The Kitchen Witch Herbalist Vine & Pumpkin Wind Spinner: Free Pattern & Tutorial

Embrace enchanted cottagecore magic with this hanging herbalist wind spinner, featuring a carved Jack-o'-lantern, bobbled moss vine, potion vials, and dried lavender.

Aurelia Thorne

Published on Sep 20, 2026

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Pattern Specifications

Skill Level Intermediate

Yarn Weight Worsted (4)

Hook Size 3.75 mm (F-5)

Yardage 520 yds (475 m) total (Moss Green 220 yds, Weathered Charcoal 160 yds, Pumpkin Orange 80 yds, Golden Ochre/Lavender 60 yds)

Gauge Pumpkin Head = 4.0 in (10 cm) diameter; Spiral width = 3.5 in (8.9 cm); 17 sc x 19 rounds = 4 in (10 cm)

Est. Time 10–14 hours

In old European folklore, the “Kitchen Witch” is a benevolent domestic guardian whose presence over the hearth or drying herbs ensures good fortune, prevents burnt bread, and keeps malicious spirits away. The Kitchen Witch Herbalist Vine & Pumpkin Wind Spinner weaves this whimsical green witchcraft aesthetic into an extraordinary hanging sculpture that celebrates the sensory richness of an autumn apothecary.

Crowning the mobile is a carved Jack-o’-lantern pumpkin worked in weathered charcoal gray and rustic gourd tones, featuring an inset carved pumpkin-orange grin and a curling twisted stem. Descending from the pumpkin is an organic, twisting helical vine worked in earthy moss green and antique ochre, adorned with bumpy bobble berries and leafy curlicue tendrils. Tied along the spiral tiers with raw jute twine are miniature herbalist charms: real dried lavender sprigs, tiny corked glass potion vials filled with colorful spices and blossoms, and a sweet miniature orange gourd pendant at the bottom.

Finished Kitchen Witch Herbalist Vine & Pumpkin Wind Spinner suspended in an apothecary workshop

Hung above your kitchen island, near a sunny herb garden window, or in a cozy reading nook, this piece adds movement, scent, and folklore to your home. Below is our complete step-by-step maker guide.

Pattern Overview & Dimensions

Design Style: Vertical kitchen witch kinetic hanging mobile with amigurumi pumpkin apex and botanically embellished helix.
Total Hanging Length: Approx. 28 to 32 inches (71 to 81 cm) from top suspension loop to lower pumpkin drop.
Apex Jack-o’-Lantern: 4.0 in diameter x 3.5 in height (10.2 cm x 8.9 cm).
Bobble Spiral Vine: 16 in drop length x 3.5 in diameter (40.6 cm x 8.9 cm).
Apothecary Accents:
- 3 Miniature Corked Glass Vials (approx. 1.25 in tall / 3.2 cm).
- 2 Dried Lavender Bundles or crochet flower sprigs.
- 1 Mini Orange Pumpkin Drop (1.75 in diameter).

Materials & Haberdashery Checklist

Flatlay of charcoal, orange, and moss green cotton yarn, glass vials, hook, and shears

Yarn & Fiber Requirements (Worsted Weight Category 4 Cotton):

Moss Forest Green: Approx. 220 yards (201 m) — 2 skeins (100g each).
Weathered Charcoal Gray: Approx. 160 yards (146 m) — 1 skein (100g).
Harvest Pumpkin Orange: Approx. 80 yards (73 m) — 1 skein (50g).
Antique Golden Ochre & Heather Lavender: Approx. 60 yards (55 m) combined.

Craft & Haberdashery Notions:

Crochet Hook: 3.75 mm (US F-5) ergonomic hook.
Vials: 3 miniature glass apothecary/spell vials with natural cork stoppers (10mm x 30mm).
Herbs: Dried lavender buds, crushed cinnamon, or dried chamomile flowers to fill vials.
Twine: 2 yards of 2-ply natural jute string.
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill (approx. 50g).
Tapestry Needle & Scissors.

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
bobble: work 4 unfinished dc in same st, yarn over, pull through all 5 loops (forms textured 3D berry)
inc: increase (2 sc in same st)
dec: invisible decrease
BLO: back loop only
MR: magic ring

Architectural Mechanics: The Intarsia Carved Gourd & Bobble Texture

1. Inset Carved Pumpkin Face

Rather than gluing flat felt facial features onto a finished pumpkin, this pattern embeds the glowing orange face directly into the charcoal shell using tapestry crochet / intarsia colorwork. By carrying the orange yarn behind the charcoal stitches for the eyes and grin, the carved features sit flush with the rind, replicating a freshly hollowed Jack-o’-lantern.

2. Helical Bobble Cluster Dynamics

Standard wind spinners feature smooth edges. In the herbalist vine, we incorporate periodic 4-dc bobbles spaced every 6 stitches along the outer edge. These bobble clusters mimic wild woodland nightshade berries and swollen nodes along climbing ivy stems, adding delightful tactile irregularity.

Step-by-Step Stitch Pattern

Artisan hands crocheting the textured moss green bobble vine with a 3.75mm wooden hook

Section 1: Carved Charcoal Jack-o’-Lantern

Pumpkin Globe (Worked in Spiral):

Using Weathered Charcoal, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sc)
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times. (18 sc)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times. (24 sc)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times. (30 sc)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times. (36 sc)
Rounds 7–13 (Carved Face Graph): Work in charcoal, introducing Pumpkin Orange across the center 14 stitches to graph triangular eyes and a jagged smiling mouth.
Round 14: [4 sc, dec] 6 times. (30 sc). Stuff head firmly.
Round 15: [3 sc, dec] 6 times. (24 sc)
Round 16: [2 sc, dec] 6 times. (18 sc)
Round 17: [1 sc, dec] 6 times. (12 sc)
Round 18: Dec 6 times. Fasten off and cinch base closed.
Stem: Using charcoal, ch 8, work 7 sc back, then ch 12 for curly vine tendril. Sew to crown.

Section 2: Bobbled Moss & Ochre Spiral Vine

Using Moss Forest Green:
Foundation: Ch 95.
Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (188 sc). Switch to Golden Ochre.
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, [3 dc in next 5 sts, work (dc, bobble, dc) in next st] across. Fasten off Ochre.
Row 3: Join Moss Green; work 1 sc in each st in BLO, inserting small leaf tendrils [ch 6, sl st back down] every 15 stitches. Fasten off.

Section 3: Miniature Lower Pumpkin & Dried Lavender Sprigs

Mini Orange Pumpkin: MR, 6 sc. Inc to 12 sc, work 3 rounds even, stuff, dec to 6, close. Wrap yarn around outer lobes to form 6 segments.
Lavender Bundles: Tie 3 sprigs of real dried French lavender with a 6-inch jute cord, wrapping the stems with a neat whip knot.

Assembly & Herbalist Details

Hands attaching miniature corked glass potion vials and lavender bundles to the vine spinner

Top Attachment: Fasten the carved Jack-o’-lantern securely to the top row of the moss spiral vine using a heavy tapestry needle and matching yarn.
Filling the Spell Vials: Fill one vial with dried lavender buds, one with crushed cinnamon or amber spices, and one with dried calendula petals. Press cork stoppers firmly in place.
Suspending Charms: Tie 8-inch lengths of jute twine around the necks of the corked vials. Anchor the strings to the underside coils of the spiral at alternating heights.
Attaching Lavender & Mini Gourd: Tie the lavender bundles to the middle spiral tiers. Tie the miniature orange pumpkin pendant to the lowest corkscrew tip.

Care & Display

Macro detail of bumpy bobble vine stitches beside miniature potion vial filled with herbs

Display: Hang in a dry, shaded indoor area or kitchen window away from direct rain to protect the dried botanical vials.
Aromatherapy: Occasionally add a single drop of pure lavender or clove essential oil to the wooden stem or jute cords to gently scent the room as the mobile turns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find miniature corked glass vials?
Miniature 1ml to 2ml glass vials with cork stoppers are readily available at craft stores (in the jewelry-making section) or online apothecary craft suppliers.

Can I crochet the lavender sprigs instead of using dried flowers?
Yes! If you prefer a 100% yarn mobile, crochet small floral spikes using pale heather lavender yarn worked in alternating picot loops along a green chain stem.

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