Crochet Pumpkin Cowl | Free Crochet Pattern for Fall!

Oct 17, 2025 | Crochet patterns

Embrace the crisp autumn air with the enchanting Pumpkin Patch Cowl, a cozy crochet pumpkin cowl made with a fun, puffy, 3D pumpkin puff stitch!

This playful design bursts with charm, featuring clusters of plump, textured orange pumpkins—complete with tiny green stems—dotting a soft, creamy white base for that quintessential fall harvest feel.

Draped effortlessly around the neck, its slouchy silhouette offers just the right amount of warmth without bulk, making it an ideal layer for pumpkin spice lattes, leaf-peeping walks, or cozy evenings by the fire.

What sets this cowl apart? Its ridiculously simple construction: Crochet a single rectangular panel using the straightforward Pumpkin Patch Stitch pattern, fold it in half, and seam the edges to create a neck opening. No fuss, no complicated shaping—just pure, easy joy that yields professional results. Made from soft yarn with a slight sheen, it’s as practical as it is pretty, ensuring your fall wardrobe stays fresh season after season.

Stitch up your own slice of autumn magic today—because who wouldn’t want a garden of pumpkins hugging their neck? Perfect for gifting or treating yourself to that hygge fall glow.

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How to Make the Crochet Pumpkin Cowl

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1. Made with my Pumpkin Patch Stitch with a complete photo and video tutorial available!

2. Made from a single rectangle shape which is folded then seamed to create the perfect cozy fall cowl!

3. Check out the matching Pumpkin Patch Headband pattern that pair together beautifully!

Supplies for the Pumpkin Patch Cowl pattern

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I used Caron Simply Soft Tweeds in Off White for the main color of my crochet pumpkin cowl – I just love the tweedy look for this set of pumpkin patterns.

For the pumpkins I used Simply Soft solids in pumpkin color way and dark sage for the stems.

Both yarns are a medium worsted weight yarn with a soft lovely sheen – one of my personal favorites. You could easily substitute another worsted weight yarn – these are a great stash busting project!

If you plan on making all three patterns in the Pumpkin Patch pattern series you will need a total of 9 oz / 432 yards (2 skeins) Caron Simply Soft Tweeds in Off White, 4 oz / 212 yards of Caron Simply Soft Solids in Pumpkin, and 1.4 oz / 75 yards in Dark Sage.

If you can’t get enough of the fun Pumpkin Patch crochet stitch, check out the Pumpkin Patch Series Bundle! This exclusive collection includes all three patterns in the series for one convenient download:

Pumpkin Patch crochet pattern bundle set graphic

Pumpkin Patch Twist Headband – Puffy pumpkins with a modern twist for everyday autumn style.
Pumpkin Patch Cowl – Beautifully warm and made from a simple folded rectangle, perfect for layering on chilly days.
Pumpkin Patch Fingerless Gloves – Practical mitts that allow full finger mobility while providing warmth. Great for texting, driving, or sipping pumpkin spice lattes without removing them.

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Pumpkin Patch Cowl free crochet pattern instructions

Pattern written in US crochet terminology

Supplies:

Caron Simply Soft Tweeds, Weight 4 / Medium (97% acrylic / 3% viscose)

(2) Color Off White (MC) 5.5 oz / 264 yards

Caron Simply Soft, Weight 4 / Medium (100% acrylic)

(1) Color Pumpkin 3.0 oz / 160 yards
(1) Color Dark Sage 1.0 oz / 53 yards

Crochet hook size H (5 mm)
Stitch Marker
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Approximate finished size:

35” length (circumference) x 10” width (height) before folding

Gauge: 14 dc sts x 13 rows = 4” x 4”

Abbreviations:

MC = main color
ch(s) = chain(s)
RS = right side
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
bob = bobble (see special stitches section below)
hdc = half double crochet
sk = skip
CL = cluster (see special stitches section below)

Special Stitches:

Bobble: (Yo, insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook) three times (4 loops on hook), yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook.

CL (cluster): (bob, ch 1, bob) all worked in the same st.

Pattern Notes:

Resize length by working foundation chain in multiples of 6 + 7. Add or subtract rows for resizing height.
Chain 3 at beginning of row counts as first st.

Recommended Tutorial:

Pumpkin Stitch Tutorial

Pattern Instructions

With MC, ch 127.

Row 1: (RS) Working in back bump of ch, dc in fourth ch from hook (skipped chs count as first st) and in each ch to end. Do not fasten off, place stitch marker in loop to hold stitch. Turn. (125)

Row 2: Join orange to first st with sl st, ch 6, sk next 4 sts, CL in next st, *ch 6, sk next 5 sts, CL in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 5 sts, ch 6, sk next 4 sts, sl st in last st. Fasten off orange. Do not turn. (20 clusters)

Row 3: Insert hook into loop of MC, ch 3, working behind chs and into skipped sts from previous row, dc in next 4 sts, *ch 1, sk over CL, dc in next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * to end. Do not fasten off, place stitch marker in loop to hold stitch. Turn. 105 dc sts + 20 ch-1 sps

Push pumpkin clusters through to RS of cowl.

Row 4: Join green to first st with sl st, ch 6, sk next 4 sts, *sc into ch-1 sp from cluster of row 2 and over ch-1 sp from previous row, ch 6, sk next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * to last st, sl st in last st. Fasten off green. Do not turn.

Row 5: Insert hook into loop of MC, ch 3, working in front of chs and into skipped sts from previous row, dc in next 4 sts, *hdc in sc st from previous row, dc in next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * to end. Do not fasten off, place stitch marker in loop to hold stitch. Turn.

Row 6: Join orange to first st with sl st, ch 2, sk next st, CL in next st, *ch 6, sk next 5 sts, CL in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 2 sts, ch 2, sk next st, sl st in last st. Fasten off orange. Do not turn. (21 clusters)

Row 7: Insert hook into loop of MC, ch 3, working behind chs and into skipped sts from previous row, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk over CL, dc in next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * to last CL, ch 1, sk CL, dc in last 2 sts. Do not fasten off, place stitch marker in loop to hold stitch. Turn. 104 dc sts + 21 ch-1 sps

Push pumpkin clusters through to RS of cowl.

Row 8: Join green to first st with sl st, ch 2, sk next st, *sc into ch-1 sp from cluster of row 6 and over ch-1 sp from previous row, ch 6, sk next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * to last CL, sc in ch-1 sp from cluster, ch 2, sk next st, sl st in last st. Fasten off green. Do not turn.

Row 9: Insert hook into loop of MC, ch 3, working in front of chs and into skipped sts from previous row, dc in next st, *hdc in sc st from previous row, dc in next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * to last 3 sts, hdc in next st, dc in last 2 sts. Turn.

Rows 10 – 37: Repeat rows 2 – 9.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in remaining ends.

Finishing

Fold ends of rectangle together with RS facing out. With long length of yarn left for sewing, seam bottom edges of cowl. See photo below.