Crochet Gwen the Gourd: A Charming Fall Project

Crochet Gwen the Gourd is a delightful and whimsical project perfect for adding a touch of charm to your fall decor. With its vibrant orange color and unique shape, Gwen makes for a cheerful addition to your home or as a thoughtful handmade gift for a loved one. The crochet pattern for Gwen is easy to follow, making it an enjoyable project for crocheters of all skill levels.

Materials

• DK or 8ply yarn in orange, brown and green (I like to use the Ricorumi DK*)

• 3.75 (F) crochet hook*

• Stitch marker, tapestry needle and scissors

• Polyfill*

• 2x 12mm safety eyes (not meant for children under 3 y.o.)

Abbreviations Used (U.S. Terms)

ch: chain

sc: single crochet

st: stitch

*…*: repeat

(…): work in the same st

BLO: back loop only

sl st: slip stitch

hdc: half double crochet

dc: double crochet

inc: 2 single crochet in the same stitch

dec: single crochet 2 stitches together through front loop only (invisible decrease)

Finished Size

Approx. 15 cm / 6 inches

All pieces are worked through both loops of the stitches and in the round without joining unless stated otherwise in the pattern. It is recommended to use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. To make it easier, stuff the body as you go.

Stem – In Brown Make 1

Work in rounds

Round 1. sc 5 in a magic ring

Round 2. in BLO, sc in each st around

Rounds 3-4. sc in each st around

Round 5. (sc 1, hdc 1, sc 1) in the same st x5

Round 6. *sc 1, (hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1) in the same st, sc 1* x5

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing on top of the body. Do not stuff.

Vine – In Green Make 1

Works in rows

Row 1. ch 21

Row 2. Starting from the second ch from hook, inc in each ch

Sl st in last ch and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Body – In Orange Make 1

Work in rounds, from top to bottom

Round 1. sc 6 in a magic ring

Round 2. inc in each st around

Round 3. *sc 1, inc* around

Round 4. *sc 2, inc* around

Rounds 5-7. sc in each st around

Round 8. *sc 3, inc* around

Round 9. *sc 4, inc* around

Round 10. *sc 5, inc* around

Rounds 11-15. sc in each st around

Round 16. *sc 5, dec* around

Round 17. *sc 4, dec* around

Round 18. *sc 3, dec* around

Round 19. sc in each st around

Round 20. *sc 3, inc* around

Round 21. *sc 4, inc* around

Start stuffing the top of the body now.

Round 22. *sc 5, inc* around

Round 23. *sc 6, inc* around

Round 24. *sc 7, inc* around

Round 25. *sc 8, inc* around

Rounds 26-35. sc in each st around

Round 36. *sc 8, dec* around

Round 37. *sc 7, dec* around

If using safety eyes, insert them between rounds 31-32, with approximately 8 stitches between them.

Body Continued

Round 38. *sc 6, dec* around

Round 39. *sc 5, dec* around

Round 40. *sc 4, dec* around

Round 41. *sc 3, dec* around

Start stuffing the bottom of the body now.

Round 42. *sc 2, dec* around

Round 43. *sc 1, dec* around

Round 44. *dec* around

Finish stuffing, fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly

1. Sew the stem on top of the body.

2. Sew the vine to the stem, slightly to the left side.

3. You can have fun with adding details to the face! Make it as creepy or cute as you want, by adding lashes, a mouth, and cheeks.

You are done!