How to Crochet Halloween Pumpkin Cat for Kids
Let’s get creative this Halloween, crocheting these cute pumpkin cats for Halloween with a step-by-step tutorial from An Design Craft. These pumpkin cat amigurumi have the cat features like tail, paw, and tail combined in an easy crochet pumpkin.
Finished with cute smiling embroidery, these amigurumi are perfect for gifting to kids or using yourself as a support toy during Halloween prep. You can learn crocheting in one hour, so make the complete set of two.
If you find yourself interested in crocheting this Halloween pumpkin cat, continue reading till the end of this post for the guide.
The designer of this Halloween amigurumi is @AnDesignCraft – known for her always cute amigurumi and bag charms, sometimes pouches also. 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.
Skill Level: Beginner (you’ll need single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, increases, slip stitch, and working in back and front loops. You will also need sewing. You will also learn how to add the rigged effect.)
Tutorial Timing: 13 Minutes Only (perfect if you are exploring something unique for Halloween and learning the ribbed stitch).
Personalization Tips: Choose from orange and purple pumpkin amigurumi. You can also try a different mouth and use the larger safety eyes. For the stem, there are options for green and golden.
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Supplies Used
The following are the crochet supplies that the tutor suggested for crocheting this pumpkin cat amigurumi for beginners:
- Cotton yarn 5ply
- Polyester Fiber
- Scissors
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 5mm bead eyes
Techniques Used
Learn the following crochet techniques that the tutor uses for crocheting this pumpkin cat:
- ch (chain stitch): Yarn over, pull through the loop on your hook to create a chain.
- rnd (round)
- sc (single crochet): Insert hook into st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops on hook.
- dc (double crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops.
- hdc (half double crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through all three loops on hook.
- sl st (slip stitch): Insert hook into st, yarn over, pull through both the st and the loop on your hook.
How is it Done?
The tutorial concludes with stuffing the body, assembling the parts, and sewing on a cute face. It’s a creative and enjoyable project for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels.
