Crochet in the Round Pumpkin Pattern
Crochet in the Round Pumpkin Pattern- a fast and fun project for the quintessential autumn decor!
These easy-to-make crochet pumpkins are great for fall decorating. They can be placed on a mantel or bookcase or together in a large, decorative bowl. They are crocheted in the round which is ideal for those who don’t like seaming.
Crochet in the Round Pumpkin Pattern
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Yarn: Any #4 worsted weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice and Red Heart Super Saver in Pumpkin)
Crochet Hook size: H
Gauge: Not necessary for this project
R1: 8 sc into ring (8 sts).
R2: 2sc in ea st around (16 st)
R3: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st, repeat from * around (24 st)
R4: *sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st, repeat from * around (32 st)
R5: *sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (40 st)
R6: *sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (48 st)
Round 7: *sc in next 5 st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (56 st)
Rounds 8-15: sc around (56 st) (If you would like to make a taller pumpkin, add some more rounds here)
Round 16: *sc in next 5 st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (48 st)
Round 17: *sc in next 4 st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (40 st)
Round 18: *sc in next 3 st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (32 st)
Round 19: *sc in next 2 st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (24 st)
Start stuffing the pumpkin. Add more stuffing as you complete the remaining rounds.
Round 20: *sc in next st, sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (16 st)
Round 21: *sc 2 tog, repeat from * around (8 st)
Round 22: *sc 2 tog, repeat from * around. Break yarn and pull through remaining loop.
Finishing:
Flip the pumpkin over. The bottom where you started will be the top. Pick up and crochet 9 stitches around the center to create a stem.
Single crochet around these stitches for 4 rows (add more if you’d like a longer stem). Break yarn, thread through a yarn needles and weave through the stitches. Pull to close the opening and weave in ends.
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