Making your very own crochet pumpkin is a fun and rewarding project, perfect for adding a touch of autumn charm to your home or giving as a thoughtful, handmade gift. With simple tools like yarn and a crochet hook, you can whip up a cute pumpkin that brings a little bit of Halloween or fall spirit wherever it's placed.
Crochet Pumpkin
Materials Needed:
- Yarn in orange and brown colors.
- Crochet hook.
- Scissors.
- Yarn needle.
- Stuffing material.
Pattern Instructions:
Row 1:
- Make a magic ring.
- Work 8 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
- Pull the yarn tightly and join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
After Row 2:
- Chain 1.
- Make two scs in each stitch around (increase). You will have 16 stitches at the end of Row 2.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
Row 3:
- Chain 1.
- Sc in the first stitch, then two scs in the next stitch (increase). Repeat from to around for a total of 8 times.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
Row 4:
- Chain 1.
- Sc in each of the next two stitches, then two scs in the following stitch (increase). Repeat from to around for a total of 8 times.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
In Row 5:
- Chain 1.
- Sc in each stitch around for a total of 32 scs.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
Row 6:
- Chain 1.
- Sc in each of the next three stitches, then two scs in the following stitch (increase). Repeat from * to * around for a total of 7 times.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
Row 7:
- Chain 1.
- Sc in each stitch around for a total of 40 scs.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
For Rows 8-14:
- Repeat Row 7 (chain 1 and sc in each stitch around).
- You will have 40 scs in each row.
Row 15:
- Chain 1.
- Sc in each of the next three stitches, make a decrease over the next two stitches. Repeat from to around for a total of 7 times.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
Row 16:
- Chain 1.
- Sc in each stitch around for a total of 32 scs.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
After Row 17:
- Chain 1.
- Sc in each of the next two stitches, make a decrease over the next two stitches. Repeat from to around for 7 times.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first sc and fasten off. Cut the yarn.
Row 18 (Using Brown Yarn):
- Attach brown yarn.
- Chain 1 and sc in the first stitch.
- Make a decrease over the next two stitches. Repeat from to around for a total of 7 times.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
Row 19:
- Chain 1.
- Make a decrease in each stitch around for 8 times total.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
- Chain 1 to fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Finishing Steps:
- Sew the bottom of the pumpkin closed by weaving the tail through the remaining stitches. Pull tightly and secure.
- Use a yarn needle threaded with long yarn to create vertical lines on the pumpkin, securing at the bottom and knotting securely.
Embellishments:
- Add eyes, nose, and a mouth with black yarn to create a jack-o'-lantern face.
- Use a separate piece of yarn to make a small loop at the top of the pumpkin and chain 8 for the stem. Slip stitch back down the chain, fasten off, and weave in the ends.
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