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This free crochet pattern is called Little Pumpkin Earrings and comes with 2 sizes and is three-dimensional. You can easily crochet these earrings using the written pattern or follow the video tutorial below.
It is the night before Halloween and you still do not have anything to wear. You really do not like dressing up, but still want to make a statement when entering the room – whether that is to a party, to work, or just simply at home with your kids.
Do not look any further, these Little Pumpkin Earrings are all that you need in order to make a statement. I have made several different sized Pumpkin Earrings in the past and every time I wore them, people made positive comments about them.
The most amazing thing is that you will not have to be an advanced or professional crocheter to make these beautiful Little Pumpkin Earrings. In fact, even a beginner will have not problem crocheting them.
To make it easier for those of you who do not like written patterns or who prefer a visual explanation, I also created a quick video tutorial that shows you every step of the way how to crochet the Little Pumpkin Earrings.
If you prefer crocheting two-dimensional pumpkin earrings instead of these three-dimensional ones, please check out my Mini Pumpkin Earrings pattern that is also free.
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In addition, I created a downloadable pdf for you, that has all the pictures separated from the pattern. So you can choose whether you want to print them or not. That can save you a lot of ink in the long run.
So let me now get started and tell you what you will need in order to crochet this amazing pattern.
How to crochet the Little Pumpkin Earrings
Materials:
- Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Collection Everyday Yarn
- flame orange (might be not available anymore, in that case any worsted weighted yarn will do)
- green (less than 12 inches long, any worsted weighted yarn will do fine)
- 5.0mm hook
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- Stainless steel Earrings
Stitches used (US terms):
Click HERE to learn these basic stitches
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- inv sc dec = invisible single crochet decrease
- dec = decrease
Gauge:
4 rows x 4 sts = 1 square inch
Final Size:
0.75 (Height) x 1.5 (diameter) inches (without earrings, so just the pumpkin) -> for the pumpkin with 8 sc starting out and 4 rows of sc
0.6 (Height) x 1.25 (diameter) inches (without earrings, so just the pumpkin) -> for the pumpkin with 6 sc starting out and 3 rows of sc
Instructions:
For the bigger one of the Little Pumpkin Earrings (make 2)
Using the orange yarn
Round 1: make a magic ring and add 8 sc’s to it, then close the hole, use a stitch marker (continuous rounds)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st all around
Round 3 – 6: 1 sc in each st all around
Round 7: 1 inv sc dec per 2 sts, all around
Using a tapestry needle, finish up closing the hole by going thru the front loops of 2 stitches each.
Fasten off and use the left over yarn to sew the indents to the pumpkin. Fasten off and weave in the end.
Now use the green yarn and weave it through from one side to the other, add the earring, weave the yarn thru the other side again and fasten off and weave in the ends.
For the smaller one of the Little Pumpkin Earrings (make 2)
Using the orange yarn
Round 1: make a magic ring and add 6 sc’s to it, then close the hole, use a stitch marker (continuous rounds)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st all around
Round 3 – 5: 1 sc in each st all around
Round 6: 1 inv sc dec per 2 sts, all around
Using a tapestry needle, finish up closing the hole by going thru the front loops of 2 stitches each.
Fasten off and use the left over yarn to sew the indents to the pumpkin. Fasten off and weave in the end.
Now use the green yarn and weave it through from one side to the other, add the earring, weave the yarn thru the other side again and fasten off and weave in the ends.
Remember, I created a downloadable pdf for you all, that has all the pictures separated from the pattern. So you can choose whether you want to print them or not. That can save you a lot of ink in the long run.
How to crochet the Little Pumpkin Earrings – Video Tutorial
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Now you are done with the Little Pumpkin Earrings and can use it as fall decor, gift it or sell it. If you love the pattern as much as I do, please use the social media share buttons above or below and share this pattern link with the world and your friends. Thank you.
