Sunburst Granny Pumpkin

This pattern is provided in English only. Turn colorful granny squares into adorable fall décor with the Sunburst Granny Pumpkin Crochet Pattern! This fun design combines the classic look of granny squares with a completely different pumpkin construction. Each pumpkin is made from 5 sunburst-inspired granny squares, which are joined together and transformed into a soft, plump 3D pumpkin. > **Free Version is available on our blog. [Click HERE to view][1]** The pattern includes instructions for 3 pumpkin sizes, making it easy to crochet a coordinating set. Display them individually on a mantel, shelf, or table, or stack all three sizes together to create a beautiful handmade pumpkin centerpiece for fall and Thanksgiving. This pattern is also a great scrap yarn project! Use self-striping yarn for the colorful sunburst centers, or mix and match leftover yarn from previous projects to make every granny square unique. A step-by-step video tutorial is included to guide you through the entire project, including crocheting the sunburst granny squares, joining them with the mattress stitch, stuffing, closing, and shaping your finished pumpkin. SIZES The pattern includes 3 sizes: Small – approximately 13 cm × 7.5 cm Medium – approximately 17 cm × 9 cm Large – approximately 19 cm × 10 cm Make one size or crochet all three to create a beautiful stacked pumpkin display. DIFFICULTY Easy Written in Standard American Crochet Terms. Basic crochet knowledge and the ability to read a written crochet pattern are recommended. The included step-by-step video tutorial provides additional help with the special stitches, granny-square construction, joining, stuffing, and shaping. YARN #3 DK or Light Worsted Weight Yarn The sample pumpkins were made using: Premier Basix DK – 100% Acrylic Premier Colorfusion DK – 100% Acrylic, self-striping This pattern is perfect for experimenting with color. Use self-striping yarn, coordinating solid colors, or small leftover balls from your yarn stash to create your own unique sunburst combinations. You can also experiment with different yarn weights and corresponding hook sizes to create pumpkins in additional sizes. Please keep in mind that changing the yarn weight or hook size will change the finished measurements. HOOK 4 mm crochet hook, or a suitable hook size for your chosen yarn. MATERIALS • #3 DK or light worsted-weight yarn • 4 mm crochet hook • Polyester fiberfill / toy stuffing • Skin-colored tights/stocking or small cotton bag for stuffing – optional • Tapestry needle • Scissors • Cinnamon stick or small wooden twig for the stem – optional • Twine – optional VIDEO TUTORIAL A full step-by-step Sunburst Granny Pumpkin video tutorial is included with the pattern. Follow along as I show you how to: • Crochet the sunburst granny squares • Work the special cluster stitches • Join the squares using mattress stitch • Turn the squares into the pumpkin shape • Stuff the pumpkin • Close and shape the pumpkin • Add the finishing touches The video is especially helpful if this is your first time turning granny squares into a three-dimensional crochet project. [1]: https://www.passionatecrafter.com/sunburst-granny-square-pumpkin-free-crochet-pattern-in-3-sizes/