Alpine Stitch Pumpkin

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It is time again for another Team Creative Crafts Collaboration, and not surprisingly the theme this month is pumpkins. I have been in a fall/pumpkin crafting mood lately so this was a perfect theme for me. 

One of my favorite pumpkin crafts to make is crocheted pumpkins. I love playing with the different textures created by crochet stitches. I have several different crocheted pumpkin patterns already, but lots of stitches I still want to try out. 

I like to choose stitches that are fairly tight and dense, so that the stuffing doesn't show through, and that also have a lot of texture. The Alpine Stitch fit those requirements perfectly. It is a very highly textured stitch and one that I thought would work really well for a pumpkin. 

This pumpkin is made by crocheting a tube, then cinching the top and bottom to create the pumpkin shape. A cinnamon stick or small stick is used for the stem. I also added a simple curly vine to finish the pumpkin. 

Be Sure to check out all of the Pumpkin Crafts shared today!

Create the most adorable DIY Fall Wreath with Pom Pom Pumpkins by following the tutorial on Laura’s blog Me and My INKlings.

 

Learn How to Draw a Pumpkin with step-by-step instructions from the talented Smitha of Smiling Colors. Download her free printable guide.

 

Laura with Laura’s Crafty Life has created a Mini Pumpkin Wreath with easy to find supplies from Dollar Tree. Just gorgeous!

 

Create Pumpkin Contact Paper Suncatchers with a quick tutorial from Shani at Sunshine and Munchkins. A fun and easy fall craft for even the littlest crafters.

 

So creative and unique, learn how to Make an Easy Mod Podge Map Pumpkin for travel enthusiasts. Justine from Little Dove Blog shows you all the steps.

 

Learn how to make DIY Wooden Pumpkin Blocks with a step-by-step tutorial from Kelsey at Poofy Cheeks and learn what she used to stencil these beauties.

 

Katie, the Crafty Blog Stalker is sharing a gorgeous Hand Painted Pumpkin, and we love her color palette of white and gold.

 

Simple strips of colored paper have never looked so good then when Chelly from We Can Make That shows us How to Make Paper Pumpkins.

 

Jewels and buttons transform into the most elegant Bejeweled Pumpkin Art created by the talented Jane of DIY by Jane. Simply stunning!

 

Beth with Creatively Beth can transform any found object into a pumpkin with some paint. We think that her Recycled Mini Bundt Pan Pumpkins are adorable.

 

Inspired by her favorite characters, Lindsay of Artsy Fartsy Mama has created No-Sew Fabric Pumpkins. Click through for the full tutorial.

How to Crochet an Alpine Stitch Pumpkin

You will need:

• Worsted Weight Yarn (Samples made in Red Heart Super Saver in Aran and Frosty Green, and Loops and Threads Impeccable in Pumpkin)
• H Crochet Hook (5 mm)
• Cinnamon Stick or Small Stick
• Polyfil Stuffing
• Yarn Needle

Instructions:

These pumpkins are made by crocheting a tube, then cinching the top and bottom closed. I made 2 sizes-

Cream: 6" diameter x 3.5" tall

Orange: 4" diameter x 3" tall

But, by adjusting the number of stitches per round and the number of rounds you could easily adjust the size of the pumpkins. You will need to begin with an even number of chains, and end with a single crochet row. 

Large Pumpkin (cream)

ch 46, join with sl st to first ch to make a ring

Round 1: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st to first sc (46 sc)

Round 2: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), dc in each st around (46 dc)

Round 3: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st to first sc (46 sc)

Round 4: ch 2, [dc in first st, fpdc in the dc 2 rows below the next st (row 2)] repeat around (23 dc, 23 fpdc)

Round 5: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st to first sc (46 sc)

Round 6: ch 2, [fpdc in the dc 2 rows below first st, dc in next st] repeat around (23 dc, 23 fpdc)

Round 7: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st to first sc (46 sc)

Repeat rounds 4-7 until you have 17 rounds (4-7 2 more times, then 4-5 once more) or until you reach the length you want, just remember your pumpkin will be shorter than the flat tube because you will cinch in the top and bottom

Weave yarn around the bottom and cinch tightly closed, I like to cut a separate piece of yarn, weave it around, cinch it, tie the yarn securely and then pull the ends to the inside of the pumpkin. 

Weave yarn around the top (you can use your tail for this) and stuff the pumpkin. Cinch up the top but leave a space large enough to put your stem in the center. 

Curly Vine

with green yarn ch 12

turn and work 2 sc in each ch to the end (24 sc)

Finish off and tie around the pumpkin stem or stitch to the top of the pumpkin next to the stem.

Small Pumpkin (orange)

ch 36, join with sl st to first ch to make a ring

Round 1: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st to first sc (36 sc)

Round 2: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), dc in each st around (36 dc)

Round 3: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st to first sc (36 sc)

Round 4: ch 2, [dc in first st, fpdc in the dc 2 rows below the next st (row 2)] repeat around (18 dc, 18 fpdc)

Round 5: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st to first sc (36 sc)

Round 6: ch 2, [fpdc in the dc 2 rows below first st, dc in next st] repeat around (18 dc, 18 fpdc)

Round 7: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st to first sc (36 sc)

Repeat rounds 4-7 until you have 15 rounds (2 more times) or until you reach the length you want, just remember your pumpkin will be shorter than the flat tube because you will cinch in the top and bottom

Weave yarn around the bottom and cinch tightly closed, I like to cut a separate piece of yarn, weave it around, cinch it, tie the yarn securely and then pull the ends to the inside of the pumpkin. 

Weave yarn around the top (you can use your tail for this) and stuff the pumpkin. Cinch up the top but leave a space large enough to put your stem in the center. 

Curly Vine

with green yarn ch 12

turn and work 2 sc in each ch to the end (24 sc)

Finish off and tie around the pumpkin stem or stitch to the top of the pumpkin next to the stem.