Hello quilting friends! My apologies up front if you are tired of hearing about my crochet obsession. My hooks have not let up. Most evenings after a long day of work and regular life chores and tasks, I usually treat myself with a half hour of crochet bliss. I so enjoy working on small projects. In fact, I recently crocheted more pumpkins, and I just had to share some pictures with you. My daughter Haley and my friend Ibby requested them, and I was happy to oblige! These darling gourds have been sent off to their new homes.
All creative credit for these cute pumpkin goes to Erica Arndt and her terrific Crochet Pumpkins pattern and accompanying YouTube tutorial! As in my other recent chunky crochet projects, I have used Lion Brand Re-spun Thick & Quick yarn and a Clover Amour Crochet Hook (M/N 9.0 mm). In the photo above (Ibby’s pumpkins), the yarn colors are whipped cream, squash, fog and spruce. In the next photo (Haley’s pumpkins) the colors are whipped cream, squash and Hazelwood.
I should probably admit that some evenings, I do spend more than 30 minutes crocheting. It can be quite addictive, and sometimes I realize that an hour (or more) has passed and I’m still “yarning over” to my heart’s content. Luckily, my husband is happy with the situation, as it means he gets more control of the TV clicker. All in all, I’d say that’s a win-win situation.
If you’re hesitating on whether or not crochet is for you, please check out a few of my recent blog posts and then visit some of the talented ladies who have taught me from afar. I think you’ll love it too!
Thanks for stopping by!
~Taunja
I look forward to your posts. Never enough crochet pumpkins…I really want to try and learn how to make. So cute
I hope you give it a whirl, Shawn! Once you get the hang of holding the hook and yarn in your hands and figuring out the tension, it gets pretty easy. I am extremely thankful for all of the YouTube tutorials!!
I so appreciate your crochet pumpkins; they’re beautiful. I appreciate the time and talent – and patience – that goes into each one. My mother crocheted, did macrame, did crewel, cross stitch and embroidery, and she loved them all. But, she sewed (just about everything) and quilted. She knitted, did china painting, painted ceramics, and darned our socks. So, from her, I have a real appreciation for what she called the “homespun arts.” But, I do so miss your quilting posts. I hate to crochet.
Wow! Your mother sounds like quite the artist! That is amazing! I like the list you brought up, because it reminded me of doing macrame with my mom. We did necklaces, bracelets and of course hanging pot holders. What a flashback!
Lovely crocheted pumpkins!! I am hooked again as well!!🧡🧡🥰
I have seen that on IG! Isn’t it fun to think of us all crocheting our autumn projects? 🙂
Fall is so much fun to decorate for. I haven’t crocheted in years, but at couldn’t resist the pumpkins! Yours are adorable!🧡🧡🤗🥰
Every time I see something you crochet, I want to do it. Then, I think I have so many quilt projects in the works. How do you do it all? Your pumpkins are lovely. I’m on your email list, just keep all the goodies coming. Safe travels!