Stacked Pumpkin Centerpiece Crochet Tutorial, Step by Step
To create the Stacked Pumpkin Centerpiece using crochet, here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the process based on the pattern by Lindsey Dale from Winding Road Crochet:
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn (size 4) in fall colors (250-300 yards)
- 5mm crochet hook
- Polyfil for stuffing
- Yarn needle for sewing
- Optional: Faux leaves/flowers, cinnamon stick for the pumpkin stem, and glue for decorations
Basic Techniques:
- Chain (ch)
- Half Double Crochet (HDC)
- Single Crochet (SC)
- Working in Back Loops Only (BLO)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
Step-by-Step Pattern:
1. Small Pumpkin:
- Begin with a basic rectangle shape by working a series of half-double crochet rows in the back loops only (BLO) to create the ridged texture.
- Once the rectangle is complete, fold it in half and sew the sides together to form a tube.
- Gather one end by weaving yarn through the stitches, pull tight, and close off the bottom.
- Fill the pumpkin with polyfil, then gather the top in the same manner and pull tight.
2. Medium and Large Pumpkins:
- Follow the same process as the small pumpkin but increase the number of stitches and rows to create larger rectangles.
- As you go up in size, more yarn and polyfil will be required for each pumpkin.
3. Assembling the Centerpiece:
- Once all the pumpkins are stuffed and closed, stack them from largest to smallest.
- You can sew them together at the centers or use hot glue for a more secure hold.
- For a decorative touch, add faux leaves or flowers around the pumpkins and place a cinnamon stick in the top one for a stem.
Optional Customization:
- Decorate the pumpkins with twine bows, autumn flowers, or even paint designs on them. You can adjust the size by adding more or fewer pumpkins or changing the height of the individual pumpkins
For full instructions and a video tutorial, you can check out the pattern on the
video tutorial :
Stacked Pumpkin Centerpiece Crochet Tutorial, Step by Step
