How to Crochet Pumpkin Amigurumi Worm for Beginners

Looking for a crochet twisted spinner for Halloween decor. Learn how to crochet these tiny and quick pumpkin worms with a step-by-step tutorial from Knitting Love. There is also a freedom to sell these 20-minute worms by the tutor and make MONEY at fall craft fairs.

These pumpkin worms have a tiny embroidered face, twisted body, and a little strap for ease of hanging, making it not-to-miss decor for fall and Halloween.

So, if you are interested in crocheting these amigurumi pumpkins, continue reading till the end of this post.

The designer of this twisted pumpkin amigurumi is @Knittinglov – she crochets the unique accessories with bright colors plus mostly the flower and plant. In respect for the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.

Crochet Pumpkin Worms Keychain Tutorial

Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. You will need the basic crochet stitches like the single crochet, slip stitches, large increase for producing the twist, plus some basic sewing is also needed. The pattern is written in the US instructions. You must also be able to embroider the amigurumi pumpkin using the thin thread.

Tutorial Timing: Approximately 15 minutes. (This is the super fast tutorial, but crocheting one by yourself would also be much faster)

Personalization Tips: For the pumpkin part, you can choose from orange, green, light orange, and a pinkish. The twisted part can be crocheted with green, brown, and light green. You can make the twisted part large or small just by changing the number of initial or foundation chains.

Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.

Supplies Needed

The following are the crochet materials and tools for crocheting this pumpkin keychain. They will work best:

1. 4ply Yarn
2. Hook No. 5/0 3.0mm
3. Orange and Green and Other colors
4. Sewing Needle
5. Stuffing
6. Thread

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Techniques Used

Learn the following crochet techniques for crocheting these worm amigurumi with pumpkin heads:

1. Ch (Chain): Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook to create a foundational stitch.
2. Slst (Slip Stitch): Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
3. Sc (Single Crochet): Insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops.
4. Half Cr (Half Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through all three loops on the hook.
5. Dc (Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through two loops, and repeat.
6. Treble Cr (Treble Crochet): Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops twice, then pull through the last loops.
7. Double Treble Cr (Double Treble Crochet): Yarn over three times, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, and pull through two loops three times.
8. k2-tog (Knit 2 Together): Insert needle through two stitches as if to knit, then knit them together as one stitch.

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