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Crochet Terry the Halloween Turnip

Crochet Terry the Halloween Turnip is a delightful and spooky way to add charm to your Halloween decor. With his cute little face and orange and green colors, Terry brings a touch of festive fun to any space. This crocheted creation is perfect for adding a whimsical touch to your Halloween celebrations or as a unique gift for a friend who loves all things spooky. Display Terry proudly on your mantel, shelf, or even use him as a playful addition to your Halloween party decorations. Get ready to spread some Halloween cheer with the adorable Crochet Terry the Halloween Turnip!

Materials
• DK or 8ply yarn in purple, off white and green (I like to use the Ricorumi DK*)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook*
• Tapestry needle, stitch marker and scissors
• Polyfill*
• Black felt for the eyes and mouth

Abbreviation used (U.S. terms)

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
st: stitch
*…*: repeat
sl st: slip stitch
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
inc: 2 single crochet in the same stitch
dec: single crochet 2 stitches together through front loop only (invisible decrease)

All pieces are worked through both loops of the stitches and in the round without joining unless stated otherwise in the pattern. It is recommended to use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. To make it easier, stuff the turnip as you go.

Turnip – starting in purple make 1

Work in rounds
Round 1. sc 6 in a magic ring
Round 2. inc x6
Round 3. *sc 1, inc* x6
Round 4. *sc 2, inc* x6
Round 5. *sc 3, inc* x6
Round 6. *sc 4, inc* x6
Round 7. *sc 5, inc* x6
Round 8. *sc 6, inc* x6
Rounds 9-11. sc in each st around
Change to off white yarn
Rounds 12-18. sc in each st around
Round 19. *sc 6, dec* x6
Round 20. *sc 5, dec* x6
Round 21. *sc 4, dec* x6
Round 22. *sc 3, dec* x6
Round 23. *sc 2, dec* x6

Start stuffing the body now.

Round 24. *sc 1, dec* x6
Round 25. dec x6
Round 26-28. sc in each st around

Fasten off, finish stuffing and weave in ends by passing your thread in the front loop only of the remaining stitches.

Leaves – in green make 3

Work in rounds
Round 1. ch 16,starting from the second ch from the hook, sc 15 along the ch, then sc 15 on the opposite side of the ch to form a round
Round 2. sl st 2, sc 1, hdc 1, 2dc in the next st, hdc 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, 2tr in the next st, dc 1, hdc 2, sc 4, hdc 2, dc 1, 2tr in the next st, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, hdc 1, 2dc in the next st, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 2

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing and weave in the starting yarn.

Assembly

1. Sew the leaves on top of the body, between rounds 1-3.

2. You can have fun with adding details to the face! Make it as creepy or cute as you want, by adding lashes, a mouth, and cheeks.

You are done!

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