Make a cute little pumpkin with a playful grin sitting on your shelf, bringing a touch of Halloween cheer to your home. That's exactly what you get with Crochet Jack-o'-lantern Amigurumi! With soft orange yarn transformed into a plump, round shape and a tiny stem on top, this charming crochet creation has a personality of its own.
Crochet Jack-o-lantern Amigurumi
Make yourself hooking each stitch, bringing the pumpkin to life, and then adding the final touch, a cute face with a smile that lights up the room. Cozy and fun, the Crochet Jack-o'-lantern Amigurumi is a delightful project that can sit with you on chilly autumn evenings, making both the crafting and the season a bit brighter.
Supplies Needed:
- Orange worsted weight yarn
- Green or brown worsted weight yarn for the stem
- Yarn needle
- Scissors (or snippers)
- 4.5mm crochet hook
- Polyfill or stuffing material
- Optional: Black felt for Jack-o'-lantern face, fabric glue (like tacky glue)
Pumpkin Body:
Start: Make a slip knot and chain 21 loosely (since you will work into the back loop of the chain).
- Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 20 half double crochets in the back loop only.
- Row 2 and beyond: Chain 1 to start a new row, then half double crochet in each stitch across, working in the back loops only (20 stitches). Repeat this for a total of 30 rows for the standard size. For a different size, adjust the initial chains and the number of rows according to your preference (there might be instructions for that in the video description).
Sewing Pumpkin into Shape:
- After 30 rows, fold the piece so that both ends meet with the right sides facing each other.
- Slip stitch the ends together matching stitch to stitch (you will have a tube shape).
- Sew one side of the tube closed by stitching in and out in a circle, pulling tight to bunch up the end. Tie off securely once complete.
- Stuff the pumpkin with polyfill to your desired firmness.
- Sew the other side closed similar to step 3, but before finishing, adjust the stuffing as needed.
Indent on Pumpkin:
- Once both ends are closed, take your needle through the center of the pumpkin from top to bottom, pulling tight to create an indent.
- Secure with a knot at the bottom.
Stem:
- Start: Create a slip knot with green or brown yarn and chain 5 loosely.
- Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 4 half double crochets across in the back loop.
- Tie off, leaving a long enough tail to sew the stem onto the pumpkin top.
- Connect the stem: Use the tail to sew the stem securely onto the pumpkin. Run the tail through the inside of the pumpkin a few times to prevent it from coming loose, and then snip off any excess.
Jack-o'-lantern Face (Optional):
- Cut out two triangles for eyes, a smaller triangle for a nose, and a zigzag shape for a mouth from black felt.
- Test the placement on the pumpkin before gluing.
- Once satisfied, glue each piece on carefully with fabric glue, ensuring each component is secure.
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