Easy Large Jack O’ Lantern Crochet Pattern (Plush Halloween Pumpkin)
Make an Easy Large Crochet Jack O’ Lantern Pattern with this beginner-friendly tutorial. This cute 11½-inch plush pumpkin is perfect for handmade Halloween decor.
Easy Large Crochet Jack O’ Lantern Pattern for Halloween
Add a cute handmade touch to your Halloween decorating with this Easy Large Crochet Jack O’ Lantern Pattern. This oversized plush pumpkin measures approximately 11½ inches tall, making it large enough to stand out on a shelf, fireplace mantel, entryway table, or cozy seating area. With its classic orange color and playful jack o’ lantern face, it’s festive without being too spooky.
Unlike a real carved pumpkin, this crochet jack o’ lantern can be packed away after Halloween and brought out again year after year. Make one as a statement piece or crochet several to create a fun collection of handmade Halloween decorations.
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Buy the PDF PatternBeginner-Friendly Plush Pumpkin Crochet Pattern
If you love seasonal crochet projects, this large crochet jack o’ lantern is a fun project to add to your fall list. The plush construction gives the finished pumpkin a soft, cozy appearance while the jack o’ lantern face adds plenty of Halloween personality.
This crochet pumpkin is perfect for:
Adding handmade decor to your home for Halloween
Creating a soft alternative to traditional carved pumpkins
Decorating mantels, shelves, benches, and entryways
Making a festive Halloween pillow or plush decoration
Giving as a handmade fall or Halloween gift
Bringing out and displaying again every October
Customizing with different yarn colors and facial expressions
You can keep the traditional orange and black color combination or experiment with cream, rust, mustard, or other autumn shades.
Cozy Crochet Halloween Decor You Can Use Every Year
One of the best things about crochet Halloween decorations is that they can become part of your seasonal decor year after year. This large plush jack o’ lantern looks especially cute mixed with real pumpkins, cozy throws, baskets, fall leaves, and other autumn decorations.
At approximately 11½ inches tall, it’s substantial enough to use on its own but also works beautifully as part of a larger fall display. Place it on an indoor bench, tuck it into an outdoor covered seating area, or add it to a Halloween mantel. This Easy Large Crochet Jack O’ Lantern Pattern is a fun way to create Halloween decor that feels cozy, playful, and completely handmade.
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Easy Large Jack O’ Lantern Crochet Pattern (Plush Halloween Pumpkin)
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Yarn: Loops & Threads Soft Classics in Curry (1 skein), #4 worsted weight yarn, 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: 14 sts × 16 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in single crochet
Size: approximately 11 1/2 inches tall
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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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From crochet pumpkins and ghosts to black cats, spiders, and other Halloween favorites, there are plenty of festive projects to try. Use classic shades of orange, black, and white, or choose muted fall colors like cream, rust, mustard, and brown for a softer autumn look.
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Easy Large Jack O’ Lantern Crochet Pattern FAQ
Is this Jack O’ Lantern crochet pattern beginner-friendly?
Yes! This Easy Large Jack O’ Lantern Crochet Pattern uses straightforward crochet techniques and simple construction, making it a fun project for confident beginners.
How large is the finished crochet Jack O’ Lantern?
The finished plush pumpkin measures approximately 11½ inches tall, so it’s large enough to make a statement in your Halloween decor.
What can I use the finished Jack O’ Lantern for?
Use it as a plush Halloween decoration on a mantel, shelf, entryway table, bench, or covered porch. It also looks cute mixed with real pumpkins and other handmade Halloween decorations.
Can I make the pumpkin in different colors?
Absolutely! Traditional orange is perfect for a classic Jack O’ Lantern, but cream, rust, mustard, olive, or even black would give the pattern a different look.
How do I make the pumpkin look nice and full?
Add stuffing gradually, making sure to work it into all areas of the pumpkin. Firm, even stuffing will help create a plump shape while keeping the crochet stitches looking neat.
Can I make more than one?
Yes! Try making several in different colors or slightly varying the facial features to create a collection of handmade Halloween pumpkins.
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Want an easy-to-read, ad-free version of this pattern? The printable PDF includes the complete pattern in a convenient format you can save or print.
Buy the PDF PatternThis Easy Large Jack O’ Lantern Crochet Pattern is such a fun way to add something handmade to your Halloween decorating. The oversized plush design makes it noticeable enough to use as a standalone decoration while still looking adorable grouped with pumpkins, fall foliage, and other seasonal decor.
Best of all, unlike a carved pumpkin, you can pack your crochet Jack O’ Lantern away at the end of October and bring it back out year after year.
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