Crochet Pumpkin Towel Topper

If you're looking to add a touch of fall charm to your kitchen, a Crochet Pumpkin Towel Topper is the perfect project to try! This delightful creation combines the practicality of a towel with the whimsy of a crocheted pumpkin, making it both functional and festive. Not only does it make a wonderful addition to your own kitchen decor, but it also makes a thoughtful handmade gift for friends and family. With its vibrant colors and cozy design, this Crochet Pumpkin Towel Topper is sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees it hanging in your home. So grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and let's get crafting some autumn magic for your kitchen!

Pumpkin Towel Topper-

Green, Orange, Brown Yarn
I hook
1 Button
1 small plastic kid's bracelet (used to be called Jelly Bracelets) or a wire ring 3"
Yarn needle
Green Towel or towel of choice

Front of Pumpkin:
Orange Yarn and I hook-
Chain 4
12 DC into 4 chain from hook. Join with slip stitch. (12 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch (24 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch. (36DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next 2 stitches 2 DC in the next stitch. Continue around * Join with slip stitch(48DC)
Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.

Back of pumpkin:
Orange Yarn-
Chain 4
12 DC into 4 chain from hook. Join with slip stitch. (12 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch (24 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch. (36DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next 2 stitches 2 DC in the next stitch. Continue around * Join with slip stitch(48DC)
Fasten off yarn and leave long tail to sew back to front.

Towel Ring:
With orange yarn-
Attach yarn to ring/bracelet.
Single crochet around the ring/bracelet.
Chain 1
Slip stitch around each stitch around.
Fasten off and leave long tail to attach to the pumpkin.
Sew top 1/2 of Ring/Bracelet to the 3 round of the back of the pumpkin.

Place front and back of Pumpkin together and sew 1/2 way around Pumpkin leaving bottom open.

Vine:

Green yarn-
Attach yarn to the top of pumpkin.
Chain 15
3 sc in each chain.
Fasten off weave in ends.

Hanger/Stem
Attach Brown yarn to top of pumpkin and work 7 SC across top.(7sc)
*Turn Chain 2 HDC across row (7hdc)
Repeat * for 4 rows
Turn Chain 2 HDC decrease the first 2 stitches HDC the next 3 stitches HDC decrease the last 2 stitches (5hdc)
Turn Chain 2 HDC in each stitch across row (5hdc)
Turn Chain 2 HDC in the first stitch Chain 2 Skip the next 2 stitches. HDC in the last 2 stitches (3 hdc 2 chains)
Turn Chain 1 SC in each stitch across including chain 2. (5sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew button to the bottom of the back of the stem. ***If you are using a decorative button like I did in the picture. Sew button to the bottom of the front of the stem.***
Fold hanger/stem in half and fasten to button.