Textured Pumpkins

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate You should be comfortable with basic crochet stitches, the Mini Bean stitch, changing colours, working in rows, seaming and following a written crochet pattern. MATERIALS • Lion Brand Color Theory (#4 Medium / Worsted) or similar worsted weight yarn • Colours used: Caper, Raisin, Moonbeam and Bone • 5 mm (H) crochet hook • Fiberfill • Yarn needle • Scissors • Measuring tape YARDAGE Small: • Raisin – 8 yds (7.3 m) • Caper – 8 yds (7.3 m) • Moonbeam – 16 yds (14.6 m) Medium: • Raisin – 41 yds (37.5 m) • Bone – 41 yds (37.5 m) Large: • Caper – 95 yds (87 m) • Moonbeam – 48 yds (44 m) Stem: • Caper – approx. 9 yds (8 m) per pumpkin The colours are easy to customize, so you can use the pattern to create pumpkins that coordinate with your own fall decor. STITCHES & TECHNIQUES • Chain • Single crochet • Slip stitch • Mini Bean stitch • Changing colours • Seaming, stuffing and shaping The pattern is written in US crochet terminology. These pumpkins are part of my Cozy Home Collection and coordinate especially well with the Amber Throw (https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/4573363976), using the same Mini Bean stitch and some of the same Color Theory shades.