Bulky Pumpkin Amigurumi

Fall is my favorite season! I love everything pumpkin. I was inspired to make my own pattern for a yarnkin- a crocheted pumpkin amigurumi! This pumpkin pattern is super easy and works up quick with two strands of worsted weight yarn held together.

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Bulky Pumpkin Amigurumi
Crochet Pattern

Skill level: Easy

Materials:
Yarn:
Orange worsted weight (medium 4 weight) yarn of any type. I used:
Caron Cakes by Yarnspirations (medium 4 weight, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 383 yds, 7.1 oz)
     Colorway: Spice Cake
     Skeins needed for project: 1.
Green worsted weight (medium 4 weight) yarn of any type. I used:
Impeccable by Loops & Threads (medium 4 weight, 100% acrylic, 285 yds, 4.5 oz)
     Colorway: Deep Forest
     Skeins needed for project: 1.

Polyester fiber fill. I used: Poly-fil by Fairfield.

Hook: K (6.5mm). I used Clover Amore.

Suggested notions: measuring tape, stitch markers, scissors, yarn needle.

Stitches Used:
ch = chain stitch
sl = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet

Gauge: Not critical for project.

Finished dimensions: Pumpkin measures 5 inches in diameter and 3 inches tall with a 1.5 inch stem.

Instructions:

Hold two strands together throughout.

Pumpkin.
Ch 18.

In the back loop only, Hdc in 2^nd ch from hook; hdc in the back loop of each ch to end (17 hdc).
Ch 1 (does not count as hdc); turn; hdc in the back loops in next 17 stitches (17 hdc)

3-25. Repeat row 2.

Fold the rectangle so that row 1 and row 25 are together. With row 25 in front, insert the hook in the right most stitch of row 25 and through the corresponding stich in row 1. Sl. Continue sl in next 16 stitches (17 sl).

Leaving a long tail for sewing, cut yarn and bind off.

Using a tapestry needle, weave the tail around the entire bottom edge of your tube and cinch tight. For added security, I weave back in the other direction and pull tight. There should be no opening left. Leave the remaining tail and set the pumpkin aside.

Stem.
Ch 7.

In the back loop only, Sc in 2^nd ch from hook; sc in the back loop of each chain to end (6 sc).
Ch 1, turn; sc in the back loop only in next 6 sc (6 sc).

3-4. Repeat row 2.

Fold the rectangle so that row 1 and row 4 are together. With row 4 in front, insert the hook in the rightmost stitch of row 4 and through the corresponding stitch in row 1. Sl. Continue sl in the next 5 stitches (6 sl).

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Finishing the pumpkin.

Stuff the pumpkin with the fiber fill until plump. Pull up the yarn tail from the inside and weave it around the entire top edge of the tube. Before cinching tight, insert your stem into the opening. Cinch the pumpkin closed tightly around the stem. I ran a few stitches through the stem to secure. Hide your tail inside the pumpkin and cut yarn.