Crochet Butternut Squash

Crocheting a butternut squash can be a delightful and whimsical project. The warm, golden hues of the yarn mimic the rich colors of this fall favorite vegetable, making it a perfect seasonal decoration or playful addition to your kitchen decor. With just a hook and some yarn, you can create a charming and unique piece that will surely spark conversations and bring a touch of handmade warmth to your home. So, grab your crocheting supplies, put on some cozy music, and dive into the world of creating your very own crochet butternut squash – a fun and creative way to add a dash of homemade charm to your space.

What you need:

Worsted weight yarn

Size G (4.25 mm) hook

Polyester fiber fill

Top and Bottom:
Work in continuous rounds

Top:

• Chain 2
• Round 1: work 8 sc in first chain
• Round 2: sc in each sc around, back loops only -8
• Round 3-4: sc in each sc around
• Finish off, leave tail of yarn to sew to top

Bottom:

Squash:
Work in continuous rounds

• Chain 2
• Round 1: work 6 sc in first chain
• Round 2: work 2 sc in each sc around — 12 st
• Round 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around — 18 st
• Round 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around — 24 st
• Round 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around — 30 st
• Round 6-25: sc in each sc around — 30 st
• Round 26: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around — 36 st
• Round 27: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts, rep from * around — 42 st
• Round 28: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 6 sts, rep from * around — 48 st
• Round 29-35: sc in each sc around -48 st
• Round 36: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 6 sts, rep from * around — 42 st
• Round 37: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 5 sts, rep from * around — 36 st
• Round 38: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around — 30 st
• Round 39: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around — 24 st
• Round 40: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around — 18 st
• Stuff firmly
• Round 41: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 1 sts, rep from * around — 12 st
• Round 42: sc2tog around -6 st
• Finish off and weave in ends

Assembly: