Crochet Perky Pumpkin Potholder

Get cozy with this adorable Crochet Perky Pumpkin Potholder! This cute and functional project is perfect for fall and winter decor. Using a simple crochet pattern, create a perky pumpkin shape with a soft, plush body and a matching green stem. Add a loop for hanging and a decorative orange ribbon for a finishing touch. The potholder is just the right size for protecting your table from hot dishes or adding a pop of color to your kitchen. Make one (or several!) as a fun and easy DIY project for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for friends and family.

Materials Needed:

• 1 oz orange worsted weight yarn
• Small amount of green worsted weight yarn
• H hook
• Sewing needle

Directions

Special Instructions: BLO means work the stitch indicated in the Back Loop Only.

RND 1: ch33

Rows for the Pumpkin Body

Row 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, sc in next 3, hdc in next 4, dc in next 17 chs, hdc in next 4 chs, sc in last ch, ch 1 turn.

Row 2: Remainder of pumpkin is worked in BLO. sc in 1st st, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 17 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sl st in last 3 sts, ch 1 turn.

Row 3: sl st in last 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 17 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sl st in last 3 sts, ch 1 turn.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: sc in first st, hdc in next 30 sts, sc in last 2 sts, ch 1 turn.

Row 7: sc in first 2 sts, hdc in next 30 sts, sc in last st, ch 1 turn.

Row 8: repeat row 6.

Row 9: repeat row 3.

Row 10: repeat row 2.

Row 11: repeat row 3.

Row 12: repeat row 2.

Row 13: repeat row 3.

At the end of row 13, sc evenly around the entire pumpkin and fasten off orange.

Creating the Stem

Step 1: With green, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1 turn (4 total).

Row 2-4: in BLO sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn.

Step 2: Sc evenly around the stem, sl st in starting sc, ch 10, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch, sl st in next st on stem.

Ch 7, work 2 sc in 2nd st from hook and in each remaining ch, sl st in same st on stem and fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn to sew with.

Attach stem to pumpkin.