Chunky Ridge Pumpkin

CHUNKY RIDGE PUMPKIN ✨ - One gorgeous texture, 7 sizes, and a whole pumpkin patch of possibilities! I wanted those deep pumpkin ribs to come straight from the stitches—not something to shape into place after stuffing. So I created my Chunky Ridge Stitch: a new stitch for a rich texture and a beautifully rounded pumpkin that’s easy to make. As you crochet in rows, the fabric begins to curve naturally, with the ribbing already clearly defined. That unfinished peach piece in the photo shows it beautifully: no joining or stuffing yet, and the shape is already emerging. You’ll find this stitch in my new Chunky Ridge Pumpkin pattern, with 7 sizes for super bulky weight yarn. Join, stuff and gather, then cinch the center for that familiar pumpkin dip. A cinnamon-stick stem and a few wooden beads make a lovely finishing touch. Your CHUNKY RIDGE Pumpkin pattern includes: ✨ Instructions for 7 sizes, from 2XSmall to 2XLarge ✨ The original Chunky Ridge Stitch, with close-up photos to guide you ✨ A size chart with finished measurements and yarn quantities ✨ Step-by-step instructions for crocheting, assembling, stuffing, and shaping your pumpkin ✨ Finishing instructions for the cinnamon-stick stem and optional beaded decoration Each pumpkin is worked flat in rows, using a two-row stitch repeat, then joined and shaped into that lovely, rounded pumpkin form. The photo instructions walk you through the details, from creating the ribbed texture to gathering the edges and forming the little dip around the stem. The finished pumpkins range from approximately 3" in diameter × 2" high to 7.25" in diameter × 5" high — giving you plenty of options for everything from small decorative accents to a statement piece. Choose your favorite super bulky #6 yarn, or hold 2–3 strands of worsted-weight yarn together to explore different combinations. The pattern uses a 5 mm crochet hook to create a firmer fabric and beautifully defined ribbing, with approximately 18–140 yards of super bulky yarn needed, depending on the size.