Today, learn how to crochet an 8-ribbed pumpkin plushie out of super bulky yarn using a UNIQUE joined-ribs method. This makes a SUPER lifelike and natural-looking plush pumpkin. We also have a long crochet coiled vine and a big crochet stem made using the green yarn.
You can choose from the two variations here, including the bright orange and the reddish-orange crochet plush pumpkin that has a dark green pumpkin stem instead.
You can also crochet this pumpkin using amigurumi cotton yarn and turn it into a keychain instead. The super bulky yarn crochet pumpkin will be perfect for making a table decoration. You can also finish yours by adding half beads and a smile. Now, continue reading to learn more about this interesting method to crochet the plush pumpkin!
Tutorial to Crochet the Super Bulky Yarn Pumpkin Plushie
This tutorial shows how to make a soft crochet pumpkin. You use orange and green yarn. First, you crochet seven orange pieces. For each piece, you start with a magic ring and add stitches to make a shape. You put stuffing inside and close the top.
Next, you make a green stem and curly vines. You crochet a long chain for the vines. Finally, you sew all seven orange pieces together. You then sew the green stem on top. This makes a round pumpkin shape. The soft yarn makes the pumpkin look very cute and fluffy.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
This project is intermediate because you must make seven identical pieces and sew them together. Sewing many parts requires patience and precision. Also, chenille yarn is fuzzy, which makes it harder to see the stitches compared to smooth yarn.
Pattern Abbreviations
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MR: Magic ring
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sc: Single crochet
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Inc: Increase (two stitches in one)
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Dec: Decrease (joining two stitches)
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Slst: Slip stitch
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R: Round
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Ch: Chain
Materials
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Orange and green chenille yarn
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4.5mm crochet hook
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Scissors
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Tapestry needle
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Fiberfill stuffing
Special Stitch: The Curly Vine
To make the curly vine, you crochet a chain of 12. Starting in the second chain from the hook, you put multiple stitches (like 3 sc) into every single chain. Putting many stitches into one small space causes the crochet to twist and spiral naturally into a curl.
Video Tutorial?
Written Pattern?
The 23-minute tutorial includes all the instructions needed to crochet this pumpkin plush. Or you can also use the YouTube New AI Ask feature.
