Happy September everyone! It’s time for my CAL Central Halloween Crochet Along Pattern! Scroll to the end of the post for my free crocheted pumpkin pattern. You can also make a cute little amigurumi pumpkin with this pattern!
Our Halloween CAL began on August 17th this year and so far we have seen some pretty boo-tiful crochet projects!
For all the details on the CAL and to enter the End-of-CAL Giveaway, visit Marie’s post here: Halloween Crochet Along
Our CAL ends September 17th and you have until Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 11:59 pm to enter the End-of-CAL Giveaway. #CALCentralCrochet #HalloweenCAL2020
You can find all the other patterns linked in Marie’s post too!
Free Halloween Crochet Patterns released so far:
Eyeball Kawaii Cuddler Pattern
Simple-to-Crochet Halloween Wreath Pattern
Halloween “Ghoster” Ghost Coaster Pattern
Halloween Pumpkin Coaster Pattern
Today I am pleased to share with you my free pattern for a cute amigurumi pumpkin container. This little cutie has a removable lid.
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Options: if you wish to make yours into a Pumpkin Stuffie you can modify the pattern like this!
- Make 1 of the base pumpkin patterns
- Make the lid
- Position and secure the safety eyes
- Stuff the pumpkin with Poly-Fil
- Sew the lid to the top of the base
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: Yarnspirations. Patons Astra. 1.75 oz (50 g) and 161 yds (147 m). 100% Acrylic. Light Weight Yarn [3]. Wash in water (not exceeding 30C/86F) at a delicate setting. Do not bleach. Tumble dry at low heat, at a delicate setting. Do not iron or press. Do not dry-clean.
- Colors: 1 skein each in Hot Orange (08628) and Emerald (02708).
- Hook: 3.25 mm (D). I used this hook.
- Finished Project Yardage: Pumpkin: 41 g (1.435 oz) / 132.02 yds (120.54).
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker, 10 mm safety eyes, small amount of Polyfil, small amount of black embroidery thread or Lace Weight Yarn [0]
Difficulty Level
Easy-Intermediate
Finished Size
Pumpkin height approximately 3 inches (not counting the stem) X 3.5 inches wide
Stem adds 0.75 inch in height.
Gauge
6 rows per inch
9 sc in 2 inches
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
beg – beginning
BL – back loop
ch – chain
R – round
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
Sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
WS – wrong side (back of project)
* to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
() – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorials
Helpful Video Tutorials
Notes:
- Color A: Hot Orange, Color B: Emerald
- Extra photos are included at the end of this post to help with assembly.
Crochet this cute little pumpkin and share images on Instagram using @oombawkadesigncrochet OR #odcmakers to be featured on my Instagram Stories!
Make your project pages here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/halloween-pumpkin-16
Adorable Halloween Crochet Pumpkin Pattern Instructions
The pumpkin is crocheted in continuous rounds, from the bottom-up.
Using your 3.25 mm (D) hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving an 8-10 inch yarn tail:
Pumpkin Crochet Pattern
Pumpkin Base
You will be making 2 of these.
R1: With Color A: 8 sc in a DMR [8]
R2: 2 sc in each st around. [16]
R3: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [24]
R4: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [32]
R5: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [40]
R6: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [48]
R7: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [56]
R8: 1 sc in each st around. [56]
R8-R20: 1 sc in each st around. [56]
R21: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [48]
R22: 1 sc in each st around.
R23: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [40]
R24: 1 sc in each st around.
R25: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [32]
Finish off with an invisible join and weave in the ends on the first pumpkin.
Repeat the instructions to make a second pumpkin but do not finish off.
Flip the first pumpkin inside out and push it inside the second pumpkin. Line up the last round of stitches the best you can and work through both pumpkins under the front and back loop of each stitch, work 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in the ends.
Rejoin your Hot Orange Yarn with a slip stitch in the top of the pumpkin, from the inside of the pumpkin. This means you will insert your hook from inside the pumpkin to the outside of the pumpkin. Work 1 sl st in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in your ends.
Pumpkin Lid Bottom
R1: With Color A: 8 sc in a DMR [8]
R2: 2 sc in each st around. [16]
R3: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [24]
R4: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [32]
R5-7: 1 sc in each st around.
Finish off with an invisible join and weave in any ends.
Pumpkin Lid Top
R1: With Color A: 8 sc in a DMR [8]
R2: 2 sc in each st around. [16]
R3: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [24]
R4: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [32]
R5-6: 1 sc in each st around.
Do not finish off.
Place the Lid Top on top of the Bottom (RS facing outwards) and work 1 sl st through each st (both layers) around, leaving about 6 sts unworked. Fill the cavity between the Lid Top and Lid Bottom with some Polyfil (or scrap yarn). Just lightly stuff this – it does not need to be firm. Then continue working the sl st in each rem st around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in any ends.
Stem
R1: With Color B: 6 sc in a DMR [6]
R2-4: 1 sc in the BL of each st around [6]
Finish off leaving about a 6-inch yarn tail for sewing to the top of the Lid.
Using your yarn needle, hand sew the stem to the top of the Lid. Work small stitches around the base of the stem to join them securely. Weave in any remaining ends.
Your Little Pumpkin is complete! You can fill it with small treats, or give it as a gift to someone to cheer them up this Halloween.
If you wish to omit the lid you can add a cute little handle and use it as a goodie basket. Have fun!
Finishing Instructions
10 mm Safety Eye Placement
8 rounds down and placed 9 stitches apart.
Other Options: you can use black felt to cut out eyes and a mouth instead. If you are using felt I recommend using a strong fabric glue to adhere it to the yarn.
Mouth
I hand embroidered the mouth on using a very simply fly stitch.
I sewed a straight line (3 stitches wide) and then inserted my needle at the bottom of the same stitch row in the middle to go over the line and then right back through the fabric in the exact same place to pull the center of the line downward slightly to create a smile. I did this 2 times to make the fine thread I used show up but if you are using heavier fibers you might only need to make the stitch once.
You can watch the YouTube video below (very short) to see how it is done. The only difference is I placed my second one exactly on top of my first one.
Additional Photos (click to enlarge)
Thank you for making this Adorable Halloween Crochet Pumpkin!
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Free Halloween Costume Crochet Patterns
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