Tartan Plaid Crochet Pumpkin

"Crochet a tartan plaid pumpkin for your fall decor with this free and easy tartan plaid crochet pumpkin pattern. This pumpkin is crocheted flat and the vertical lines are added with a surface slip stitch. The sides are seamed. Then, the bottom is closed and the pumpkin is filled with fiberfill and rice/beans/pellets if you decide to give it some weight. Then the top is closed and leaves and stem are added as desired. The ends hide nicely inside so there is no need to weave in ends! Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn Color Made Easy, 1 skein each of Pomegranate (MC), Mineral Yellow (CC1), and Wheat (CC2) Hook: US Size J (6.00mm) Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, cinnamon sticks or branches for stems, polyester fiberfill, rice or beans for base"

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge14 sts and 18 rows = 4″ in single crochet

Finished SizeApproximately 6″ tall including stem