Harvest Moon Mini Gourd Trio Free Pattern – Crochet a Speckled Autumn Collection

Bring the cozy charm of a farmhouse autumn into your home with this delightful crochet pattern for a trio of miniature gourds and pumpkins. Rich, earthy speckles and heirloom-inspired textures give these little treasures a handcrafted, vintage feel—all without a single plastic stem in sight. Whether displayed on a mantel, shelf, or as a table centerpiece, these adorable amigurumi gourds are the perfect seasonal project for beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. This project uses simple, readily available materials and is perfect for using up small amounts of yarn from your stash.

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in warm autumn tones:
  • Burnt orange (for the classic pumpkin)
  • Cream and olive green (for the butternut gourd)
  • Golden yellow (for the speckled gourd)
  • Small amounts of dark brown (for stems and speckles)
  • Rust (for speckles on the yellow gourd)
• Crochet Hook: US Size G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Other Tools: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, and polyester fiberfill stuffing

Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this project; aim for a tight tension to prevent stuffing from showing. Approximately 4 sc = 1 inch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern creates three mini gourds: a classic ribbed pumpkin, a teardrop-shaped butternut gourd, and a round speckled gourd. Each is worked in continuous spirals unless noted.

General Notes

• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
• Work in continuous rounds (do not join) unless stated.
• Stuff firmly as you go to maintain shape.
• Speckles are added after crocheting using surface slip stitches or French knots.

1. Classic Ribbed Pumpkin (Burnt Orange)

Rounds:

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
• R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
• R3: (Sc in next st, inc) around. (18)
• R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24)
• R5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) around. (30)
• R6: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) around. (36)
• R7–R12: Sc in each st around. (36) – 6 rounds even
• R13: (Sc in next 4 sts, dec) around. (30)
• R14: (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) around. (24)
• R15: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) around. (18)
• Stuff firmly.
• R16: (Sc in next st, dec) around. (12)
• R17: Dec around. (6)
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave through front loops of remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure.

Ribbing:

• Thread a tapestry needle with a long strand of dark brown yarn.
• Insert needle from bottom center to top center, pull yarn taut to create a slight indentation.
• Repeat 5–6 times around the pumpkin to create ribs. Secure ends.

Stem:

• With dark brown yarn, ch 6.
• Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
• Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew stem to top center.

2. Teardrop Butternut Gourd (Cream with Olive Green base)

Rounds:

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
• R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
• R3: (Sc in next st, inc) around. (18)
• R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24)
• R5–R8: Sc in each st around. (24) – 4 rounds even
• R9: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) around. (30)
• R10–R12: Sc in each st around. (30) – 3 rounds even
• R13: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) around. (36)
• R14–R16: Sc in each st around. (36) – 3 rounds even
• R17: (Sc in next 4 sts, dec) around. (30)
• R18: (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) around. (24)
• Stuff firmly.
• R19: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) around. (18)
• R20: (Sc in next st, dec) around. (12)
• R21: Dec around. (6)
• Fasten off, weave through front loops, pull tight, and secure.

Shape:

• Gently pinch the top third of the gourd to create a slight neck.
• Use a needle and thread to tack the sides inward if needed.

Stem:

• With olive green yarn, ch 8.
• Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
• Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew to the top center, curling slightly.

3. Round Speckled Gourd (Golden Yellow with Rust Speckles)

Rounds:

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
• R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
• R3: (Sc in next st, inc) around. (18)
• R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24)
• R5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) around. (30)
• R6: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) around. (36)
• R7–R10: Sc in each st around. (36) – 4 rounds even
• R11: (Sc in next 4 sts, dec) around. (30)
• R12: (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) around. (24)
• Stuff firmly.
• R13: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) around. (18)
• R14: (Sc in next st, dec) around. (12)
• R15: Dec around. (6)
• Fasten off, weave through front loops, pull tight, and secure.

Speckles:

• With rust-colored yarn, use a tapestry needle to make small French knots or surface slip stitches randomly across the gourd.
• Aim for 8–12 speckles for a natural, heirloom look.

Stem:

• With dark brown yarn, ch 5.
• Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
• Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew to top center.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends securely.
• Optionally, add a small loop of yarn at the top of each stem for hanging.
• Arrange the trio on a mantel, shelf, or as a table centerpiece to bring instant autumn warmth to any space.

These charming mini gourds are quick to make and endlessly customizable—experiment with different color combinations, add extra speckles, or create a whole harvest of variations. Happy crocheting!