COSMIC PUMPKIN PATTERN

As a sci-fi geek (fun fact about me), I had to put my own spin on the whole fall pumpkin scene so I created this unique, starscape crocheted pumpkin design!

Our kitty had to okay this pumpkin and gave it a little tester sniff!

You can use any worsted weight yarn for this pattern, I loved finding some ombre yarn in my stash to use for this pattern; it gives the pumpkins a little bit of a nebula look. Black or midnight blue yarn work great as well!

Pattern comes in two sizes. The ombre pumpkins are size small and the grey pumpkin is size large.

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DESCRIPTION

A cute, textured crocheted pumpkin with a cosmic twist. Embroider your favorite constellation, your Zodiac, or make up your own star chart to create yourself a unique and gorgeous piece of handmade home decor. Simple stitches and techniques make this a quick make, perfect for markets and gifts!

MATERIALS

Worsted weight yarn in dark or ombre color (Weight: 4/medium) (I used THIS yarn from Cascade Yarn and Lion Brand Jeans Yarn in Vintage): Size small pumpkins use ~50 yards of yarn, and size large pumpkins use ~80 yards of yarn
Scraps of lightweight yarn and embroidery floss in white for star charts
Size H (5 mm) crochet hook – I have recently begun using Furls Crochet hooks and have seen immediate relief from the hand pain that used to bother me. I am an affiliate of Furls Crochet and am so proud to represent their quality products.
Finishing needle
Fiberfill
Pick out your favorite constellation to embroider HERE, or make up your own!

ABBREVIATIONS

ch: chain
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
blo: back loops only

SIZING

Size small finished pumpkin: 2.5 inches tall and 4.5 inches across

Size large finished pumpkin: 5 inches tall and 7 inches across

DIRECTIONS

PUMPKINS

This pumpkin is worked flat, with turning. Pattern is for size small pumpkins, size large pumpkin stitch and row counts are listed in the parentheses.

*I love my* Furls Crochet hooks! Check out this Furls Odyssey hook!

Begin with your main yarn color

ch 22 (32) Leave a 15 inch yarn tail for sewing

(Wondering what the checkboxes are for? Check out this tutorial and make online patterns easier to follow!)

Row 1: ch 2. dc across. 22 (32)
Row 2: do not ch. sc in first st, insert hook in same st and draw up a loop, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, draw last loop directly through 2 loops on hook, *insert hook in same st as last completed st, yo and draw up a loop, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, draw last loop directly through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * in each st across. 22 (32) Make sure to double check your st counts and keep your tension a bit loose!
Row 3: ch 2. dc blo across. 22 (32)

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until row 23 (33). Your finished small and large rectangle should be 5 in x 10 in, and 8 in x 13 in respectively.

The following instructions apply to both sizes:

Do not fasten off, fold rectangle in half (wrong side out) and slip stitch it closed into a tube. Now fasten off and leave a 10 inch tail for cinching the pumpkin closed.

Turn the tube right side out and cinch one end closed, pulling tight and securing with knot; weave in ends. Stuff your pumpkin firmly. Taking the other 15 inch yarn tail, fasten on to the open side and cinch this one closed as well. Finally, pull your tail through the pumpkin to the opposite end and secure there to create a shorter, squatter “donut” shaped pumpkin (this is optional).

STEM

There are many options for a stem. I am partial to the collected stick option, but you can always put in a cinnamon stick or even crochet a tiny stem out of contrasting colored yarn.

CONSTELLATIONS

Now for the fun part! Pick out a simple constellation (examples here) and get out your white yarn and embroidery floss and your finishing needle. Pick a side of your pumpkin and begin embroidering your stars on your pumpkin. First begin with the stars and designate them with a double knot in the white yarn, then pick out the connector lines in embroidery floss to make your constellation really stand out. Add more all around your pumpkin, or keep them on one side only!

Your Cosmic Pumpkin is complete! Make one or five and display them proudly!

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