This is a quick pattern and tutorial to walk you through how to work up a simple Pumpkin! Use this trick and simple pattern in the Lil Monster Pumpkin Patch Pattern!
Happy Halloween!
Here is a quick summary….
Pattern Notes:
Use this pumpkin base for all the costume patterns. See the specific costume pattern for the matching yarn to work up the pumpkin.
Measurements:
The pumpkin base should measure approx. 15in wide by 6 in tall.
Materials
- Crochet Hook: 6.0mm
- Knitting Needles: 6.00mm
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill Stuffing
- Red Heart Super Saver in the following colours:
- Pumpkin
- Orchid
- Black
- Spring Green
- Cherry Red
- Amethyst
- Coffee
Gauge:
Crochet: 12SC and 14 rows = 4in
Knit: 17sts and 23 rows = 4in
Abbreviations:
Crochet:
SC: Single crochet
DC: Double crochet
Ch: Chain
Sts : Stitches
Slst : Slip Stitch
Rnd: Round
Knit:
K: knit
K2tog : knit 2 together
PATTERN:
Crochet:
With pumpkin colour from the costume instructions, ch 43.
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook to end, ch 1, turn (42 SCs)
Row 2-23: SC in 2nd SC from hook to end, ch 1, turn (42 SCs)
Bind off, leaving a long tail to sew up seam.
Stump: with Coffee, ch 4, join to first ch with a slst. Loop created.
Round 1: 6 SC within the loop created
Rnd 2: SC in back sts only (creating a ridge)
Rnd 3-7: SC around.
Bind off and attach to the top of the pumpkin.
Knit:
With pumpkin colour from the costume instructions, cast on 60 sts.
Work pattern in garter stitch.
Row 1-22: knit to end.
Bind off, leaving a long tail to sew up seam.
Stump: with Coffee, cast on 5 sts
Row 1-6: knit
Bind off and fold over and sew sides to create a tube. Attach to the top of the pumpkin.
Assembly:
These instructions are used for both knit and crochet patterns. Here is how we get it going…!
STEP 1 & 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5 & 6:
Step 7:
Step 8:
Almost there!
Step 9 & 10:
Step 11 & 12:
Voila!
Here is a quick video to walk you through it!
Now use this technique to work up the Lil Monster Pumpkin Patch!
Or jump ahead to the Pumpkin COSTUMES:
You have a bunch to choose from. Click on the photo below to route to the exact one you’re looking for!
