Easy Pumpkin Crochet Square

If you are looking for an easy beginner-friendly crochet square for Fall to make, then this pumpkin crochet square is the one! This Fall crochet square pattern uses just a few basic stitches and works up quickly as well.

Below, we’ll teach you how to make this square with a pumpkin and stem, as well as give you some fun project ideas to use them in as well.

How To Make a Crochet Pumpkin Square

To be able to make this pumpkin granny square, you’ll need to know some basic stitches and have a few crocheting supplies on hand. Learn more below.

Supplies

Yarn: This square is made with a six weight yarn (aka super bulky weight yarn) called Wool-Ease Thick & Quick by Lionbrand in Fisherman, Grass (stem) and Spice (pumpkin). If you’d like to use a different weight yarn, that would work as well, but keep in mind the finished square size will not be the same.

Crochet Hook: This square was worked up with an N-9 mm crochet hook. If you choose to use a different yarn weight, follow along with the recommended crochet hook size on the label of the yarn.

Scissors: We recommend a nice pair of stork scissors, but any pair of scissors will work for cutting yarn ends when needed.

Yarn Needle: It is a good idea to use a yarn needle (aka tapestry needle) to weave in yarn ends that have been cut. Learn how to weave in yarn ends, so you get a perfect crochet square every time!

Stitch Markers: Stitch markers are a good to use to mark the first stitch of each round. This way, you’ll be able to know where it starts and keep your stitch count correct as you work in the round.

Measuring Tape: Great for making sure the square turns out the size you intended.

Crochet Stitches

You will need to know a few basic crochet stitches to make the pumpkin square crochet pattern as shown. First, you’ll need to know how to half double crochet, then double crochet, the chain stitch, the front post double crochet and finally the slip stitch.

Learn more below about each crochet stitch used in this granny square pumpkin pattern below.

Half Double Crochet Stitch (hdc)

1. Make a slip knot on the crochet hook.
2. Crochet a foundation chain (aka chain stitch) of any amount
3. Yarn over the hook, insert the hook from front to back of the second chain from the hook.
4. Yarn over the hook again and pull back through the stitch (aka pick up a loop)
5. Yarn over the hook and pull back through all three loops on the hook. This completes a half double crochet stitch!

Double Crochet (dc)

1. Yarn over (yo) the crochet hook, insert the crochet hook into the designated stitch.
2. Yo the crochet hook again, draw the yarn through the stitch, so there are 3 loops on the crochet hook
3. Yo the crochet hook again, draw through 2 loops, so there are 2 loops on the crochet hook.
4. Yo the crochet hook, draw through the final 2 loops.

Chain Stitch (ch)

A chain stitch is a simple crochet stitch that often serves as the foundation for other crochet stitches worked into a project.

1. Make a slip knot.
2. Yo (yarn over)
3. Draw a loop of yarn back through the loop on the crochet hook. You have completed your first chain stitch.
4. Yo and draw a loop through the loop on the crochet hook for each new chain stitch.

Slip Stitch (sl st)

1. Insert the crochet hook into the designated stitch
2. Yo (yarn over) and pull back through the stitch and through the loop on the crochet hook.

Front Post Double Crochet

1. Yo (yarn over)
2. From the front of your work, insert the hook front to back, to front again around the post of the next stitch, pushing the post forwards towards you.
3. Yo
4.  Pull the yarn back through the post, so there are three loops are on the hook.
5. Yo and draw through two loops twice.

Let’s Get Started!

Read on down to find the pumpkin square crochet tutorial! We hope you enjoy crocheting this free square pattern and Happy Autumn!

More Free Square Patterns & Motifs

I hope you enjoyed this easy pumpkin square pattern. If you’d like to make more squares or motifs, take a look at our other free patterns, roundups and more below.

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