Looking for a crochet pumpkin pattern with a beautiful texture? Check out this awesome design by Juniper & Oakes! It uses a unique Alpine stitch that creates a nice, structured look. Whether made in classic orange hues or unexpected colors like the ones seen in the photos, these handmade pumpkins will be great seasonal decorations!
Is This Crochet Pumpkin Pattern for Beginners?
The Cozy Alpine Pumpkin is the perfect way to expand your collection of crochet stitches with a new skill. The Alpine Stitch is a relatively easy technique achieved by working double crochets and front post double crochets. It will suit upper beginners who have mastered the basics like crocheting in the round or reading written patterns.
What Yarn Alternatives Work Well for this Project?
The designer used Knit Picks Brava Worsted for this project, which is a medium-weight acrylic yarn. If you want your pumpkins to be the same size as the samples photographed, go for this specific brand or any other worsted yarn.
Red Heart Super Saver and Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice are great alternative options to consider. You can also use the leftover yarn from your stash.
Do I Need to Measure Gauge for This Pattern?
The gauge is not crucial for this pattern unless you really want to achieve the suggested size. In fact, pumpkins of various sizes work much better for creating eye-catching arrangements and decorations.
With a worsted yarn and a 5 mm hook, you will make approximately a 4 ½” x 3” size crochet pumpkin. The designer worked it, holding two strands of yarn together at the same time to give it a cute, bulky look.
By changing the yarn weight and hook, you can easily create pumpkins in different sizes.
