Pumpkin - Quick and Easy Free Crochet Pattern

The pumpkin pictured was worked with Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Pumpkin and Deborah Norville Everyday Solids in Kiwi and a size I/5.50mm hook. However, almost any size hook or yarn will do. You will also need a small amount of stuffing and a yarn needle. 


Pattern:
With orange, ch 16.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (15 st). Turn.
Row 2: ch 1, sc in back loops only of each st across. Turn.
Rows 3-34: repeat row 2.
The photo shows 34 rows complete. 

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At the end of row 34, fold in half and work a sl st through back loop of row 34 and back of starting chain (photo 1). Tie off and turn inside out.

With a yarn needle and 12” of orange yarn, weave a strand through bottom edge and cinch tight (photo 2).

​Stuff pumpkin with stuffing and repeat for other edge (photo 3). Tie off strands and hide to the inside of pumpkin. 

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Stem:
With green, ch 4, sl st to form a ring.
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Sc in each ch around (4 sc), then continue to work sc around and around, for 4 rounds (photo 4).
*Next, ch 6. Work the following sts back along ch: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc (photo 5). Sl st to next st on stem.* repeat from * to * a total of 4 times.

Tie off, leaving a long yarn tail to sew stem on to pumpkin. Use a yarn needle and sew stem to top of pumpkin (photo 6). 

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