Do you like everything Autumn? Then you'll love this. This is your own step by step guide to making your own crocheted Mini Pumpkin.
This eye-catching little decoration can be made to provide some family fun time or in general if you're a fan or crocheting.
Amy Greenfield holds weekly craft sessions. She said:
"We run weekly free craft groups at Eto Preloved Kids Store in our community cafe space. Next week's craft is Upcycling clothing and textiles to make bunting."
They run Wednesdays 10am-11.30am.
Here's one she made earlier
How do I make this?
What you’re going to need is:
A 5mm hook, orange wool, green wool, wool scissors, and a darning needle.
Abbreviations
Ch- Chain
Dc- Double crochet
Ss- Slip stitch
St – Stitch
Dec2tog – Decrease 2 stitches together
MC-Main Chain.
Using 2 strands of ‘wool A’ and 5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2: 2dc into each st around. (12dc)
Rnd 3: *1dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 4: *2dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (24dc)
Rnd 5: *3dc, 2dc into next st* rep around. (30dc)
Rnd 6-9: Dc in each st around. (30dc)
Rnd 10: *3dc, dc2tog* rep around. (24dc)
Rnd 11: *2dc, dc2tog* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 12: *1dc, dc2tog* rep around. (12dc)
Add stuffing
Rnd 13: *Dc2tog* rep around. (6dc)
Rnd 14: *Dc2tog*rep around. (3dc)
Fasten off.
Stem
Using ‘wool B’ and 4mm hook, ch4 and join into the round with a SS.
Rnd 1-5: 1ch, 4dc, ss into 1st dc. (4dc)
Rnd 6: 1ch, dc2tog, twice, ss into 1st dc. (2dc)
Fasten off.
Using a darning needle and 1 end of yarn from the tail, insert needle into the centre of the top of the pumpkin and pull through to the bottom of the pumpkin. Pull tight and secure with a knot using the other end of the tail that is not in use. Repeat this 7 more times, leaving you with 8 sections creating the pumpkin shape.
Fasten off and weave in end.
Et Viola! After doing this you should have a Mini Pumpkin!
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