If you are looking for an easy and festive crochet project for the fall season, look no further than this free crochet pattern for a Small Crochet Pumpkin.
Materials Needed:
- Cotton yarn in Hot Orange and Mod Green or any medium weight cotton yarn
- Crochet hook size J (6.00 mm)
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Crochet Abbreviations:
- hdc – half double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- st – stitch
- dc – double crochet
Pattern:
Round 1:
With orange yarn, chain 2. In the second chain from the hook, make 10 half double crochets. Slip stitch to the top of the first hdc. (10 stitches)
Round 2:
Chain 1, then make 2 hdc in each stitch around. Slip stitch to the top of the first hdc. (20 stitches) Do not fasten off the orange yarn.
Next:
Join in the green yarn by chaining 4. Work a single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet into the second chain of the chain-4. Slip stitch to the top of the second hdc from the previous round. Fasten off.
To Finish:
With the orange yarn still attached, chain 1. Single crochet in the next stitch after the one you slip stitched to in green. Single crochet in the next 4 stitches, slip stitch in the next 8 stitches, single crochet in the next 5 stitches. Slip stitch in the next stitch and fasten off. Weave in any loose ends securely with the yarn needle.
This Small Crochet Pumpkin is a perfect project for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. You can make several in different colors to create a cute fall display or use them as decorations for Halloween. Get creative and have fun crocheting!
