Hi friends, this is Cordelia from cords_craft_hoards. This is my first crochet design. I hope you like it! If you find errors, please let me know!
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MATERIALS USED:
DIMENSIONS:
Large pumpkin - 2,75" x 2.75"
Small pumpkin - 2.25" x 2.25"
ABBREVIATIONS:
CH - chain
SC - single crochet
ST(s) - stitch(es)
INC - increase
SLST - slip stitch
BLO - back loops only
F/O - fasten off
MR - magic ring
(...) - stitch count
SKILL LEVEL:
Beginner
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Pumpkin body (starting with orange)
Row 1: CH 24, starting in the second CH from the hook, SC down the row (23), CH 1, turn
Work in BLO for the entire pumpkin body
Row 2 - 8: SC down the row (23), CH 1, turn
Row 9: SC down the row (23), Switch to white yarn, CH 1 turn
Cut the orange yarn and tie it together with the white yarn to secure (refer to Photo 1)
Row 10: 14 SC, switch to orange, 9 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Don't cut the yarn from this point on, carry the yarn only on the side facing you and keep it on this side throughout the pattern (refer to Photo 2)
Row 11: 8 SC, switch to white, 15 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 12: 16 SC, switch to orange, 7 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 13: 7 SC, switch to white, 16 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 14: 15 SC, switch to orange, 8 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 15: 9 SC, switch to white, 14 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 16: 12 SC, switch to orange, 11 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 17: 13 SC, switch to white, 10 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 18: 8 SC, switch to orange, 15 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 19: 13 SC, switch to white, 10 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 20: 12 SC, switch to orange, 11 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 21: 9 SC, switch to white, 14 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 22: 15 SC, switch to orange, 8 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 23: 7 SC, switch to white, 16 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 24: 16 SC, switch to orange, 7 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 25: 8 SC, switch to white, 15 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 26: 14 SC, switch to orange, 9 SC (23), CH 1 turn
Row 27 - 32: working with orange yarn only, SC 23 (23), CH 1 turn
Row 33: SC 23 (23)
F/O, cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing
Embroider the eyes and nose (refer to photo 3).
Depending on the yarn that you are using, you may want to stretch the pumpkin before stuffing. Whip stitch the two shorter sides together.
Use your darning needle and weave in and out of the top side and cinch it closed. Secure the hole by sewing it closed. F/O. Stuff the pumpkin firmly.
Once the pumpkin is stuffed to your liking, attach yarn, use your darning needle and weave in and out of the bottom side and cinch it closed. There should be two tails (beginning and ending) Secure the hole by sewing it closed.
Pull both ends of the yarn from the bottom of the pumpkin through the middle of the pumpkin to the top of the pumpkin and pull tight. This creates an indentation on the bottom to form its shape. Tie a knot and secure. Pull both ends of the yarn from the top of the pumpkin through the middle of the pumpkin to the bottom of the pumpkin and pull tight. Tie a knot and secure. Weave in ends.
Ears (orange yarn; make two)
Rnd 1: 4 SC in a MR (4)
Rnd 2: (1 SC, 1 SC INC) rep around (6)
Rnd 3: (1 SC, 1 SC INC) rep around (9)
Rnd 4-5: 9 SC (9)
Lightly stuff, I used the magic circle yarn end to stuff.
Rnd 6: Fold the ears in half and SC across the top to close, F/O, leave a tail for sewing
Embroider the ear details with white yarn.
Sew to the top of the pumpkin. I sewed the ears along the lines where the white of the pumpkin meets the orange.
Stem (brown yarn)
Rnd 1: 5 SC in a MR (5)
Rnd 2: working in BLO, 5 SC (5)
Rnd 3 - 4: 5 SC (5), or repeat to desired length
F/O, sew to the top of the pumpkin
