A warm welcome back to my humble studio. We are about to bring a guardian of the harvest to life, a small creature that carries the weight of the season in its soft, rounded form. Every stitch is a choice, and today, we choose precision. Let us begin this journey together.
About This Creation
Ember is not merely a toy; she is a study in texture and form. Designed with the specific “Baby Schema” proportions, her large, pumpkin-ridged head sits atop a petite body, capturing that elusive expression of innocent wonder. By utilizing asymmetrical increases, we will sculpt cheeks that appear full and soft, mirroring the organic curves of a ripening gourd. This project is a tribute to the craftsmanship we uphold at Krocheta.com.
Project Snapshot
🧶 Size: 14cm
🧶 Skill Level: Intermediate
🧶 Time: 5-7 hours
Materials
🧶 Chunky Chenille or Velvet Yarn in Pumpkin Orange, Pistachio Green, and Cream
🧶 4.5mm Crochet Hook
🧶 16mm Safety Eyes
🧶 Polyfill Stuffing
🧶 Yarn Needle and Scissors
Abbreviations
🧶 MR: Magic Ring
🧶 sc: Single Crochet
🧶 inc: Increase
🧶 dec: Decrease
🧶 FLO: Front Loop Only
🧶 BPsc: Back Post Single Crochet (for ridge detailing)
The Pattern
The Gourd Head (Orange Yarn)
➡️ Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
➡️ Round 2: [inc] x 6 (12)
➡️ Round 3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
➡️ Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
➡️ Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
➡️ Round 6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
➡️ Round 7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
➡️ Round 8-13: sc around (42)
➡️ Round 14 (Cheek Sculpting): 12 sc, [sc, inc] x 3, 6 sc, [inc, sc] x 3, 12 sc (48)
➡️ Round 15: sc around (48)
➡️ Round 16: [6 sc, dec] x 6 (42)
➡️ Round 17: [5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)
➡️ Round 18: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)
➡️ Round 19: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
➡️ Round 20: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
➡️ Round 21: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)
➡️ Round 22: [dec] x 6 (6)
✨ Note: Place 16mm safety eyes between Rounds 13 and 14, approximately 9 stitches apart. Ensure they sit just above the cheek increases to achieve the “Gaze of Innocence.”
The Petite Torso (Orange Yarn)
➡️ Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
➡️ Round 2: [inc] x 6 (12)
➡️ Round 3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
➡️ Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
➡️ Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
➡️ Round 6-9: sc around (30)
➡️ Round 10: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
➡️ Round 11: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
➡️ Round 12: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)
The Harvest Wings (Cream and Orange, make 2)
➡️ Start with Cream. Row 1: 4 sc in MR, do not join. Turn.
➡️ Row 2: [inc] x 4 (8). Turn.
➡️ Row 3: [1 sc, inc] x 4 (12). Change to Orange.
➡️ Row 4: [sc, 2 dc in next st, sc] across to create scalloped edge.
The Seedling Horns (Cream, make 2)
➡️ Round 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
➡️ Round 2: [1 sc, inc] x 2 (6)
➡️ Round 3: [2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)
➡️ Round 4: sc around (8)
Assembly
➡️ Sew the head to the body securely, ensuring the cheek fullness faces forward.
➡️ Attach the Seedling Horns between Rounds 4 and 6 of the head.
➡️ Position the Harvest Wings on the back of the body at Round 5, spaced 4 stitches apart.
➡️ Embroider vertical lines from the crown of the head to the neck using a darker orange thread to create the pumpkin ridges.
➡️ Use the Pistachio Green yarn to create a small stem (6 sc in MR, 3 rounds) and attach it to the very top of the head.
