A little magical Halloween crochet project.

Pumpkin Time Garland

Pumpkin Time Garland by Karen Wiederhold    © Karen Wiederhold

Knowing loads of you enjoy some crochet on the side I thought you might have some fun with my little crochet gift to you this Halloween.

The pattern is one designed and published on my freelance design site in 2011 and has appeared on other yarn craft sites and here on the blog a few times since then.  It's proven to be a favourite.

The pumpkins can be strung together to make a garland or used separately as coasters.  If you like the idea but don't crochet, pop down to the bottom of the pattern page for some alternative options.

Wishing you loads of fun and please share your pics if you make them on my Instagram Kaleidoscope Wellbeing and Tarot with the tag #kaleidoscopetarotpumpkingarland 

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The copyright for this design is held by the designer Karen Wiederhold, publishing here as Kaleidoscope Wellbeing and Tarot.  Under no circumstances is the pattern it to be republished or sold.  Links to this pattern page are welcome.

Pattern and items made for personal use only, not for sale, crochet class tutorials, public events etc without permission.

Autumn Leaves

Kaleidoscope Tarot - Japanese Maple

Beautiful fiery leaves on the Japanese Maple in our garden. Not sure how much longer the leaves will stay before being carried away by the wind.

Autumn Treasures

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Photo © Kaleidoscope Tarot - Karen Wiederhold

One of the things I love about this time of year is wandering about the woods gathering all these treasures to bring into the home.

As much as I enjoy and appreciate the beautiful offerings of the other seasons, the treasures of Autumn are by far my favourite because of the colours and textures that they have.


Later on today i'll be getting up into the loft to bring out some of the decorations i've collected over the years to dot about the house.  I'm a few days late in doing this but my back has been too achy to make the trip up the loft ladder until now.  Our dog is not a fan of the straw woodland animals that will be making their annual appearance because of their tendency to move whenever he passes by - caused by the breeze from the wagging of his tail.  They startle him every time.

Tarot Deck for October 2018

Raven's Prophecy Tarot by Maggie Stiefvater
Photo © Kaleidoscope Tarot

The Tarot deck that I will be using for this October is The Raven’s Prophecy Tarot by Maggie Steifvater.  I spent an enjoyable hour before bed getting reacquainted with this wonderful and striking deck.

The tarot bag shown in the image was crocheted by me, specially for this deck.



#tarotreadersofinstagram #ravensprophecytarot  #maggiestiefvater

The Forest of Dean in early Autumn 2018

Forest of Dean
Photo © Kaleidoscope Tarot - Karen Wiederhold

A beautiful day walking in the Forest of Dean.

Forest of Dean
Photo © Kaleidoscope Tarot - Karen Wiederhold

We only saw two of these red spotted toadstools the entire walk although there were plenty other fungi growing on logs and trees.

Forest of Dean
Photo © Kaleidoscope Tarot - Karen Wiederhold

Mesmerising reflections on the water.

Forest of Dean
Photo © Kaleidoscope Tarot - Karen Wiederhold

Tall and straight.  The trees from the Forest of Dean were grown and used to to supply masts for Tall Ships.

Forest of Dean
Photo © Kaleidoscope Tarot - Karen Wiederhold

We came across lots of these little dwellings amongst the trees.

Forest of Dean
Photo © Kaleidoscope Tarot - Karen Wiederhold

At the end of our walk we enjoyed a picnic lunch and finished it off with these lollies as a sweet treat.  The web lolly is liquorice flavoured and the spider lolly is peppermint flavoured.   You can buy them at Tiger.

Tea Time with Ehrblüh Tea

Photo © Kaleidoscope Tarot - Karen Wiederhold

After a bracing walk in the woods this afternoon, it was home again for an extra special cup of tea. This is Ehrblüh Tea and was a birthday gift from my cousin. 

I'm still not sure how to describe the flavours of the tea but it's mostly light and refreshing.

I’m wondering if I’m about to kick off another tea craze like last year’s Buttermint obsession after my post last August.  

Photo © Kaleidoscope Tarot - Karen Wiederhold

The tea comes bound up in a tight little ball which you drop into boiled water and slowly but surely it begins to swell until it bursts open to reveal beautiful blooms.

Autumn Equinox and Mabon 2018

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Raven's Prophecy Tarot by Maggie Stiefvater
Photo © Kaleidoscope Tarot - Karen Wiederhold

Happy Autumn Equinox/ Mabon to you and the gifts this season offers us.   I will be celebrating by

sharing a cosy lunch and a woodland walk (rain or shine) before pulling out more of my favourite decks for this time of year.  Some old favourites I look forward to seeing.  #mabon #tarot #tarotreadersofinstagram

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Wanting a little magical Autumn crochet project?

Knowing loads of you enjoy some crochet on the side I thought you might have some fun with my little crochet gift to you in preparation for Autumn or Halloween decorating.  The pattern is one I created and published on my freelance design site and popular yarn craft sites back in 2011.  The pumpkins can be strung together to make a garland or used separately as coasters.  If you like the idea but don't crochet, pop down to the bottom of the pattern page for some alternative options.

Wishing you loads of fun and please share your pics if you make them on my instagram @kaleidoscopetarot and the tag #kaleidoscopetarotpumpkin  

Pumpkin Time Garland

The copyright for this design is held by the designer, publishing here as Kaleidoscope Tarot.  Under no circumstances is the pattern it to be republished or sold.  Links to this pattern page are welcome.

Pattern and items made for personal use only, not for sale, crochet class tutorials, public events etc without permission.

Foundation:   

Ch5, join with SS to first chain to form ring

Round 1:

Ch3 (this acts as first DC), DC11, join with SS to top of first DC.

Round 2.

SS into space between first and second DC's; Ch3, 1DC into same space; 2DC into each following space, join with SS to top of first DC = 24 DC's.

Round 3:

SS into space between first and second DC's; Ch3, 1DC into same space; *1DC into next space, 2DC into next space*; repeat * to * to last space; 1DC;  join with SS to top of first DC = 36 DC's.

Round4:

SS into space between first and second DC's; 1SC into each of next two spaces; *2DC into next space; 1DC into each of next two spaces*; repeat * to * 3 times more; 2DC into next space; 1SC into next 5 spaces; repeat * to * 4 times; 2DC into next space; 1SC into next 2 spaces; You are now back at the starting space.

Round 5:

1SC into next 3 spaces; 2DC into first "V" of previous round; 1DC into next space; *2DC into next space; 1DC into next space*; repeat * to * 6 times more; 1SC into next 9 spaces; work *to * 7 times; 1SC into next four spaces, SS into first SC of round.  Join on green yarn to begin stalk.

Stalk:

Ch9, Idc into 4th chain from hook; 1DC into each chain, SS into the top of pumpkin to join, tie off.

There are a few uses..........

Make as many as you like.  Join together into a garland by crocheting a chain attaching pumpkins to the chain as you go.

Use them as coasters during the the Autumn months.

Join them in a vertical line, intermingled with wood, beads and anything else that's autumnal and hang in a window.

If you like the idea but don't crochet then why not replace the pumpkins with cutouts from felt, card stock or patterned paper and tie onto a length of ribbon.

Having fun decorating for Autumn and Halloween.

Crafty Time - Autumn - Pumpkin Garland

Knowing loads of you enjoy some crochet on the side I thought you might have some fun with my little crochet gift to you in preparation for Autumn or Halloween decorating.  The pattern is one I created and published on my freelance design site and popular yarn craft sites back in 2011.  The pumpkins can be strung together to make a garland or used separately as coasters.  If you like the idea but don't crochet, pop down to the bottom of the pattern page for some alternative options. 

Wishing you loads of fun and please share your pics if you make them on my instagram @kaleidoscopetarot and the tag #kaleidoscopetarotpumpkin  

Pumpkin Time Garland

Foundation:   

Ch5, join with SS to first chain to form ring

Round 1:

Ch3 (this acts as first DC), DC11, join with SS to top of first DC.

Round 2.

SS into space between first and second DC's; Ch3, 1DC into same space; 2DC into each following space, join with SS to top of first DC = 24 DC's.

Round 3:

SS into space between first and second DC's; Ch3, 1DC into same space; *1DC into next space, 2DC into next space*; repeat * to * to last space; 1DC;  join with SS to top of first DC = 36 DC's.

Round4:

SS into space between first and second DC's; 1SC into each of next two spaces; *2DC into next space; 1DC into each of next two spaces*; repeat * to * 3 times more; 2DC into next space; 1SC into next 5 spaces; repeat * to * 4 times; 2DC into next space; 1SC into next 2 spaces; You are now back at the starting space.

Round 5:

1SC into next 3 spaces; 2DC into first "V" of previous round; 1DC into next space; *2DC into next space; 1DC into next space*; repeat * to * 6 times more; 1SC into next 9 spaces; work *to * 7 times; 1SC into next four spaces, SS into first SC of round.  Join on green yarn to begin stalk.

Stalk:

Ch9, Idc into 4th chain from hook; 1DC into each chain, SS into the top of pumpkin to join, tie off.

There are a few uses..........

Make as many as you like.  Join together into a garland by crocheting a chain attaching pumpkins to the chain as you go.

Use them as coasters during the the Autumn months.

Join them in a vertical line, intermingled with wood, beads and anything else that's autumnal and hang in a window.

If you like the idea but don't crochet then why not replace the pumpkins with cutouts from felt, card stock or patterned paper and tie onto a length of ribbon.

The copyright for this design is held by the designer, publishing here as Kaleidoscope Tarot.  Under no circumstances is the pattern it to be republished or sold.  Links to this pattern page are welcome.

Pattern and items made for personal use only, not for sale, crochet class tutorials, public events etc without permission.