Crochet Pumpkin with Witch Hat

Crochet Pumpkin with Witch Hat Detailed Crochet Recipe:

Materials:

• Orange, black, purple, pink, and white yarn
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Black safety eyes (20 mm)
• Fiberfill for stuffing
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease
• st(s): stitch(es)
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch

Pumpkin Body:

1. Start with orange yarn and a magic ring (6 sc).
2. Inc in each st around (12 sts).
3. (Sc in next st, inc) repeat around (18 sts).
4. Continue increasing evenly until you reach 48 sts.
5. Work even for 10 rounds to form the body.
6. Begin decreasing symmetrically until you reach 12 sts, stuff with fiberfill, and close.

Witch Hat:

1. Start with black yarn and create a magic ring (6 sc).
2. Inc in each round until the diameter fits the pumpkin’s top.
3. For the brim, switch to working in back loops only, then sc around and inc in every other st for 3 rounds.
4. Add the purple band by making a flat strip and sewing it around the hat, and finish by crocheting an orange buckle.

Face Details:

1. Use black yarn for the mouth, attaching with small stitches to form the smile.
2. Crochet two small pink circles for the cheeks and sew them on.
3. Attach safety eyes firmly, or crochet small black circles for eyes and sew in place.

Assembly:

1. Attach the witch hat to the top of the pumpkin using black yarn.
2. Adjust the face and features to ensure they are symmetrically placed.
3. Add extra decorations, like small crocheted bats, for an enhanced Halloween display.

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.