This original BabyYarnie crochet witch pumpkin amigurumi tutorial follows the silhouette and palette of the supplied reference as a visual brief. The stitch instructions, component engineering and wording are newly authored. Make every part in the order shown, then perform the fit and seam checks before display or gifting.
The reference is visual inspiration, not a source of usable written instructions. This complete US-terms tutorial gives countable stages for every structural component and explains how the pieces are joined.
Pattern Details
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm for tight single crochet
- Finished Size: Planning 7–8 in tall with hat and 5–6 in wide
- Gauge: Target 18 sc and 21 rounds per 4 in; check hat against the stuffed body
- Estimated Time: 7–10 hours
- Construction: Closed 48-stitch orange pumpkin, six exterior rib wraps, separate 4-to-36-stitch cone-brim hat, flat olive band and curled vine
- Skill level: Intermediate
Why You’ll Love This Project
A distinctive silhouette makes the finished project recognizable in one glance. Clear component counts make it possible to catch a shaping error before a seam is closed, and the finishing notes cover the details that a photo cannot teach.
Materials
- Planning allowance: 115 yd orange, 70 yd black, 18 yd olive and small gold, pink and black embroidery yarn
- 3.5 mm hook, washable stuffing, smooth matching sewing yarn
- Blunt needle, markers, scissors and tape; all face and buckle details are yarn embroidery
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
The body expands to 48 stitches before seven even rounds; the 36-stitch hat brim should sit over its upper crown without hiding the face. Measure both before sewing. Sizes and yarn amounts are estimates because no physical sample is claimed.
Make and wash a gauge swatch before beginning. Measure only after the swatch is completely dry. If the stitch width differs, change hook size rather than pulling the working yarn tighter. Keep a written count at the end of every section so the finished edges remain balanced and the assembly points line up.
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- inc: two single crochets in one stitch
- dec: single-crochet two stitches together
- BLO: back loop only
Special stitch guidance: Invisible decrease in a spiral: insert through the front loops of the next two stitches, yarn over and pull through both front loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops. For flat rows use a regular sc2tog through both loops. A turning chain and a finishing slip stitch are never counted. Unless a joined round is explicitly stated, work spirals without joining or turning.
Important Notes
- Development disclosure: stitch arithmetic and the written component sequence are checked, but no physically crocheted sample or measured gauge is claimed. Yarn amounts, sizes and times are estimates; swatch and test the fit before gifting.
- AI-generated pictures illustrate the intended appearance; they are not photographs of a tested specimen or stitch charts. Use the written counts as the construction authority.
- The supplied image is a mandatory visual design reference only. This is not the source creator’s pattern; do not copy its text, instructions, layout, logo or image pixels.
- For child-facing gifts, embroider facial details. Do not use plastic safety eyes, loose buttons, wire, glue or detachable ornaments. These items are not certified infant toys or sleep accessories.
- Mark the first counted stitch of each spiral round. For every flat row, ch 1 and turn, then place the first sc in the last stitch of the previous row. Remove temporary markers before use.
Complete Instructions for Crochet Witch-Hat Pumpkin Amigurumi
Shape the Closed Pumpkin
- Pumpkin body Round 1: 6 sc into a magic ring. (6 sts) Tighten the ring, mark the first sc, and work a continuous spiral without joining or turning.
- Round 2: inc in each stitch. (12 sts)
- Round 3: [sc in next 1 stitches, inc in next stitch] 6 times. (18 sts)
- Round 4: [sc in next 2 stitches, inc in next stitch] 6 times. (24 sts)
- Round 5: [sc in next 3 stitches, inc in next stitch] 6 times. (30 sts)
- Round 6: [sc in next 4 stitches, inc in next stitch] 6 times. (36 sts)
- Round 7: [sc in next 5 stitches, inc in next stitch] 6 times. (42 sts)
- Round 8: [sc in next 6 stitches, inc in next stitch] 6 times. (48 sts)
- Round 9: Sc in each stitch. (48 sts)
- Round 10: Sc in each stitch. (48 sts)
- Round 11: Sc in each stitch. (48 sts)
- Round 12: Sc in each stitch. (48 sts)
- Round 13: Sc in each stitch. (48 sts)
- Round 14: Sc in each stitch. (48 sts)
- Round 15: Sc in each stitch. (48 sts)
- Round 16: [sc in next 6 stitches, dec across next 2] 6 times. (42 sts)
- Round 17: [sc in next 5 stitches, dec across next 2] 6 times. (36 sts)
- Round 18: [sc in next 4 stitches, dec across next 2] 6 times. (30 sts)
- Round 19: [sc in next 3 stitches, dec across next 2] 6 times. (24 sts)
- Round 20: [sc in next 2 stitches, dec across next 2] 6 times. (18 sts)
- Round 21: [sc in next 1 stitches, dec across next 2] 6 times. (12 sts)
- Round 22: dec 6 times. (6 sts)
- Work in orange from the top magic ring toward the bottom closure. Before the decrease rounds, embroider two black oval eyes across Rounds 9–10, a curved black smile one round lower, and two pink yarn cheek dots. Bury all face ends inside.
- Stuff firmly without stretching the fabric. After the final six stitches, draw the front loops together and bury the closure tail at the bottom.
- Thread a long matching orange strand through the top and bottom center. Wrap it outside the body six times at equal intervals, returning to the center each time. Tighten each wrap gently to form pumpkin ribs without distorting the face; secure both ends inside. These overlays add no body stitches.
Crochet the Pointed Witch Hat and Brim
- Witch hat cone Round 1: 4 sc into a magic ring. (4 sts) Tighten the ring, mark the first sc, and work a continuous spiral without joining or turning.
- Round 2: Sc in each stitch. (4 sts)
- Round 3: Inc in each stitch. (8 sts)
- Round 4: Sc in each stitch. (8 sts)
- Round 5: [Sc in next 1 stitches, inc] 4 times. (12 sts)
- Round 6: Sc in each stitch. (12 sts)
- Round 7: [Sc in next 2 stitches, inc] 4 times. (16 sts)
- Round 8: Sc in each stitch. (16 sts)
- Round 9: [Sc in next 3 stitches, inc] 4 times. (20 sts)
- Round 10: Sc in each stitch. (20 sts)
- Round 11: [Sc in next 4 stitches, inc] 4 times. (24 sts)
- Round 12: Sc in each stitch. (24 sts)
- Round 13: [Sc in next stitch, inc] 12 times in BLO to flare the brim. (36 sts)
- Round 14: Sc in each stitch. (36 sts)
- Work in black, from the tip downward. Round 13’s back-loop flare turns the cone into a brim; Round 14 smooths its 36-stitch outer edge. Do not stuff the hat. Leave the brim opening accessible while fitting.
- Check that the hat sits slightly behind the pumpkin’s embroidered eyes. If it pulls the body out of shape, change hook size and remake the brim instead of forcing a tight fit.
Add Olive Band, Gold Buckle and Curly Vine
- Olive hat band Row 1: ch 25; sc in second chain from hook and in each remaining chain. (24 sts) Ch 1 and turn; this chain never counts.
- Row 2: Sc in each stitch. (24 sts)
- Work the band in olive. Wrap the 24-stitch strip around hat Round 11; join its short ends with a neat overlap and stitch the entire lower edge to the cone. Use gold yarn to embroider a small square buckle on the front of the band; no metal or button is used.
- Curly vine Row 1: ch 19; sc in second chain from hook and in each remaining chain. (18 sts) Ch 1 and turn; this chain never counts.
- Row 2: Work 2 sc in each of the 18 foundation stitches; fasten off. (36 sts)
- Make the vine in olive. Sew one short end through at least six pumpkin crown stitches beside the hat position, with two reinforcing passes; let the curled length sit to one side without crossing the face.
Attach and Inspect the Halloween Plush
- Pin the black hat at a slight angle above the face. Sew the complete inner brim circumference to the upper pumpkin across a broad 24–30-stitch contact circle; make a second reinforcing pass.
- Confirm the vine is independently anchored, the hat does not lift under a gentle tug, the face is clear and the six body grooves remain evenly spaced.
- Use as inaccessible seasonal display or supervised handling only; keep out of infant sleep spaces and away from open flames.
Assembly and Shaping
The plump orange pumpkin is closed before rib wraps are laid on. An unstuffed pointed black hat is sewn over the crown; its olive band and gold embroidered buckle stay on the hat, while the independent curled vine is anchored to the pumpkin.
Lay every component on a flat surface before joining. Match the marked centers first, then divide each remaining edge into equal sections. Work through both layers with consistent tension and pause after each section to check that the fabric lies flat. This measured approach prevents twisting and keeps decorative details facing the intended direction.
Finishing
- Before closure, check every part against its stated last-round count and place a small amount of washable filling where directed.
- Sew full contact edges, then make a second reinforcing pass. Secure and bury ends through at least three fabric paths.
- Remove pins and markers. Pull-test all attachments, check for exposed filling, and inspect again after washing according to the yarn label.
For a polished result, weave each tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction once, and trim only after the fabric has been gently stretched. Block to the listed dimensions without flattening textured stitches. Inspect joins, borders, straps, and decorative pieces before the project is used or gifted.
Helpful Tips
- A marker at each repeat boundary makes increases and decreases easier to count.
- Make paired pieces together and compare before sewing.
- If stuffing shows through, redo the affected section with a smaller hook rather than covering gaps with embroidery.
Good lighting and a contrasting stitch marker make counting much easier. If a section looks uneven, compare the current count with the previous checkpoint before continuing. Fixing one missed stitch early is faster than compensating later, and it preserves the measurements used by the assembly instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this copied from the reference image?
No. The reference controls the visual brief only. The instructions and counts here are an independent BabyYarnie construction.
Was a physical sample tested?
No physical sample is claimed. Numerical stitch validation does not establish actual fit, fabric drape, yarn quantity or child safety; make a swatch and trial assembly.
Can I use hard safety eyes?
For the safest gift presentation, use securely embroidered eyes and avoid hard or detachable small parts.
Conclusion
Record your actual yarn, hook and finished measurement. Compare the completed silhouette with the design brief, then inspect every seam and embroidered feature before gifting or display.
BabyYarnie Printable Crochet Pattern Card
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Project: Crochet Witch-Hat Pumpkin Amigurumi
Skill level: Intermediate Hook: 3.5 mm for tight single crochet Yarn: Worsted cotton
Finished size: Planning 7–8 in tall with hat and 5–6 in wide
Card Materials
- Planning allowance: 115 yd orange, 70 yd black, 18 yd olive and small gold, pink and black embroidery yarn
- 3.5 mm hook, washable stuffing, smooth matching sewing yarn
- Blunt needle, markers, scissors and tape; all face and buckle details are yarn embroidery
Card Instructions
- Shape the Closed Pumpkin: Closed 48-stitch body with seven even rounds, embroidered face and six yarn-wrap ribs.
- Crochet the Pointed Witch Hat and Brim: Unstuffed 4-to-24 cone and 36-stitch flared brim.
- Add Olive Band, Gold Buckle and Curly Vine: 24-stitch flat olive band with yarn buckle; 18-to-36 stitch curly vine.
- Attach and Inspect the Halloween Plush: Full hat seam, independent vine anchor and six-groove visual check.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
