Spooky Pumpkin Patch Cozy Sweater

This cozy crochet sweater features playful pumpkin motifs paired with a leaf and vine design. The use of half double crochet stitches creates a warm, textured fabric, ideal for crisp autumn days. Let’s get started!

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in orange, green, brown, and cream
• Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

15 stitches and 10 rows in half double crochet = 4 inches.

Sizing:

• Small (Medium, Large, XL)

Instructions:

Body:

Ch 82 (92, 102, 112). Join to form a ring, being careful not to twist. Hdc around until you reach the desired length for the body, approximately 20 (22, 24, 26) inches. Add pumpkin motifs by alternating colors every few rows.

Pumpkin Motif:

Make 6 (8, 10, 12) pumpkin motifs as follows: - Start with an orange yarn and make a magic circle. - R1: 10 dc into the circle. Join with sl st to the top of the first dc. - R2: Change to green for the stem, ch 1, 2 hdc in each dc around. - Finish off.

Sleeves:

Ch 38 (42, 46, 50). Join to form a ring. Hdc in rounds until your sleeves measure about 18 inches. Attach leaf motifs along the edges as embellishments.

Assembly:

Join sleeves to the body with slip stitches. Weave in all ends. Add borders by working hdc around the neckline, sleeve cuffs, and bottom hem in brown yarn for a polished look.

Finishing:

Block the sweater to measurements for a neat finish. Wear it proudly and enjoy the compliments!