amberblissthis The crochet Puff Pumpkin Ornament is a versatile crochet piece that you can hook up in any size thread or yarn. Size 3 cotton thread and a 2.75mm hook or dk (3) yarn and a 3mm hook will create perfect hanging ornaments. Worsted weight yarn and a 4.5mm hook makes a lovely coaster. Size 10 cotton thread and a 1.75mm hook turns into a sweet pair of earrings. It all depends on what you want to create. Use this pattern for buntings, gift-toppers, bookmarks, purse danglers, keychains, magnets and more!
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The step-by-step video takes you through every single row (and round, there’s only 1 round). You can crochet along with me. It’ll only take about 20 minutes. Or, if you get stuck while following the written pattern, you can consult the video.
The Challenge
Do you have some fun variegated scraps in your stash? Do you have orange yarn that someone gifted you, and you’ve just never gotten around to getting rid of it? Do you have dreams to make cute pumpkins to give out to trick-or-treaters in lieu of candy? Do you collect pumpkin patterns and add to your collection of crocheted pumpkins every year? Do you love the look of puffs but haven’t given them a true shot in your crochet repertoire yet?
Did you say yes to even 1/2 of one of those questions? I challenge you to give the Puff Pumpkin a try! My holiday ornament inspiration has been ALL ABOUT puffs this year, and I couldn’t resist adding a fall ornament to my puff line up.
Once you’ve finished your Puff Pumpkin, send me an email or find me on social media to share a photo! I can’t wait to see what you make. I’d love to share your projects.
If you’re interested in checking out the other PUFF PATTERNS, please follow the links below!
Puff Star Ornament (releasing on November 10)
These patterns are from past years, but they do have PUFFS in common and are also adorable! As always, these ornaments can double as EARRINGS!
The Main Attraction: The Puff Pumpkin Pattern Instructions
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Ornament Sample – 2 ¼” x 2 ½”
- 12 yards per ornament with Animation DK Mercerized Cotton
- 3 mm hook
Earring Sample -1 ½” x 1 ⅝”
- 12-15 yards per pair with size 10 Lizbeth cotton thread
- 1.75 mm hook
- Needle
- Blocking Mat
- Wax paper or plastic wrap
- Scissors
- Aleene’s Stiffen Quik Spray
Abbreviations and Stitch Key
ch = chain stitch
lp(s) = loop(s)
Puff = puff stitch
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over
Special Stitches
Puff = Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp [yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up lp] 2 times, yo, pull through 6 lps, yo, pull through last 2 lps.
Notes
- All directions are written in US Crochet Terms.
- Pattern calls for 2 colors. Up to 11 yards is needed for color A. Less than 1 yard is needed for color B.
- Gauge is not essential for this project, but tighter sts will result in an ornament / earring that holds its shape better. Stiffening spray will help with this too.
- Any size thread or yarn can be used for this pattern. Be sure to adjust hook size and yardage expectations.
- Parentheses ( ) in the pattern instructions indicate stitches that all belong in the same stitch or space.
- Brackets [ ] indicate stitches that will be repeated the number of times indicated
- This pattern can be worked in any size crochet thread or yarn and appropriate hook. Experiment with different size threads/yarns and hooks to achieve smaller or larger ornaments or earrings.
- Watch this for a step by step video tutorial of the Puff Pumpkin.
- This video will help if blocking is a new concept.
Instructions
Pumpkin
Ch 4 with color A.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 chs – 3 sc
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, [Puff, ch 1 in next sc] 3 times, ch 2, sl st in sme st as last Puff – 2 ch-2 sp, 3 Puff, 2 ch-1 sp.
Row 3: Ch 2, turn, [Puff, ch 1 in ch st] 2 times, [Puff, ch 1 in Puff st, Puff, ch 1 in ch-1 sp] 2 times, Puff, ch 1 in Puff st, Puff, ch 1 in ch 2, Puff, ch 2 in last ch, sl st in same sp as first Puff from Row 2 – 2 ch-2 sp, 9 Puff, 8 ch-1 sp.
Final Round: (RS) Ch 2, turn, [Puff, ch 1 in ch st] 2 times, [Puff, ch 1 in Puff st, Puff, ch 1 in ch-1 sp] 8 times, Puff, ch 1 in next Puff st, [Puff, ch 1 in each ch of ch-2 sp] 2 times, [Puff around the next sc st from Row 1] 3 times, ch 1, sl st to first Puff – 1 ch-2 sp, 24 Puff, 22 ch-1 sp.
Tie off and weave in ends.
Stem
Attach color B to the 3rd from last puff on the Final Round of the Pumpkin.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in Puff and next 2 puffs – 3 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog in 1st and 2nd st, sc2tog in 2nd and 3rd st – 2 sc2tog.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog – 1 sc2tog.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc – 1 sc.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc – 2 sc.
Tie off and weave in ends.
Stiffen Pieces
Place crocheted pieces on wax paper or plastic wrap on a flat surface or blocking mat. (The wax paper or plastic wrap protects your surfaces from build up of the stiffening spray.)
Spray both sides with stiffening spray. Use your fingers to work the spray through the fibers of the thread or yarn. If there is excess spray, gently squeeze it out with your fingers. You want the fibers to be saturated, but not dripping. Adjust shape and pin (or lay flat). Wait for pieces to dry.
Assembly Instructions
For Ornament: Cut a length of jute, hemp or coordinating yarn. Knot 2 ends together. Using your crochet hook, loop the yarn through one star point of ornament. Pull knotted end through loop. Hang ornament.
For Earrings: Open the loops on the earring hooks to the side with your flat nosed pliers. Slip one stitch from the star point onto the open loop. Close the loop of the earring hooks to the side with the flat nosed pliers.
