Every fall season I get to make a lot of these tiny pumpkins for my customers. This year is going to be the last year I sell them in my shop. So, I thought why not share the pattern with you here. This pattern is SUPER easy. But if you have any questions, please let me know in the comments. And don't forget to share pics of your creations!!!
Here's what you need:
Materials:
1. Crochet thread: Aunt Lydias, size 10 (two colors - one for the pumpkin and one for the stem)
2. Crochet hook: 1.30 mm
3. Polyfil
4. Thin wire
5. Glue gun
6. Fabric glue
7. Scissors
Notes:
1. Crochet in the round. Don't join rounds with sl st.
2. The pumpkins come in three different sizes. Pattern is given for them separately.
3. The stem for the pumpkins is made the same way. Instructions for the stem are given at the very end.
Abbreviations:
mr - magic ring
sc - single crochet
sc2tog (decr) - single crochet 2 together (decrease)*
*Use the invisible decrease technique.
Pattern:
Smallest
Mr, ch 1, sc 8
Rnd 1: 2 sc – 16
Rnd 2: 1 sc, 2 sc – 24
Rnd 3: 1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc – 32
Rnd 4 – 9: sc around
Stuff the pumpkin with a very small ball of polyfil or cotton. Your pumpkin should be half empty. That will allow you to have the bumps on top.
Now you will sc2tog until you are left with a small hole (just big enough to insert the wire).
Medium:
Mr, ch 1, sc 8
Rnd 1: 2 sc – 16
Rnd 2: 1 sc, 2 sc – 24
Rnd 3: 1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc – 32
Rnd 4: 1 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc – 40
Rnd 5 – 12: sc around
Stuff the pumpkin with a very small ball of polyfil or cotton. Your pumpkin should be half empty. That will allow you to have the bumps on top.
Now you will sc2tog until you are left with a small hole (just big enough to insert the wire).
Largest:
Mr, ch 1, sc 8
Rnd 1: 2 sc – 16
Rnd 2: 1 sc, 2 sc – 24
Rnd 3: 1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc – 32
Rnd 4: 1 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc – 40
Rnd 5: 1 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc – 48
Rnd 6 – 15: sc around
Stuff the pumpkin with a very small ball of polyfil or cotton. Your pumpkin should be half empty. That will allow you to have the bumps on top.
Now you will sc2tog until you are left with a small hole (just big enough to insert the wire).
Stem:
Fold the wire in half and then fold it in half again. Your stem should be about 2 inches long (you can make it longer or shorter depending on the size of the pumpkin you are making).
Now place a tiny dot of glue close to the wire and press the brown thread you will be using for the stem. This will secure the thread and will make it easier for you to wrap it around the wire.
Take your fabric glue and put some to the base of the wire and some on the actual pumpkin. Start wrapping the wire around tightly. You don't need to put anymore fabric glue until you get to the top. Once you are close to finishing, put more fabric glue and keep wrapping the thread around the wire until it's all covered. Cut the thread and secure the end with the fabric glue.
Once the glue is dry, spray a little fabric stiffener on the pumpkin only and shape the pumps.
I hope you like this pattern. I'd love to see your creations, so please feel free to share them with me here.
