Knittinglov: Crochet Pumpkin With Hat for Halloween
Learn how to crochet this quirky purple pumpkin wearing a witch hat keychain with a step-by-step tutorial for beginners. We shall crochet a ribbed pumpkin wearing a wide and ruffle brim bucket witch hat. The quirkiness comes from the craft wobbly eyes, the choice of purple, orange and brown and the funny smile. You can easily crochet this pumpkin within 30 minutes and prepare a bundle to set at the craft fairs.
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This crochet pumpkin also makes an irresistible Halloween bag charm and you can also also turn it into a trick-or-treating bag charm. I recommend crocheting it with the DK cotton yarn using the 2.20mm crochet hook.
About designer: The designer of this quirky pumpkin for Halloween is @Knittinglov – I always call her “Quality and Vibrancy” queen in crochet and knitting. Her crochet ideas include tons of crochet fall patterns from pumpkin to leaf and fall baskets. We will provide many of her pumpkin tutorials, here.
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Skill Level: Beginner Level – 2.
Why: You have to sew the pumpkin and should be able to identify the BLO of the stitch. As for the stitches, you need half double crochet and the chain stitch plus, slip stitch.
Supplies Needed
- Cotton yarn 4ply or 5ply in orange and green
- 2.20 mm
- Sewing Needle
- Keyring
Quick Guides for Stitches
Here are the quick guides for the stitches, using your abbreviations:
Ch (Chain): Make a slip knot on your hook. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the loop on your hook.
hdc (Half Double Crochet): Yarn over. Insert your hook into the stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop (three loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.
- BLO – Work in the Back Loop Only of the Stitch
- Slst (Slip a stitch): Insert your hook into the stitch. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook at the same time.
- Sc (Single crochet): Insert your hook into the stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through the two loops.
Learn Crocheting the Pumpkin with This Tutorial
