Ingredients
- Worsted weight cotton yarn (about 300 total yards or three 100g skeins)
- H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill (about 2 to 3 ounces)
- Yarn needle with a blunt tip
- Sharp scissors
- One stitch marker (optional)
- Tape measure
- About 36 inches of cotton cord or sturdy yarn
- Small scrap of brown cotton yarn for the stems (about 12 inches per pumpkin)
Instructions
- Form a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
- Work 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc).
- Work 1 sc in the first stitch, then 2 sc in the next stitch, repeat around (18 sc).
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, then 2 sc in the next stitch, repeat around (24 sc).
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, then 2 sc in the next stitch, repeat around (30 sc).
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches, then 2 sc in the next stitch, repeat around (36 sc).
- Crochet 1 sc in every stitch around for four rounds (Rounds 7 to 10, 36 sc each round).
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches, then single crochet the next 2 stitches together (30 sc).
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, then single crochet the next 2 stitches together (24 sc).
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, then single crochet the next 2 stitches together, add stuffing (18 sc).
- Work 1 sc in the first stitch, then single crochet the next 2 stitches together (12 sc).
- Single crochet the next 2 stitches together around until the opening closes. Fasten off with a long tail.
- Make the stem with brown yarn: chain 5, slip stitch into the second chain from the hook and across, fasten off.
- Sew the stem to the top of the pumpkin and repeat for five more pumpkins.
- Lay the six pumpkins in a row, thread the cord through the tops or stitch securely, tie loops at both ends, weave in any loose ends.
Notes
Keep the garland away from open flames and wet conditions. Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle if needed, and reshape while damp.
