The Magic Pumpkin Afghan Square
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The Magic Pumpkin
The 14th in a compilation of granny squares designed around a Fairy Tale theme.
Find more squares here!
The Magic Pumpkin
Skill Level:
Easy
Materials:
- Double knitting/light worsted yarn (No 3)
- Approx 25 grams of Orange and Blue
- Small amounts of double knitting/light worsted yarn in green and brown
- Hooks 4, 00 mm & 3, 50 mm
- Yarn Needle
- Fiberfill / Toy Stuffing
Abbreviations:
SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
DC – double crochet
TR – treble crochet
Gauge: Tension/Gauge is not necessary for this project to be perfect – crocheting the same tension throughout will ensure squares are approx the same size.
Finished Size:
Approx 14 cm x 14 cm
Instructions:
Circle:
Make a magic circle with orange yarn and 4, 00 mm hook
Rnd 1: CH3 into circle (counts as 1 DC), work 11 DC into circle, SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH
(12 DC)
Rnd 2: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), work 1 DC into same ST, work 2 DC into next ST. * Work 2 DC into each ST. Repeat from * until end of round, SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH (24 DC),
Rnd 3: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), work 1 DC into same ST, work 1 DC into next ST. * Work 2 DC into next ST, work 1 DC into next ST. Repeat from * until end of round, SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH (36 DC)
Rnd 4: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), work 1 DC into same ST, work 1 DC into next 2 STS. * Work 2 DC into next ST, work 1 DC into next 2 STS. Repeat from * until end of round, SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH (48 DC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join blue yarn into any back loop of round 4 – RND 5 is worked into the back loops of RND 4
Rnd 5: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), work 2 DC, 2 CH, 3 DC into ST (first corner made), *SKIP 2 STS, work 3 HDC into next ST. Repeat from * 2 more times.
Work 3 DC, 2 CH, 3 DC into next ST (second corner made),*SKIP 2 STS, work 3 HDC into next ST. Repeat from * 2 more times.
Work 3 DC, 2 CH, 3 DC into next ST (third corner made),*SKIP 2 STS, work 3 HDC into next ST. Repeat from * 2 more times.
Work 3 DC, 2 CH, 3 DC into next ST (fourth corner made),*SKIP 2 STS, work 3 HDC into next ST. Repeat from * 2 more times. SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH
Rnd 6-7: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), work 1 DC into each ST all around and work 2 DC, 2 CH, 2 DC into each corner 2 CH. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Pumpkin:
Make a magic circle with orange yarn and 4, 00 mm hook
Rnd 1: CH3 into circle (counts as 1 DC), work 11 DC into circle, SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH
(12 DC)
Rnd 2: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), work 1 DC into same ST, work 2 DC into next ST. * Work 2 DC into each ST. Repeat from * until end of round, SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH (24 DC),
Rnd 3: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), work 1 DC into same ST, work 1 DC into next ST. * Work 2 DC into next ST, work 1 DC into next ST. Repeat from * until end of round, SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH (36 DC)
Rnd 4: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), work 1 DC into same ST, work 1 DC into next 2 STS. * Work 2 DC into next ST, work 1 DC into next 2 STS. Repeat from * until end of round, SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH (48 DC)
Rnd 5: Work 1 SC into next 8 STS; work 1 HDC into next 5 STS; work 1 DC into next 10 STS; work 1 TR into next 10 STS; work 1 DC into next 10 STS; work 1 HDC into next 5 STS; SL ST into top of first SC worked.
Leave a long tail for sewing.
ASSEMBLING THE SQUARE:
Sew Pumpkin piece onto the bottom circle using the exposed loops of the last round of the circle.
Stuff with some fiberfill to shape – then using the yarn needle shape the pumpkin by working 3 sections over the main circle – see photos as guide
Pumpkin Leaf Strings:
With green yarn and 3, 50 mm hook
CH 11
Work 1 SL ST into 2nd CH from hook; work SL ST into each CH until end;
*CH 6/8/13/11/6
Work 1 SL ST into 2nd CH from hook; work SL ST into each CH until end.
Repeat from * 4 more times.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Attach strings to bottom of pumpkin
Pumpkin Top:
With brown yarn and 3, 50 mm hook
CH 16
Work 4 SC into 2nd Ch from hook; work 4 SC into each CH until end.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Weave tail through spiral and attach to the top of the pumpkin.
The Magic Pumpkin
Happy Hooking 🙂
Joanita Theron is the Owner and Designer at the Creative Crochet Workshop. For more fun and inspiring crochet designs please visit her at one of the following links:
On behalf of the Oombawka Design readers, and myself, I would like to Thank Joanita for sharing her free crochet pattern for The Magic Pumpkin. Check out the rest of the Fairy Tale Themed Granny Squares too! I can’t wait to see the final finished blanket ♥
They are simply adorable!
Happy crocheting!
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Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.