This playful Halloween runner uses one strong color and repeated pumpkin motifs to create a bold seasonal centerpiece. Seven circular jack-o-lantern medallions run down the middle of a long orange filet grid. The pumpkin faces are built directly into the medallions with open spaces and raised crochet details, while a shell border finishes the long rectangle.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 30-34 cm (12-13.5 in) wide x 115-125 cm (45-49 in) long
Terminology: US crochet terms
Construction: Seven round pumpkin medallions joined in a vertical line, surrounded by orange filet mesh and finished with a matching scalloped border
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Materials
Sport cotton in pumpkin orange, about 350-420 g
Optional small amount of darker orange or black for facial details
2.75-3.25 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle, scissors and blocking pins
Abbreviations
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
FPdc = front post double crochet
BPdc = back post double crochet
FPTR = front post treble crochet
BPTR = back post treble crochet
sp/sps = space/spaces
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sk = skip
rep = repeat
inc = increase
dec = decrease
MR = magic ring
FO = fasten off
RS = right side
WS = wrong side
Gauge and Pattern Notes
One pumpkin medallion should measure approximately 11-12 cm (4.25-4.75 in) across after blocking. For the filet field, aim for about 10 mesh squares per 10 cm / 4 in.
Pattern note: This is an independently written, photo-inspired approximation based on the visible construction in the supplied image. It is not copied from a published pattern. Yarn weight, hook size, tension and blocking can change the finished measurements, so small adjustments are expected.
Method
Seven matching pumpkin circles are crocheted first. Each medallion includes simple openwork eyes and mouth details or, if preferred, separately crocheted face pieces. The medallions are joined in a straight line, then filet mesh is added along both sides and around the ends. A strong scalloped edging completes the all-orange design.
Formation / Construction Plan
Make seven identical pumpkin medallions.
Add jack-o-lantern facial details and short stems.
Block all medallions to the same diameter.
Join them in a straight vertical line.
Work filet mesh outward along both sides.
Shape the top and bottom with rounded filet sections.
Finish with a dense orange shell border and final blocking.
Full Pattern
Pumpkin Medallion – Make 7
MR, ch 3, 15 dc in ring. Join. (16 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (32)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st* around. Join. (48)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st* around. Join. (64)
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, ch 2, sk 1* around. Join. This creates small open windows around the pumpkin.
Rnd 6: Dc around, working 2 dc in each ch-2 sp and increasing 8 sts evenly. Join.
Rnd 7: Sc around. FO and block round.
Jack-o-Lantern Face
Eye triangle: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, tr. FO. Make 2 per pumpkin.
Nose triangle: Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc. FO. Make 1 per pumpkin.
Mouth: Ch 18-22 and sl st back along chain. Shape the strip into a shallow zigzag smile and sew it to the medallion.
For a monochrome orange look like the reference image, make the face pieces in the same yarn and rely on raised texture and shadow. For stronger contrast, use black or dark brown.
Pumpkin Stem
Join at top of medallion. Ch 7, starting in 2nd ch sl st back to base. FO.
Optional: make a tiny curled vine with ch 10, 2 sc in each ch back to base.
Joining the Medallions
Lay all seven medallions in a straight line with stems pointing the same direction.
Join adjacent circles at two points using mattress stitch across 5-7 sts, leaving small open spaces between the circles.
Measure the joined strip and gently steam block so it lies straight before adding side mesh.
Side Filet Panels
Join orange at top-left edge of the medallion strip.
Row 1: Work dc evenly down the side, placing sts into the outer rounds of the medallions and across the join gaps. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 5, *dc in next 3rd st, ch 2, sk 2* across. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 5, *dc in next dc, ch 2* across. Turn.
Repeat Row 3 until the side panel measures 8-9 cm (3-3.5 in). FO.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Rounded Filet Ends
Join yarn across the top edge of both side panels and the top medallion.
Work one solid dc row, increasing 6-8 sts across each outer corner.
Work two mesh rows using *dc, ch 2, sk 2*, distributing extra dc groups around the curves.
Finish with one solid dc row. Repeat the same shaping on the bottom end.
Scalloped Halloween Border
Work one full sc round around the finished runner.
Next round: *Sc in next st, ch 5, sk 3 sts* around.
Final round: Work 1 sc, 6 dc, 1 sc in each ch-5 sp. Use 7 dc in shells at the curved top and bottom centers.
FO and weave in all ends.
Finishing and Blocking
Block each medallion first so all seven circles match in size.
After the full runner is assembled, wet block it again and pin the side filet squares open.
Shape the shell border evenly, especially around the rounded ends.
Check that all pumpkin stems point consistently and the faces are centered.
If using black facial appliques, sew them with matching thread so no contrasting stitches show on the front.
Optional Variations
Make only five pumpkins for a shorter coffee-table runner.
Alternate orange and black medallions for a stronger Halloween palette.
Replace jack-o-lantern faces with plain pumpkins for an autumn/Thanksgiving version.
Add small green leaves beside each stem for a harvest theme.