Jack O Lantern Crochet Pattern
Jack O Lantern Crochet Pattern – This easy flat pumpkin pattern uses worsted weight yarn, with separate eyes and mouth for a customizable Halloween look.
Get into the Halloween spirit with this Jack O Lantern crochet pattern – a fun and easy project that’s perfect for fall! This pumpkin is crocheted flat using simple stitches with worsted weight yarn, then seamed together for a plump, cozy look.
The best part? The eyes and mouth are crocheted separately and sewn on, so you can mix and match to create the perfect face — spooky, silly, or classic! This makes it easy to customize your Jack-o’-Lantern and even create a whole collection with different expressions for a festive display.
Whether you’re adding handmade charm to your Halloween décor, making a fun gift, or creating a fall centerpiece, this project works up quickly and is great for beginners.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Beginner-friendly – flat construction and simple shapes
- Customizable faces – eyes and mouth are crocheted separately and sewn on
- Quick and fun – perfect for last-minute fall decorating
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Jack O Lantern Crochet Pattern
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Yarn: Loops & Threads Soft Classics in Curry, small amount of black worsted weight yarn for the eyes and mouth
Crochet Hook: H/8 (5 mm)
Also needed: fiber fill, yarn needle
Gauge: not necessary for this project
Size: approximately 11 1/2 inches tall
Pattern instructions:
With the orange yarn, chain 46 sts. Turn the chain over and starting with the second chain closest to hook, Single Crochet in the back loop of each chain. (45 sts)
Once the row is finished, make a turning chain and turn the work over. Single crochet in the back loop of each chain. Repeat, making a turning chain each time you finish a row. Work until your piece measures 18 inches. Bind off, leaving a long thread for seaming.
For the Eyes:
(make 2)
With the black yarn, ch 2.
Row 1 (right side): Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn—2 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, turn—3 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st, turn—5 sc.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
For the mouth:
Ch 4.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook. 3 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc. 3 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc. 3 sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc twice in first sc. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc.
Row 7: Ch 1 sc in next 2 sc.
Row 8: Ch 1. 2 sc in next 2 sc. 4 sc
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each sc. 4 sc
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each sc. 4 sc
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each sc. 4 sc
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked.
Row 13: Ch 1: sc in next 2 sc.
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc.
Row 14: Ch 1, sc twice in next 2 sc. 4 sc
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in each of the 4 sc.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc 2 tog, sc across. 3 sc
How to Assemble the Jack O Lantern
Fold the pumpkin over and sew the seam.
Thread a yarn needle and weave it in and out at the end of the pumpkin. Pull to gather. Make a knot to secure.
Add the fiber fill and run a stitch along the top of of the pumpkin like shown above. Pull to tighten and make a knot to secure.
For the stem:
Pick up and crochet 18 sts. around the top of the pumpkin. Work in single crochet for 6 rounds or until stem is desired height. Single crochet 2 sts together until there are 9 sts left. Break yarn. Thread a yarn needle with the end of the yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.
Sew on the eyes and the mouth.
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