Whimsical Twisted Spiral Pumpkin Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (size 4) in orange and brown
• 5.00 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Cinnamon sticks or twine for the stem
• Scissors

Gauge:

• 6 stitches by 6 rows in double crochet = 4 inches

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• inc - increase
• dec - decrease

Instructions:

Base Round

1. Start with a magic ring to create an adjustable circle.
2. Round 1: Ch 2, 10 dc in the ring. Pull tight and join with sl st.
3. Round 2: Ch 2, (dc in next st, inc) repeat around (15 stitches). Join.
4. Round 3: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat (20 stitches). Join.
5. Round 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 3 sts, inc) repeat (25 stitches). Join.

Main Body

1. Round 5-10: Ch 2, dc in each st around (25 stitches). Join.
2. Switch to brown yarn.
3. Round 11: Ch 2, (dc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat (20 stitches). Join.
4. Round 12: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat (15 stitches). Join.
5. Round 13: Ch 2, (dc in next st, dec) repeat (10 stitches). Join.
6. Stuff the pumpkin firmly with fiberfill.
7. Continue to dec in every st until closed. Tie off and weave in ends.

Twisted Top

1. Use remaining orange yarn to create a twisted cord: Ch 40, then twist the cord and attach each end to the top of the pumpkin.
2. For the stem, cut a piece of brown yarn, wrap it around the top and secure.

Finishing Touch: Attach a cinnamon stick or twine to the top for added charm.

Your whimsical twisted spiral pumpkin is now ready to grace your home this fall! Enjoy your crafting!