You can now access my Crochet Pumpkin Workshop online!
This is a course I previously taught in person at Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton-on-Thames and the Princess Royal in Farnham.

Included in the pattern are my detailed photo tutorial class notes and step-by-step video instructions covering all aspects of the project.

Tools & Materials
4mm & 3.5mm hooks.
A wool or tapestry needle.

Aran/worsted cotton yarn in 3 colours for the main body of the pumpkin, the stripes and the leaves.
37m in orange.
7m in cream.
7m in green.

DK Cotton Yarn for the stalk & blossom end:
7m in brown.

Stuffing: a small amount of natural stuffing such as kapok or fleece

Skill Level
The workshop was designed to introduce new stitches and textures to less experienced students, while also offering an engaging project for advanced students.

Key stitches and techniques taught during the course include:

• Foundation chain
• Half double crochet (UK half treble crochet)
• Single crochet (UK double crochet)
• Working on a flat fabric with turning after each row
• Shaping using stitches of different heights
• Magic circle/ring
• Surface slip stitch design
• Crocheting a twirl/spiral