Rustic Cinnamon Scented Pumpkin Set

Nothing says autumn like Crochet Pumpkins picture a cozy home filled with the comforting scent of cinnamon. These handmade Crochet Pumpkins are not only beginner-friendly but also double up as beautiful seasonal decorations and natural holiday air fresheners. With their textured stitches, earthy yarn tones, and cinnamon stick stems, they’re the perfect blend of Farmhouse charm and Festive warmth.

This FREE CROCHET PATTERN walks you through making a set of rustic cinnamon-scented pumpkins using just variations of Double Crochet (US) / Treble Crochet (UK) stitches. If you’re new to crochet, don’t worry — these pumpkins are simple, forgiving, and quick to make, using very little yarn.

They’re a joy to stitch up, and once finished, they look stunning on mantels, shelves, tablescapes, or as gifts for friends and family.

Why You’ll Love This Project

Beginner-friendly: Only uses variations of the Double Crochet (US) / Treble Crochet (UK).
Rustic charm: The ribbed stitch texture combined with warm yarn tones captures that cozy countryside feel.
Eco-friendly: A great way to use leftover yarn scraps.
Customizable: Make them in any size by adjusting the number of stitches and rows.
Beautifully scented: Real cinnamon sticks not only make perfect rustic stems but also add a spicy seasonal fragrance.
Quick to make: Great for one-evening projects or last-minute gifts.

Materials

Yarn:
- King Cole Big Value Aran:
  - Rust (for classic pumpkin orange)
  - Honeysuckle (for soft, creamy yellow)
  - Berber (for a rustic neutral beige)
- These colors perfectly capture the Earthy, Rustic Autumn palette.
Hook: 5mm/H (or whatever size pairs well with your chosen yarn).
Stuffing: Polyester toy stuffing or yarn scraps.
Cinnamon sticks: Real cinnamon sticks for stems (add a natural rustic scent).
Optional extra – Cinnamon powder or Spiced essential oil
Needle: Yarn needle for sewing edges and shaping.
Scissors

Alternative Yarn Suggestions

If you can’t find King Cole Big Value Aran, here are some lovely alternatives that work beautifully:

Stylecraft Special Aran (affordable, wide range of rustic tones).
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (durable, soft, and comes in rich autumnal shades).
Hayfield Bonus Aran (similar feel and weight).
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (available in deep fall colors).
Loops & Threads Impeccable (great budget-friendly alternative).

Any aran or worsted weight yarn will work. For chunkier or finer yarns, just adjust your hook size and follow the same technique.

Sizing & Customization

The beauty of this pattern is that you can make your pumpkins in any size.

To make larger pumpkins, simply chain more stitches at the beginning in multiples of 5,6,7 + 1 for turning chain (to increase width) and work more rows (to increase height).
Pattern is made by working 12 sections into your circle, 12 sections – with either 5,6,7 stitches in. Work the exact same amount of stitches for each section and join your chains together to make a circle. (Refer to Video tutorial or Photos to visualise each step.
For smaller pumpkins, chain fewer stitches and work fewer rows.

Your crochet pumpkin circumference should always be roughly twice as wide as it is tall for the plump pumpkin shape.

The gauge for this pattern is not as important as when making Clothing.

Your pumpkin circumference around should always be roughly twice as wide as it is tall for the plump pumpkin shape.

Each Pumpkin measured around should be –

Small 38cm wide x 15cm high

Medium 44 cm wide x 17cm high

Large 52cm 19cm high

Who Can Make These Crochet Pumpkins?

One of the best things about this pattern is how flexible it is for all skill levels.

For Beginners:
If you’re just starting out, this is an ideal first seasonal project. The entire pattern is built from just one simple stitch — the Double Crochet (US) / Treble Crochet (UK) — and post variations of this stitch. This means you can focus on learning the rhythm of your stitches without worrying about complicated techniques. The forgiving nature of the pattern also means that even if your tension isn’t perfect, the pumpkins will still look beautifully rustic.
For Experienced Crocheters:
If you’ve been crocheting for years, you’ll enjoy how quick and satisfying these are to make. They’re perfect stash-busting projects that can be whipped up in a single evening. Many Crocheters love creating them in sets, experimenting with different yarns, textures, and sizes to build a whole rustic display. They also make excellent market stall bestsellers and can be gifted or sold year after year.

Timeless & Reusable

These pumpkins are not just a one-season wonder — they’ll become a staple of your autumn décor for years to come. Because they’re made from yarn, they won’t rot like real pumpkins, and with their cinnamon stick stems, they keep their rustic charm and scent season after season.

You can:

Pack them away each year with your seasonal decorations.
Add a drop of cinnamon or clove essential oil each autumn to refresh the fragrance.
Build on your collection year after year until you have a full rustic pumpkin patch.

Crochet-Along Video

To make this pattern even easier, a step-by-step crochet-along video tutorial is available. Whether you’re a visual learner or just want a little extra guidance, the video will walk you through each stage — from working the pumpkin to shaping, stuffing, and finishing your pumpkin with a cinnamon stick stem.

It’s like having a Crochet Buddy right beside you, ensuring you never get stuck!

Stitches Used

Single Crochet (Sc) – UK Dc Double Crochet
US Double Crochet (Dc) / UK Treble Crochet (Tr)
US Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) / UK Front Post Treble Crochet (FPTC)
SC Decrease / UK Dc Decrease

That’s it! If you can work a Double Crochet (US) / Treble Crochet (UK), you can make these pumpkins.

Stitch Explanations

US Double Crochet (UK Treble Crochet)

US Term: Double Crochet (dc)
UK Term: Treble Crochet (tr)

How to do it:

Yarn over once.
Insert your hook into the stitch.
Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain).
Yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.

This creates a taller stitch than a half double crochet/half treble crochet. It’s one of the most commonly used stitches in patterns, creating fabric with good drape.

US Front Post Double Crochet (UK Front Post Treble Crochet)

US Term: Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc)
UK Term: Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr)

How to do it:

Yarn over once.
Instead of inserting your hook into the top of the stitch, insert your hook from front to back to front again around the post (the vertical part) of the stitch from the previous row.
Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
Yarn over, pull through 2 loops.
Yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.

Effect: This pushes the stitch forward, creating a raised texture. Often used in ribbing, cables, and textured patterns.

DECREASE Single Crochet – UK Double Crochet

A single crochet decrease (sc dec) is a way of turning two stitches into one. It’s also sometimes called single crochet two together (sc2tog). This technique is used in shaping crochet projects such as hats, amigurumi, garments, and more.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Insert your hook into the next stitch.
Yarn over (YO) and pull up a loop (you now have 2 loops on your hook).
Insert your hook into the next stitch.
Yarn over again and pull up a loop (you now have 3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over once more and pull through all 3 loops on the hook.

You’ve just made a single crochet decrease — combining two stitches into one!

What It Looks Like:

Instead of two “V” stitches sitting next to each other, you’ll see them joined at the top into one single stitch.
This pulls the fabric in slightly, making it narrower.

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Crochet Pumpkins PDF Version
If you’d like an ad-free, printable version, you can download the full PDF pattern. The PDF includes:

3 sizes of pumpkins (small, medium, large)
3 colour suggestions (Rust, Honeysuckle, Berber)
Step-by-step stitch explanations
Photo illustrations for each stage
Alternative yarn suggestions
Customisation tips using different yarn weights and hook sizes
2 professionally formatted PDFs: one in US terms, one in UK terms

This pattern is beginner-friendly, but with customisation options advanced crocheters will love. Make your own rustic pumpkin patch with a scented twist!

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Rustic Crochet Pumpkin Pattern (Beginner Friendly)

Notes:

Pattern written in US terms with UK terms in brackets.

Step 1: Crochet the Pumpkin Body

Large Pumpkin

Beginning chain: 85,

Join into first Ch with a slip stitch,

(BE CAREFUL NOT TO TWIST YOUR CHAINS)

Row 1: Chain 3, (working in the round) Dc (Tr UK) in each chain around – 84 Stitches, Chain 3

DO NOT TURN!

Row2 : FPDC (Fptr UK) 6, Dc (Tr UK) in next stitch, *FPDC (Fptr UK) 6, Dc (Tr UK) in next stitch* Repeat from * around.

You should have 12 segments with 6 raised Front posts in each.

Join into top of Ch3 with a slip stitch, Ch3

Do Not Turn

Repeat row 2 for a total of 23 rows.

Join with a slip stitch to top of Ch3, Ch1

Row 24: Sc (Dc UK) in first stitch, Sc (Dc UK) in next 4 stitches, Sc (Dc UK) DECREASE (Join 2 stitches together). Repeat around, Sc (Dc UK) in last stitches. Join with a slip stitch to Ch1, Ch1

Row 25: Repeat row 24

Move on to STEP 2

Middle Pumpkin

Beginning chain: 73,

Join into first Ch with a slip stitch,

(BE CAREFUL NOT TO TWIST YOUR CHAINS)

Row 1: Chain 3, (working in the round) Dc (Tr UK) in each chain around – make sure you crochet into next stitch and not your turning chain stitch – 72 Stitches, Chain 3

DO NOT TURN!

Row2 : FPDC (Fptr UK) 6, Dc (Tr UK) in next stitch, *FPDC (Fptr UK)6, Dc (Tr UK) in next stitch* Repeat from * around.

You should have 12 segments with 6 raised Front posts in each.

Join into top of Ch3 with a slip stitch, Ch3

Do Not Turn

Repeat row 2 for a total of 18 rows.

Join with a slip stitch to top of Ch3, Ch1

Row 19: Sc (Dc UK) in first stitch, Sc (Dc UK) in next 4 stitches, Sc (Dc UK) DECREASE (Join 2 stitches together). Repeat around, Sc (Dc UK) in last stitches. Join with a slip stitch to Ch1, Ch1

Row 20: Repeat row 19

With a yarn needle and matching yarn, weave around bottom open edge and pull tight to close the hole. Secure.

Move on to STEP 2

Small Pumpkin

Beginning chain: 60,

Join into first Ch with a slip stitch,

(BE CAREFUL NOT TO TWIST YOUR CHAINS)

Row 1: Chain 3, (working in the round) Dc (Tr UK) in each chain around – make sure you crochet into next stitch and not your turning chain stitch 59 Stitches, Chain 3

DO NOT TURN!

Row2 : FPDC (Fptr UK) 6, Dc (Tr UK) in next stitch, *FPDC (Fptr UK) 6, Dc (Tr UK) in next stitch* Repeat from * around.

You should have 12 segments with 6 raised Front posts in each.

Join into top of Ch3 with a slip stitch, Ch3

Do Not Turn

Repeat row 2 for a total of 14 rows.

Join with a slip stitch to top of Ch3, Ch1

Row 15: Sc (Dc UK) in first stitch, Sc (Dc UK) in next 4 stitches, Sc (Dc UK) DECREASE (Join 2 stitches together). Repeat around, Sc (Dc UK) in last stitches. Join with a slip stitch to Ch1, Ch1

Row 16: Repeat row 15

With a yarn needle and matching yarn, weave around bottom open edge and pull tight to close the hole. Secure.

Move on to STEP 2

Step 2: Stuff & Shape

With the piece right-side out.
Fill with stuffing until plump but not overstretched.
Sprinkle some Cinnamon powder inside or Spice scented oil for extra fragrance
Weave along the bottom open edge and pull to close. Secure tightly.

Step 3: Add the Rustic Stem

Push a real cinnamon stick into the center of the top.
It should wedge snugly into the stuffing. You can add a dab of hot glue if needed.

Step 5: Define the Pumpkin Ridges (Optional but Recommended)

Cut a long strand of yarn.
Insert it through the centre bottom, pull up over the side, Use the indentations made by your Dc (Trc) stitches, insert back through the centre top.
Pull snugly to create an indent,
Repeat around. Tie off securely.

Make a Pumpkin Set

For a rustic display, make 3–5 pumpkins in different sizes and colors:

Rust (traditional pumpkin orange)
Honeysuckle (creamy farmhouse neutral)
Berber (earthy rustic tone)

Vary the height and width of your panels to create small, medium, and large pumpkins.

Styling Ideas

Arrange them in a wooden bowl or wicker basket with pinecones and leaves.
Place them on a mantelpiece beside candles for a warm, autumn glow.
Add them to a table centerpiece with fairy lights for cozy holiday dinners.
Use them as gift toppers for seasonal wrapping.
Pop a few drops of cinnamon or clove essential oil on the sticks to refresh the scent.

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Tips & Tricks

Scrap yarn friendly: Perfect project for using up leftover aran or worsted yarn.
Adjust for different yarns: Using chunky yarn and a larger hook makes huge pumpkins. Using DK yarn makes delicate mini pumpkins.
Keep it rustic: Slight variations in size, shape, and stitch tension add to the farmhouse charm.

Why Cinnamon Sticks?

Not only do cinnamon sticks look like the perfect rustic stem, but they also:

Release a natural spicy scent.
Keep your home smelling festive for weeks.
Add an authentic farmhouse touch that fits beautifully with rustic interiors.

Project Time & Yarn Use

Each pumpkin takes less than an evening to make.
Very little yarn is used — you can usually make multiple pumpkins from one 100g ball.

Alternative Rustic Stems

If you don’t have cinnamon sticks, you could use:

Small twig pieces from the garden.
Rolled-up pieces of burlap or jute.
Wooden dowels cut into short lengths.

Wrapping It Up

This Rustic Cinnamon Scented Pumpkin Set is the perfect Autumn Crochet Project. Using just a simple stitch variation, you can whip up a whole Farmhouse-inspired collection of Pumpkins in no time. They’re charming, practical, and beautifully fragrant — everything you want for the Season.

Whether you’re a beginner picking up your first hook or an experienced Crocheter looking for a quick, satisfying make, these pumpkins will become a fall favourite.

So grab your yarn, light the fire, and let the spicy scent of cinnamon fill your home as you create your very own Rustic Pumpkin Patch.