Adorable Free Crochet Pumpkin Pie Turtle Pattern for Fall Decor

Celebrate the season with this Crochet Pumpkin Pie Turtle Pattern, featuring a pie shell and soft details, perfect for cozy autumn decor or thoughtful handmade gifts.

This crochet pattern combines creativity and fun by turning a simple turtle design into a charming piece inspired by pumpkin pie. The turtle’s shell is designed to look like a slice of pie, featuring a soft orange base to mimic pumpkin filling and a creamy white detail on top, resembling whipped cream. It’s a unique idea that can be used as a seasonal decoration, a thoughtful handmade gift, or even a playful addition to your collection of crochet creations.

Free Crochet Pumpkin Pie Turtle Pattern Designed for Fall Vibes

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The pattern is simple, beginner-friendly, and allows for easy customization, making it perfect for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels. Its adorable design not only captures the festive spirit of fall but also makes it a fun and memorable project. This crochet piece adds a dash of seasonal charm to any space or gift idea.

Crochet Pumpkin Pie Turtle Pattern

Materials

1. Yarn:
   • Chunky-size chenille yarn in the following colors:
     • Dark Brown (head, body)
     • purple Brown (pumpkin pie base)
     • Dark Brown (upper pumpkin shell)
     • Green (pumpkin stem)
     • Pink (blush)
     • White (whipped cream for the pumpkin pie shell)
   • Smaller gauge yarn for safety eye accents (optional).
2. Crochet Hook:
   • 8 mm crochet hook.
3. Eyes:
   • 12 mm safety eyes.
4. Stuffing:
   • Polyester fiberfill or equivalent.
5. Stitch Markers:
   • To mark rounds and stitches.
6. Darning Needle:
   • For sewing pieces and weaving in ends.
7. Scissors.

Abbreviations (US Terminology)

• ch: Chain
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• sc: Single Crochet
• dc: Double Crochet
• increase: Two sc in one stitch
• decrease: Combining two stitches into one (invisible decrease is used here)
• yo: Yarn Over

Special Techniques

Magic Ring

This method creates a tight, seamless starting circle. To make a magic ring:

1. Wrap yarn around two fingers to form a loop.
2. Insert the hook into the loop, pull yarn through, and chain 1 to secure.

Invisible Decrease

For a seamless finish:

1. Insert the hook into the front loop only of the next 2 stitches.
2. Yo and pull through both loops (you now have 2 loops on the hook).
3. Yo and pull through both loops to complete the decrease.

Pattern Outline

Head of the Turtle

1. Create a magic ring using light brown yarn.
2. Round 1: 8 sc into the magic ring. Mark the first stitch with a stitch marker. Pull yarn tail to close the ring firmly. (8 sts)
3. Round 2: 1 sc, 1 increase in each stitch around. (16 sts)
4. Round 3: 1 sc in next st, 1 increase in the next st repeat 8 times. (24 sts)
5. Round 4: 11 sc, 1 increase repeat 2 times. (26 sts)
6. Round 5 to Round 7: 1 sc in each st around. (26 sts per round)

Attach the Safety Eyes

1. Between Rounds 3 and 4, place the 12 mm safety eyes. Ensure equal distance between both eyes. Adjust placement to your preference.
2. Secure the backing of the safety eyes.
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Finish and Stuff the Head

1. Add stuffing to the head until firm. Be careful not to overstuff.
2. Close the head:
   • Skip the last stitch. Insert the hook into the first, second, and subsequent stitches alternating between the front and back.
   • sc them together, creating a total of 7 sc around the opening to close it.
3. Tie off and hide yarn tail.

Hind Fins and Front Fins

• For the hind fins, follow these steps:

1. Round 1: Magic Ring, 6 sc. (6 sts)
2. Round 2: 1 sc, 1 increase repeat 6 times. (12 sts)
3. Round 3: 1 sc in next st, 1 increase in the next repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, 1 increase repeat 6 times. (24 sts)

Fold the Fin:

• Fold the circle in half. Work 11 sc into the edge to close the fin. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
• For the front fins, follow until Round 4 and continue:

5. Round 5: 3 sc, 1 increase repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
6. Fold and work 14 sc along the edge to close.
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Create 2 hind fins and 2 front fins, leaving long tails for sewing.

Pumpkin Pie Upper Shell

1. Round 1: Magic Ring, 8 sc. (8 sts)
2. Round 2: 1 increase in every st around. (16 sts)
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3. Round 3: 1 sc, 1 increase repeat 8 times. (24 sts)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, 1 increase repeat 8 times. (32 sts)
5. Round 5: 3 sc, 1 increase repeat 8 times. (40 sts)
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6. Round 6: 1 sc in each st around. (40 sts)
7. Round 7: 4 sc, 1 increase repeat 8 times. (48 sts)

Scalloped Edge

1. Round 8 (front loops only): Insert light brown yarn.
2. Work the following pattern:
   • 1 sc, skip 1 st, 5 dc in the next stitch, skip 1 st.
   • Repeat this scallop pattern 12 times around.
3. Join to the beginning with a slip stitch. Cut yarn and fasten off.
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Pumpkin Pie Lower Shell

1. Work into the back loops of Round 8 from the upper shell.
2. Follow these rounds:
   • Round 1: 48 sc.
   • Round 2: 4 sc, 1 decrease repeat 8 times. (40 sts)
   • Round 3: 3 sc, 1 decrease repeat 8 times. (32 sts)
   • Round 4: 2 sc, 1 decrease repeat 8 times. (24 sts)
   • Round 5: 1 sc, 1 decrease repeat 8 times. (16 sts)

Finishing: Stuff the shell and do the invisible decrease (front loops only) to close.

Pumpkin

Create the pumpkin following the same steps as the upper shell (Rounds 1–7), adding 1-2 more increasing or decreasing rows as described.

Shape the Pumpkin:
Using the yarn tail and needle, shape the pumpkin into eight sections by pulling the yarn tail tightly through the center repeatedly.

Adding the Whipped Cream (Pumpkin Pie Turtle Only)

1. Chain 12. Starting in the 3rd chain, work 2 dc in each ch.
2. Allow the shape to naturally curl to form a spiral. Sew onto the center of the upper shell using 6–8 stitches.
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Sewing All Pieces Together

1. Sew the head to the lower shell.
2. Attach hind and front fins equidistantly, sewing securely along their edges.
3. For the pumpkin turtle, include the pumpkin at the top of the shell.
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Finishing Touches

• Double-tie and weave in any remaining ends.
• Add blush beneath the eyes using pink yarn as desired.
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Final Words

Congratulations on completing your autumn-themed turtles! These charming turtles are great seasonal gifts or cozy additions to your fall décor. Crochet more in different colors or sizes using alternative yarns and let your creativity shine. Don’t forget to tag and share your creations with your fellow crochet enthusiasts.