Charming Textured Twisted Pumpkin Trio

Get ready to crochet a charming trio of textured twisted pumpkins that will bring warmth and a rustic flair to your home this autumn! This pattern features different sizes and unique stitches, perfect for both beginner and intermediate crocheters. Let's dive into making these adorable pumpkins!

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in three colors (orange, yellow, and green)
• Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
• Craft or yarn needle
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
• Scissors

Size:

Small Pumpkin: 4 inches tall
Medium Pumpkin: 5 inches tall
Large Pumpkin: 6 inches tall

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st - stitch
• RS - right side
• FO - finish off

Pattern Instructions:

Small Pumpkin

1. Begin with magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6).
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12).
4. Round 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around (18).
5. Round 4: *1 sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around (24).
6. Round 5-7: 1 sc in each st around (24).
7. Round 8: *1 sc in next 2 st, sc2tog; repeat from * around (18).
8. Round 9: *1 sc in next st, sc2tog; repeat from * around (12).
9. Stuff the pumpkin firm. Round 10: sc2tog around (6). FO and weave in ends.
10. Twist the pumpkin for a textured look and use leftover yarn to create a short stem at the top.

Medium Pumpkin

1. Begin with magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6).
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12).
4. Round 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around (18).
5. Round 4: *1 sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around (24).
6. Round 5-8: 1 sc in each st around (24).
7. Round 9: *1 sc in next 4 st, sc2tog; repeat from * around (18).
8. Round 10: *1 sc in next 3 st, sc2tog; repeat from * around (12).
9. Stuff the pumpkin and round 11: sc2tog around (6). FO and weave in ends.
10. Twist the body and create a stem with leftover yarn.

Large Pumpkin

1. Begin with magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6).
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12).
4. Round 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around (18).
5. Round 4: *1 sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around (30).
6. Round 5-9: 1 sc in each st around (30).
7. Round 10: *1 sc in next 5 st, sc2tog; repeat from * around (24).
8. Round 11: *1 sc in next 4 st, sc2tog; repeat from * around (20).
9. Stuff the pumpkin before closing it. Round 12: sc2tog around (10). FO and weave in ends.
10. Twist for texture and finish with a stem made from yarn.

Finishing Touch:

Feel free to embellish your pumpkins with leaves made from green yarn or by adding embroidery. Display your twisted pumpkin trio as a lovely centerpiece or scattered around your home to celebrate the fall season!