Why Crochet Appliqués Are Perfect for Your Projects
Crochet appliqués are small, decorative pieces that add personality and charm to larger projects. Whether you're embellishing pillows, blankets, wreaths, home décor signs, or seasonal displays, appliqués offer a quick way to create impact without committing to a full-sized project. They're ideal for beginners and experienced crocheters alike—easy to make, fun to customize, and endlessly versatile. Once complete, simply sew or glue them onto your chosen surface for instant visual interest.
This free pattern teaches you how to create adorable pumpkin appliqués perfect for fall décor. Follow the step-by-step instructions below, then explore our full collection of crochet appliqué patterns to expand your creative possibilities.
Materials You'll Need
Yarn: Medium worsted weight, size 4 acrylic (Red Heart Super Saver Solids recommended)
- Color A (Orange): 7 oz
- Color B (Green): 1 oz
- Color C (Black): 1 oz
Tools: Size G/6 (4.25mm) crochet hook, yarn needle for sewing, or hot glue gun for assembly
Finished Size: Approximately 4 inches tall by 4 inches wide
Skill Level: Easy
Abbreviations
- Ch = chain
- Slst = slip stitch
- Sc = single crochet
- Hdc = half double crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- Htr = half treble crochet
- Tr = treble crochet
- St = stitch
- Sp = space
- Sc3tog = single crochet three stitches together
Special Stitch: Htr (half treble) = Yarn over twice, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over and draw through two loops on the hook, yarn over and draw through all three loops on the hook.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Creating the Pumpkin
Work the pumpkin in the round without turning after each round. Continue in the same direction throughout.
Round 1: Using color A, create a magic circle or slip knot circle. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet and will throughout the pattern). Work 9 double crochets into the circle. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to join. You now have 10 double crochets total.
Round 2: Chain 3, then work a double crochet in the same stitch. From here on, work only in the back loops. Work 2 double crochets in the next stitch and in every stitch around. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to join. You now have 20 double crochets total.
Round 3: Chain 2. Continue working in the back loops only. Work the following stitch sequence around: (single crochet, half double crochet), double crochet, (double crochet, half treble), treble, (treble, half treble), double crochet, 2 double crochets, half double crochet, (half double crochet, single crochet), single crochet, (single crochet, half double crochet), half double crochet, 2 double crochets, double crochet, (half treble, treble), treble, (half treble, double crochet), double crochet, (half double crochet, single crochet). Slip stitch to the top of the chain 2 to join.
Round 4: Chain 1. Work in the back loops only. Single crochet in the next 5 stitches. Then work [2 half double crochets, half double crochet, half double crochet] and repeat this bracketed section. Single crochet in the next 7 stitches. Repeat the bracketed section again. Single crochet in the next 5 stitches. Slip stitch to the chain 1 to finish.
Adding the Stem: Change to color B. Chain 8, then double crochet in the 5th chain from your hook. Double crochet in the next stitch, half double crochet, single crochet, then slip stitch onto the pumpkin to secure. Fasten off.
Creating the "Welcome" Letters
Letter W: Chain 23. Single crochet in the 4th chain from the hook, then single crochet in the next stitch, single crochet, single crochet, 3 single crochets, 3 single crochets, single crochet, single crochet, single crochet 3 together, single crochet, single crochet, 3 single crochets, 3 single crochets, then single crochet in the next five stitches. Fasten off.
Letter E (make 2): Chain 12. Single crochet in the 4th chain from the hook, then single crochet, single crochet, single crochet, 3 single crochets, single crochet, 3 single crochets, single crochet, single crochet. Chain 1 and turn your work. Slip stitch in the top of the last single crochet made, then slip stitch in the next 3 stitches. Chain 10, single crochet in the 4th chain from the hook, single crochet, single crochet, single crochet, 3 single crochets, single crochet, 3 single crochets, then slip stitch to the next stitch to join. Fasten off.
Letter L: Chain 16. Single crochet in the 4th chain from the hook, then single crochet in the next 6 chain stitches, 4 single crochets, then single crochet in the next 5 chain stitches. Fasten off.
Letter C: Chain 18. Single crochet in the 4th chain from the hook. Work [2 single crochets, single crochet] and repeat this pattern 3 times, then single crochet in the last stitch. Fasten off.
Letter O: Chain 16, then slip stitch to the first chain to form a circle. Chain 2, single crochet in the same stitch, then work 2 single crochets in each chain stitch around. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 2 to join. Fasten off.
Letter M: Repeat the steps for the letter W, then place this letter upside down to form the letter M.
Finishing Your Appliqué
Arrange the letters on top of your pumpkin and sew them in place with your yarn needle or secure them with a hot glue gun. Your pumpkin appliqué is now ready to decorate tables, wreaths, signs, pillows, and more.
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