Herringbone Pumpkins Crochet Pattern by Yarn Society

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Watch the step-by-step video tutorial on how to close the pumpkin.
Use this technique for all pumpkin sizes.
Fold the piece in half with the herringbone design facing you. Thread the shorter tail into a yarn needle.
Align the ends and begin to whipstitch. Thread the needle into the first stitch.
Then thread your needle into the first stitch on the other side of the piece.
Move over one stitch and continue the whipstitch.
Whipstitch down the row and weave in the end.
Thread the yarn needle through the other yarn tail and complete a running stitch. Insert the needle out through a stitch.
And then in through a stitch. Continuing that pattern until you reach the end.
Cinch the running stitch closed.
Stuff the pumpkin.
Thread the needle up through the pumpkin.
Begin to make another running stitch. Insert a yarn needle out through a stitch.
And then in through a stitch. Continuing that pattern until you reach the end.
Cinch the running stitch closed.
Insert the yarn needle down the top center reaching through to the bottom center.
Re-insert your needle through the bottom center and pull through to the top again. Each time you do this, move the yarn needle over slightly to grab a bit a yarn near the middle.
Pull taut to bring the middle together. This will give the pumpkin some shape.
Make a knot on the bottom of the pumpkin to secure and finish off by weaving in the yarn.
NEXT: Stems And Assembly
If you like Herringbone Pumpkins, make sure to check out my Faux Knit Pumpkins Free Crochet Pattern.