Create your own fun Crochet Pumpkin Face Sweater with this free pattern and video tutorial. It not only embraces the festive spirit of Halloween but also keeps you warm and stylish during those chilly October days.
As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves begin to change color, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a delightful and cozy Crochet Pumpkin Face Sweater!
With a detailed step-by-step guide and a video tutorial included, you’ll be able to follow along and create a stunning crochet sweater that’s fun, festive, and that’ll keep you nice and warm.
This free crochet pattern comes in all sizes XS – 5XL as well as a printable PDF copy with no distracting ads, and loads of guided images.
The full Video tutorial is available on my YouTube channel where it is worked up in size medium and the PDF pattern is available for purchase on my Pattern Store here. Or just add this to your Ravelry queue for later.
DESIGN INSPIRATION
Halloween spirit is in the air and I wanted to offer the perfect opportunity to try something whimsical, and what better way to do so than with a cozy sweater that features a playful pumpkin face?
This design also invites you to experiment with glow-in-the-dark yarn, making your creation come alive at dusk. This crochet pumpkin face sweater is perfect for those seeking an intermediate-level challenge, allowing you to take your skills to the next level.
This sweater is not just for Halloween, but perfect for a fun autumn gathering, or for a pumpkin themed family photo opportunity.
The inclusion of glow-in-the-dark yarn adds a unique twist, ensuring that your hard work stands out, especially in low-light conditions. Just don’t forget to “charge” it first!
And if you’re looking for more similar crochet sweaters and fall patterns, here are some free crochet patterns to check out.
Watch The Video Tutorial Here
If you would like to see more video tutorials like this you can check them out here on the blog or Subscribe to my Video Channel on YouTube.
This post contains affiliate links designed to provide a commission on purchases made at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases which support my work in providing new content and information on this site.
Join Our Mailing List
If you would like to receive free crochet patterns and video tutorials straight into your inbox, just click Subscribe to get into our mailing list
CONSTRUCTION
This crochet sweater is constructed using the extended single crochet stitch (eSc St). This stitch not only gives you a beautiful texture but also offers a level of stretchiness that makes the sweater incredibly comfortable.
One of the standout features of this crochet sweater is the ease with which it can be adjusted to fit any adult size. This all-size-inclusive pattern provides a basic foundation that supports modifications, making it simple to increase or decrease the number of stitches and rows as needed.
Additionally, working on the pumpkin face using tapestry crochet comes with its own challenges. There are multiple ways to incorporate color changes and the option is yours, depending on what suits your preference.
I am using the float method because of the light-colored (and glowing) yarn, this method will ensure that the colors remain neat and tidy, without any overlapping and no loose strands visible on the reverse side.
Materials Needed
Choosing a vibrant orange color, along with contrasting shades of green for the pumpkin face just adds a festive touch to your sweater. I am using a category 4 which is a medium-weight yarn. This is an acrylic yarn that is affordable and it provides durability and warmth, making it perfect for those chilly fall evenings.
Care Tips: The best way to care for acrylic yarn is to wash it under a delicate setting using cold water and conditioner. This will give you a soft and smooth finish making your crochet garments enjoyable to wear.
I opted to use a 6mm crochet hook to prevent it from being too stiff.
The pumpkin face chart only comes in one size measured at 9.5 W x 8 H in / 24 W x 20 H cm . This tapestry crochet pattern comes with detailed step-by-step video instructions on how to create the pumpkin face and incorporate it seamlessly into the sweater design.
If you prefer to use a different yarn, the best yarn to substitute would be any worsted-weight yarn in category 4, or you could look for an alternative here at yarnsub.com to find the best match for your needs.
Tips before Starting
Here are some additional tips to ensure a successful experience before making your very own crochet tapestry:
Hook Size Matters: Pay close attention to the recommended hook size in the pattern. Using the wrong size can significantly affect your gauge and, subsequently, the fit of your top.
Tapestry Method: You can use any tapestry method of your choice ie: working around the other yarn color, hiding them between stitches or carrying them along the back using the float method (below), pinning them every 6 -7 stitches along the row
- Yarn Considerations: Consider using a medium weight yarn made ideal for the warmer weather. Here are some great substitutes to consider – Yarn Sub
- Slip Stitch Ribbing: When working on a slip stitch style ribbing, avoid tight stitches to make the next rows easier to work with.
- Customizing Your Top: Feel free to add your own personal touch. Experiment with different colors, edging, or even adjusting the length!
Gauge: Always take the time to create a gauge swatch. This first step is crucial in ensuring your project size does not derail from the written pattern
More tips and suggestions here: 35 Cool Crochet Hacks!
Tools And Materials:
Yarn weight: Category 4
Brand: Red Heart Super Saver & Hombys Glow in the Dark Yarn
Color: Carrot & Light Green
Hook: 6.00 mm
Gauge: 11.4 eSc Sts x 11.8 Rows = 4×4 in/ 10 cm
No. Yarn A (skeins & yardage): XS [S/ M/ L/ XL] [2XL/ 3XL/ 4XL/ 5XL] : 2 [3/ 3/ 5/ 6] [6/ 7/ 7/ 8] skeins or 697 [892/ 1001/ 2989/ 3295] [3295/ 3602/ 3602/ 3908] yards – approximates
No. Yarn B (skein & yardage): 1 Skein / 31 yards for all sizes
Tools: tapestry needle, measuring tape, Scissors, Stitch Markers
Skill: Intermediate
Crochet Pumpkin Face Sweater Free Pattern
Things to Note:
- Prepare a pattern gauge to get the right size. You may need to adjust your tension or change the hook size to achieve the same gauge.
- Pattern uses the extended single crochet Stitch (eSc)
- Pumpkin face chart comes in one size only 9.5 W x 8 H in / 24 W x 20 H cm
- This is an intermediate-level pattern
- Yarn A refers to the main color (Orange) and Yarn B
refers to the accent color (Green) - Measurement Chart available below
- Video Tutorial available here
- The abbreviation is available in English US format here.
Crochet Abbreviations (US term)
Ch – Chain Stitch
RS – Right Side
WS – Wrong Side
inc – Increase
eSc – Extended Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sc – Single Crochet
SM – Stitch Marker
BLO – Back Loop only
FLO – Front Loop Only
Crochet Pumpkin Sweater Measurement Chart:
- Pattern consists of 9 sizes.
- Measurements above are for the finished garment and not the body size
- Body and sleeve length/ width can be adjusted to your liking
- If you are in between sizes, size up or measure along
- I am wearing size M and is 5’3” / 160cm in height for reference purposes.
**
Instructions
PART 1: Back Body Panel
Working from the top down with Yarn A
- Foundation Row: Ch 43 [49/ 55/ 61/ 65] [71/ 77/ 83/ 89] , Ch 1 to start the next row
- Row 1: Into the 2nd Ch from hook, work an eSc St into chain and each chain across, Ch 1 turn
Extended Single crochet Stitch (eSc) – Yo, insert hook, draw up a loop, Yo, PT 1 loop, Yo, PT all loops. - Next Rows: Work the eSc St across for a total of 52 [57/ 57/ 57/ 63] [63/ 69/ 69/ 75] rows or until you’ve reached your preferred length.
Keep in mind, there will be a 2 in / 5cm ribbing to be added on - Ribbing Foundation Row: On your last row, Ch 8 + 1 and turn to start the next row
- Row 1: Into the 2nd Ch from your hook, Sc each Ch across. You should have 8 Sts. Work 2 Slst along the body panel, turn clockwise
- Row 2: Sk prev 2 Slsts, Sc BLO across the ribbing, Ch 1 turn clockwise
- Row 3: Sc BLO across. Slst 2 along the body panel, turn clockwise
Tip: Turning one direction at all times will ensure a neat edging - Next Rows: Rep Rows 2 and 3 until the end of the Row
- Ch 1 to secure and bind off
PART 2: Front Body Panel
Working from the bottom up with Yarn A
- Foundation Row: Ch 43 [49/ 55/ 61/ 65] [71/ 77/ 83/ 89] , Ch 1 to start the next row
- Row 1: Into the 2nd Ch from hook, work an eSc St into chain and each chain across, Ch 1 turn
- Next Rows: Work the eSc St across for a total 10 [13/ 13/ 13/ 16] [16/ 19/ 19/ 22 ] rows or count total rows, minus 30 rows (for the pumpkin face) and divide that into 2 and then minus 1.
Sign up to get the free downloadable Pumpkin Face Chart file
You will automatically be on our mailing list by submitting your email address. Unsubscribe at any time.
Part 2a: Pumpkin Face Tapestry
- On the next row, work 6 [10/ 13/ 16/ 18] [21/ 23/ 27/ 30] eSc Sts.
- Start chart pattern from the right to the left (it should be 10 more Yarn A Sts in the same color)
- Before the next color change, on the last St, Yo, insert hook, draw up a loop, Yo, Pt 1 loop, drop Yarn A, Pt Yarn B through all loops.
- With Yarn B, work an eSc St through the BLO.
Important Note:
- On the RS, Yarn B will always work a eSc St BLO. Yarn A will work a regular eSc St on top of Yarn A, and work a eSc St BLO on top of Yarn B
- On the WS, Yarn B will always work a eSc St FLO. Yarn A will work a regular eSc St on top of Yarn A, and work a eSc St FLO on top of Yarn B.
Tip:
- You can use any tapestry method of your choice ie: working around the other yarn color, hiding them between stitches or
- Carrying them along the back using the float method (below), pinning them every 6 -7 Sts along the row
- Refer to video tutorial here
5. Cont to work on the pumpkin face and once completed, work an additional 3 [5/ 4/ 4/ 6] [5/ 7/ 7/ 9] more rows.
6. Place a SM in the middle St along the row.
Part 2b: Shaping Neckline
- Work the eSc St across until the 2nd St before the SM, work a dec eSc St into the next 2 Sts, Ch 1 turn.
- Work a dec eSc St, eSc across, Ch1 turn
- Work the eSc St across until the 3rd last St, work a dec eSc St into the next 2 Sts, Ch 1 turn
- Rep Steps 2 & 3 for a total of 9 [10/ 10/ 11/ 12] [13/ 13/ 14/ 15 ] rows, bind off.
- Insert hook into the St at the SM, work a dec eSc St, eSc across, Ch1 turn
- Work the eSc St across until the 3rd last St, work a dec eSc St into the next 2 Sts, Ch 1 turn
- Rep Steps 5 & 6 for a total of 9 [10/ 10/ 11/ 12] [13/ 13/ 14/ 15 ] rows, bind off
Part 2c: Ribbing
- Ribbing Foundation Row: Insert your hook along the bottom row into the 1st St, Ch 8 + 1 and turn to start the next row
- Row 1: Into the 2nd Ch from your hook, Sc each Ch across. You should have 8 Sts. Work 2 Slst along the body panel, turn clockwise
- Row 2: Sk prev 2 Slsts, Sc BLO across the ribbing, Ch 1 turn clockwise
- Row 3: Sc BLO across. Slst 2 along the body panel, turn clockwise
- Next Rows: Rep Rows 2 and 3 until the end of the Row.
- Ch 1 to secure and bind off
Part 3: Sleeves
- Foundation Row: Ch 51 [51/ 51/ 51/ 48] [48/ 47/ 47/ 44] , Ch 1 to start the next row
Keep in mind if your body panel width is different from our chart, you may need to adjust the length of your sleeve accordingly - Row 1: On the 2nd Ch from hook, work an eSc St into chain and each chain across, Ch 1 turn
- Next Rows: Work the eSc St across for a total of 38 [41/ 44/ 47/ 50] [53/ 56/ 59/ 62] rows or until you’ve reached your preferred arms depth.
- Ribbing Foundation Row: On your last row, Ch 8 + 1 and turn to start the next row
- Row 1: Into the 2nd Ch from your hook, Sc each Ch across. You should have 8 Sts. Work 2 Slst along the sleeve, turn clockwise
- Row 2: Sk prev 2 Slsts, Slst BLO across the cuff, Ch 1 turn clockwise
Tip: Work loose Slsts to make it easier to work with on the following rows - Row 3: Slst BLO across. Slst 2 along the sleeve, turn clockwise
- Next Rows: Rep Rows 2 and 3 until the end of the row
- If your last St in at the top of the cuff, bind off and insert your hook and draw up a loop at the bottom of the cuff.
- Fold sleeve in half width-wise and place SMs to secure along the sides
- Sc both pcs together all the way across.
- Bind off and make a second sleeve.
Part 4: Assembling
- Place both body panels on top of each other with the WS out.
- Place SMs along all sides to secure both panels together.
Ensure that the sleeve if folded along the seam and placed at the bottom across the side seam.
- Place another SM on the 19 [21/ 22/ 24/ 25] [27/ 28/ 29/ 31] row from the top down to mark the sleeve opening.
- Rep on the other side.
- Sc both pcs together across the sides up until the SM, bind off and rep on the other side.
- Sc across the top of the shoulder, bind off and rep on the other side.
Part 4a: Sleeves
- With the body panel still on the WS, turn the sleeve RS out.
- Insert the opening of the sleeve through the body panel.
- Place SMs to secure both pcs together, and from the seam side, Sc in the round.
- Slst to join and bind off
- Rep on the other side.
Part 5: Collar
- Foundation Row: Insert your hook along the seam side along the shoulder, draw up a look and Ch 4 + 1 and turn to start the next row
- Row 1: Into the 2nd Ch from your hook, Sc each Ch across. You should have 4 Sts. Work 2 Slst along the neckline, turn clockwise
- Row 2: Sk prev 2 Slsts, Sc BLO across the collar, Ch 1 turn clockwise
- Row 3: Sc BLO across. Slst 2 along the collar, turn clockwise
- Next Rows: Rep Rows 2 and 3 all along the neckline
- On the last row, sandwich the first and last row of the collar and Slst into both pcs while working through the FLO along the last row.
- Ch 1 to secure and bind off
- Weave in all loose ends.
END
If you are looking for the tools used to make this Crochet Pumpkin Face Sweater pattern, I’ve listed them all right here:
♥ 6.0 mm crochet hook
♥ Red Heart Super Saver & HombysGlow in the Dark Yarn
♥ Crochet Pumpkin Sweater (Ad Free & Picture guided!)
♥ Video Tutorial
Crochet Pumpkin Face Sweater Pattern
$4.50
If you would like to receive free written patterns and video tutorials straight into your inbox, join our mailing list now.
Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and Facebook @theknottylace, I would love to see your work!
Happy hooking,
Shaz 🧶
One Response
Adorable!!