Crochet Playful Whimsical Pumpkin Coaster Set Free Pattern

Materials:

• Medium weight yarn in orange, black, brown, and green
• 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st - stitch
• fo - finish off

Instructions:

Pumpkin Body:

1. Start with the orange yarn. 2. Make a magic ring and ch 1. (6 sc) in the ring. 3. Round 1: Inc in each sc around. (12 sc) 4. Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x 6 times. (18 sc) 5. Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x 6 times. (24 sc) 6. Round 4: (3 sc, inc) x 6 times. (30 sc) 7. Rounds 5-8: Sc in each st around. 8. Round 9: (3 sc, dec) x 6 times. (24 sc) 9. Round 10: (2 sc, dec) x 6 times. (18 sc) 10. Round 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6 times. (12 sc) 11. Stuff lightly with fiberfill. 12. Round 12: Dec around until closed. (6 sc) 13. Fo and weave in ends.

Face:

1. Use black yarn to create the pumpkin’s face by crocheting small pieces for eyes and mouth. Sew them onto the pumpkin body using a yarn needle.

Stem:

1. With brown yarn, ch 5. 2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (4 sc) 3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (4 sc) 4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Dec to close. (2 sc) 5. Fo, leaving a long tail. 6. Sew the stem on top of the pumpkin.

Leaf:

1. With green yarn, ch 5. 2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (4 sc) 3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Dec to close. (2 sc) 4. Fo and sew onto the side of the stem, as desired.

Notes:

- Feel free to experiment with different colors for a unique set! - These coasters are a great way to use up leftover yarn. Now you have a set of playful pumpkin coasters perfect for Halloween gatherings or everyday use!

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