Well, twist my stitches and call me intrigued! Just when I thought Halloween couldn’t get any more delightful, I stumbled upon this Purrfect Pumpkin crochet pattern. Merging the spookiness of Halloween with the adorable allure of our feline friends? Genius, I say! I mean, picture this: a classic Halloween pumpkin, but with a mischievous cat face and pointy little ears. It’s purr-fectly charming and a real hoot!
The moment I started on this pattern, it was like a playful cat had gotten a hold of my yarn – full of unexpected turns and quirky stitches that kept me on my toes. This isn’t just another Halloween decoration; it’s a conversation starter. If you’re itching to get your hands on a fresh, fun, and somewhat furry Halloween project, then look no further! This cat-faced pumpkin will undoubtedly steal the show and maybe even a few hearts.
To all my fellow crochet enthusiasts out there, if you’re looking for a blend of tradition and whimsy this spooky season, you’ve found your match. So, let’s dive in whiskers first, shall we?
Designer: Studio Wow Toys
Materials
- Yarn (cotton + acrylic): orange, brown, black
- 2 mm crochet hook
- Stuffing
- Needle
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
Pumpkin
Orange yarn.
Make a chain of 35 chain stitches. Start in 2nd loop from hook back-and-forth rows. Each row start in 2nd loop from the hook and ends with chain stitch. This chain stitch doesn’t count.
Row 1: 1 sl st, 32 sc, 1 sl st
All next rows work in back loops only.
Row 2-71: 1 sl st, 32 sc, 1 sl st (70 rows)
Cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.
Fold the first and last row together. Sew together at the back half loops. Don’t cut the yarn.
To proceed, keep working along the rows and insert the needle with the orange yarn through all of the chain stitches at the end of each row.
Pull the end of the thread and pull the hole.
Sew the hole. To stuff. Take a long orange yarn and fasten it near the other hole. Close the second hole in the same way. Don’t cut the yarn end.
Take a long needle and the end of orange yarn. Insert the needle into the center of the pumpkin and pull the yarn, tightening the center.
Repeat several times. Fasten the yarn and cut off the end.
Tail
Orange yarn.
Make a chain of 27 chain stitches. Start in 2nd loop from hook. Back-and-forth rows. Each row starts in 2nd loop from the hook and ends with chain stitch. This chain stitch doesn’t count.
Row 1: 24 sc, 2 sl st
All next rows work in back loops only.
Row 2: 2 sl st, 24 sc
Row 3: 24 sc, 2 sl st
Row 4-17: repeat row 2 and row 3, 7 more times. Don’t crochet 1 ch in the end of 17 the row. Don’t cut yarn.
Close the hole in the same way as in the pumpkin.
To stuff. Take a long orange yarn and fasten in near the other hole. Fold in half. Sew together grabbing both parts.
Cut the yarn, leave end for sewing.
Ears x2
Orange yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr
Rnd 2: (1 scm 1 inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc) x 3 (12)
Rnd 4: 12 sc
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (15)
Rnd 6: 15 sc
Rnd 7: (2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc) x 3 (18)
Fasten off in invisible way. Leave long end for sewing. Crochet second ear in the same way.
Peduncle
Brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr
Rnd 2: BLO 8 sc
Rnd 3-7: 8 sc (5 rounds)
Rnd 8: FLO 8 inc (16)
Rnd 9: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 10: (1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc) x 8 (32)
Fasten off in invisible way. Leave long end for sewing.
Eyes x2
Black yarn.
Make a chain of 5 chain stitches. Start in 2nd loop from hook.
Rnd 1: 3 sc, 3 sc in 1 loop, by other side of foundation chain 2 sc, 1 inc (10)
Rnd 2: 1 inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (16)
Fasten off in invisible way. Leave long end for sewing. Crochet second eye in the same way.
Assembly
- Sew the peduncle in the center.
- Sew the ears on the sides.
- Sew the tail on the side.
- Sew the eyes in the center.
- Use black yarn to embroider the nose between the eyes.
