Crochet Pumpkin Gnome Couple: A Fall Amigurumi Delight

Detailed Recipe:

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Orange, green, white, beige, and brown
• Crochet hook: Size 2.5 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Instructions:

Body (Make 2):

1. Using green yarn, create a magic ring:
   • Round 1: 6 SC in the ring.
   • Round 2: INC in each stitch (12).
   • Round 3: 1 SC, INC around (18).
   • Increase to 42 stitches, then work evenly for 10 rounds.
   • Gradually decrease, stuffing as you go.

Beard and Nose:

1. For the beard, use white yarn to create a fluffy texture:
   • Attach yarn and make loops around the body using slip stitches. Trim and fluff.
2. For the nose, use beige yarn:
   • Round 1: 6 SC in a magic ring.
   • Round 2: INC in each stitch (12).
   • Fasten off, stuff lightly, and sew onto the body above the beard.

Hat (Make 2):

1. Use orange yarn to create the hat:
   • Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 SC.
   • Round 2: INC in each stitch (12).
   • Round 3: 1 SC, INC around (18).
   • Continue increasing every round until the hat base fits the body.
   • Work evenly for 5-7 rounds to shape the hat.

Pumpkin Accessory:

1. Using orange yarn, create a small pumpkin:
   • Round 1: 6 SC in a magic ring.
   • Round 2: INC in each stitch (12).
   • Round 3: Work even (12).
   • Decrease to close the pumpkin. Add a brown yarn stem.
2. Attach the pumpkin to one of the gnomes’ hats for a playful touch.

Assembly:

• Sew the hats onto the bodies, positioning them slightly tilted.
• Add small embellishments like buttons or leaves if desired.