The Checkerboard Pumpkin Crochet Pattern is made from a simple rectangle of all single crochet! I used neutral colors for my pumpkin, but bright colors would look great, too!
Let’s talk yarn! For this pumpkin, I used Loops & Threads Impeccable in Putty and Barley. This is a worsted weight acrylic yarn from Michael’s. Any worsted weight acrylic would work great! Red Heart Super Saver, I Love this Yarn from Hobby Lobby, or Big Twist Value Yarn would all be great substitutes.
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Checkerboard Pumpkin Crochet Pattern
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Materials
worsted weight acrylic yarn in 2 colors (I used Loops & Threads Impeccable in Putty & Barley)
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
fiber fill
cinnamon stick
hot glue
Level
intermediate
Pattern notes & Stitches to Know
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
· Written in US terms
· Putty is Color A. Barley is Color B.
· When changing colors, always change color on the last step of the stitch just before the color change
· Do not fasten off. Carry each color throughout
· ch 1 does not count as sc
CHECKERBOARD PUMPKIN CROCHET PATTERN
Starting with Color A, ch 31
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in next 4, *change color, sc in next 5* repeat from * to * across (30 sc)
Row 2: continuing with color B, ch 1, turn, sc in 5 stitches, *change color, sc in next 5* repeat from * to * across (30 sc)
Row 3: continuing with color A, ch 1, turn, sc in 5 stitches, *change color, sc in next 5* repeat from * to * across (30 sc)
Row 4: continuing with color B, ch 1, turn, sc in 5 stitches, *change color, sc in next 5* repeat from * to * across (30 sc)
Row 5: continuing with color A, ch 1, turn, sc in 5 stitches, *change color, sc in next 5* repeat from * to * across (30 sc)
Row 6: continuing with color B, ch 1, turn, sc in 5 stitches, *change color, sc in next 5* repeat from * to * across, change color on last stitch (30 sc)
Row 7: continuing with color B, ch 1, turn, sc in 5 stitches, *change color, sc in next 5* repeat from * to * across (30 sc)
Row 8: continuing with color A, ch 1, turn, sc in 5 stitches, *change color, sc in next 5* repeat from * to * across (30 sc)
Row 9: continuing with color B, ch 1, turn, sc in 5 stitches, *change color, sc in next 5* repeat from * to * across (30 sc)
Row 10: continuing with color A, ch 1, turn, sc in 5 stitches, *change color, sc in next 5* repeat from * to * across (30 sc)
Row 11: continuing with color B, ch 1, turn, sc in 5 stitches, *change color, sc in next 5* repeat from * to * across (30 sc)
Row 12: continuing with color A, ch 1, turn, sc in 5 stitches, *change color, sc in next 5* repeat from * to * across, change color on last stitch (30 sc)
Row 13 – 60: repeat rows 1 – 12
Do not fasten off.
Bring the first and last row together. Sew both ends together using sl st.
Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.
Now the rectangle in a tube, weave the end in and out around the bottom edge. Cinch the bottom closed. Sew the bottom closed tight. Fasten off. Weave in the end.
Add fiber fill. Use the long end on the other side to weave in and out around the top edge. Add more fiber fill. Cinch top closed. Sew the top closed tight.
Push the needle with the long end through the middle of the top, through the pumpkin, and out the middle of the bottom. Pull tight to make the pumpkin squatty. Push the needle back up towards the top middle. Pull yarn tight, knot it, and fasten off.
Hot glue a cinnamon stick for a stem.
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