What age is this origami Pumpkin for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “かぼちゃ”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

★First Fold Seasons & HolidaysOriginal

How to make an origami PumpkinかぼちゃPumpkin

A Halloween jack-o'-lantern pumpkin. Use orange paper.

★★★Pumpkin (3D) (Medium)

4 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

色の面を上にして、左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the left and right corners behind.
下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
うしろの先を、上へ少しだけ出るように折る
Fold the tip at the back up so it pokes out a little above the top.
出たところが、かぼちゃのへたになります。
できあがり！三角の目と、ギザギザの口をかいたら、かぼちゃのできあがり！
Finished! Draw triangle eyes and a zigzag mouth. Your jack-o'-lantern is finished! Trick or treat!

Fun fact

ハロウィンは10月31日。かぼちゃをくりぬいて顔をつくり、中にあかりをともしてかざります。

Halloween is on October 31. People carve faces into pumpkins and put lights inside.

Origami English in this model

corner角
colored side色の面（表）
pumpkinかぼちゃ
stemへた・くき
zigzagギザギザ
Halloweenハロウィン

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Pumpkin for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “かぼちゃ”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.