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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.
![Purrfect Pumpkin tips 1](https://craftyyarnworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Purrfect-Pumpkin-tips-1-540x270.webp)
Fold the first and last row together. Sew together at the back half loops. Don’t cut the yarn.
![Purrfect Pumpkin tips 2](https://craftyyarnworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Purrfect-Pumpkin-tips-2.webp)
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.
![Purrfect Pumpkin tips 3](https://craftyyarnworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Purrfect-Pumpkin-tips-3.webp)
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.
![Purrfect Pumpkin tips 4](https://craftyyarnworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Purrfect-Pumpkin-tips-4.webp)
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.
![Purrfect Pumpkin tips 5](https://craftyyarnworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Purrfect-Pumpkin-tips-5.webp)
Repeat several times. Fasten the yarn and cut off the end.
![Purrfect Pumpkin tips 6](https://craftyyarnworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Purrfect-Pumpkin-tips-6.webp)
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.
![Purrfect Pumpkin tips 7](https://craftyyarnworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Purrfect-Pumpkin-tips-7.webp)
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.
![Purrfect Pumpkin tips 8](https://craftyyarnworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Purrfect-Pumpkin-tips-8-540x373.webp)