Ribbed Crochet Pumpkins
Разработано
Debbie von Grabler-Crozier
Инструменты
Materials
Yarn
• Any sort of interesting yarn in earth colours
— orange is the obvious choice but not the only one.I am using a slightly chunky yarn for the medium pumpkin in a tan colour and orange for the large.You need one 100g ball for each – you will have some left over.
Everything Else:
• Two interesting sticks about the thickness of your thumb and about 10-15cm long
TIP: the mossier and more twisted the better! Look for something nice and rustic.
• Polyester toy stuffing material
• Hot glue gun
Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sc: single crochet (UK double crochet)
Ss: slip stitch
Изготовление
The Crochet:
![picture](https://www.clover-mfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ribbed-Crochet-Pumpkins_s1.jpg)
NB: Please read all instructions through and assemble the equipment before beginning.
TIP: there are two pumpkins in this set. A medium (14cm diameter) and a large (18cm diameter).
The instructions for the large size are given in brackets after the medium. The method of making is the same for both.
Ch 26 (31) IMAGE 1.
![picture](https://www.clover-mfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ribbed-Crochet-Pumpkins_s2.jpg)
Row 2: sc in the second stitch from the end working in the back loop of the chain IMAGE 2. Ch 1 and turn.
![picture](https://www.clover-mfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ribbed-Crochet-Pumpkins_s3.jpg)
Row 3: sc into each stitch, again working in the back loop. Ch 1 and turn.
TIP: Normally with Sc, you are working into both parts of the stitch on the top like this IMAGE 3.
![picture](https://www.clover-mfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ribbed-Crochet-Pumpkins_s4.jpg)
This time, it is important only to use the back part of the stitch like this IMAGE 4. This will give you the rib effect.
![picture](https://www.clover-mfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ribbed-Crochet-Pumpkins_s5.jpg)
Rows 4-45 (4-60): continue working like this until you have a piece of ribbed fabric IMAGE 5.
![picture](https://www.clover-mfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ribbed-Crochet-Pumpkins_s6.jpg)
Ss the panel closed on the two short ends to form a tube IMAGE 6.
![picture](https://www.clover-mfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ribbed-Crochet-Pumpkins_s7.jpg)
Now use a piece of yarn, the largest needle in the darning set and a running stitch to close one end IMAGE 7.
TIP: You will not be able to quite close the hole when you gather because of the thickness of the yarn. Use the needle to darn it closed neatly.
![picture](https://www.clover-mfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ribbed-Crochet-Pumpkins_s8.jpg)
This is the base of the pumpkin but still make it as neat as you can IMAGE 8.
![picture](https://www.clover-mfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ribbed-Crochet-Pumpkins_s9.jpg)
Stuff the pumpkin well with polyester stuffing material and gather the other end closed too.
TIP: use a longer piece of yarn for this job and before you tie the end off, bring the yarn down to the bottom of the pumpkin a couple of times to gather the centre and make it look more realistic IMAGE 9.
![picture](https://www.clover-mfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ribbed-Crochet-Pumpkins_s10.jpg)
When you do this, keep the hole at the top fairly clear to put the stalk in. Hot glue the stick into the top centre as a stalk IMAGE 10.
TIP: I have also added a little wrap of jute twine and tied it in a bow on the small one. This is optional but looks beautifully rustic.