LARGE PUMPKIN

This was a request from a co-worker of mine.  This was requested as a companion piece with a large tiger.  The concept of the project was a large tiger holding a pumpkin.  My co-worker explained the reasoning behind the project was that her deceased husband was a big man.  His name was Tony and his nickname were “Tony the Tiger.”  He always called his wife, my co-worker, “pumpkin.”  So, Large tiger holding his pumpkin.  It was a touching piece that I was honored to make for her.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn: orange and green
G crochet hook
Polyester Fiberfill
Tapestry needle

PUMPKIN:
Rd 1: With orange, 16 dc in magic ring, slip st in first dc.  (16)
Rd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around, slip st in first dc.  (32)
Rd 3: Ch 1, (sc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) around, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rd 4: Ch 1, (sc in next sc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) around, slip st in first sc.  (48)
Rd 5: Ch 1, (sc in next sc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around, slip st in first sc.  (64)
Rd 6: Ch 1, (sc in next sc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around, slip st in first sc.  (80)
Rds 7-20: Ch 1, (sc in next sc, dc in next 9 dc) around, slip st in first sc.  (80)
Rd 21: Ch 1, (sc in next sc, dc2tog, dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) around, slip st in first sc.  (64)
Rd 22: Ch 1, (sc in next sc, dc2tog, dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) around, slip st in first sc.  (48)
Rd 23: Ch 1, (sc in next sc, dc in next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc) around, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rd 24: Ch 1, (sc in next sc, dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc) around, slip st in first sc.  (32)
BEGIN STUFFING PUMPKIN FIRMLY.  CONTINUE STUFFING PUMPKIN FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 25: Ch 2, dc2tog around, slip st in first dc changing to green.  (16)
Rds 26-28: Ch 2, dc in each dc around, slip st in first dc.  (16)
Rd 29: Ch 1, sc2tog around, slip st in first sc.  (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Weave tail through sc of Rd 29, pull tightly and secure.  Weave in ends.

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (May 2018).  Please do not claim this pattern as your own.  If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site.  You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use, but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.