Thread Pumpkin

[Granny Square]

:jackThis is the pattern from Oct '08 Crochet World. It's done in #10 thread and a rather large 2.25 hook per the pattern. I changed the leaf placement and used a single thread for the tendrils, a little hard to see in the photo.

I've decided 3-D blocking is not my thing...It was supposed to be more pumpkin-shaped with vertical 'bulges', but I couldn't get the shaping inserts to work and the glue was drying ...it's also a bit lop-sided...oh well I guess it looks more natural that way

[amhmsh]

I think it looks very nice, you did a good job!!!

[cher49]

well that's a pretty pumpkin.

[yarnjeannie]

I like it - nice work!

[threadlover]

That is a good looking pumpkin. I'm not good at that kind of blocking thing either. I just don't like to do it.

 

Marcia

[beth_in_indy]

Your thread pumpkin is really lovely; I think you did a fine job blocking it, even if it isn't what you saw in your minds eye. Beth

[missmaxx]

Nice Pumpkin!

[Tampa Doll]

Very cool. It looks great to me.

[crochetbycharlene]

that is cool i could never have done it!

[Granny Square]

Thanks everyone! I did try to take the pic from the best angle to hide the lopsided part

[debbysewing7]

That is really neat looking. You made a great decoration. ~ Debby

[grrlsmom]

Looks great! Nice work!

[craziebunny]

very nice!! I as wondering how that pattern worked up!

[misssmaggie]

It looks fantastic !!! Thanks for sharing !!!

[pineapplequeen]

Very nice!!

[chrispersmom]

I LOVE your pumpkin. I can even imagine a whole bowl of them centering on the table. Too bad I probably couldn't figure them out. It would make a lovely centerpiece on a fall themed runner!

[prim-in-tyme]

Wow! That is awesome!

[Granny Square]

Thanks, all! Leanne, the crocheting part was easy, I know you can make lovely crinoline ladies so this is no biggie. The bottom is just a simple doily that isn't flat, the top is separate and is supposed to be glued on (but I didn't in case I get brave and try to re-block it).

 

What I would recommend to someone who makes this is do a trial blocking first by just wetting the pumpkin, not adding the glue, to see if the padding inserts they tell you to add around the balloon 'work'. Mine were too thick, and I couldn't get it fixed before the glue started to dry. Also, I'd pin the base to a smaller circle than they recommend, mine is awefully flat bottomed, more apple-shaped than pumpkin. Actually, this would make a cute apple for the teacher too; the pattern had 3 sizes, this was the large one.

[AuntVi]

wow! how pretty!

[CraftGal]

:jackThis is the pattern from Oct '08 Crochet World. It's done in #10 thread and a rather large 2.25 hook per the pattern. I changed the leaf placement and used a single thread for the tendrils, a little hard to see in the photo.

 

Kay, I think it looks great - in fact, I just sent you an email about this very pattern!

[Lov2Crochet]

Pretty cool, I like it!

[DavaJ]

Awesome..