plastic bag or box is prudent. Thanks for your excellent instructions.

[@Ciajoy0717]

Already made plans to go to Joann's to get the yarn and the cinnamon sticks and twine to make these adorable pumpkins... Thank you Erica you’re the best...🤗😊🤗

[@RanaChefInternational_786]

Good ❤

[@conniebrown475]

I just made my first pumpkin and I love it!! Your tutorial is so easy to follow. Thank you for doing them!!!

[@barbararobbins1601]

I am so making this!! The stacked pumkin design is one I really like.

[@heathers8826]

I made two of these in knit. Mama in a Stitch has a knit pattern on her website. For the stems we used sticks from the front yard. Super fun decoration!

[@MadisonLunde]

Thank you! I’ve had such a hard time following crochet tutorials and this is amazing. I really appreciate you walking us through each step so thoroughly!

[@beverlyrowan5259]

Thank you for your very clear instructions on where to place the stitches (pearl bump, back loop, etc.) I'm self-taught, and that is where I get confused with some instructions.

[@BirchRose7]

Excellent visual teaching method you brought, especially to beginners.

[@jw3649]

Really love this video! Came up as first suggestion when I searched for crochet pumpkin and I am so glad that you show us the end of each row as that is usually where I get lost when a speedy crochet pro assumes I understand to catch those hard to see pieces at each end! Fairly new at crocheting and this is going so smoothly thanks to your clear, good paced and nice looking video! Have a lovely weekend! ❤

[@jw3649]

I’ve made two and a half since I wrote this, so easy and fun and everyone I’ve shown loves them! Thanks for bringing joy to my crochet learning phase 😄

[@doxipups2]

Love these and they look so easy! Thanks for sharing this with all of us.

[@sarag4419]

Loved the out-takes! Great project. It got me in the mood for fall and to take up crocheting again. You are the first instructor I have understood. I'm so excited. 🎉 Thank you Erica.

[@victoriaveach]

I have to tell you that you explain things SO well! I was captivated listening to you. I’ve never crocheted and finding your channel has made me decide to go out and buy some supplies to see what I can do. You’re the best!

[@rosehernandez5313]

Ms. Erica, thank you for the inspiration. I think I have some chunky yarn around in my stash boxes to make those adorable little guys. If not, I'll have a good reason to go shopping. God bless.

[@tonyasherman8885]

I have never crocheted before, but I was always curious about it. I watched your video and purchased the items and voila! I crochet the cutest little pumpkin ever!! Now I want to make a million of them because it is so darn cute! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@erica_arndt]

Oh good, I'm so glad the video was helpful!

[@wiLDaBoUtCoLoR]

I love the stacked pumpkins. It's a great idea! Thank you for you're tut.

[@weezbean]

Thanks for another great tutorial! I love my pumpkins

[@moosecraftusa]

I often wondered how difficult these were to make.....and you made it look so EASY! So. A trip to the yarn store this weekend! :-) Thanks so much!

[@RanaChefInternational_786]

Good ❤

[@joanndeisenroth9031]

Cute simple pattern. Very fun! I think I will be making pumpkins!!

[@alexandrapoirier7301]

Thank you for your tutorial, you explained so well. I finished my little pumpkin and it as my first crochet project ever! you are awesome

[@normadykstra1213]

These pumpkins are sooooo adorable! I just bought some fall colored yarn that would make great pumpkins. Thanks so much for your videos Erica.❤️❤️

[@RanaChefInternational_786]

Good❤

[@Djb1976]

Thank you so much for the ratio info. I’ve crochets SO much pumpkins but needed. A ratio and couldn’t find one.

[@lindasewell1810]

Excited to make these. Lions brand thick and quick is my favorite yarn. I usually find knitting easier than crochet but I can do these!

[@audreyderby7638]

Thanks for this. I just finished crocheting three pumpkins. We were without power for six days (Atlantic Canada hit by Hurricane Fiona, so I crocheted a lot…). So many people helping on KZbin….

[@RanaChefInternational_786]

Good

[@TommyXLourdes]

You are becoming my fav crochet artist by far ty for this tutorial

[@SueGrassmann]

Thanks for the easy to follow instructions. Have completed a couple of you projects. Thanks again for sharing.

[@growin2glorifyGod]

Loved this! This is a cute and fast project. Making these for the Labor and Delivery nurses, while I am on bed rest in the hospital 🎃

[@MerlinTWiz]

thank you so much! this was my first ever crochet project ❤️ i was struggling missing the last chain before but finally got it here, thanks so much for an easy to follow vid!

[@EMGcrafter]

Perfect timing; I've been wanting to make yarn pumpkins! They are so cute and nice and plump, lol! I do like the stacked option, too! Thanks!

[@dianehartley1270]

Cute pumpkins and I make my hats just like this, never thought close the ends and have a 🎃

[@LindaMalnati-z7n]

love your pumpkins. going to make some to stack. thank you so much for your tutorial and your time.😊😊

[@gillianlazarus1997]

I made one, a small one to try it out. It's beautiful. Followed the video which is easy, love it. Thank you. Now off to make various sizes and colours for decorations.

[@Sandy-sb9fi]

Really cute little pumpkins! Loved the leaf around the top of the lower large pumpkin in the pumpkin trio. Also loved the cinnamon stick stem! Great tutorial!

[@laineysilva3146]

Oh my, you make this look so easy. I am going to go out and get some supplies. Definitely need to try.

[@domo9758]

Thank you! My first pumpkin barely looked like a pumpkin. This helps a lot.

[@MZPurple786]

Thank you for this tutorial! I have some worsted weight yarn in the right colors that I will hold double to make these pumpkins!

[@billallen7716]

just watched your tutorial, you are an excellent teacher. thank you

[@junewrogg6137]

LOVE! Haven't crocheted since 7th grade! Made 2 so far!!!! CUTE!!!

[@terrencefrench51]

Just finished my little pumpkin and it turned out super cute!

[@Janet-bf1dt]

Erica, I have been seeing these everywhere. Thank you for explaining the stitches and where to place your needle. I have always struggled with crochet, but your video makes me feel like I could do this. I also loved your yarn colors so pretty. Happy Fall 🎃

[@RanaChefInternational_786]

Good ❤

[@terrioxford2119]

Thanks Erica! These are SO CUTE. Great instructions. ❤

[@lucyblum3456]

Best pumpkin pattern I’ve made!! Thank you

[@nancy9478]

I roll up felt scraps from other projects and use them for stems too, when I don't have the sticks. I had brown left from bunnies I made. Actuallty any sturdy fabric can be rolled, use glue to secure the ends. Scraps of denim, corduroy, wool, whatever you like.

[@fbfab1602]

Your tutorial was so easy to follow, thanks so much

[@jessicarobitaille8530]

This is fantastic! Thanks so much, Erica. I started crochet because of your videos. I love all your content and am excited to make these. So adorable!

[@RanaChefInternational_786]

Good

[@lisastump2424]

Jessica I have done the same. Never did it till I watched Erica's project. I'm enjoying it even if not perfect.

[@whotheeffissav]

I love the way you explained this!!!! it helped me SO much!

[@NovaOddities]

Tysm! I just learned basic stitches This is my first project I'm working on. You're such a good teacher. Thank you!! I've been wanting to learn for sometime Now.

[@scottrogue946]

Thank you so much for the pattern. I used your suggestion and used orange yarn to make pumpkins. So adorable 🥰 🎃

[@teresalowry6340]

These are adorable! Another reason for not gluing in the cinnamon sticks is because if they lose their scent you can replace them.

[@erica_arndt]

Oh yes, that's true! I hadn't thought of that!

[@maureenabramson4224]

These are so cute. I love that chunky yarn.♥️

[@maurad5378]

Hi! Just happened to see your channel and I absolutely love these pumpkins! I think I could actually do this! You’re an excellent teacher. I wanted to learn something new and this is perfect! Thank you so much for sharing this. New subscriber!

[@jessiemowell3626]

Thank you so much for the great tutorial. I was able to follow along and make a cute pumpkin. 🧡Thanks again. Love the bloopers too 😂

[@inthekitchen8842]

So cute! Colors are perfect.

[@abilucas8253]

Thank you, this was very easy to follow and the Pumpkins look so lovely. Very happy 😊

[@lorienutter4632]

Love the ‘chunky’ pumpkins!

[@wilmajohnson3858]

This was a Great tutorial!!!! I understand every step without having to go back ❤ Thank you for sharing