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Pumpkin Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)

A plump autumn pumpkin with three oranges, darker ridges, a brown stem and a green leaf. It works for Halloween, Thanksgiving and any fall decor.

Size31 × 27
Colors6
Stitches624
LevelEasy

About this pattern

The design is 31 stitches wide and 27 stitches high, with 624 full cross stitches in 6 DMC colors: Burnt Orange Medium (946), Tangerine (740), Burnt Orange Dark (900), Coffee Brown Dark (801), Kelly Green (702), Green (699). It is rated easy.

Finished size

FabricFinished sizeMetric
11-count2.8 × 2.5 in7.2 × 6.2 cm
14-count2.2 × 1.9 in5.6 × 4.9 cm
16-count1.9 × 1.7 in4.9 × 4.3 cm
18-count1.7 × 1.5 in4.4 × 3.8 cm

Ideas for using it

  • Fall wreath decoration
  • Thanksgiving place card
  • Autumn hoop

Stitching tips

  • Stitch the darker ridges first. They split the pumpkin into sections you can fill one by one.
  • Use the lightest orange on the outer lobes and the brighter one in the middle.
  • Stitch three in a row in different sizes for a pumpkin patch.

This pattern is free for personal use. You may sell a few finished pieces you stitched yourself; please do not share or sell the chart file. See the terms.

Pumpkin cross stitch finished in a wooden embroidery hoop with DMC thread skeins
How it looks stitched on Aida fabric (digital mockup).

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