I cannot get enough of this velvet yarn! Bernat has my heart! I’ve noticed some people commenting on it being handwash only. I think it would be super dreamy as a sweater… but I’m sticking with smaller projects that wouldn’t require as much cleaning! So I embraced this fall weather and made pumpkins! These are easily adjusted to be taller or wider! To make wider – add more chains at the beginning. To make taller – add more rows before finishing off.
MATERIALS
H hook (5mm)
Bernat Velvet Yarn
Small amount of Worsted Weight in stem colour
Fiberfil
Yarn Needle
Scissors
GAUGE
Gauge isn’t really important for this project. Just make sure your stitches are fairly tight or the stuffing will poke through.
NOTES
Chain 1 at beginning of of each round does not count as stitch
PATTERN
Leave a 8″ tail then Chain 30, sl st to attach and make a ring
Round 1: ch 1, hdc around, sl st to attach (30)
Round 2-8: ch 1, hdc around, sl st to attach (30)
Round 9: ch 1, hdc around, sl st to attach, finish off leaving very long tail (approx 35″)
FINISHING
Whip stitch the starting end together with the 8″ tail and cinch together.
Stuff with fiberfil. Fill enough to make full, but if you overstuff, the stuffing will show through.
Whip stitch the open end with very long tail and cinch closed. Do not cut yarn.
MAKING PUMPKIN SEGMENTS
Using long tail, wrap yarn around pumpkin from top to bottom and pull tight.
Wrap yarn around pumpkin from top to bottom on opposite side and pull tight. The pumpkin should be divided into two halves now. Continue wrapping and pulling until you have 6 segments. Finish off.
STEM
ch 10, sl st to make loop
Round 1: ch 2 (doesn’t count as stitch), dc in each around, sl st to join
Round 2: ch 2, fpdc, bpdc around, sl st to join, finish off leaving long tail.
Use tail to cinch top. Sew to top of pumpkin.
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