Pumpkin Pop!

If you’ve been searching for an easy crochet pumpkin pattern that works up quickly and still has plenty of texture, you’ve just found your new favorite! This extended single crochet pumpkin is simple enough for beginners, yet satisfying for experienced crocheters who want a mindless, stash-busting project.
With its simple yet beautifully textured stitch and straight-forward construction, this pattern is your invitation to go wild and pick the craziest colors from your stash! Do you have any yarn leftover from a sweater that's too gorgeous to toss, but not enough yardage to make anything out of? This pumpkin is the perfect in-between project that will finally put your precious leftover yarn to great use! Go bold with variegated yarns, keep it classic with solids, or mix and match multiple yarns in one pumpkin. The possibilities are truly endless!

This pattern is available in English only and uses standard US crochet terminology.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Measurements reflect the finished size after assembly.
Finished circumference: 10 (13.25, 16.5) inches or 25 (34, 42) cm
Finished height: 1 (1.5, 2.5) inches or 3 (4, 6) cm

DIFFICULTY
Beginner

MATERIALS
• Yarn: The samples are shown in DK and worsted weight yarn, but any yarn weight will work great with this pattern. Remember to pick an appropriate hook size: the goal is to create a dense enough fabric so that the stuffing won’t peek through.

Variegated pumpkins: Feisty Fibres Rockin DK (100% SW merino; 246 yds/225 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein) in “Trippin”.

Solid color pumpkin: The Frosted Stitch Winter Worsted (100% SW merino; 218 yds/200 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein) in “Moss Campion”.

• Hooks: US H-8/5.0 mm hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle, fiberfill, cinnamon sticks.

YARDAGE
40 (75, 120) yds or 35 (70, 110) m
These yardages are estimated based on the DK weight samples. If using a different weight yarn, keep in mind that your yardage and dimensions may vary.

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DOES THIS PATTERN COME WITH A STITCH CHART?
No.

HOW DO I DOWNLOAD MY PATTERN?
After completing the payment, check your inbox for an email containing a download link button for the PDF pattern. You will need a PDF reader installed to open the pattern.

PATTERN SUPPORT
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