Easy Free Crochet Pumpkin Keychain Pattern to Try

Showcase your love for autumn with this free crochet pumpkin keychain pattern that's a fun and easy project perfect for gifting or personal use.

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On a cool autumn day, the bright orange pumpkin becomes a symbol of warmth and celebration. This small crochet project perfectly captures that feeling in a fun and handy size. The pumpkin's round shape is made with neat rows of soft yarn, giving it a smooth but textured surface that feels nice to touch. Its plump, slightly curved form mimics a real pumpkin, making it a charming little companion.

Free Crochet Pumpkin Keychain Pattern for Halloween Decor

Credit & Appreciation

The step-by-step guidance from Furry Yarn video tutorial makes it easy to follow, starting with simple chains and half double crochets to build the pumpkin's body. The video carefully explains folding, sewing, and filling the pumpkin to give it fullness and sturdiness. Furry Yarn's friendly teaching style helps beginners feel confident, and the clear instructions make the whole process enjoyable.

One of the most attractive parts of this piece is its bright orange color and simple, clean lines. The way the stitches flow around the shape adds depth and character, and when finished, the pumpkin folds softly but keeps its eye-catching form. This tiny pumpkin can be used in many ways: as a key holder, a bag charm, or even a small decoration for your home during fall or Halloween.

Using this project, you not only create a lovely accessory but also join a creative community where every stitch brings joy and inspiration to life. It's a perfect way to add a handmade touch to your everyday items or gift to friends who love cozy, cute crafts.

Pumpkin Keychain Crochet Pattern

A small crocheted pumpkin makes a classic autumn keychain, combining practical amigurumi structure with creative texture. This pattern features a sculpted, wide pumpkin body and a curly stem-all made with simple stitches and minimal sewing. The project is compact and suitable for seasonal gifts, bag charms, table décor, and more. By using only a few materials, you can complete this charming pumpkin quickly while gaining experience working with shape, texture, and assembly in crochet.

Pattern Basic Points

• Textured Pumpkin Body: Worked flat with back loop half double crochet (HDC) rows for a ribbed effect before joining into a round.
• Simple Seamless Assembly: Edges are slip-stitched together and then sewn to close and shape into a sphere.
• Sculpted Stem: Begins with a tight magic ring, grows slightly, and finishes with a curly chain for realistic detail.
• Keychain Usage: The finished pumpkin is durable and suitable for attaching to a keyring.

Special Notes

• The entire pumpkin body is made with half double crochet (HDC), yielding a sturdy, slightly stretchy texture ideal for sculpting and stuffing.
• Working in the back loops of each row gives a ribbed appearance, mimicking a pumpkin's natural ridges.
• Stuff gently as you sew into shape so the body remains plump without distorting the ribbing.
• The stem includes an optional curly vine for extra character.
• This project is easily resized-simply chain a longer or shorter foundation for a bigger or smaller pumpkin, adjusting rows as needed to maintain a round shape.

Skill Level

Beginner-Friendly, Suitable for Advanced Beginners
All stitches are basic (chain, half double crochet, single crochet), with the primary challenge coming from assembly and working in back loops only. Experience sewing pieces together and using a magic ring will help, but new crocheters can also attempt this project with patience.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in orange (pumpkin) and green or brown (stem/vine)
• Crochet hook suited to yarn (typically 3.5-4 mm for worsted)
• Yarn needle (for sewing edges and attaching stem)
• Scissors
• Small amount of fiberfill or yarn scraps for stuffing
• Keychain ring or lobster clasp

Measurements / Sizing

• Finished pumpkin body: approximately 4-5 cm wide, 3-4 cm tall (excluding stem)
• Stem: 1-2 cm tall, with 2-4 cm curly vine (customizable by chaining more or fewer stitches)
• Finished size varies based on hook/yarn tension

Gauge (and Stitch Pattern)

• Gauge: Not critical, but stitches should be firm to prevent stretching out with use.
• All body rows use half double crochet (HDC) in the back loop only, except last stitch of each row (work in both loops).

Stitch Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sl st - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• inc - increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• MR - magic ring
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• blo - back loop only

Special Stitches

• Magic Ring (MR): Wrap yarn to form an adjustable ring; work stitches directly inside and pull closed.
• Back Loop Only (blo): Insert your hook only into the back (furthest) loop of the stitch, leaving the front loop visible on the fabric.

Pattern Instructions

Main Pumpkin Body

• Foundation:
  • Create a slip knot and chain 15.
• Row 1:
  • Skip the first chain, then work 1 hdc into each of the remaining 14 chains (14 hdc total).
• Rows 2-18:
  • Ch 1, turn work.
  • Work 1 hdc in blo of next 13 stitches.
  • For the last stitch of each row, work hdc in both loops (ensures sturdy edges).
  • Repeat for a total of 18 rows (you should have a rectangle with pronounced ridges).
• Assembly (Body):
  • Fold the rectangle in half so short ends meet.
  • Join the edges using slip stitches through both layers, aligning rows neatly for invisible seam.
  • Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Shaping the Pumpkin

• With the seam running vertically, thread the needle with your yarn tail and stitch along one open edge, weaving in and out through row ends.
• Pull tightly to gather the end and close, then secure with a knot.
• Repeat for the other end, stuffing lightly with fiberfill before fully tightening and closing.
• After closing, pass the needle through the middle a couple times from top to bottom to pull pumpkin slightly inward at each pole, creating a plump, squat shape.
• Fasten off and hide yarn end.

Pumpkin Stem

• Foundation:
  • With contrasting color (green or brown), create a magic ring (MR).
• Row 1 (Stem Base):
  • Work 4 sc into MR, pull closed (4 sts).
• Row 2:
  • Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 inc)-repeat twice (6 sts).
• Rows 3-4:
  • 1 sc in each stitch around (6 sts per row).
• Row 5 (Curly Vine):
  • Ch 11.
  • Skip the first chain, work 2 sc into second ch.
  • Continue with 2 sc in each chain across for a curly vine effect. (Curly shape will form as you increase-adjust chain length for desired curliness.)
• Finishing:
  • Finish with a sl st at the stem base, fasten off, and leave a tail for sewing.

Assembly

• Stem Attachment:
  • Place the stem (with vine) at the center of the pumpkin's gathered top.
  • Use sewing needle and yarn tail to stitch stem securely to pumpkin top, hiding ends inside.
• Keychain Attachment:
  • Insert a keychain ring through the top near the stem or use a small length of yarn to tie around the stem's base, securing the ring or clasp.
• Final Touches:
  • Adjust the stem so it stands upright; arrange vine if included.

Conclusion

The Pumpkin Keychain pattern is a skillful blend of form and function, highlighting fundamental crochet techniques while allowing for creative flair. This compact, ribbed pumpkin is easily customizable in size or color and makes for a delightful seasonal accent or whimsical gift. The seamless assembly and clever shaping provide an enjoyable project for crafters eager to explore textured amigurumi. Each finished pumpkin offers a charming nod to fall and a polished, lasting keychain for daily use or holiday décor.