Enjoy a cozy autumn day with a cute little crochet pumpkin amigurumi sitting happily on your shelf! This adorable pumpkin amigurumi is handcrafted with soft yarn in bright orange, bringing a touch of fall cheer wherever it goes.
Crochet Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern
Its friendly smile and plump shape make it the perfect companion for your fall decorations or a sweet gift for someone you love. Whether you're a fan of crafting or just love seasonal decor, this charming pumpkin is sure to warm your heart and add a festive touch to your home.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn (colors of choice; example used: Red Heart Super Saver in gold, coral, and light sage for the pumpkin and brown for the stem)
- Polyfill or alternative stuffing material
- Darning needle
- Crochet hook (4mm is used in the example, but adjust according to yarn recommendations)
Making the Pumpkin:
Start with a Slip Knot:
- Hold the yarn tail with your right hand.
- With your left, hold the yarn and twist to make a loop.
- Insert your fingers through the loop, grab the yarn, and pull it through to form a slip knot.
- Place the knot on your hook and tighten slightly.
Chain 12:
Yarn over and pull the yarn through the loop on the hook.
- Repeat until you have a chain of 12.
Half Double Crochet (Second Row):
- Skip the first chain from the hook.
- Yarn over, insert the hook into the second chain, yarn over again, and pull through the chain (three loops on hook now).
- Yarn over once more and pull through all three loops on the hook.
- Continue this stitch to the end of the row.
Building Rows:
At the end of each row, chain two and turn the work.
- For the next rows, perform half double crochets into the back loop only of each stitch to create a ribbed effect.
- Continue until you have six ridges on each side of the work.
Closing the Pumpkin:
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Thread the tail through a darning needle.
- Fold the crocheted piece in half and sew along the side to create a tube.
- Cinch one end of the tube closed by weaving the yarn in and out around the edge, pulling tight, and securing.
- Turn the pumpkin inside out, stuff it, then cinch and secure the other end in the same manner.
Shaping the Pumpkin:
With the remaining yarn on the needle, stitch through the center of the pumpkin from top to bottom and then back up several times, pulling tight to create the pumpkin sections.
Making the Stem:
Creating a Slip Knot and Chain 6:
- As described above, create a slip knot and then chain six.
Single Crochet Back Along the Chain:
- Skip the first chain from the hook.
- Insert the hook into the next chain, yarn over, pull through (two loops on hook), yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
- Continue to the end of the chain.
- Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for attaching the stem to the pumpkin.
Final Assembly:
Attach the stem to the top of the pumpkin by threading the tails through to the bottom, pulling tight, knotting, and hiding the ends inside.
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