Pumpkin Kids!

Pumpkin kids are adorable crocheted pumpkins. They're super-easy to make and only take about half an hour each, so you'll have tons in one day! The pattern is very easy to read, even for beginner crocheters and crocheters who have never made amigurumi before. A boy or girl can be made by simply changing the features and accessories. Enjoy the pattern!

Notes: The pattern is worked in rounds--do not "sl st to close round" unless directed.

Materials:

G/4.00 mm crochet hook

Worsted Weight Yarn in "pumpkin orange" color.

Worsted Weight Yarn in "irish green" color

Scissors

Yarn Needle

4-9 mm safety eyes

Bits of pink and black embroidery floss for features

Your imagination!

*Really go crazy with this pattern--it's made out of the basic amigurumi circle, and you can turn it into any kind of pumpkin you'd like! The possibilities are endless!*

THE PATTERN:

Preperation: With pumpkin color yarn and G crochet hook, ch 4, sl st into 4th chain from hk, pull on tail to tighten ring.

Rnd 1: 2 sc in ea st.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st

Rnd 3-6: 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st (Work in pattern of 1, 2, 1, 2, all the way around).

Rnd 7: 1 sc in ea st around

Rnd 8-16: Rep row 7

Rnd 17: 1 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, all the way around

Rnd 18: Fasten off.

LEAF

With G crochet hook and irish green, ch 5. Sk 1, sc in ea st. Ch 1, turn.

Sc in ea st, ch 1, turn

Sc in ea st, ch 1, turn

Sc in first st, sk 1, sc in next st, sk sc in next st.

Rep found 3 till 1 st is left. Fasten off.

FINISHING FOR LEAF AND PUMPKIN:

FOR PUMPKIN

Apply safety eyes in desired place. Embroider features. Stuff firmly and sew the opening closed. Sew leaf at an angle to the top of the pumpkin.