There's something truly special about creating with your hands, and crochet pumpkin amigurumi adds a delightful twist to traditional crafting. So make a cozy autumn afternoon with a crochet hook in hand, working loops of soft yarn into the shape of a tiny pumpkin.
Crochet Pumpkin Amigurumi
As each stitch comes together, you see the personality of your own handmade autumn decoration coming to life. This quaint, round pumpkin can add a touch of warmth to any room, and it's a testament to the joy of making something from scratch. Whether for yourself or as a heartfelt gift, this little pumpkin is sure to brighten up anyone's day.
Materials Needed:
- Size 6 plushy yarn in orange, brown, and green
- 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Bobby pin or stitch marker
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Fiber fill for stuffing
Pumpkin Stem:
Start with Green Yarn: Make a slip knot and chain 13.
- Starting from the second chain from the hook, make two single crochet (SC) stitches into the same chain.
- In the next chain, make three SC stitches.
- Alternate between making two SC and three SC in each chain until the end of the row.
- Chain one, cut the yarn leaving a tail long enough to tie the ends together, and pull through to secure. This creates the leaf.
Seed Stitch Start (Stem):
Change to Brown Yarn: Either start with a magic circle or
- Make a slip knot and chain 2.
- Work 6 SC into the very first chain.
- Work three more rows of 6 SC each (total of four rows).
- Flip the piece to the right side.
Stem Increases:
- Row 5: One SC in the first stitch, one SC in the next, and then an increase (two SC) in the third stitch—repeat pattern for the row (total 8 stitches).
- Row 6: One SC in the first stitch, then an increase in the second stitch—repeat four times (total 12 stitches).
Create the Pumpkin Body:
- Change to Orange Yarn: Work one SC in the first stitch and one SC in the next, then an increase in the third stitch. Repeat this pattern for a total of 16 stitches.
- Continue creating the body by increasing the stitch count in subsequent rounds following a specific pattern (details not fully provided) aiming for a round pumpkin shape.
- After achieving the desired size (Round 10 mentioned), work one SC in each stitch for 8 rounds without increasing to form the pumpkin's body.
- Begin decreasing by using an invisible decrease technique to gradually close up the pumpkin.
Closing Up:
Once the pumpkin is nearly closed, add stuffing to your liking.
- Finish the closing with a series of invisible decreases down to 8 stitches.
- Fasten off by slip stitching into the next stitch, then cut the yarn leaving a long tail if you plan on creating ridges.
Creating the Ridges:
- Use the long yarn tail with a yarn needle to sew from the bottom center through the pumpkin to the place between the orange and brown yarn, pull tight to create a ridge.
- Repeat this process around the pumpkin, creating 5 or 6 evenly spaced ridges.
- Once complete, secure the yarn and hide the tail inside the pumpkin.
Attaching the Leaf:
- Secure the leaf to the pumpkin by stitching it to the top near the stem, ensuring it hangs as desired.
This pattern creates a plushy pumpkin complete with a leaf and textured ridges, ideal for fall decor.
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