I just finished this one last night. I've posted him to northwind.etsy.com as I have had a couple of requests for this style.
I've decided to make all of my Jack-o-Lanterns unique - no two faces will be alike.
To make this one, I used graph paper and colored in a classic face design. His mouth is purposely lop-sided. I love this pattern, there are just so many options!
Ok, here's the basic pattern (This is for the original Fruit Cap design. I have altered it for the Jack-o-Lantern, et. al):
Use Size #7 DPN
Cast on 72 (80, 88) STS and K evenly for 18 (20, 22) rows.
To add Strawberry Seeds:
Row 1: K7 MC, K1 Green. Repeat to end of row
Row 2-4: K MC
Row 5: K3 MC, K1 Green, { K7, K1 Green } Repeat brackets to end, K remaining MC
Row 6-8: K MC
Repeat Rows 1-8 if extra length is needed.
When cap measures 4 1/2" (4 3/4", 5") and there are three solid rows of MC begin leaf pattern.
Top Leaves:
Row 1: K7 MC, K1 Green, repeat
Row 2: K5 MC, K3 Green, repeat
Row 3: K3 MC, K5 Green, repeat
Row 4: K1 MC, K7 Green, repeat
Row 5: K row Green
Row 6: K7 Green, K2TOG, repeat
Row 7: K6 Green, K2TOG, repeat
Row 8: K5 Green, K2TOG, repeat
Row 9: K4 Green, K2TOG, repeat
Row 10: K3 Green, K2TOG, repeat
Row 11: K2 Green, K2TOG, repeat
Row 12: K1 Green, K2TOG, repeat
Row 13: K2TOG, repeat
One ST should remain from each leaf. K these STS for 6 rows. K2TOG around and pull tail to shape stem. Secure tail.
To increase the size of the hat on this pattern, always use multiples of 8 stitches in your cast on. Rows increase by mulitple of 2 and length with multiples of 1/4".
Pattern courtesy of Ann Norling (tm)
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