How to Make a Pumpkin or Jack O’Lantern Flatware Holder Free Crochet Pattern
Add some whimsy to your Halloween parties or Thanksgiving dinners with this adorable Pumpkin or Jack O’Lantern Flatware Holder!
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Crochet table settings are always so fun, especially when it’s a decorative cutlery pouch!
Also available are the Turkey Belly Flatware Holder, Gingerbread Belly Flatware Holder, Santa Belly Flatware Holder, and Elf Belly Flatware Holder.
Pumpkin Treat Pouch Crochet Pattern
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Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
-Orange [2oz/100g]
-Green [1/2oz/30g]
-Black [Scraps]
I/9/5.50mm Hook
H/8/5.00mm Hook
Yarn Needle
Gauge
7 sts x 6 rows = 2”
Gauge is not critical for this project
Finished Measurement
3.5″W x 9″H
Stitch Guide
arnd = around
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet two together
sc3tog = single crochet three together
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
Skill Level
Easy
WRITTEN IN U.S. TERMS
Notes
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
- The first 4 rows only use a I/9/5.50mm crochet hook.
- Tutorial photos are at the end of the post.
Instructions
With Green + I Hook,
R1. Ch 11, sc in the back bump of the 2nd ch and in each ch across, turn (10)
R2. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (10)
With Orange + H Hook,
R3. Ch 1, sc across, turn (10)
R4. Ch 1, *sc, dc* across, turn (10)
R5-41. Repeat R4; Fasten at the end of R41.
STEM
With Green + H Hook,
R1. Ch 9, sc in back bump of 2nd ch and across, turn (8)
R2. Ch 1, sc in each st across; Fasten. (8)
R3-4. Repeat R2; continuing arnd outside: sl st in the end of each row and in each st arnd, sl st to 1st sl st; Fasten.
LEAF
With Green + H Hook,
R1. Ch 4, sc in back bump of 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, (hdc, sc) in last, turn and work in opposite side of ch: (sc, hdc), hdc, sc, ch 1, sl st in 1st sc; Fasten.
R2.Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (3)
R3-4. Repeat R2; continuing arnd outside: sl st in the end of each row and in each st arnd, ch 1, sl st to 1st sl st; Fasten.
CURLICUE
With Green + H Hook,
Ch 7, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 sts, sc x 1 in next 2 sts; Fasten. Twist to shape into a curl.
EYES
With Black + H Hook,
R1. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch and across, turn (3)
R2. Ch 1, sc3tog, turn (1)
R3. Ch 1, sc; continuing down side: sl st in the end of each row and in each stitch arnd, sl st to 1st sl st; Fasten.
MOUTH
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc in each st arnd; Fasten. (12)
Finishing
- Fold between rows 16 & 17. Pin into place as needed. <Pocket created>
- With Orange yarn: Insert hook in bottom right corner, through both layers, and single crochet in the same space and in the end of each row up the side, in each stitch across the top, and in the end of each row down the left edge. Fasten. [Do not crochet across the top of the pocket].
- Attach stem to front center of rows 1 & 2.
- Attach curlicue up against side of stem.
- Attach leaf over the top of the curlicue.
- Attach face as desired.
- Hide all strings.
Now you have a Pumpkin or Jack O’Lantern Flatware Holder!
You can get a matching Pumpkin or Jack O’Lantern Belly Pot Holder pattern right here on this blog!
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You’re posts about the holiday flatware holders are awesome! Just wanted to say great job in making it super easy to understand and follow along with! I can’t wait to make all of these cute things, as our family (especially the fiance with Halloween) is really into decorating and I have enough yarn to crochet holiday things for years!
Keep up your fantastic work and I can’t wait to see the rest of your posts!
Sonya, thank you so much for these!!!