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My Chubby Ghost pattern is my newest plush amigurumi free pattern!

Read on to learn more about my design process and inspiration, or scroll to the end to get the free pattern. If you’re in a hurry and need to take this pattern offline, grab the beautifully formatted, ad-free, PDF pattern from Etsy here.

The easiest NO-SEW crochet ghost ever!

This super sweet and cuddly crochet ghost is an amazing project for fall or to get you excited about Halloween.

It’s a great beginner pattern for anyone who wants a quick easy project to practice working ball-shaped amigurumi. Since it uses plush yarn I would say that it’s not the best project for complete beginners, but if you’re looking to get some experience with chenille yarn it’s a good place to start.

This project is completely no-sew. You’ll create a ball shaped body with a simple back loop only technique which leaves a round of horizontal bars for us to work onto later.

When you finish the body, you’ll work a shell stitch border onto the back loop only round of the body, which gives you a convenient place to attach the border onto.

If you don’t like using plush yarn, I have a pattern for a similarly shaped chubby ghost made using acrylic yarn (below!). It’s also a great project for those starting out since it’s relatively fast and super cute!

If you’re more of a visual learner, I have a video tutorial from start to finish to help get you through all the tricky parts like working the shell stitch, stuffing, embroidery the mouth, and finishing off!

Tips for working with plush yarn!

If you’ve never worked with plush chenille yarn before, here are a few tips to get you going on your way. Generally, chenille yarn isn’t too big a step up from regular cotton or acrylic yarn, so it’s a good first “novelty” yarn for novices to try.

  • Chenille yarn sheds very easily when frogged. Because velvet/chenille yarn generally is made up of a lot of tiny bristles stuck onto a central string, if you frog it, the friction can easily lead to a lot of shedding and stray yarn pieces. The best solution to this is to try to avoid frogging, and also working in a place that can be easily cleaned.
  • Working the magic ring can be really tricky when using plush yarn. The best way to avoid breaking the yarn is to make the magic ring extremely small at first — about the size of a dime — and before you’re done working the first round, continuously tug on the tail to decrease the size of the magic ring. This will ensure that the magic ring is as small as possible so that you don’t have to pull as hard later and risk breaking the yarn. If the yarn sheds significantly so that there’s no more fluff on the center string, I would recommend restarting completely since it’s likely that it will break later on.
  • If your chenille crochet fabric is too loose and you can see the stuffing poking through, size down your crochet hook so that it’s tighter. If it’s too tight and the crochet stitches are warping or too stiff, size up your crochet hook to get that perfect balance.

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The Pattern

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Description

This cute and cuddly ghost pattern is a breeze to work up and is super cute! It’s a no-sew pattern, so it’s great for working in chenille yarn. You can make this pattern with jumbo velvet yarn for a giant ghost or you can downsize it with super bulky yarn like I used here. This pattern is accessible to beginners because it just uses simple stitches!

Yarn

Confused about materials? For all my personal recommendations of my most-used tools, yarns, and supplies, check out my favorites in this complete guide!

  • Baby Snuggle by Hobbii (super bulky)
    • (<1 skein) White

Notions

  • Size F 3.75mm Clover Amour hook
  • 6.0mm safety eyes
  • black embroidery thread
  • embroidery needle
  • fiberfill stuffing
  • stitch markers

Abbreviations

  • BLO: back loop only
  • ch: chain
  • dec: decrease
  • inc: increase (work two single crochets in one stitch)
  • MR: magic ring
  • rnd: round
  • sc: single crochet
  • sk: skip
  • x sc: work x number of single crochets
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • (x sts): total number of stitches for the round
  • (…) x: work all steps within parentheses x number of times

Technical Notes

  1. Crochet in continuous rounds, unless specified otherwise. Use a stitch marker or piece of yarn to keep track of the last stitch in each round.
  2. Plush yarn breaks very easily, especially when making the MR. To minimize breakage, make the MR as small as possible and tug the ring closed as you work stitches into it.
  3. Minimize frogging of chenille yarn as much as possible to prevent shedding.
  4. It is difficult to see stitches with plush yarn. Consider using a stitch marker to keep track of the halfway point of each round.
  5. This pattern is optimal for super bulky chenille yarn. If you use acrylic or cotton yarn, the proportions of the finished project may vary.

Special Stitches

  • Shell stitch: skip two stitches, work a double crochet stitch into the third stitch. Work four more double crochet stitches into the same stitch for a total of five stitches. Skip the next two stitches and slip stitch into the third stitch.

Final Size

4″ x 4″

BODY (in white)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2: inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24 sts)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42 sts)
  • Round 8-13 (6 rnds): sc around (42 sts)
  • Insert safety eyes between rnds 9-10, 4 stitches apart. Embroider a “v” shaped mouth using black embroidery thread on rnd 10, 1 stitch wide (tutorial here).
  • Round 14: BLO, sc around (42 sts)
  • Round 15: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 16: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 17: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24 sts)
  • Round 18: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18 sts)
  • Stuff.
  • Round 19: (sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 20: dec x6 (6 sts)
  • Finish off and weave in end.

RUFFLE BOTTOM (in white)

The ruffle bottom will be worked around rnd 14 of the body, which should have horizontal bars all around from the BLO stitches. Hold the body so that the top (rnd 1) is pointing towards you and the bottom (rnds 20) is pointing away from you.

Attach yarn, then shell stitch all around: sk two sts, work a dc stitch into the third st. Work four more dcs into the same st for a total of five sts. Sk the next two sts and sl st into the third st. Repeat all the way around. In the last shell stitch, skip 3 sts before and after the dc cluster to accommodate the two extra sts in the round.

Finish off and weave in the ends.

See the photo tutorial below (shown in non-plush yarn for clarity) on
how to do the shell stitch.

Your Chubby Ghost amigurumi is all done! I hope you enjoyed crocheting it and found the pattern helpful. I would love to see your finished amigurumi, so share a picture on Instagram with me by using the #littleworldofwhimsy and tagging me @littleworldofwhimsy.

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Ribbed Crochet Pumpkin Free Pattern (Knit-like!) https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/ribbed-crochet-pumpkin-free-pattern-knit-like/ https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/ribbed-crochet-pumpkin-free-pattern-knit-like/#respond Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:44:29 +0000 https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/?p=4488 This Ribbed Crochet Pumpkin is my newest fall-themed free crochet pattern! Read on to learn more about my design process and inspiration, or scroll to the end to get the...

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This Ribbed Crochet Pumpkin is my newest fall-themed free crochet pattern!

Read on to learn more about my design process and inspiration, or scroll to the end to get the free pattern. If you’re in a hurry and need to take this pattern offline, grab the beautifully formatted, ad-free, PDF pattern from Etsy here.

The easiest crochet pumpkin ever!

If you’ve been around a while you’ll know that I love making crochet pumpkins! I used to think that they were really intimidating, but it turns out all you need is one simple sewing technique (and a video tutorial — beginners I gotchu) to turn a simple ball into an adorable pumpkin!

These are so great for the fall season to spice up your desk or window sills. The best part is they’ll never wither or go bad so you can keep them around for next year (and add to your collection)!

Tips for success with this pattern!

Although this pattern looks knit like, it’s actually crochet! The main reason you can achieve this look is because this pattern is actually mostly worked back and forth, in rows.

This means that if you’re not as confident working in rounds, this could be a really good project to start with because you’ll mostly be working back and forth. However, there are quite a few sewing steps with this pattern to transform it from a flat piece, to a tube, to a round ball shape. Don’t worry — I have plenty of photos and videos to help you out though!

The Pattern

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Description

This Ribbed Crochet Pumpkin is hiding a secret — it’s not knit! Through a simple BLO technique and a bit of sewing, you can make this amazing ribbed pumpkin with knit-like details. Get ready for autumn with a whole pumpkin patch!

Yarn

Confused about materials? For all my personal recommendations of my most-used tools, yarns, and supplies, check out my favorites in this complete guide!

  • WeCrochet Muse Handpainted (aran)
    • (<1 skein) Gratitude Hand Painted (variegated orange)
  • WeCrochet Andean Treasure (sport)
    • (<1 skein) Coriander Heather (gray)

Notions

  • Size D 3.25 mm Clover Amour Hook
  • Size G 4.0mm Clover Amour Hook
  • tapestry needle
  • polyester fiberfill
  • stitch markers

Abbreviations

  • BLO: back loop only
  • ch: chain
  • CC: contrast color
  • dec: decrease
  • FHDC: foundation single crochet (tutorial here)
  • inc: increase (work two single crochets in one stitch)
  • MC: main color
  • MR: magic ring
  • rnd: round
  • RS: right side
  • sc: single crochet
  • x sc: work x number of single crochets
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • WS: wrong side
  • (x sts): total number of stitches for the round
  • (…) x: work all steps within parentheses x number of times

Technical Notes

  • When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks. This ensures an even distribution of firmness.
  • To avoid large holes in the crochet fabric, increase tension until the holes cannot be seen, or choose a crochet hook a size down.

Color Coding

For this pattern, MC is variegated orange and CC1 is gray.

Amigurumi Basics Tutorials for Beginners

Final Size

3.5″ wide x 1.5″ tall (excluding stem)

PUMPKIN (in MC, see Technical Notes for color coding. Work in turned rows, and use the larger hook for slip stitch rows and smaller hook for all other rows.)

  • Row 1 (RS): Using smaller hook (now and all odd rows), FHDC 20 (see Abbreviations). Ch and turn (20 sts)
  • Row 2 (WS): Using larger hook (now and all even rows), in BLO sl st across. Ch and turn (20 sts)
  • Row 3 (RS): In BLO hdc across. Ch and turn (20 sts)
  • Row 4 (WS): In BLO sl st across. Ch and turn (20 sts)
  • Row 5-40 (36 rows, 18 repeats): Repeat rows 3-4 eighteen more times, until there are 40 rows total and 20 repeats total. You will have a long rectangle (see fig. 1). (20 sts)
  • Finish off, leaving a long tail (about 3 feet) for sewing. Match right sides together with wrong side facing out and seam the two short ends of the rectangle together, to form a tube.
  • Then, with the wrong side of the tube facing outwards, scrunch one end together tightly and secure the top by sewing across several times until tight, about half an inch from the top of the work. (fig. 2). Flip the work inside out so that the right side is facing out (fig. 3).
  • Stuff the open tube all the way to the top, and make a well in the center of the pumpkin by pushing your finger all the way to the bottom through the stuffing.
  • Using a tapestry needle, attach yarn to the top of the open end of the tube anywhere, with around 3 feet of tail. Weave the tapestry needle in an out of roughly every other row all around (fig. 4).
  • Cinch tight to close, but leave a small gap in the middle (fig. 5). Push the tapestry through the bottom to secure the cinched top.
  • Click here for a video tutorial. Using a tapestry needle, push the tail end of the yarn through the middle and out the bottom of the pumpkin. Then, draw the needle up and over the outside of the pumpkin and push it through the base again tightly and secure, creating a groove in the side of the pumpkin (fig. 6). Repeat 5 more times evenly around the pumpkin. Finish off by tying a knot and weaving in the end to secure (fig 7).

PUMPKIN STEM (in CC1, using smaller hook)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2-5 (4 rnds): sc around (6 sts)
  • Round 6: inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 7: inc x 12 (24 sts)
  • Invisible finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the pumpkin stem to the top of the pumpkin (fig 8).

I hope you enjoyed making this Ribbed Crochet Pumpkin! If you run into any problems feel free to ask me a question in the comments section below or through email at littleworldofwhimsy@gmail.com.

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Pumpernickel the Pumpkin Turtle Free Crochet Pattern https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/pumpernickel-the-pumpkin-turtle-free-crochet-pattern/ https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/pumpernickel-the-pumpkin-turtle-free-crochet-pattern/#respond Tue, 18 Oct 2022 02:45:19 +0000 https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/?p=4445 Pumpernickel the Pumpkin Turtle is my newest Halloween-themed free crochet pattern! Read on to learn more about my design process and inspiration, or scroll to the end to get the...

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Pumpernickel the Pumpkin Turtle is my newest Halloween-themed free crochet pattern!

Read on to learn more about my design process and inspiration, or scroll to the end to get the free pattern. If you’re in a hurry and need to take this pattern offline, grab the beautifully formatted, ad-free, PDF pattern from Etsy here.

The easiest crochet pumpkin ever!

If you’ve been around a while you’ll know that I love making crochet pumpkins! I used to think that they were really intimidating, but it turns out all you need is one simple sewing technique (and a video tutorial — beginners I gotchu) to turn a simple ball into an adorable pumpkin!

These are so great for the fall season to spice up your desk or window sills. The best part is they’ll never wither or go bad so you can keep them around for next year (and add to your collection)!

Pumpernickel the Pumpkin Turtle was born out of a desire to make a cute pumpkin even cuter. I’ve made a few patterns like this before (e.g. Secret the Pumpkitten), but I wanted to make an adorable turtle for this year. I think it turned out so great and I hope you do too!

Tips for success with this pattern!

I would consider this pattern to be a confident beginner pattern. This means that before you make this pattern, you hopefully have had a few basic projects under your belt and understand how to read a pattern and can crochet a ball. (If you’re not quite there yet, check out my comprehensive blog post for beginners!)

This pattern is a little more challenging because it involves sewing multiple parts instead of just one or two (I’m looking at you, legs), as well as manipulating a few small parts.

If you struggle with sewing, read my blog post here all about how to tackle sewing any amigurumi piece (it even has a video!). It’ll help you understand the basic formula to sewing amigurumi pieces together while making sure that the ends don’t show.

The other reason why this pattern is a little trickier is because of the aforementioned sewing step that will ~ magically ~ create the pumpkin. This is a step that isn’t common in the amigurumi world (I pretty much only use it for pumpkins, haha), but I have an in depth video walking you through it, so rest assured you have the resources to tackle it.

I would say it’s a good project for those who have made the standard whale and ball shaped amigurumi but want to try something new!

The Pattern

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Description

Pumpernickel the Pumpkin Turtle is an adorable amigurumi toy of a turtle whose body is a pumpkin! Although this pattern looks complicated, it’s actually very straightforward—if you can make a ball, then you can make this pattern! He is perfect decor for the fall season, and an adorable way to celebrate Halloween or Thanksgiving.

Yarn

Confused about materials? For all my personal recommendations of my most-used tools, yarns, and supplies, check out my favorites in this complete guide!

  • WeCrochet Brava Sport (sport)
    • (<1 skein) Peapod (grass green)
    • (<1 skein) Caution (orange)

Notions

  • Size D 3.25 mm Clover Amour Hook
  • 4.0 mm safety eyes
  • tapestry needle
  • polyester fiberfill
  • stitch markers

Abbreviations

  • BLO: back loop only
  • ch: chain
  • CC: contrast color
  • dec: decrease
  • inc: increase (work two single crochets in one stitch)
  • MR: magic ring
  • sc: single crochet
  • x sc: work x number of single crochets
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • (x sts): total number of stitches for the round
  • (…) x: work all steps within parentheses x number of times

Technical Notes

  • Crochet in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified.
  • When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks. This ensures an even distribution of firmness.
  • To avoid large holes in the crochet fabric, increase tension until the holes cannot be seen, or choose a crochet hook a size down.
  • Stuff the head and the body firmly at the openings so that the neck is stable upon completion.

Color Coding

For this pattern, MC is orange and CC1 is green.

Amigurumi Basics Tutorials for Beginners

Final Size

3″ x 3″

PUMPKIN (in MC, see Technical Notes for color coding)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2: inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24 sts)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42 sts)
  • Rounds 8-13 (6 rnds): sc around (42 sts)
  • Round 14: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24 sts)
  • Round 17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18 sts)
  • Stuff.
  • Round 18: (sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)
  • Invisible finish off, leaving a tail of around 2 feet. There will be a gap in the middle (fig. 1 and 2).

Make a well in the center of the pumpkin by pushing your finger all the way to the bottom through the stuffing.

Click here for a video tutorial. Using a tapestry needle, push the tail end of the yarn through the middle and out the bottom of the pumpkin. Then, draw the needle up and over the outside of the pumpkin and push it through the base again tightly and secure, creating a groove in the side of the pumpkin. Repeat 5 more times evenly around the pumpkin. Finish off by tying a knot and weaving in the end to secure (fig 2 and 3).

HEAD (in CC1)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2: inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24 sts)
  • Round 5-8 (4 rnds): sc around (24 sts)
  • Insert 4.0mm safety eyes between rounds 6-7. Insert the 1st eye after the 1st sc, and the 2nd eye after the 14th sc.
  • Round 9: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18 sts)
  • Round 10: (sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)
  • Stuff.
  • Round 11: 3 sc, 6 hdc, 3 sc (12 sts)
  • Round 12-14 (3 rnds): 12 sc (12 sts)
  • Round 15: dec x6, slst to first stitch (6 sts)
  • Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Leave the portion after round 10 unstuffed. See fig. 4.
  • Line up the bottom of round 15 of the head with the 9th row of the pumpkin (counting from the bottom), and sew the head to the side of the pumpkin, making sure that it’s in front of a groove (fig. 4).

LEGS (in CC1, make 4)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2: inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 3: BLO, sc around (12 sts)
  • Round 4: 4 sc, 2 dec, 4 sc (10 sts)
  • Round 5-6 (2 rnds): sc around (10 sts)
  • Stuff lightly. Invisible finish off (video tutorial here). Make three more legs identically (fig. 5). Sew to the bottom of the pumpkin (see fig. 6 for positioning).

PUMPKIN STEM (in CC1)

  • Round 1: 5 sc in MR (5 sts)
  • Round 2-3 (2 rnds): sc around (5 sts)
  • Round 4: inc x5 (10 sts)
  • Round 5: (sc, inc) x5, sl st to first stitch (15 sts)
  • Do not stuff. Invisible finish off, leaving a tail for sewing (fig. 7). Sew to the center of the pumpkin top (see fig. 8 for reference).

TURTLE TAIL (in CC1)

  • Round 1: 5 sc in MR (5 sts)
  • Round 2-3 (2 rnds): sc around (5 sts)
  • Do not stuff, and finish off, leaving a tail for sewing (fig. 8). Sew to the back of the pumpkin, opposite the head.

I hope you enjoyed making Pumpernickel the Pumpkin Turtle! pattern! If you run into any problems feel free to ask me a question in the comments section below or through email at littleworldofwhimsy@gmail.com.

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Pumpkin Bear Free Crochet Pattern https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/pumpkin-bear-free-crochet-pattern/ https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/pumpkin-bear-free-crochet-pattern/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:42:43 +0000 https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/?p=2236 This adorable Pumpkin Bear — a teddy bear in a pumpkin — is my newest Halloween themed crochet pattern! Read on to learn more about my design process and inspiration....

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This adorable Pumpkin Bear — a teddy bear in a pumpkin — is my newest Halloween themed crochet pattern!

Read on to learn more about my design process and inspiration. To make this doll, grab the beautifully formatted, ad-free, PDF pattern from Etsy here.

The cutest pumpkin ever!

Sweater weather and cozy season is upon us, and with the fall chill out comes all of our delightful fall decor!

If you’re like me, that includes tiny pumpkins, fleece blankets, and flannels. I love a classic fall pumpkin, but this year I wanted to combine my love of teddy bears with the fall festivities. The result was this utterly adorable teddy bear pumpkin!

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll remember that this pattern was originally designed for the Spooky Cute Crochet Along I hosted with Curious Papaya, a.p.i.l.y, and Tiny Friends Crochet.

This pumpkin bear accompanies a previous pumpkin spin off that I made last year, Secret the Pumpkitten! However, this pumpkin bear is about half the size and has its own unique touches. Take a look below!

A Beginner Friendly Pumpkin!

One of my favorite parts of the pumpkin designs that I’ve made is that the pumpkin section is so beginner friendly! The entire pumpkin is essentially a ball with a simple sewing technique to create the grooves.

If it sounds at all intimidating to you, never fear! Along with the step-by-step photos I include in all my patterns, I made a quick video tutorial to help you out with this step!

I love this pumpkin bear so much because it’s the perfect twist on the classic Halloween pumpkin and small enough that it can double as a keychain or desk companion. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Spooky Cute Crochet-Along

This pattern was featured as week 2 of the #SpookyCuteCAL on Instagram! I was so excited that thousands of you downloaded the pattern and at how many finished pumpkin bears I saw on Instagram.

I wanted to include a few of my favorites here to celebrate how creative and talented everyone who participated was!

The Pattern

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Description

This Pumpkin Bear is an adorable amigurumi of a teddy bear sitting with his head and limbs sticking out of a pumpkin. Although this pattern looks complicated, it’s actually very straightforward—if you can make a ball, then you can make this pattern! He is perfect decor for the fall, or as holiday decorations for Halloween or Thanksgiving.

Final Dimensions: 2″ x 3″

Yarn

  • WeCrochet Brava Sport
  • (<1 skein) Orange
  • (<1 skein) Almond
    • light brown
  • (<1 skein) White
  • (<1 skein) Sienna
    • dark brown
  • (<1 skein) Peapod
    • light green

Notions

  • 3.25mm hook
  • 4.0 mm safety eyes
  • tapestry needle
  • polyester fiberfill
  • stitch markers
  • black embroidery thread

Color Coding

For this pattern, MC is light brown, CC1 is orange, CC2 is white, CC3 is dark brown, and CC4 is green.

PUMPKIN (in MC, see Technical Notes for color coding)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2: inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24 sts)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42 sts)
  • Rounds 8-13 (6 rnds): sc around (42 sts)
  • Round 14: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24 sts)
  • Round 17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18 sts)
  • Stuff.
  • Round 18: (sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)
  • Invisible finish off, leaving a tail of around 2 feet. There will be a gap in the middle (fig. 1 and 2).

Make a well in the center of the pumpkin by pushing your finger all the way to the bottom through the stuffing.

Click here for a video tutorial. Using a tapestry needle, push the tail end of the yarn through the middle and out the bottom of the pumpkin. Then, draw the needle up and over the outside of the pumpkin and push it through the base again tightly and secure, creating a groove in the side of the pumpkin. Repeat 5 more times evenly around the pumpkin. Finish off by tying a knot and weaving in the end to secure (fig 2 and 3).

HEAD (in MC)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2: inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24 sts)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 7-10 (4 rnds): sc around (36 sts)
  • Place 4.0mm safety eyes between rounds 7-8, four stitches apart.
  • Round 11: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 12: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24 sts)
  • Round 13: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18 sts)
  • Round 14: (sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 15: dec x6 (6 sts)

Finish off (fig. 4) and weave in end. Don’t sew to the pumpkin yet.

MUZZLE (in CC2)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8 sts)
  • Round 3: sc around (8 sts)
  • Invisible finish off, and embroider a nose (using method 2 from this link here). See fig. 5 for completed muzzle. Stuff lightly (with tail of yarn) and sew to the head between rounds 7 and 10, counting from the top. Now your project should look like fig. 6 (minus the limbs and ears).

PUMPKIN TOP (in CC1)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2: inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Invisible finish off, leaving a tail for sewing (fig. 7).

PUMPKIN STEM (in CC3)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2-3 (2 rnds): sc around (6 sts)
  • Do not stuff. Invisible finish off, leaving a tail for sewing (fig. 7). Sew to the center of the pumpkin top (see fig. 10 for reference).

PUMPKIN LEAF (in CC4)

  • Begin: Chain 4
  • Round 1: Beginning from the second chain from the hook, sc, hdc, then work 4 dcs in the last chain. Continue to work around the other side of the chain and work an hdc and sc on the way back. Slst to the first stitch in the round.
    • If you’re confused about this step or don’t understand what “second chain from the hook means, check out this blog post here where I break it all down with a photo and video tutorial!

Invisible finish off and weave in end (fig. 7). Use the tail end of the yarn for sewing. See fig. 8 for a crochet chart. Sew the leaf to the right of the stem (fig. 10).

Sew the pumpkin top with stem and leaf to the top of the head (fig. 9).

EARS (in MC, make two)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2: inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 3-4 (2 rnds): sc around (12 sts)
  • Do not stuff. Flatten and sew across the opening to seam closed, and leave a short tail for sewing (fig. 9). Make another identically. Then, sew both ears to the top of the head in a curve between the 2nd and 7th rounds from the top of the head, to the right and left of the pumpkin top (fig. 10). Sew head to the pumpkin.

ARMS (in MC, make two)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2: inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 3-4 (2 rnds): sc around (12 sts)
  • Stuff lightly. (I use the tail end of the yarn to stuff.)
  • Round 5: dec x6 (6 sts)
  • Round 6: sc around (6 sts)
  • Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing (fig. 11). Make another identically. Sew to the seam between the head and the pumpkin, on the left and right sides of the head.

LEGS (in MC, make two)

  • Begin: Chain 4. Beginning in the 2nd chain from hook, single crochet. Single crochet into the next chain, then work two single crochets in the last chain. Continue working on the other side of the chain and work two more single crochets into each chain (for help working around a foundation chain see here). See fig. 12 for visual representation. (6 sts)
  • Round 1: inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 2-3 (2 rnds): sc around (12 sts)
  • Stuff lightly.
  • Round 4: (sc, dec) x4 (8 sts)
  • Invisible finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Make another identically (fig. 13). Sew between rounds 8-12 of the pumpkin (counting from the bottom). You’re all done (fig. 14)!

I hope you like this Pumpkin Bear! If you run into any problems feel free to ask me a question in the comments section below or through email at littleworldofwhimsy@gmail.com.

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Boop the Crochet Ghost Free Amigurumi Pattern https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/boop-the-crochet-ghost-free-amigurumi-pattern/ https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/boop-the-crochet-ghost-free-amigurumi-pattern/#respond Sat, 24 Jul 2021 22:14:40 +0000 https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/?p=1906 Boop the Ghost is a spherical ghost with small limbs that balances on a round bottom. He stands on his own with a cute scalloped base. His adorable shape makes him perfect as a Halloween ornament, seasonal desk companion, or gift to a friend (or yourself!). He is very straightforward to make—if you can make a ball, then you can make this project!

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Boop the Ghost — an amigurumi chibi ghost — is my newest Halloween-themed free crochet pattern!

Read on to learn more about my design process and inspiration, or scroll to the end to get the free pattern. If you’re in a hurry and need to take this pattern offline, grab the beautifully formatted, ad-free, PDF pattern from Etsy here.

The easiest ghost ever!

I love making cute decorations for Halloween, and this ghost was one of the first that I crocheted. I used a unique technique to work shell stitches along the bottom, to give this little ghost the cutest ruffle edge that’s reminiscent of a sheet or a classic ghost silhouette. (Snapchat, anyone?)

However, don’t be intimidated! I have a step by step photo tutorial on how to work the shell stitches, and as long as you can work a double crochet, then you can crochet this.

In general, this ghost is very beginner friendly — it’s basically just an extended sphere with some extra bits for arms. If you really want to make it easier, you can even omit the arms!

My full Halloween collection! Candy Corn pattern here and Secret the Pumpkitten pattern here.

My Inspiration and Design Process

I love how cute and iconic ghosts are and I think that they’re the cutest symbol for Halloween! I wanted to make this design a chubby, chibi version of the classic ghost, hence why it’s so round!

I thought that adding a small ruffle at the bottom would be the cutest and simplest way to achieve a ruffle edge look. However, because the edge is worked onto the side of the ghost, he looks like he’s floating! (You can’t really see the bottom of the body underneath.) I think that’s the cutest feature and I’m really proud of myself for coming up with it!

Because of his round bottom, Boop even bobbles back and forth a little when you move him around, which can make him a really fun toy for kids.

The Pattern

  • If you want to take this pattern offline, grab the beautifully formatted, ad-free, PDF pattern from Etsy here!
  • Pin this pattern to your Pinterest boards here:

Description

Boop the Ghost is a spherical ghost with small limbs that balances on a round bottom. He stands on his own with a cute scalloped base. His adorable shape makes him perfect as a Halloween ornament, seasonal desk companion, or gift to a friend (or yourself!). He is very straightforward to make—if you can make a ball, then you can make this project!

Yarn

  • Lion Brand Baby Soft Yarn (Sport)
    • (<1 skein) White

Notions

  • Size C (2.5 mm) Clover Amour crochet hook
  • 4.0 mm safety eyes
  • tapestry needle
  • polyester fiberfill
  • stitch markers
  • black embroidery thread

Abbreviations (US)

  • ch: chain
  • BLO: back loop only
  • dc: double crochet
  • dc inc: double crochet increase (two double crochets in one stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • hdc inc: half double crochet increase (two half double crochets in one stitch)
  • inc: increase (two single crochets in one stitch)
  • MC: main color
  • MR: magic circle
  • rnd: round
  • sc: single crochet
  • slst: slip stitch
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • scx : single crochet x number of times
  • (x sts): x total stitches at the end of the round or row
  • (…) x: work instructions in parentheses x number of times

Special Stitches

Shell stitch: skip the next two stitches, and double crochet into the third stitch. Work four more double crochets into the same stitch, for a total of five double crochet stitches. Skip two stitches and slip stitch into the third stitch. Repeat.

Technical Notes

  • Crochet in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified
  • When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks. This ensures an even distribution of firmness.
  • To avoid large holes in the crochet fabric, increase tension until the holes cannot be seen, or choose a crochet hook a size down.
  • For this pattern, the MC is White.

Amigurumi Basics Tutorials for Beginners

  • Click here for a full list of amigurumi basics tutorials that I’ve created!

Final Size

4″ x 3″

Candy Corn pattern here!

BODY (in MC)

  • Begin Chain 7.
  • Round 1 Beginning in the second chain from hook, sc 12 all around the foundation chain. There will be 2 stitches in each chain stitch. For more information on crocheting around a foundation, see here (12 sts)
  • Round 2 BLO inc x12 (24 sts)
  • Round 3 (sc3, inc) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 4 (sc4, inc) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 5 (sc5, inc) x6 (42 sts)
  • Round 6 (sc6, inc) x6 (48 sts)
  • Round 7 -10 (4 rnds) sc all around (48 sts)
  • Round 11 (sc7, inc) x6 (54 sts)
  • Place 4.0mm safety eyes between rnds 10 and 12 with 4 sts in between.
  • Round 12-19 (8 rnds) sc all around (54 sts)
  • Round 20 (sc8, inc) x6 (60 sts)
  • Round 21-23 (3 rnds) sc all around (60 sts)
  • Round 24 BLO sc all around (60 sts)
  • Round 25 sc all around (60 sts)
  • Round 26 (sc8, dec) x6 (54 sts)
  • Round 27 (sc7, dec) x6 (48 sts)
  • Round 28 (sc4, dec) x8 (40 sts)
  • Round 29 (sc3, dec) x8 (32 sts)
  • Begin stuffing.
  • Round 30 (sc2, dec) x8 (24 sts)
  • Round 31 (sc, dec) x8 (16 sts)
  • Round 32 dec x8 (8 sts)
  • Finish stuffing.
  • Round 33 dec x4 (4 sts)
  • Cut yarn, leaving a short tail. Using a needle, thread the yarn through all 6 stitches in the last round, and pull it tight so the opening closes like a drawstring bag. Finish off.

ARMS (in MC)

  • Round 1 sc6 in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2 (sc2, inc) x2 (8 sts)
  • Round 3 sc all around (8 sts)
  • Fold the tube flat, and sew across the top to stitch closed. Finish off and leave a short tail for sewing. Make another identically.

RUFFLE BOTTOM (in MC)

The ruffle bottom will be worked around Round 24 of the ghost body, which should have horizontal bars all around from the BLO stitches. Attach the yarn anywhere around the body, then shell stitch all around: skip two stitches, work a double crochet stitch into the third stitch. Work four more double crochet stitches into the same stitch for a total of five stitches. Skip the next two stitches and slip stitch into the third stitch. Repeat all the way around. Finish off and weave in the ends.

ASSEMBLY

  1. Place the safety eyes between rows 10 and 11 (counting from the top), with 4 stitches in between.
  2. Embroider the mouth directly below and between the eyes, on row 13. Create a V shape with two diagonal stitches, each the height of one row and one stitch wide.
  3. Sew the arms to the left and right of the ghost, with the top of the arm between rows 15 and 18.

I hope you enjoyed making Boop the Ghost! If you run into any problems feel free to ask me a question in the comments section below or through email at littleworldofwhimsy@gmail.com.

Secret the Pumpkitten pattern here and Candy Corn pattern here!

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Candy Corn Free Crochet Pattern https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/candy-corn-free-crochet-pattern/ https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/candy-corn-free-crochet-pattern/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2020 23:18:23 +0000 https://craftingsofjoules.com/?p=787 This cute candy corn amigurumi is the perfect quick and easy Halloween project for crochet beginners. This great stashbuster can be made in just a few hours and works great as home decor, cute holiday themed gifts, or even as a harmless prank for your candy corn loving friend!

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This cute and chubby candy corn amigurumi is my newest free crochet pattern!

Read on to learn more about my design process and inspiration, or scroll to the end to get the free pattern. If you’re in a hurry and need to take this pattern offline, grab the beautifully formatted, ad-free, PDF pattern from Etsy here.

The easiest candy corn plushie ever!

Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate with a super adorable chubby candy corn plushie! This year there may not be a candy bowl, but you can still surround yourself with candy by making this cute candy corn to keep you company this holiday season.

I actually don’t like candy corn very much, but I think that this candy is so emblematic of Halloween that I love how it looks in chubby amigurumi form. This way, I can get around the issue of how hard candy corn can be to eat and just squish it while eating my other favorite candies (Twizzlers, anyone?).

This candy corn is really easy and can be made in just a few hours. It’s also all made in one piece—no sewing required! All you need is three different colors, candy corn or otherwise, and you can create this adorable sweet treat.

Quick and easy stashbuster!

Not only is this candy corn a quick last minute project, it’s also a great stashbuster. Leading up to the holidays you might be working on some large projects for gifts or orders, which might result in lots of extra skeins or half skeins of yarn left over.

This project is great because you can use the scraps from any larger projects that you’ve been working on and combine them together to make this candy corn! This also means that you can switch up the colors for this project for different color schemes or even different shades of the same color. You can make a whole color family of these quick and cute projects!

The Pattern

  • If you want to take this pattern offline, grab the beautifully formatted, ad-free, PDF pattern from Etsy here!
  • Pin this pattern to your Pinterest boards here:

Description

This cute candy corn amigurumi is the perfect quick and easy Halloween project for crochet beginners. This great stashbuster can be made in just a few hours and works great as home decor, cute holiday themed gifts, or even as a harmless prank for your candy corn loving friend!

Yarn

  • Hobbii Tivoli
    • <1 skein of White (sport weight)
    • <1 skein of Orange (sport weight)
    • <1 skein of Yellow (sport weight)

Notions

Abbreviations (US)

  • MR: Magic ring
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Ch: Chain
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • Yo: Yarn over
  • Hdc: Half double crochet
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • Inc: Increase
  • Dec: Decrease
  • Sts: Stitches
  • FO: Fasten off
  • (…) x: repeat stitches within parentheses x times
  • Sk: skip one stitch
  • FSC: foundation single crochet (tutorial here)

Technical Notes:

  • Crochet in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified
  • When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks. This ensures an even distribution of firmness.
  • To avoid large holes in the crochet fabric, increase tension until the holes cannot be seen, or choose a crochet hook a size down.
  • Stuff the head and the body firmly at the openings so that the neck is stable upon completion.

Candy Corn (color of yarn)

Candy Corn

  • Round 1 sc6 in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2 (sc, inc) x3 (9 sts)
  • Round 3 (sc2, inc) x3 (12 sts)
  • Round 4 (sc3, inc) x3 (15 sts)
  • Round 5 (sc4, inc) x3 (18 sts)
  • Round 6 (sc5, inc) x3 (21 sts)
  • Round 7 (sc6, inc) x3 (24 sts)
  • Round 8 (sc3, inc) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 9 (sc4, inc) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 10 sc all around (36 sts)
  • Round 11 (sc5, inc) x6 (42 sts)
  • Round 12 sc all around (42 sts)
  • Switch to orange yarn.
  • Round 13-21 (9 rnds) sc all around (42 sts)
  • Attach 4.0mm safety between rows 18 and 19, 4 stitches apart. Switch to yellow.
  • Round 22-27 (6 rnds) sc all around (42 sts)
  • Round 28 (sc5, dec) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 29 (sc4, dec) x6 (30 sts)
  • Begin stuffing.
  • Round 30 (sc3, dec) x6 (24 sts)
  • Round 31 (sc2, dec) x6 (18 sts)
  • Finish stuffing.
  • Round 32 (sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 33 dec x6 (6 sts)
  • Cut yarn, leaving a short tail. Using a needle, thread the yarn through all 6 stitches in the last round, and pull it tight so the opening closes like a drawstring bag. Finish off.

Assembly

  1. Place the safety eyes between rows 18 and 19 (counting from the white bottom).
  2. Embroider the mouth directly below and between the eyes, on row 17. Create a V shape with two diagonal stitches, each the height of one row and one stitch wide.

Your [pattern name] is all done! I hope you enjoyed crocheting it and found the pattern helpful. I would love to see your finished project, so share a picture on Instagram with me by using the #littleworldofwhimsy and tagging me @littleworldofwhimsy. Once again, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to me with a direct message on Instagram or through email at littleworldofwhimsy@gmail.com. Happy crocheting!

If you want to make some Halloween-y friends for your candy corn, check out these patterns:

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Secret the Pumpkitten – Crochet Pumpkin Cat – Free Pattern https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/secret-the-pumpkitten-pumpkin-cat-crochet-pattern/ https://littleworldofwhimsy.com/secret-the-pumpkitten-pumpkin-cat-crochet-pattern/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2020 03:20:33 +0000 https://craftingsofjoules.com/?p=756 Secret the Pumpkitten is a cute pumpkin with a kitten poking her head out of the pumpkin top. Use this adorable plushie as Halloween home decor, DIY fall decorations, or for gifting. Customize the cat to any color fur you want, or to match your own kitty at home!

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Secret the Pumpkitten—an amigurumi cat in a pumpkin—is my newest Halloween-themed free crochet pattern!

Read on to learn more about my design process and inspiration, or scroll to the end to get the free pattern. If you’re in a hurry and need to take this pattern offline, grab the beautifully formatted, ad-free, PDF pattern from Etsy here.

The easiest pumpkin ever!

Secret the Pumpkitten began with my desire to make some cute fall or Halloween themed decoration. Pumpkins are really popular this time of year, and what with the endless deluge of them I was seeing on social media, I really wanted to try to make my own.

Long story short, I tried a few patterns, and miserably failed at making my pumpkin. After a while, I decided that I would try on my own to design a pattern that was more approachable for me, and ended up with the pumpkin base that you see here! This pumpkin pattern is truly simple and is created from a sphere shape. As long as you can make a ball, then you can make this pumpkin! After that, the way to create those signature pumpkin grooves is just some easy stitching that pulls the sides of the sphere tight.

Secret the pumpkin cat

I loved the pumpkin that I came up with, but I wanted to add something extra. My sister has the most adorable gray Siberian cat named Secret, and she insisted that I include her in the pattern somehow. Secret is gray with the cutest white tufts of fur, and here are a few pictures from her last outing! She will reluctantly take walks on a leash (read: sit down while you insistently tug on the leash and then inevitably give up).

For my amigurumi, I decided on a cute pose of Secret’s head poking out the top of the pumpkin, complete with tiny paws and the pumpkin top sitting on her head.

The final result is super cute and very on theme for Halloween given the prevalence of cats and pumpkins around this holiday! If you’re also a cat lover, you could definitely change the color of the fur to match your own feline, or any imaginary cat color you wish. I can also imagine this amigurumi sticking around past Halloween, since fall and pumpkins mesh together quite well!

Related projects:

The Pattern

  • If you want to take this pattern offline, grab the beautifully formatted, ad-free, PDF pattern from Etsy here!
  • Pin this pattern to your Pinterest boards here:

Description

Secret the Pumpkitten is a cute pumpkin with a kitten poking her head out of the pumpkin top. Use this adorable plushie as Halloween home decor, DIY fall decorations, or for gifting. Customize the cat to any color fur you want, or to match your own kitty at home!

Yarn

  • Red Heart Super Saver
    • <1 skein of Burnt Orange (worsted weight)
  • Hobbii Tivoli
    • <1 skein of Gray (sport weight)
    • <1 skein of Green (sport weight)
  • Lion Brand DIYarn
    • <1 skein of Brown (worsted weight)

Notions

Abbreviations (US)

  • MR: Magic ring
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Ch: Chain
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • Yo: Yarn over
  • Hdc: Half double crochet
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • Inc: Increase
  • Dec: Decrease
  • Sts: Stitches
  • FO: Fasten off
  • (…) x: repeat stitches within parentheses x times
  • Sk: skip one stitch
  • FSC: foundation single crochet (tutorial here)

Technical Notes:

  • Crochet in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified
  • When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks. This ensures an even distribution of firmness.
  • To avoid large holes in the crochet fabric, increase tension until the holes cannot be seen, or choose a crochet hook a size down.
  • Stuff the head and the body firmly at the openings so that the neck is stable upon completion.

Pumpkin (orange worsted weight yarn and 3.5mm hook)

  • Round 1 sc6 in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2 inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 3 (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
  • Round 4 (sc2, inc) x6 (24 sts)
  • Round 5 (sc3, inc) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 6 (sc4, inc) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 7 (sc5, inc) x6 (42 sts)
  • Round 8 (sc6, inc) x6 (48 sts)
  • Round 9 (sc7, inc) x6 (54 sts)
  • Round 10 (sc8, inc) x6 (60 sts)
  • Round 11-19 (9 rnds) sc all around (60 sts)
  • Round 20 (sc8, dec) x6 (54 sts)
  • Round 21 (sc7, dec) x6 (48 sts)
  • Round 22 (sc6, dec) x6 (42 sts)
  • Round 23 (sc5, dec) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 24 (sc4, dec) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 25 (sc3, dec) x6 (24 sts)
  • Round 26 (sc2, dec) x6 (18 sts)
  • Stuff.
  • Round 27 (sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)
  • Invisible finish off, leaving a tail of around 2 feet. There will be a gap in the middle. Make a well in the center of the pumpkin by pushing your finger all the way to the bottom.
  • (Watch a video tutorial for this step here!) Using a tapestry needle, push the needle through the center of the pumpkin and out the bottom. Then, draw the needle up and over the outside of the pumpkin and push it through the middle again tightly, create a groove in the side of the pumpkin. Repeat 5 more times evenly around the pumpkin for a total of six grooves, or six stitches around the side. FO.

Cat Head (in gray sport weight yarn, using a 2.5mm hook. Note that thicker yarn will result in a larger cat head)

  • Round 1 sc6 in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2 inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 3 (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
  • Round 4 (sc2, inc) x6 (24 sts)
  • Round 5 (sc3, inc) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 6 (sc4, inc) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 7 (sc5, inc) x6 (42 sts)
  • Round 8 (sc6, inc) x6 (48 sts)
  • Round 9-19 (11 rnds) sc all around (48 sts)
  • Insert 4.0mm safety eyes between the 15th and 16th rounds, 6 stitches apart.
  • Round 20 (sc6, dec) x6 (42 sts)
  • Round 21 (sc5, dec) x6 (36 sts)
  • Round 22 (sc4, dec) x6 (30 sts)
  • Round 23 (sc3, dec) x6 (24 sts)
  • Begin stuffing.
  • Round 24 (sc2, dec) x6 (18 sts)
  • Round 25 (sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)
  • Finish stuffing.
  • Round 26 dec x6 (6 sts)
  • Finish off, leaving a short tail for sewing.

Ears (in gray sport weight yarn, using a 2.5mm hook)

  • Round 1 sc6 in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2 (sc2, inc) x2 (8 sts)
  • Round 3 (sc3, inc) x2 (10 sts)
  • Round 4 (sc4, inc) x2 (12 sts)
  • Round 5 (sc5, inc) x2 (14 sts)
  • Do not stuff. Sew across the opening to seam closed, and leave a short tail for sewing.

Cat Paws (in gray sport weight yarn, using a 2.5mm hook)

  • Round 1 sc6 in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2 inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 3 (sc2, inc) x4 (16 sts)
  • Round 4-5 (2 rnds) sc all around (16 sts)
  • Round 6 (sc2, dec) x4 (12 sts)
  • Stuff lightly, and invisible finish off, leaving a short tail for sewing.

Pumpkin Top (in orange worsted weight yarn, using a 3.5mm hook)

  • Round 1 sc6 in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2 inc x6 (12 sts)
  • Round 3 (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
  • Invisible finish off, leaving a short tail for sewing.

Pumpkin Stem (in brown worsted weight yarn, using a 3.5mm hook)

  • Round 1 sc 6 in MR (6 sts)
  • Round 2-3 (2 rnds) sc all around (6 sts)
  • Stuff lightly. Finish off, leaving a short tail for sewing.

Pumpkin Leaf (in green sport weight yarn, using a 2.5mm hook)

Chain 6, then beginning from the second chain from the hook, sc, hdc, dc2, then dc6 in the last chain. On the way back, dc2, hdc, and sc. Finish off, leaving a short tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Embroider a triangular nose on the muzzle using pink embroidery thread between rounds 16-17 (counting from the top). Begin from the bottom round and outline out a small pie slice shape extending one rounds using vertical stitches. Fill in the outline and make one single horizontal stitch across the top for a cleaner look.
2. Place eyes just above the nose between the 15th and 16th rounds (counting from the top), with 6 stitches between them.
3. Embroider two whiskers on each side of the head using black embroidery thread. The top whiskers begin on round 17 (counting from the top) and are 3 stitches long, ending on round 15, while the bottom whiskers begin on round 18 and are 3 stitches long, ending on round 19.
4. Sew the ears between the 5th and 9th rounds (counting from the top), off to the left and right.
5.Sew the cat head onto the middle of the pumpkin.
6.Sew the cat paws directly in front of the cat head, with each one resting in a pumpkin groove.
7.Sew the stem onto the middle of the pumpkin top, and then sew the leaf to
the left of the stem. Sew the pumpkin top onto the cat’s head.

I hope you enjoyed making Secret the Pumpkitten! If you run into any problems feel free to ask me a question in the comments section below or through email at littleworldofwhimsy@gmail.com.

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