Autumn Crochet Door Hanging with Pumpkins, Sunflowers & Fall Leaves – Free Crochet Pattern

Bring the warmth and beauty of fall into your home with this stunning autumn crochet door hanging. Featuring three adorable crocheted pumpkins, a golden sunflower, colorful maple and oak leaves, delicate flowers, berries, acorns, and playful hanging vines, this handmade decoration captures everything we love about autumn.

Designed around a rustic wooden hoop wrapped in warm brown yarn, this beautiful fall crochet wall hanging combines rich seasonal colors with charming three-dimensional details. Shades of burnt orange, mustard yellow, deep burgundy, olive green, cream, and chocolate brown create a cozy farmhouse-inspired look.

Perfect for decorating your front door, entryway, living room, or covered porch, this crochet autumn decoration also makes a thoughtful handmade gift for fall lovers and Thanksgiving celebrations.

Pattern Note: This is an original, photo-inspired crochet pattern designed to recreate the overall arrangement and appearance of the reference image. The decoration is assembled from individual crochet components, so the exact placement, dimensions, and number of embellishments can be adjusted during assembly.

Pattern Information

• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Finished Width: Approximately 35–40 cm (14–16 inches)
• Finished Length: Approximately 55–65 cm (22–26 inches), excluding the hanging cord
• Wooden Hoop Diameter: Approximately 25–30 cm (10–12 inches)
• Yarn Weight: DK or light worsted cotton yarn
• Crochet Hook: 3 mm and 3.5 mm
• Terminology: US crochet terms
• Construction: Separate crocheted elements attached to a wrapped wooden hoop
• Estimated Time: 15–25 hours
• Style: Rustic farmhouse, autumn, Thanksgiving, seasonal home decor

Materials Needed

• DK cotton yarn in burnt orange
• DK cotton yarn in pumpkin orange
• DK cotton yarn in mustard yellow
• DK cotton yarn in golden yellow
• DK cotton yarn in cream or ivory
• DK cotton yarn in chocolate brown
• DK cotton yarn in dark brown
• DK cotton yarn in burgundy red
• DK cotton yarn in rust red
• DK cotton yarn in olive green
• DK cotton yarn in sage green
• DK cotton yarn in forest green
• 3 mm crochet hook
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Wooden embroidery hoop or wooden craft ring, 25–30 cm
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Strong sewing thread
• Optional floral wire for shaping leaves
• Optional felt backing
• Optional wooden beads
• Optional hot glue for non-load-bearing decorative attachments

Crochet Abbreviations

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• tr: Treble crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch
• st: Stitch
• sp: Space
• MR: Magic ring
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Invisible decrease
• BLO: Back loop only
• FO: Fasten off

Part 1: Prepare the Wooden Hoop

The wooden hoop forms the sturdy foundation of the autumn door hanging.

Step 1

Choose a wooden embroidery hoop or craft ring approximately 25–30 cm in diameter.

Step 2

Using chocolate brown yarn, wrap the upper visible section of the hoop tightly.

Step 3

Keep each wrap close to the previous wrap so the wood is completely covered.

Step 4

Secure the yarn ends on the back using strong knots or sewing stitches.

Step 5

Cut two lengths of burnt-orange yarn approximately 60–70 cm long.

Step 6

Twist or braid the strands together to create a sturdy hanging cord.

Step 7

Attach the cord securely to both upper sides of the hoop.

Step 8

Test the hanging cord before adding the crochet decorations.

Part 2: Crochet the Large Orange Pumpkin

The large orange pumpkin is the centerpiece of this autumn decoration.

Use pumpkin-orange yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

Round 1

Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)

Round 2

Inc in every stitch around. (12)

Round 3

*Sc 1, inc.* Repeat around. (18)

Round 4

*Sc 2, inc.* Repeat around. (24)

Round 5

*Sc 3, inc.* Repeat around. (30)

Round 6

*Sc 4, inc.* Repeat around. (36)

Round 7

*Sc 5, inc.* Repeat around. (42)

Round 8

*Sc 6, inc.* Repeat around. (48)

Rounds 9–17

Sc in every stitch around. (48)

Round 18

*Sc 6, dec.* Repeat around. (42)

Round 19

*Sc 5, dec.* Repeat around. (36)

Round 20

*Sc 4, dec.* Repeat around. (30)

Round 21

*Sc 3, dec.* Repeat around. (24)

Begin stuffing firmly with polyester fiberfill.

Round 22

*Sc 2, dec.* Repeat around. (18)

Round 23

*Sc 1, dec.* Repeat around. (12)

Round 24

Dec around. (6)

FO, leaving a long yarn tail.

Shape the Pumpkin Ridges

Thread a long strand of matching orange yarn through the center of the pumpkin.

Wrap the yarn around the outside from top to bottom and pull gently to create a deep groove.

Repeat 6–8 times, spacing the grooves evenly.

Secure the yarn at the bottom.

Part 3: Crochet the Pumpkin Stem

Use dark brown yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook.

Round 1

Make a magic ring with 6 sc. (6)

Rounds 2–8

Sc in every stitch around. (6)

FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Lightly stuff or insert a folded yarn strand for firmness.

For a curved stem, bend the tube gently and secure its curve with a few hidden stitches.

Sew the stem securely to the top center of the pumpkin.

Part 4: Crochet the Small Cream Pumpkin

Use cream-colored yarn and a 3 mm hook.

Round 1

6 sc in a magic ring. (6)

Round 2

Inc around. (12)

Round 3

*Sc 1, inc.* Repeat around. (18)

Round 4

*Sc 2, inc.* Repeat around. (24)

Rounds 5–11

Sc around. (24)

Round 12

*Sc 2, dec.* Repeat around. (18)

Round 13

*Sc 1, dec.* Repeat around. (12)

Stuff firmly.

Round 14

Dec around. (6)

FO and close the opening.

Shape six pumpkin ridges using a long cream yarn strand.

Add a short dark-brown stem using the instructions from Part 3, reducing its length to approximately 4–5 rounds.

Part 5: Crochet the Small Mustard Pumpkin

Use mustard-yellow yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook.

Repeat the instructions for the cream pumpkin.

Stuff the pumpkin firmly and create six evenly spaced ridges.

Attach a short brown stem.

You now have three pumpkins in different sizes and colors.

Part 6: Crochet the Large Sunflower

The golden sunflower creates a beautiful focal point beneath the pumpkins.

Use dark brown and golden-yellow yarn with a 3 mm hook.

Round 1: Sunflower Center

Using dark brown yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)

Round 2

Inc around. (12)

Round 3

*Sc 1, inc.* Repeat around. (18)

Round 4

*Sc 2, inc.* Repeat around. (24)

Round 5

*Sc 3, inc.* Repeat around. (30)

Round 6

Sc around. (30)

FO and join golden-yellow yarn.

Round 7: Sunflower Petals

*Ch 6, sl st in the second chain from the hook, sc in the next chain, hdc in the next chain, dc in the next two chains, skip 1 stitch on the center, sl st in the next stitch.*

Repeat around to form evenly spaced petals.

For a fuller sunflower, create a second layer of petals behind the first layer using the same method.

Flower Center Texture

Using dark brown yarn, embroider small spiral stitches or French knots across the flower center.

Keep the center slightly raised to recreate the dimensional appearance in the reference image.

Part 7: Crochet the Small Autumn Flowers

Make several small flowers in cream, mustard, orange, and burgundy.

Round 1

Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)

Round 2

*Sl st in the next stitch, ch 3, work 2 dc into the same stitch, ch 3, sl st into the same stitch.* Repeat in each stitch.

FO and weave in the ends.

Use contrasting brown or yellow yarn to embroider the flower centers.

Make approximately 6–10 small flowers in different autumn colors.

Part 8: Crochet the Autumn Maple Leaves

Use rust red, burnt orange, mustard yellow, cream, and olive green yarn.

The maple leaves add texture and beautiful seasonal color around the pumpkins.

Leaf Foundation

Ch 11.

Row 1

Sc in the second chain from the hook, hdc in the next stitch, dc in the next 5 stitches, hdc in the next stitch, sc in the final 2 stitches.

Leaf Lobes

Work along the outer edge of the leaf.

*Ch 5, sl st in the second chain from the hook, sc in the next chain, hdc in the next chain, dc in the final chain, sl st into the leaf edge.*

Repeat at several points along both sides to create the characteristic maple-leaf lobes.

Leaf Stem

At the base of the leaf, ch 6 and sl st back along the chain.

FO, leaving a long tail for attachment.

Decorative Veins

Use a contrasting yarn strand to embroider a central vein and smaller branching veins.

Make approximately 8–12 maple leaves in different colors and sizes.

Part 9: Crochet the Oak Leaves

Oak leaves add an elegant woodland touch to the autumn hanging.

Use olive green, mustard yellow, rust orange, and cream yarn.

Foundation

Ch 16.

Row 1

Sc in the second chain from the hook, hdc in the next 2 chains, dc in the next 9 chains, hdc in the next 2 chains, sc in the final chain.

Leaf Shaping

Working around the edge, create rounded lobes using combinations of sc, hdc, dc, and sl st.

For each lobe, work (sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc) into the designated edge space.

Repeat along both sides, spacing the lobes evenly.

Stem

Ch 5 and sl st back along the chain.

FO and weave in the ends.

Embroider a central vein using matching or contrasting yarn.

Make approximately 6–8 oak leaves.

Part 10: Crochet the Small Acorns

The hanging acorns create a charming woodland-inspired detail.

Use beige yarn for the acorn body and dark brown yarn for the cap.

Acorn Body – Round 1

6 sc in a magic ring. (6)

Round 2

Inc around. (12)

Rounds 3–6

Sc around. (12)

Round 7

*Sc 2, dec.* Repeat around. (9)

Stuff lightly.

Round 8

*Sc 1, dec.* Repeat around. (6)

FO and close.

Acorn Cap – Round 1

Using dark brown yarn, make a magic ring with 6 sc.

Round 2

Inc around. (12)

Round 3

Sc around. (12)

FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Place the cap over the wider end of the acorn and sew securely.

Add a short crocheted stem.

Make approximately 4–6 acorns.

Part 11: Crochet the Autumn Berries

Small burgundy, orange, and green berries add color and texture throughout the arrangement.

Round 1

Make a magic ring with 6 sc. (6)

Round 2

Inc around. (12)

Rounds 3–4

Sc around. (12)

Round 5

Dec around. (6)

Stuff lightly and close the opening.

Make approximately 15–20 small berries in assorted autumn colors.

For berry clusters, sew three or four berries together using a long yarn strand.

Part 12: Crochet the Curly Hanging Vines

The long curly vines are an important part of this design, creating movement and a cascading autumn appearance.

Use olive green, cream, rust orange, burgundy, and mustard-yellow yarn.

Step 1

Ch 35–60, depending on the desired vine length.

Step 2

Work 2–3 sc into each chain across.

Step 3

The stitches will naturally cause the chain to curl into a spiral.

Step 4

FO, leaving a long attachment tail.

Make approximately 10–14 curly vines in different lengths and colors.

Vary the number of stitches worked into each chain to create tighter or looser spirals.

Part 13: Crochet the Dangling Decorative Balls

These small crocheted balls hang from the lower ends of several vines.

Use orange, cream, mustard, burgundy, and olive-green yarn.

Round 1

6 sc in a magic ring. (6)

Round 2

Inc around. (12)

Round 3

*Sc 1, inc.* Repeat around. (18)

Rounds 4–6

Sc around. (18)

Round 7

*Sc 1, dec.* Repeat around. (12)

Stuff firmly.

Round 8

Dec around. (6)

FO and close.

Make approximately 6–8 decorative balls in different autumn colors.

Part 14: Create the Hanging Leaf Strands

The reference design includes small leaves suspended from long crocheted chains.

Step 1

Ch 20–40 using your chosen yarn color.

Step 2

At the end of the chain, crochet a small leaf using the following method.

Small Leaf Pattern

Ch 7.

Sc in the second chain from the hook, hdc in the next chain, dc in the next 2 chains, hdc in the next chain, sc in the final chain.

Work along the opposite side of the foundation chain using the same stitch sequence.

Sl st to join.

Step 3

FO and weave in the ends.

Step 4

Make approximately 8–12 hanging leaf strands.

Part 15: Arrange the Main Autumn Composition

Before attaching anything permanently, arrange all crochet components on a flat surface.

Step 1

Position the large orange pumpkin near the upper center of the wooden hoop.

Step 2

Place the small cream pumpkin to the left of the large pumpkin.

Step 3

Position the mustard-yellow pumpkin to the right.

Step 4

Place the large golden sunflower below and slightly to the left of the central pumpkin.

Step 5

Arrange the maple and oak leaves around the pumpkins, creating a full autumn bouquet.

Step 6

Add the small cream, orange, and yellow flowers between the larger decorations.

Step 7

Place the berry clusters and acorns into the remaining spaces.

Step 8

Check that the arrangement is balanced, with the large pumpkin as the central focal point.

Part 16: Attach the Main Decorations

Step 1

Use strong sewing thread or matching yarn to attach the large pumpkin to the hoop and supporting structure.

Step 2

Attach the cream and mustard pumpkins on either side.

Step 3

Sew the sunflower into position beneath the pumpkins.

Step 4

Attach the large leaves around the outer edges of the composition.

Step 5

Add smaller flowers and leaves to cover attachment points.

Step 6

Attach berry clusters and acorns.

Step 7

Secure all heavy components with multiple stitches.

For additional support, attach a felt backing behind the central arrangement and stitch the crochet decorations through it.

Part 17: Add the Cascading Vines

The cascading vines create the dramatic lower section of the autumn hanging.

Step 1

Arrange the curly vines beneath the main floral composition.

Step 2

Alternate cream, olive green, burgundy, orange, and mustard-yellow strands.

Step 3

Position shorter vines near the outer edges.

Step 4

Place longer vines toward the center.

Step 5

Attach the crocheted decorative balls to selected vine ends.

Step 6

Add small acorns to two or three hanging strands.

Step 7

Attach several hanging leaf strands between the curly vines.

Step 8

Check that the strands hang naturally without excessive tangling.

Part 18: Add the Final Autumn Details

Step 1

Fill any visible gaps with small flowers, leaves, or berries.

Step 2

Adjust the sunflower petals to create a full, rounded appearance.

Step 3

Shape the pumpkin stems and leaf tips.

Step 4

Arrange the dangling vines at slightly different lengths.

Step 5

Check that the hanging decoration is visually balanced.

Step 6

Secure any loose crochet components.

Step 7

Weave in all remaining yarn ends.

Step 8

Hang the finished decoration and make any final adjustments.

Beautiful Autumn Color Variations

Classic Harvest

Combine pumpkin orange, mustard yellow, burgundy, olive green, cream, and chocolate brown for a traditional fall decoration.

Neutral Farmhouse

Use ivory pumpkins, beige leaves, muted olive green, and warm brown accents for an elegant farmhouse look.

Rustic Woodland

Choose burnt orange, forest green, dark brown, copper, and golden yellow for a cozy woodland-inspired design.

Soft Autumn

Combine dusty peach, cream, sage green, muted terracotta, and pale mustard for a gentle seasonal palette.

Thanksgiving Harvest

Use rich orange, deep red, golden yellow, brown, and cream to create a festive Thanksgiving door decoration.

Elegant Burgundy

Replace some orange flowers with burgundy and wine-red shades, balanced with cream pumpkins and dark green leaves.

Golden Autumn

Focus on mustard yellow, honey gold, cream, caramel, and olive green for a warm golden seasonal display.

Helpful Crochet Tips

• Use cotton yarn for defined stitches and durable decorations.
• Choose a sturdy wooden hoop to support the arrangement.
• Maintain consistent tension when crocheting pumpkins.
• Stuff the pumpkins firmly without overfilling them.
• Use long yarn strands to create deep pumpkin ridges.
• Shape pumpkin stems before sewing them in place.
• Block leaves gently to emphasize their pointed shapes.
• Use contrasting yarn to embroider leaf veins.
• Arrange all decorations before attaching them.
• Keep the large pumpkin as the central focal point.
• Use a felt backing to support heavier components.
• Attach heavy pieces with sewing stitches rather than glue alone.
• Mix large and small flowers for visual depth.
• Vary vine lengths for a natural cascading effect.
• Use tighter crochet stitches for small decorative balls.
• Keep berry clusters small and evenly distributed.
• Secure acorns firmly to prevent them from falling.
• Check the hanging cord regularly.
• Keep the decoration protected from rain and strong wind.
• Store the hanging flat when not in use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this autumn crochet door hanging beginner-friendly?

This project is best suited to intermediate crocheters because it includes amigurumi pumpkins, shaped leaves, flowers, vines, and decorative assembly.

Can I make the decoration without a wooden hoop?

Yes. You can use a sturdy wooden dowel, a metal ring, or a reinforced fabric backing as the main support.

Can I make the door hanging smaller?

Absolutely. Use a smaller hoop, fewer leaves, smaller pumpkins, and shorter hanging vines.

Can I use acrylic yarn?

Yes. Acrylic yarn works well for indoor decorations, although cotton yarn provides better stitch definition and structure.

How do I keep the pumpkins from losing their shape?

Stuff them evenly and use strong yarn strands to create the pumpkin ridges.

Can I use this decoration outdoors?

It is best displayed indoors or on a covered porch protected from rain, moisture, and direct sunlight.

Can I replace the sunflower with another flower?

Yes. You can use a large daisy, chrysanthemum, or another autumn-inspired crochet flower.

Can I make this for Thanksgiving?

Yes. The pumpkins, sunflowers, colorful leaves, and acorns make this decoration especially suitable for Thanksgiving home decor.

How do I prevent the hanging vines from tangling?

Attach the strands at different points and vary their lengths. Avoid placing too many spirals close together.

Can I sell finished decorations made from this pattern?

Yes. You may sell handmade decorations created using this original pattern. Credit to the designer is appreciated.

Care Instructions

• Dust gently using a soft brush.
• Spot clean with cool water and mild detergent.
• Avoid soaking the wooden hoop.
• Do not bleach.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Reshape leaves and flowers after cleaning.
• Allow the decoration to air dry completely.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
• Keep away from open flames and excessive heat.
• Store flat in a clean, dry box between seasons.

Final Thoughts

This autumn crochet door hanging with pumpkins, sunflowers, and fall leaves is a beautiful handmade decoration that brings the warmth of the harvest season into your home.

From the charming three-dimensional pumpkins and golden sunflower to the richly colored leaves, tiny acorns, and cascading curly vines, every detail celebrates the beauty of autumn.

Whether displayed on a front door, in an entryway, or as a cozy living room accent, this handmade crochet hanging is a wonderful way to welcome fall and celebrate Thanksgiving.

Choose your favorite autumn yarn colors, enjoy crocheting each seasonal element, and create a unique fall decoration that you can display year after year.

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