Materials and Abbreviations ​Materials: ​Yarn: Cotton or medium-weight amigurumi yarn (Orange, Dark Brown, Green, Pink, Black). Note: If you prefer a firmer and larger holder, use a thick cotton yarn with a 2.5 mm - 3.0 mm crochet hook. ​Eyes: 14 mm or 16 mm safety eyes (black). ​Other: Fiberfill (for stuffing the arms, legs, and stem), stitch marker, tapestry needle, thin brown chenille stem or wire for the glasses (optional). ​Abbreviations: ​MR: Magic Ring ​Ch: Chain ​Sc: Single Crochet ​Inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch) ​Dec: Decrease (crochet 2 stitches together) ​BLO: Back Loop Only ​Sl St: Slip Stitch ​HDC: Half Double Crochet ​DC: Double Crochet

​1. Main Body (Pumpkin and Bag Dispensing Opening) ​The body is crocheted horizontally as a ribbed strip. An oval opening is left in the middle for pulling out plastic bags. ​Foundation: With orange yarn, make 51 chains. ​Row 1: Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, work 50 Sc across, ch 1, turn. ​Rows 2 - 36 (35 rows): Work 50 Sc in BLO across, ch 1 at the end of each row. (This forms the back and side walls of the pumpkin). ​Row 37 (Opening Start): Work 30 Sc (BLO), ch 12, skip 12 stitches below, and join into the 13th stitch with 1 Sc, then work the remaining 8 stitches as 8 Sc (BLO). Ch 1, turn. (We continue over a total of 50 stitches; the opening is positioned near the bottom). ​Rows 38 - 44 (7 rows): Work the first 8 stitches as 8 Sc (BLO), 12 Sc over the chain space, and the remaining 30 stitches as 30 Sc (BLO). Ch 1, turn. (This creates a bag-dispensing window 12 stitches high and 8 rows wide on the front side). ​Rows 45 - 80 (36 rows): Work 50 Sc (BLO) again to complete the rectangle. ​Shaping and Closing the Body: ​Join the two short ends of your rectangular piece (Row 1 and Row 80) together using slip stitches (Sl St) or sewing to form a large cylinder. ​Weave a yarn needle along the open bottom edge of the cylinder, pull the yarn tightly to completely close the bottom base, and knot it securely. ​Place your roll of plastic bags inside before closing the top (or leave the top drawstring loose if you plan to use the top opening to refill bags). ​Top Gathering: Weave a needle along the top edge, pull tightly to close. To make the pumpkin segments more prominent, thread a long orange piece of yarn and wrap it vertically from the exact center (bottom to outside center top), gently pulling to create 6-8 equal sections.

​2. Bag Dispensing Opening Trim (Border) ​To give the opening a neat and clean thick edge: ​Attach orange yarn to the bottom center of the opening. ​Work 1 round of Single Crochet (Sc) evenly around the inner rim of the opening (approx. 38–40 Sc). ​In the second round, work another round of Sc without any increases/decreases, finish with a Sl St, and hide the yarn tail inside. ​3. Arms (Make 2 - Dark Brown) ​Rnd 1: 6 Sc in a Magic Ring (6) ​Rnd 2: Inc in each st around -> 12 Sc (12) ​Rnd 3: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 -> 18 Sc (18) (or adjust: (3 Sc, 1 Inc) * 3 -> 15 Sc) ​Rnds 4 - 9 (6 rows): 15 Sc (15) ​Rnd 10: (3 Sc, 1 Dec) * 3 -> 12 Sc (12) ​Rnd 11: 12 Sc (12) ​Finishing: Stuff lightly with fiberfill. Flatten and crochet the opposing edges together with 6 Sc to close. Leave a long tail for sewing. ​4. Feet (Make 2 - Dark Brown) ​The feet are chunkier and rounder than the arms: ​Rnd 1: 6 Sc in a Magic Ring (6) ​Rnd 2: Inc in each st around -> 12 Sc (12) ​Rnd 3: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 -> 18 Sc (18) ​Rnd 4: (2 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 -> 24 Sc (24) ​Rnds 5 - 7 (3 rows): 24 Sc (24) ​Rnd 8: (2 Sc, 1 Dec) * 6 -> 18 Sc (18) ​Rnd 9: (1 Sc, 1 Dec) * 6 -> 12 Sc (12) ​Finishing: Lightly stuff with fiberfill. Use a needle to weave through the remaining 12 stitches to pull closed and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

​5. Top Stem and Curly Tendrils (Dark Brown) ​Main Stem: ​Rnd 1: 6 Sc in a Magic Ring (6) ​Rnd 2: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) * 3 -> 9 Sc (9) ​Rnds 3 - 5 (3 rows): 9 Sc (9) ​Rnd 6: (2 Sc, 1 Inc) * 3 -> 12 Sc (12) ​Rnds 7 - 9 (3 rows): 12 Sc (12) ​Rnd 10: (3 Sc, 1 Inc) * 3 -> 15 Sc (15) ​Finishing: Lightly stuff (tilt slightly to one side while sewing for a natural curve), leave a long tail for sewing. ​Curly Tendrils (Make 2): ​1. Long Tendril: Ch 22. Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, work 2 Sc in each chain down to the end. It will naturally curl up. ​2. Short Tendril: Ch 15. Starting from the 2nd chain, work 2 Sc in each chain and fasten off. ​6. Leaves (Make 2 - Green) ​For veined and pointed leaves like the ones in the image: ​Foundation: Ch 11. ​Crocheting around the chain: ​Starting from the 2nd chain from hook: 1 Sc, 1 HDC, 4 DC, 1 HDC, 1 Sc. ​In the very last chain (tip of the leaf): Work (1 Sc, 2 Ch, 1 Sc) to form the pointed tip. ​Working down the opposite side of the chain symmetrically: 1 Sc, 1 HDC, 4 DC, 1 HDC, 1 Sc. ​Join with a Sl St to the first stitch. ​Vein Detail (Optional): Without cutting the yarn, slip stitch (Sl St) along the surface from the base center up to the tip to create a center vein line.

​7. Glasses Frame (Dark Brown) ​The glasses are made by crocheting two separate rings connected by a nose bridge and side arms: ​Right & Left Frames (Make 2): Ch 22, join with a Sl St to form a ring (adjust chain length between 20-24 depending on your safety eye size). Work 22 Sc inside the ring and join with a Sl St. ​Nose Bridge: To connect the inner edges of the two rings, ch 4, secure to the other ring with a Sl St, work 4 Sc over the chain, and fasten off. ​Side Arms (Make 2): Attach yarn to the outer edges of the frames, ch 5, turn and work 4 Sc, leaving a long tail to sew onto the pumpkin sides. ​8. Cheeks (Make 2 - Pink) and Hanging Strap (Orange) ​Cheeks (Make 2): ​Rnd 1: 6 Sc in a Magic Ring (6) ​Rnd 2: Inc in each st -> 12 Sc, join with a Sl St and leave a tail for sewing. ​Hanging Strap: ​To hang the pumpkin on a door knob or wall, make a chain of 55–60 Ch with orange yarn. ​Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, work Single Crochet (Sc) to the end of the row (you can work an extra row of Sc or HDC if you want a thicker strap). Leave a long tail at both ends for sewing. ​9. Assembly and Facial Embroidery ​Eyes and Glasses: Position the glasses right above the bag dispensing opening and pin them in place. Insert the safety eyes through the exact center of each glasses frame and lock them securely from the inside. Then, invisibly sew the outer edges and side arms of the glasses frame onto the pumpkin body. ​Mouth and Cheeks: Using black yarn, embroider a smiling curve between the eyes and right below the glasses frame. Sew the pink cheeks to the lower outer corners of the eyes. ​Arms and Feet: Sew the arms to the middle-left and middle-right sides of the body, angled slightly forward. Sew the feet diagonally to the lower left and right of the bag dispensing opening to give it a seated look. ​Top Details and Strap: Sew the dark brown stem slightly tilted to the left at the very top center of the pumpkin. Sew the two green leaves overlapping at an angle to the right base of the stem. Attach the two curly tendrils to the left base. Finally, securely sew both ends of the orange hanging strap right behind the stem.