Crochet Pumpkin Man

The Crochet Pumpkin Man is a delightful handmade creation that brings a touch of whimsy and charm to any space. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this adorable pumpkin figure is sure to put a smile on your face. From its vibrant orange color to the intricate stitches that give it a unique texture, the Crochet Pumpkin Man is a wonderful addition to your fall decor. Whether displayed on a shelf, used as a festive centerpiece, or given as a heartwarming gift, this crocheted creation embodies the spirit of the season in a fun and creative way. Embrace the cozy vibes of autumn with the Crochet Pumpkin Man and let its friendly presence brighten your home with a touch of handmade magic.

YARN

Lion Brand® 24/7 Cotton Yarn® (Art. #761)

#124A Camel 1 ball (A)

#098C Ecru 1 ball (B)

#125AB Coffee Beans (C)

MATERIALS

Crochet hook size D (3.25 mm)

Plastic Safety Eyes (9 mm)

Black and White Embroidery Thread

Embroidery Needle

Poly Filling

DIMENSIONS

About 8 in. (20 cm) tall.

ch = chain

rep = repeat

rnd(s) = round(s)

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st(s) = stitch(es)

Easy

With A.

Row 1: Ch 21, 1 sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in next 3 chs, 1 hdc in next 3 chs, 1 dc in next 6 chs, 1 hdc in next 3 chs, 1 sc in next 3 chs, 1 sl st in last ch – 20 sts; turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, working in both loops,1 sl st in 1st st, working in back loop only, 1 sc in next 3 sts, 1 hdc in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 6 sts, 1 hdc in next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 3 sts; working in both loops, 1 sl st in last st h – 20 sts; turn.

Rows 3 - 28: rep Row 2 –20 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a long strand of yarn.

Sew the short sides together. Do not fasten off.

Using the tail of yarn, pull through the side stitches of one open end and pull tight, weaving in the ends. Fasten off.

Leave the other side of the Pumpkin Head open.

Insert safety eyes 5 rows apart.

Stuff the pumpkin head.

With B make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring.

Rnds 2 - 9: 1 sc in each st around – 8 sc.

Rnd 10: (sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 6 sc.

Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in end.

Stuff the Arm lightly.

Leg I

With B make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in ring.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 10 sc.

Rnds 3 - 10: 1 sc in each st around – 10 sc.

Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in end. Stuff the Leg.

Leg II

With B make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in ring.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 10 sc.

Rnds 3 - 10: 1 sc in each st around – 10 sc.

Do not fasten off. Stuff the Leg.

Join Legs

With B

Rnd 11: Ch 2 (for space between legs), insert hook in st #1 of Leg I and draw up a loop, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 9 sts; working in chains between legs, 1 hdc in next 2 chs; working in sts of Leg II, sc in first st following chain between legs, sc in next 9 sts; working in chains between legs, 1 hdc in next 2 chs – 24 sts.

Do not fasten off.

Body

Rnds 12 - 17: sc in each st around – 24 sc.

Rnd 18: (sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 20 sts.

Rnds 19 - 20: sc in each st around – 20 sc.

Rnd 21: (sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 16 sts.

Place st markers at sts # 6 and # 14 of this last rnd.

Continue stuffing until piece is complete.

Join Arms

With B

Rnd 22: Sc in next 5 sts; insert your hook in anyone st of last rnd of Arm I, 1 sc in each st around; 1 sc in st #6 of the last rnd of the body, 1 sc in next 7 sts; insert your hook in anyone st of last rnd of Arm II, 1 sc in each st around; 1 sc in st #14 of the last rnd of the body, 1 sc in next 2 sts – 28 sts.

Rnd 23: Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts – 24 sts.

Rnd 24: (sc in next 1 st, sc2tog) rep around – 16 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a long strand for sewing the Body to the Head.

With C make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring.

Rnd 2: working in back loop only, (sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 6 sc.

Rnd 3: (sc in next st, sc2tog) rep twice – 4 sc.

Rnd 4: sc in each st around – 4 sc.

Rnd 5: working in front loop only, 3 sc in each st around – 12 sc.

Rnd 6: working in front loop only, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 36 sc.

Fasten off and leave a strand to sew back loop of Rnd 5 to Head.

Leg I

With C.

Rnd 1: Ch 17, join last and 1st chs with sl st, ch 1 and sc in same st, sc in each st around – 17 sc.

Rnds 2 - 3: Sc in each st around – 7 sc. Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in end.

Leg II

With C.

Rnd 1: Ch 17, join last ch and 1 ch with sl st, ch 1 and sc in same st, sc in each st around – 17 sc.

Rnds 2 - 3: Sc in each st around – 7 sc. Do not fasten off.

With C

Rnd 4: Ch 2 (for crutch space), insert hook in st #1 of Leg I and draw up a loop, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 16 sts; working in chains between legs, 1 hdc in next 2 chs; working in sts of Leg II, sc in first st following chain between legs, sc in next 16 sts; working in chains between legs, 1 hdc in next 2 chs – 38 sts.

Rnds 5: (sc in next 17 sts, sc2tog) rep twice– 36 sc.

Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 30 sts.

Rnd 7: (sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 24 sts.

Rnds 8 - 11: sc in each st around – 24 sc.

Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in ends.

With C

Row 1: insert your hook into st #8 of Rnd 11 of the Overalls, sc into the same st, sc in next 7 st – 8 sc; turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts – 7 sc; turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st along – 7 sc; turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts – 6 sc; turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st along – 6 sc.

Fasten off leaving a long strand of yarn to create the Overalls straps.

Embroider sewing marks with white thread.

Put Overalls on Pumpkin Man.

Thread the yarn into the embroidery needle.

Bring the yarn over the doll’s shoulder to the back left side.

Once you reach the back left side, secure the strap in place by tying a small knot with the yarn to the last Rnd.

Weave the yarn inside the overalls to the Back right side, tie a small knot.

Bring the yarn over the doll’s left shoulder to the corner of the bib, tie a knot, fasten off and weave in end.

Embroider the smile with black thread on the Pumpkin Head.