Here is a cute pumpkin applique to add to your festive fall decorations.  This little pumpkin can be used alone, or make several for a fun pumpkin garland.  Another idea is make two and sew them together for a cute pumpkin treat bag.  Here we go…

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Supplies:  Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver–Color Pumpkin 20 yards
Red Heart Super Saver–Color Café Latte 4 yards
Red Heart Super Saver–Color Spring Green 10 yards
Yarn weight: WW #4
Hook: US J /6.00 MM
Yarn needle

Gauge: 3 dc & 1 fpdc stitches = 1 Inch
Size is 5” across by 5 1/2“ tall

Abbreviations: ch – chain; sl st – slip stitch;  hdc – half double crochet;  dc – double crochet;  fpdc – front post double crochet; st(s) – stitch(es)
 
Pumpkin Instructions:  Color – Pumpkin
Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as 1 ch and 1 dc), 11 dc in 4th ch from hook. (12 dc).
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st throughout), fpdc in same st, *1 dc in next st, 1 fpdc in next st*, repeat * * around, sl st to beginning fpdc. (12 fpdc, 12 dc).
Round 3: Ch 1, fpdc in same st, *1 dc in next 2 dc, 1 fpdc in next st *, repeat * * around, sl st to beginning fpdc. (12 fpdc, 24 dc).
Round 4: Ch 1, fpdc in same st, *1 dc in next 3 dc, 1 fpdc in next st *, repeat * * around, sl st to beginning fpdc. (12 fpdc, 36 dc).
Round 5: Ch 1, sl st in each st around in back loop only. (48 sl st). End off, weave in ends.

Rind Instructions:  Color – Café Latte
Row 1: Start your first hdc by counting 3 sts to the right of any fpdc. 1 hdc in next 6 sts.  (6 hdc).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as st), 5 hdc across. (6 hdc). End off, weave in ends.

Curly Q Vine Instructions:  Color – Spring Green
Ch 9; *6 dc in 3rd ch from hook*; repeat ** 2 more times. (18 dc). Continue with:  Ch 30; * repeat 3 more times for the other end; sl st in next st. (18 dc, 21 chs).  End off, weave in ends. Twist curly Q’s into spirals. Using long chain, thread through pumpkin at corner of rind on either side.

Garland:  Optional
Using any string or yarn, make a long chain.  Thread pumpkins through chain, spacing them apart, hang and enjoy.

Thank you for your interest in my designs and I hope you enjoy the pattern and have fun with it!  If you have any questions please contact me HERE and I will be happy to help.
Have a great day!

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