This whimsical pumpkin combines simple and textured stitches. Worked in both the round and in rows, this pumpkin will look best in a solid or tonal yarn. This pumpkin is worked from the bottom up.

Size: 3.5”/8.9 cm tall x 5.5”/14 cm wide finished

Gauge: The following 5 rnds should equal 4”

Rnd 1: 9 hdc into a magic ring (9)
Rnd 2: inc in each st (18)
Rnd 3: 1 hdc, inc in next st rep around (27)
Rnd 4: 2 hdc, inc in next st rep around (36)
Rnd 5: 3 hdc, inc in next st rep around (45)

Note: Gauge is not crucial for this pattern as long as your stitches don’t have gaps in between. Having a different gauge will affect the overall size of your pumpkin.

Materials needed:

• US I9/5.50mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge Lion Brand Hue + Me, weight 5/bulky (80% acrylic/20% wool, 125 g/4.41 oz, 137 yds/125 m), 90 yds/82.3 m
• Stitch marker
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle (a 5” weaving needle makes seaming easier!)
• Fiber fill
• Stick, cinnamon stick, or leather/faux leather for the pumpkin stem Leather/faux leather pumpkin leaf (optional)

Skills needed:

• Working in the round
• Increasing/decreasing

A huge thank you to my group of testers for working with me on this pattern! I’m grateful for your time and patience <3.

IsabellKnit
Signet Tech
Ktknits
rabbitlady
SuzyHart
Poachtna
GraceLass