The No Slip Stitch Given Pumpkin
Effortless like you don't give a slip stitch!
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Detailed PDF pattern
Step-by-step instructions
Tutorial photos to guide you along the way, video tutorial for the main stitch pattern
Difficulty level
🖤 Upper beginner
Pre-calculated sizes
🖤 Pattern written for 4 sizes (extra small to large) for pumpkin body, leaf, and stem
What you'll need
🖤 Any yarn weight and appropriate hook size.
Pumpkins are shown in Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted yarn and Red Heart With Love, both worsted weight, using a Clover Amour 6 mm hook.
🖤 Scissors, darning needle, stitch marker, fiberfill.
Pattern support
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“This is such a cute pattern.
I love the added detail of the leaf and tendril, which definitely makes this pattern stand out!”
–Alice @justkeepcrocheting
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The design
Just like its namesake, the No Slip Stitch Given Pumpkin involves (almost) no slip stitches.
Do you love the faux-knit look that the slip stitch pattern creates, but hate how long it takes to work up? Me too! So, I came up with this super-duper easy pumpkin design which works up quickly and hassle-free, like you just don’t give a slip stitch!
You’ll first work the body of the pumpkin flat, then you’ll join the two short edges together to form a tube. Easy peasy! The leaf design will pique your interest with its clever short-row-like construction, and the tendrils and stem will bring a realistic touch.
“I found the clear, close-up pictures very helpful. I also like how you used different colors for the different sizes. It made it easier to follow.”
–Heather @heather.glaze
The pattern
This pattern is mainly worked in half double crochet in the back third loop only (HDC in BTLO). The pumpkins are worked as a flat piece which is then seamed, stuffed and cinched at the bottom and top. The leaf, tendrils, and stems are worked separately and attached to the pumpkin.
Like most CrochetHighway patterns, the No Slip Stitch Given Pumpkin comes with step-by-step instructions and tutorial photos.
The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn, but you can pick whichever yarn weight you want. Pair it with an appropriate hook size and enjoy the endless customization possibilities! Looking for more inspiration? Check out the tester photo gallery below to find all the details on yarns and yardages from my testers!
HDC in (B)TLO: a Stitch tutorial
Designer samples
For my pumpkins, I used Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted in colorway Dove and Cream, and Red Heart With Love in colorway Tan and Chocolate. The WPI of these yarns is 9. Learn how to measure the WPI of your yarn.
Discover the collection
I love this crochet texture so much, I started a collection of patterns centered around it! Discover the No Slip Stitch Given Sweater, and the No Slip Stitch Given Beanie. The same effortless look free of slip stitch work, in a timeless wearable design.
“Beautiful pattern. I received incredible feedback when I shared my pics.”
–Heather @hauetermama
Tester highlights
Scroll down for the complete tester lookbook, where you can find photos, yarn & yardage info from all my testers!
Tried & tested sub yarns
My testers used a variety of yarns for their projects, in a truly amazing variety of color combinations. Here’s a list of yarns recommended by them. The list is sorted alphabetically. If you’re looking for inspiration or a quick yarn substitution idea, this is the place to start!
- Alize Bella, Alize Burcum Batik, Alize Cotton Gold
- Brava Worsted
- Caron x Pantone
- Deramores Studio DK
- Furls Wander
- Kamgarn Papatya Cake
- King Cole Fashion Tweed
- Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, Lion Brand Heartland, Lion Brand Skein Tones, Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca, Lion Brand Wool Ease
- Loops & Threads Impeccable, Loops & Threads Soft & Shiny
- Premier Yarns Cotton Fair
- Red Heart Soft, Red Heart Super Saver, Red Heart With Love, Red Heart Super Saver Ombre
- Rosarios 4 Amor Perfeito
- Schachenmayr Soft & Easy
- So Crafty Aran Yarn
- Stylecraft Special Aran With Wool
- Lily Sugar & Cream
- Vardhman Magnus
Handcrafted crochet hook from KnitBrooks.
yardage & finished measurements
Yardage (for worsted weight yarn):
Finished measurements:
Tester gallery
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Size 2 (small). Hook size(s): 6.5 mm
Yarn used: Lion Brand Pound of Love, Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca, Lion Brand Heartland Yarn, I Love This Yarn Worsted
Size 4 (large). Hook size(s): 6.5 mm
Yarn used: Red Heart With Love, Lion Brand Heartland
Size 2 (small). Hook size(s): 4.5 mm
Yarn used: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, Brava Worsted
Size 4 (large). Hook size(s): 5.5 mm, 6 mm
Yarn used: Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK, King Cole Fashion Tweed
Size 3 (medium). Hook size(s): 6 mm
Yarn used: Red Heart Super Saver, Lion Brand Heartland
Size 1 (x-small). Hook size(s): 5.5 mm, 6.5
Yarn used: Lion Brand Wool Ease, Lion Brand Skein Tones
Size 1 (x-small). Hook size(s): 6 mm
Yarn used: Sugar & Cream, Buckaloo View Farm
Size 3 (medium). Hook size(s): 6 mm
Yarn used: Stylecraft special Aran with wool, So Crafty Aran Yarn
Size 2 (small). Hook size(s): 4.5 mm
Yarn used: Kamgarn Papatya Cake, Schachenmayr Soft & Easy
Size 2 (small). Hook size(s): 5.5 mm
Yarn used: Redheart Yarns Ombre, WOA Fashion Worsted, Vardhman Magnus
Size 1 (x-small). Hook size(s): 7 mm
Yarn used: Loops & Threads – Soft & Shiny, Caron x Pantone
Size 4 (large). Hook size(s): 5.5 mm
Yarn used: Alize Burcum Batik, Teddy’s Wool Classic
Size 4 (large). Hook size(s): 5 mm
Yarn used: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn Gold, Red Heart Super Saver Camo, Red Heart Super Saver Latte
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