Easy Crochet Mini Pumpkin -a Visual Guide for Beginners-

Hello Everybody!

"There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow by moonlight."

-Unknown

What better of a way to celebrate the coming of Halloween by crocheting a pumpkin? This little pumpkin plush can be whipped up in minutes! It makes a great last-minute gift, key chain, plush or just a really neat little decoration!

This pattern is specifically designed for visual learners that are just starting to learn crochet!

Enjoy!

If you aren't a beginner and you just want the pattern without the step-by-step process, download the PDF pattern below

Supplies

Very little is needed for one of these pumpkins, even for the main color yarn you should be able to just use scrap yarn.

Supplies:

• 4ply Acrylic Yarn (in green, orange and brown)
• 4.0mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn needle
• Stuffing or scrap yarn
• Scissors
• A Stitch Marker (optional)

Step 1: The Pumpkin

(In orange yarn)

Row 1: 6 single crochet in a magic ring (if you don't know how to make a magic ring then just chain 2 and place 6 single crochet stitches in the very first chain)

Row 2: *Increase* (2 single crochet in one stitch) around (12 stitches total)

Row 3: *Single crochet 1, Increase 1* around (18)

Row 4: *Single crochet 2, Increase 1* around (24 stitches total)

Row 5-9: Single crochet 5 rows

Row 10: *Single crochet 2, decrease 1* (single crochet 2 stitches together, forming a single stitch) around (18 stitches total)

Row 11: *Single crochet 1, decrease 1* around (12 stitches total)

Stuff your piece

Row 12: *Decrease* around (6 stitches total)

fasten off and cut a tail about 2-3" long. Sew the remaining loops together and pull it through the to like shown in the photos above, then cut your yarn.

Step 2: The Stem

(In brown yarn)

Row 1: chain 3

Row 2: turn, and slip stitch 2

Fasten off and cut a 2-3" tail for sewing. Sew onto the pumpkin by pulling the stem's tail through the pumpkin starting at the top (Row 1 of the pumpkin). cut your yarn and hide the ends

Note: I suggest making the pumpkins ridges before adding the stem and leaf, it makes this process a lot easier because you don't have to place the needle between the leaf and stem.

Step 3: The Leaf

(In green yarn)

Row 1: Chain 2

Row 2: turn, and slip stitch 1

Fasten off and cut a tail of about 2" long. Sew the leaf next to the stem on top by doing the same thing by pulling the yarn through the piece. Cut your yarn and hide the end.

Step 4: Assembly

Start by making sure all of your yarn ends are sewn in and hidden. Then, make 4 pieces of yarn (one at at time) come down starting at the top, and extending to the bottom on each end, tightening them makes your piece have ridges. Follow the photos above.

Congrats! You have now just completed your very own mini pumpkin! Please share a photo if you've made this little plush, I'd love to see what you made!