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Pumpkin Season Rainbow Pants: Free Crochet Pattern

OEMGrid: Original Essentials, Maker Tools & Artisan Crafts • October 29, 2026

Introduction

These straight-leg pull-on pants are made for anyone who wants a little Victorian romance in their everyday wardrobe. The whole pair is crocheted sideways as one flat rectangle in Tunisian knit stitch, then folded and seamed into two legs, so even a confident beginner can make them. Wide, bright rainbow stripes run across the fabric, and a little sunburst patch at each ankle adds a sweet, hand-finished touch. The sport-weight linen-cotton blend gives the pants a soft, breathable drape with a subtle knit-like texture that feels light against the skin.

Materials Needed

Yarn: Sport weight linen blend (50% linen, 50% cotton), 250 yards per 100 g skein. Colors: A (Red) 200 yards, B (Orange) 200 yards, C (Yellow) 200 yards, D (Green) 200 yards, E (Blue) 200 yards, F (Indigo) 200 yards, G (Violet) 200 yards.
Hook: 5.0 mm (US H-8) Tunisian crochet hook with cable.
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, measuring tape, scissors.
Finished size: Women's M (fits hips 36–38 inches): waist 30 inches, hip 40 inches, inseam 30 inches, leg opening 14 inches. For other sizes, adjust stitch count to achieve desired width.

Abbreviations

ch — chain
Tks — Tunisian knit stitch (pull up a loop through the front vertical bar of each stitch)
sc — single crochet
inc — increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
MR — magic ring
st(s) — stitch(es)
Rnd — round

Gauge

18 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in Tunisian knit stitch. Work a small swatch and measure it flat; if your stitch count is off, go up or down one hook size until it matches.

Tips Before You Start

Count your loops on the forward pass of every row — the panel stays at 136 stitches the whole way, so any drift shows up quickly.
Change colors at the end of the return pass so the stripe edge stays clean and even.
Keep your tension relaxed; Tunisian knit stitch curls at the edges, and a looser hand helps the finished pants drape.
Lay the panel flat and measure it before seaming — it should be about 30 inches wide and 35 inches tall.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Panel (make 1)

Row 1: With A, ch 136 (for 30-inch length), then Tks across (136 sts).

Rows 2–10: Tks (136 sts). Change to B.

Rows 11–20: Tks (136 sts). Change to C.

Rows 21–30: Tks (136 sts). Change to D.

Rows 31–40: Tks (136 sts). Change to E.

Rows 41–50: Tks (136 sts). Change to F.

Rows 51–60: Tks (136 sts). Change to G.

Rows 61–70: Tks (136 sts). Change to A.

Rows 71–80: Tks (136 sts). Change to B.

Rows 81–90: Tks (136 sts). Change to C.

Rows 91–100: Tks (136 sts). Change to D.

Rows 101–110: Tks (136 sts). Change to E.

Rows 111–120: Tks (136 sts). Change to F.

Rows 121–130: Tks (136 sts). Change to G.

Rows 131–140: Tks (136 sts). Bind off.

Sunburst Patch (make 2)

Rnd 1: With E, MR 6 sc (6 sts).

Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts).

Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts).

Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts).

Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts). Fasten off.

Embroidery: With D, embroider radiating straight stitches from the center to the edge of each patch.

Waistband

Rnd 1: With A, join yarn at the waist opening, then sc evenly around (80 sc).

Rnds 2–4: sc in each sc around (80 sc). Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Fold the panel in half lengthwise with right sides together. Seam the two short edges together for the center back seam, leaving the top 2 inches open for the waist opening. Seam the two long edges together from the bottom up 10 inches for the inseam, creating two leg openings. Turn the pants right side out. Sew one sunburst patch to the outside of each leg at the ankle, centered on the front. Work the waistband as written above, then weave in all ends. Block gently to open up the linen blend and even out the stripes, pinning the patches flat while they dry.

Pro Tips and Variations

For a shorter capri length, work fewer rows and end on a full color band so the stripes stay balanced.
Swap the sunburst for a simple embroidered star or a plain circle for a quieter look.
Add a drawstring through the waistband rounds for an adjustable fit, or work the waistband in a contrasting color for extra pop.

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