The Magic Pumpkin Afghan Square
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!
