A Common Threads Pattern
At Common Threads, we believe that handmade things carry with them not only warmth but also gratitude. Each stitch represents time, care, and intention—woven together into ornament for hearth and home. The Harvest Rib Pumpkin is more than just a seasonal decoration; it is a reminder to gather gratitude in the ordinary days and to adorn our homes with symbols of the abundance we’ve been given. Display one on its own or stack them in three sizes for a cozy harvest centerpiece that celebrates both the maker’s hands and the heart of thanksgiving.
Materials
- Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Fiber fill
- Cinnamon stick (for stem)
- Hot glue
Skill Level
Intermediate
Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)
- ch – chain
- sts – stitches
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- blo – back loop only
- hdc – half double crochet
- TL – third loop (insert hook into third loop of hdc – bar across the back of stitch)
Notes:
- This pattern is reversible; both the RS and WS look the same.
- Ch 1 does not count as sc
- Pattern includes 3 sizes for stackable pumpkins:
- Small: 11” x 6”
- Medium: 15” x 7”
- Large: 22” x 8”
Pattern
Ch 29 (33, 37)
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 3 sts in back bump; hdc across in TL until the last 4 ch; sc in the last 4 ch in back bump.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first st and next 3 sts in blo; hdc across in TL until last 4 sts; sc in last 4 sts in blo.
Rows 3 – …: Repeat Row 2 until rectangle measures desired size (sm = 11”, med = 15”, lg = 22”). Do not fasten off.
Assembly
- Bring first and last rows together. Join with sl st to form a tube.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
- Using yarn needle, weave tail around one open edge. Pull tight to cinch closed. Secure with knot.
- Stuff pumpkin firmly with fiber fill.
- Weave tail around opposite edge. Pull tight to close, leaving a small opening.
- Insert cinnamon stick into the opening for the stem. Secure with hot glue.
- Add decorative leaves, flowers, or embellishments as desired.
A Note of Gratitude
As you stitch your Harvest Rib Pumpkin, may it remind you to pause and give thanks. These small ornaments of fiber and faith serve not only as seasonal décor but also as symbols of gratitude stitched into our lives.
🎃With gratitude,
Vicki @ Common Threads
