I love autumn. I would say that it's my favourite season. I love the colours and, more importantly, the decorations. That is why I decided to create these mini crochet pumpkins. They are super easy to make, they definitely fit in with my other autumn decorations, and they look gorgeous strung up onto some fairy lights.
There are two options for this pattern: the small pumpkin, or the large one. I created both because I think the two sizes work so well together when they are stung up!
One of the things I love about this pattern (if I do say so myself) is that you can be super creative with it. You don't have some orange yarn? No problem! Try using a dark red or even brown! You can also make the stems longer and, if you want, can add a small green leaf to them!
For those of you who sew, make sure you check out Cassidy's post on how to sew a rustic pumpkin. These also make the cutest autumn decoration!
Materials:
A yarn of your choice. For the purpose of this tutorial, I am using a DK yarn in orange, brown and green.
A crochet hook (I'm using a 4mm). This may differ depending on the type of yarn you are using.
Scissors
A darning needle
Fairy lights or sting (optional)
Stitch Abbreviations:
htr: half treble crochet
tr: treble crochet
sl st: slip stitch
Pattern Notes:
This pattern is worked in UK terms. You can find my post explaining the difference between US and UK crochet terms here.
The chain 1 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
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Method:
Round 1:
Create a magic ring and chain 1 (If you are unsure how to create a magic ring, check our my post where I explain it, here).
From here, make 10tr into the ring.
Sl st into the top of the first tr to close the round.
Round 2:
Chain 1.
In the same stitch, make 1htr and then 2tr.
In the next 4 stitches, make: 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 2tr.
Sl st into the same stitch. Then sl st into the next.
In the next 4 stitches (starting in the one you just sl st into), make: 2tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr.
In the last stitch, make 2tr, 1htr, and then a sl st.
Fasten of and cut your yarn.
For the stem:
Attach you brown yarn to the top of your pumpkin.
Chain 8.
Sl st back into the same stitch, fasten off, cut your yarn and sew in any ends
Round 1:
Create a magic ring and chain 1.
Into the ring, make 10tr.
Sl st into the top of the first tr to close the round.
Round 2:
Chain 1.
Starting in the same stitch, make 2tr in each stitch around.
Sl st into the top of the first tr to close the round (you'll have 20tr in total).
Round 3:
Chain 1.
In the same stitch, make 1htr and 2tr.
In the next 9 stitches, make: 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 2tr, 2tr.
Sl st into the same stitch. Then slip stitch into the next stitch.
In the next 9 stitches (starting in the one you just sl st into), make: 2tr, 2tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr, 2tr, 1tr.
In the last stitch, make 2tr, 1htr, and the a sl st.
Fasten off and cut you yarn.
For the Stem:
As you did for the smaller pumpkin, attach your brown yarn to the top of the pumpkin.
Chain 10, and then sl st back into the same stitch. Fasten off, cut your yarn, and sew in any ends.
For the Leaf:
This step is optional.
Attach your green yarn at the top of your pumpkin.
Chain 4.
In the second chain from your hook, make a sl st. In the next, 1dc, and in the 3rd, 1htr. Sl st back into the same stitch. Fasten off and cut your yarn.
Finally, sew in any ends, and - if you want - string your little pumpkins onto some fairy lights or string!
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