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Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern

Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a whimsical Pumpkin House amigurumi with a removable witch hat roof and lots of little accessories. You will crochet the pumpkin base, shape it into 6 segments, and make small decorative pieces like windows, a door, lanterns, and monster cookie treats. Techniques include working in the round, using fishing line for structure, joining two-layer edges, and simple embroidery for details.

Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear step-by-step rounds are given for every piece, with photos showing assembly and finishing. Perfect for gifting or seasonal home decor, this pattern provides a delightful finishing result.

Why You'll Love This Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic amigurumi techniques with playful Halloween details that really bring the piece to life. I enjoy how the fishing line adds structure to the hat and roof, giving it a crisp, sculpted look that holds its shape. The modular accessories — windows, door, lanterns, and cookies — let me get creative with color and placement every time I make one. Sewing the shaping lines into the pumpkin is so satisfying; the pumpkin segments appear instantly and give the house a professional finish. Sharing this pattern allows me to combine my love of crochet and holiday decorating into a charming little project that others can enjoy making too.

Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to change the mood of this Pumpkin House by swapping yarn colors; use pastel shades for a spring cottage or autumn neutrals for a rustic look.

You can make the house larger or smaller by changing yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a chunky, decorative piece while fingering weight with a smaller hook creates a miniature version.

I often switch the hat color and ribbon to match my decor; try metallic yarn for a subtle sparkle or fuzzy yarn for a cozy winter vibe.

For a sturdier hat, add another round of fishing line or a lightweight interfacing between rounds to keep the brim flat and perky.

I sometimes embroider different facial expressions on the cookie faces or change eye sizes to create personalities — bigger pupils create a cuter look while small pupils give a more mischievous character.

Try attaching a small LED tealight inside the pumpkin cavity (glued lanterns aside) for a soft night light effect; be sure to secure battery pack safely away from any heat sources.

If you want posable elements, consider adding thin wire into the hat crown or ribbon to allow shaping and holding a curled tip.

Make a whole village by varying sizes and colors; using the same pattern with different scales creates a charming set for display.

I like to mix yarn textures for accents — use cotton for the main body and wool for trims to add tactile contrast and visual interest.

Finally, personalize it: add embroidered initials, tiny crocheted pumpkins, or a mini banner across the door to make each house uniquely yours.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not preparing fishing line properly can cause it to slip out; melt the end with a lighter so a small ball forms to secure it under stitches. ✗ Forgetting to join the yarn to the correct round when switching to front loops will misalign shaping; always confirm you are at the '14-th round' before crocheting through front loops. ✗ Overstuffing between the two layers will distort the shape of the pumpkin; stuff the space between layers neatly and not tightly to preserve form. ✗ Skipping the back-loop round will prevent the top edge joining from looking neat; work round 15 through the back loops as instructed for a clean ridge. ✗ Not removing the temporary yarn marker before stitching the crown seam can leave a permanent gap; pull out the yarn marker then stitch along the marking thread.

Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Pumpkin House complete with a witch hat roof, tiny windows, lanterns and monster cookie treats. This pattern walks you through every round and finishing touch so you can create a festive Halloween decoration or gift. Gather your yarn and fishing line and enjoy crocheting this playful little house that doubles as a seasonal keepsake.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Pumpkin House Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn Art Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 160 m/50 g)
  • 02
    Terracotta (color code 85) - 2 balls
  • 03
    Black (color code 53) - 1 ball
  • 04
    Yellow (color code 35) - small quantity for windows and details
  • 05
    Orange (color code 23) - small quantity for accents
  • 06
    Green (color code 69) - small quantity for frames and trims
  • 07
    Light olive (color code 29) - small quantity for door trim
  • 08
    Purple (color code 50) - small quantity for door and ribbon
  • 09
    Light purple (color code 72) - small quantity
  • 10
    Brown (color code 70) - small quantity for lantern frames
  • 11
    White (color code 62) - small quantity for eyes
  • 12
    Beige (color code 07) - small quantity for cookies
  • 13
    Neon yellow (color code 58) - small quantity for icing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.25 mm (hook size may vary depending on your crocheting density)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Big-eyed needle
  • 04
    Hot glue gun
  • 05
    Synthetic fiberfill (stuffing)
  • 06
    1 mm diameter fishing line
  • 07
    Gas lighter (to melt fishing line tip)
  • 08
    Wooden manicure stick (to help handle fishing line)
  • 09
    Steam iron (for finishing ribbon)

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— Pumpkin :

Info :

First of all prepare 1 mm diameter fishing line. Neatly burn the end with a lighter so that a small ball appears on the tip.

Info :

By the way, here's a hint for you on how to fix a skein of fishing line so that it doesn't get tangled, but you can easily release a few turns.

Round 1 :

6 sc in AR

Round 2 :

inc*6=12 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*6=24 sc

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6=30 sc

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc)*6=36 sc

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6=42 sc

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc)*6=48 sc

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc)*6=54 sc

Round 10 :

(8 sc, inc)*6=60 sc

Round 11 :

(9 sc, inc)*6=66 sc

Round 12 :

(10 sc, inc)*6=72 sc

Round 13 :

(11 sc, inc)*6=78 sc

Round 14 :

(12 sc, inc)*6=84 sc

Round 15 :

Work only this round through the back loops: (13 sc, inc)*6=90 sc

Round 16 :

(14 sc, inc)*6=96 sc

Round 17 :

(15 sc, inc)*6=102 sc

Rounds 18-37 :

20 rounds of 102 sc

Round 38 :

(15 sc, dec)*6=96 sc

Round 39 :

(14 sc, dec)*6=90 sc

Round 40 :

(13 sc, dec)*6=84 sc

Info :

Cut the fishing line, leaving a short end. Melt it with a lighter and quickly press to the crocheting so that the end sticks to the yarn. Crochet a few more sc to close the line. Finish with sl st, cut the yarn.

Info :

Join yarn to the 14-th round and crochet through the front loops.

Round 1 :

(13 sc, inc)*6=90 sc

Round 2 :

(14 sc, inc)*6=96 sc

Round 3 :

(15 sc, inc)*6=102 sc

Round 4 :

(16 sc, inc)*6=108 sc

Round 5 :

(17 sc, inc)*6=114 sc

Round 6 :

(18 sc, inc)*6=120 sc

Round 7 :

(19 sc, inc)*6=126 sc

Rounds 8-30 :

23 rounds of 126 sc

Round 31 :

(19 sc, dec)*6=120 sc

Round 32 :

(18 sc, dec)*6=114 sc

Round 33 :

(17 sc, dec)*6=108 sc. Do not cut the yarn. Neatly stuff the space between 2 layers, not tightly.

Round 34 :

(16 sc, dec)*6=102 sc

Round 35 :

(15 sc, dec)*6=96 sc

Round 36 :

(14 sc, dec)*6=90 sc

Round 37 :

(13 sc, dec)*6=84 sc

Info :

Join together the upper edges of both layers and sc 84 through both of them.

Info :

Thread the needle. Starting from the bottom (approximately along the inc lines), drag the needle straight through the stitches to the top edge. Slightly pull this thread and fasten at the top edge of the pumpkin. Make 6 such shaping lines.

— Witch hat roof :

Info :

Crochet the hat roof with black yarn. Use a piece of yarn of contrasting color as a marker for easier rounds counting.

Round 1 :

6 sc in AR

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*3=9 sc

Round 3 :

9 sc

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*3=12 sc

Round 5 :

12 sc

Round 6 :

(3 sc, inc)*3=15 sc

Round 7 :

15 sc

Round 8 :

(4 sc, inc)*3=18 sc

Round 9 :

18 sc

Round 10 :

(5 sc, inc)*3=21 sc

Round 11 :

21 sc

Round 12 :

(6 sc, inc)*3=24 sc

Round 13 :

24 sc

Round 14 :

(7 sc, inc)*3=27 sc

Round 15 :

27 sc

Round 16 :

(8 sc, inc)*3=30 sc

Round 17 :

30 sc

Round 18 :

(9 sc, inc)*3=33 sc

Round 19 :

33 sc

Round 20 :

(10 sc, inc)*3=36 sc

Round 21 :

36 sc

Round 22 :

(11 sc, inc)*3=39 sc

Round 23 :

39 sc

Round 24 :

(12 sc, inc)*3=42 sc

Round 25 :

42 sc

Round 26 :

(13 sc, inc)*3=45 sc

Round 27 :

(14 sc, inc)*3=48 sc

Round 28 :

48 sc

Round 29 :

(15 sc, inc)*3=51 sc

Round 30 :

(16 sc, inc)*3=54 sc

Round 31 :

54 sc

Round 32 :

(17 sc, inc)*3=57 sc

Round 33 :

(18 sc, inc)*3=60 sc

Round 34 :

60 sc

Round 35 :

(19 sc, inc)*3=63 sc

Round 36 :

(20 sc, inc)*3=66 sc

Round 37 :

(21 sc, inc)*3=69 sc

Round 38 :

(22 sc, inc)*3=72 sc

Round 39 :

(23 sc, inc)*3=75 sc

Round 40 :

(24 sc, inc)*3=78 sc

Round 41 :

(25 sc, inc)*3=81 sc

Round 42 :

(26 sc, inc)*3=84 sc

Round 43 :

(27 sc, inc)*3=87 sc

Round 44 :

(28 sc, inc)*3=90 sc

Round 45 :

(29 sc, inc)*3=93 sc

Round 46 :

(30 sc, inc)*3=96 sc

Info :

Add a fishing line to crocheting, after melting its tip. Rounds 47-51: 5 rounds of 96 sc with the line.

Rounds 47-51 :

5 rounds of 96 sc with the line

Info :

Cut the line and fasten the end as when crocheting a pumpkin.

Round 52 :

Join new fishing line, work only this round through the front loops: (11 sc, inc)*8=104 sc

Round 53 :

(12 sc, inc)*8=112 sc

Round 54 :

(13 sc, inc)*8=120 sc

Round 55 :

(14 sc, inc)*8=128 sc

Round 56 :

(15 sc, inc)*8=136 sc

Round 57 :

(16 sc, inc)*8=144 sc

Round 58 :

(17 sc, inc)*8=152 sc

Round 59 :

(18 sc, inc)*8=160 sc

Round 60 :

(19 sc, inc)*8=168 sc

Round 61 :

(20 sc, inc)*8=176 sc. Cut and fasten the line.

Info :

Pull out the yarn marker. Thread black yarn into the needle and stitch the crown of the hat along the trail of the marking thread, starting from the fishing line up to the tip. Pull the yarn to make the crown bend and fasten the end on the tip.

— Ribbon & Attic Window :

Info :

Crochet a ribbon with purple yarn. Chain 96, work back and forth rows with a turning ch: 95 sc*5 rows. Steam the finished ribbon with an iron.

Info :

Glue or sew the ribbon on that part of the crown which is crocheted with fishing line. The joint should be in the center of the intended front of the hat.

Round 1 :

Crochet the attic window with yellow yarn. Chain 11 and sc a rectangle 10 sc*7 rows. Cut the yarn.

Round 2 :

Join green yarn and sl st around all 4 sides.

Round 3 :

Sc around through the both loops of green sc. Crochet 3 sc in 1 st on angles.

Round 4 :

Sl st around. Leave a long end.

Info :

Thread the green yarn into the needle and stitch a cross frame on the window. Cut the yarn. Glue the finished window on the joint of the ribbon.

— Door :

Info :

Crochet door with purple yarn. Chain 11.

Round 1 :

9 sc, 3 sc in the last loop of the chain, 9 sc along the bottom side of the chain =21 sc

Round 2 :

Next, crochet in U-shaped turning rows with a turning loop at the beginning of the row. 9 sc, inc*3, 9 sc=24 sc

Round 3 :

9 sc, (1 sc, inc)*3, 9 sc=27 sc

Round 4 :

9 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3, 9 sc=30 sc

Round 5 :

9 sc, (3 sc, inc)*3, 9 sc=33 sc

Round 6 :

9 sc, (4 sc, inc)*3, 9 sc=36 sc. Cut the yarn.

Round 7 :

Join light olive yarn. Sl st around except the bottom side of the door.

Round 8 :

Turn to the wrong side and sc through the both loops of the olive sl st: 9 sc, (5 sc, inc)*3, 9 sc=39 sc

Round 9 :

Turn to the front side and sl st around. Cut the yarn.

Info :

Make a several stitches with yellow yarn for a door knob.

— Round windows :

Round 1 :

Crochet round windows with yellow yarn: 6 sc in AR

Round 2 :

inc*6=12 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*6=24 sc. Finish with a sl st, cut the yarn.

Round 5 :

Join green yarn and sl st around.

Round 6 :

Sc through the both loops of the green sl st: (3 sc, inc)*6=30 sc

Round 7 :

Sl st around. Leave a long end. Thread the end and stitch a cross frame with the end of the yarn. Make 2 pcs.

Info :

Glue (or sew if you prefer) the door. Then attach the windows on the sides of the door.

— Lanterns :

Round 1 :

Crochet lanterns with yellow yarn: 6 sc in AR

Round 2 :

inc*6=12 sc

Rounds 3-5 :

3 rounds of 12 sc

Round 6 :

Dec every st until the opening closes. Stuff while crocheting.

Round 7 :

Crochet 2 circles with brown yarn and leave one of them with a long end of the yarn: 6 sc in AR; inc*6=12 sc

Info :

Glue the brown circles on the top and bottom of the lantern. Thread the end of the yarn into the needle and draw a line from one circle to another. Then go back, wrapping the yarn around this line several times, fasten. Make 4 such vertical lines at equal distances from each other. Make 2 lanterns. Glue lanterns on the sides of the door.

— Monster Cookies :

Round 1 :

Crochet with beige yarn: 6 sc in AR

Round 2 :

inc*6=12 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc

Round 4 :

1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*5, 1 sc=24 sc

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6=30 sc

Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc=36 sc

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6=42 sc

Round 8 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc=48 sc

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc)*6=54 sc

Round 10 :

54 sc

Round 11 :

(7 sc, dec)*6=48 sc

Round 12 :

3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5, 3 sc=42 sc

Round 13 :

(5 sc, dec)*6=36 sc

Round 14 :

2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc=30 sc

Round 15 :

(3 sc, dec)*6=24 sc

Round 16 :

1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec)*5, 1 sc=18 sc

Round 17 :

(1 sc, dec)*6=12 sc

Round 18 :

dec*6. Do not stuff! Leave a long end.

Info :

Thread the needle and stitch through the center several times.

Info :

Crochet icing with neon yellow: 6 sc in AR; inc*6=12 sc; (1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc; 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*5, 1 sc=24 sc; (3 sc, inc)*6=30 sc; 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc=36 sc; (5 sc, inc)*6=42 sc; 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc=48 sc. Finish with a sl st, cut the yarn.

Info :

Crochet eyes with white yarn of 2 sizes: 2 rounds circle and 3 rounds. Crochet pupils with black yarn - 1 round circle. Glue eyes on the icing and embroider a smile with black yarn. Glue the finished face onto the cookie. You can make several pieces in any other color.

Assembly Instructions

  • Join together the upper edges of both pumpkin layers and single crochet 84 through both layers to form the rim and close the two-layer structure.
  • Thread a long needle from the bottom along the increase lines to the top edge; pull to create a segment shaping line, secure at the top and make 6 shaping lines evenly around the pumpkin.
  • Glue or sew the purple ribbon to the hat crown where the fishing-line section is joined; position the joint centered at the intended front of the hat, then glue the finished attic window onto the ribbon joint.
  • Glue (or sew) the purple door to the front of the pumpkin, add the olive trim and yellow yarn knob, then glue windows on both sides of the door according to photos for spacing.
  • Glue the finished lanterns to the pumpkin sides next to the door; attach brown circles top and bottom of each lantern and wrap yarn to form the frame and vertical lines.
  • Embroider the window cross frames with green yarn after sl st edging; stitch cross frame from the inside and cut yarn when finished.
  • Attach the witch hat roof to the top rim of the pumpkin; ensure the hat fits over the rim and glue or tack into place so it can be removable if desired.

Important Notes

  • 💡Prepare and melt the end of the fishing line so it forms a small ball—this prevents it from slipping out when worked under stitches.
  • 💡Work round 15 of the pumpkin through the back loops only to create a ridge for joining the upper rim of the two layers.
  • 💡Stuff the space between the two layers lightly and evenly; overstuffing will distort the pumpkin shape and under stuffing will flatten it.
  • 💡Use a contrasting yarn marker when crocheting the hat so you can count rounds easily and remove it before final stitching for the crown seam.
  • 💡Steam the crocheted ribbon after finishing to set the shape before attaching it to the hat.

This Pumpkin House pattern brings a sprinkle of Halloween magic to your crochet collection, with a sculpted hat roof, tiny windows, and charming lanterns. Create the full set — house, hat, lanterns and monster cookies — for a festive display or a handmade gift. Have fun with colors and finishing details, and enjoy bringing this little haunted house to life! 🎃🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished Pumpkin House measures approximately 20-25 cm wide and about 20-30 cm tall including the hat, depending on yarn tension and exact yarn/hook choice.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; if you choose a thicker yarn, use a larger hook and expect a chunkier house.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires working in the round, increases/decreases, back/front loop rounds, and basic sewing and shaping skills.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters will complete the entire set in approximately 12-15 hours, spread over multiple sessions, due to the number of pieces and finishing steps.

Is the hat removable or permanently attached?

The hat can be attached or left removable depending on your preference; if you want it removable, tack it lightly or use a few hidden stitches so it can be lifted.