Simple Pumpkin Appliqué Crochet Pattern

Looking for a quick and fun fall crochet project?

This easy pumpkin crochet applique pattern is perfect for beginners and works up in just a few minutes!

This simple crochet pumpkin applique is the cutest little project to try! You can use it to decorate hats, scarves, blankets, or add a festive touch to your Halloween and Thanksgiving crafts. I’ve even added it to my Halloween Horse Bonnet!

Materials Needed
DK yarn in acrylic or cotton in orange and a small amount in green. I used Scheepjes Colour Crafter Anti Pilling Acrylic yarn.
4 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Googly eyes or stick-on black eyes
Scissors

Abbreviations Used in Pattern
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
sts = stitches
fo = fasten off

Skill Level
Beginner

*Measurements/Size
This pumpkin measures approximately 7 cm (2.7”) in width and 2.3” (6 cm) in height.

Yardage
I used about 6m for this project (6.5 yards)

Gauge
16 sts and 9 rows in dc with a 4.5 mm hook = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm).

Notes
- Ch 2 at beginning or rounds does not count as a stitch.

• Numbers at the end of each row (in brackets) indicate the number of final stitches in that row.

• Please note that I use US crochet terms.

Bonnet Body
DK acrylic or cotton yarn in 2 contrasting colors (Color 1 & 2).
Crochet hook: 4.5 mm
A tapestry needle
A pair of scissors
Measuring tape
Horse Bonnet Sizing Chart (available for Free Download below)
Bonnet Ear Pockets (optional)
Cotton fabric in a matching or contrasting color Size 25 x 25 cm (10 “)
Sewing machine or just a sewing needle for hand stitching.
Sewing thread in same color.
Sewing pins.
Ear Pocket Template (4 Sizes) – Free download available below
Abbreviations Used in Pattern
Ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
dec = decrease = double crochet 2 together (dc2tog)
st = stitch
sts = stitches
fo = fasten off
Skill Level
Beginner

Measurements/Size
Please refer to the Horse Bonnet Sizing Chart below for desired sizing. This Horse Bonnet is for a medium-sized Cob. A = 24 cm B = 10 cm C =16 cm D = 30 cm.

You may print out the Horse Ears Template available as a FREE PDF Download.

Yardage
I used about 124 m for this project (135 yards)

Gauge
14 sts and 9 rows in dc = 10 cm (4″) with a 4.5 mm hook.

This horse bonnet pattern is beginner-friendly with step-by-step photo tutorials.
Chain 2 stitches (ch 2) at the beginning of Rows count as a dc st.
Slip stitches (sl st) do NOT count as stitches.
You can make the pattern larger or smaller by either: changing the yarn weight and/or hook size, adding or reducing the number of chains. Please refer to the Horse Bonnet Chart to adjust sizing.
Numbers at the end of each row (in brackets) indicate the number of final stitches in that row.

Please note that I use US crochet terms.
PLEASE NOTE
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This pattern explains how I make this project. It is NOT GUARANTEED that your finished project looks exactly the same. This will depend on a number of reasons: yarn and hook you use, your crocheting skills, style, tension, etc.

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Rights are NOT transferrable.

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