Humphrey Boogourd
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Your next act of handmade courage:
Growing up, Humphrey Boogourd was embarrassed by his name, feeling like it was a bit on the nose. Despite this, he made his way onto the silver screen and became one of the most iconic actors of the Golden Age of Howlywood. As you may know, one of Boogie’s most famous characters lived in Casablanca. Now, his casa is a calabaza, or pumpkin. This legendary actor now embodies the role he was conjured to play: In-Specter Squash. He’s hung up his fedora and traded it for a jaunty jack-o-lantern lid. Here’s to haunting you, kid.
The pumpkin base and ghost are crocheted as one piece in continuous rounds in single crochet. The lid and stem are crocheted in two pieces, sewn together, and then sewn to the ghost. The pumpkin base is only partially stuffed to allow for the ghost to be tucked inside. Choose between an innocent jack-o-lantern or—surprise!—a not-so-spooky ghost to fit your mood.
Quick Highlights:
**Terminology:** Pattern uses US crochet terms.
**A costume change built in:** Tuck the ghost inside for a classic jack-o-lantern, or lift the lid to reveal Humphrey’s ghostly alter ego.
**Clever construction:** Crochet the pumpkin body and ghost from the bottom up in one piece. Make the lid and stem separately, then sew them together and attach them to the ghost.
**Make him your own:** Choose felt, embroidery, or safety eyes to give your pumpkin and ghost their personalities.
**Finished Measurements:**
Pumpkin height with lid in place: 4 in. (10 cm)
Height with ghost fully extended: 7.25 in. (18.5 cm)
Circumference: 12.5 in. (32 cm)
**Gauge:**
7 rnds (42 sts) = 3.75 in. (9.5 cm) diameter circle in single crochet worked in continuous rounds.
**Yarn, Hooks, & Notions:**
Worsted weight yarn in orange, white, and green. Sample yarns and amounts required:
Orange: Mainstays 100% Acrylic Yarn, 397 yd. (363 m)/198 g, in Orange. About 50 yd. (46 m)/25 g required.
White: Red Heart Super Saver, 100% acrylic, 364 yd. (333 m)/198 g, in Soft White. About 20 yd. (18 m)/10 g required.
Green: Red Heart Super Saver, 100% acrylic, 364 yd. (333 m)/198 g, in Paddy Green. About 4 yd. (3 m)/2 g required.
US Size G (4.25 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to achieve a dense fabric.
Locking stitch marker
Polyester stuffing
Blunt tapestry needle
Scissors
Your choice of face materials: scraps of black felt with fabric glue or a needle and thread; safety eyes; or black embroidery floss/yarn with a needle. The sample uses black felt and Therm-O-Web FabricFuse fabric glue for both faces.
Boogie has found his leading lady! Stitch up Lauren B. Cauld and let the director call, "Action!"
**Be bold. Be brave. Begin!**
Growing up, Humphrey Boogourd was embarrassed by his name, feeling like it was a bit on the nose. Despite this, he made his way onto the silver screen and became one of the most iconic actors of the Golden Age of Howlywood. As you may know, one of Boogie’s most famous characters lived in Casablanca. Now, his casa is a calabaza, or pumpkin. This legendary actor now embodies the role he was conjured to play: In-Specter Squash. He’s hung up his fedora and traded it for a jaunty jack-o-lantern lid. Here’s to haunting you, kid.
The pumpkin base and ghost are crocheted as one piece in continuous rounds in single crochet. The lid and stem are crocheted in two pieces, sewn together, and then sewn to the ghost. The pumpkin base is only partially stuffed to allow for the ghost to be tucked inside. Choose between an innocent jack-o-lantern or—surprise!—a not-so-spooky ghost to fit your mood.
Quick Highlights:
**Terminology:** Pattern uses US crochet terms.
**A costume change built in:** Tuck the ghost inside for a classic jack-o-lantern, or lift the lid to reveal Humphrey’s ghostly alter ego.
**Clever construction:** Crochet the pumpkin body and ghost from the bottom up in one piece. Make the lid and stem separately, then sew them together and attach them to the ghost.
**Make him your own:** Choose felt, embroidery, or safety eyes to give your pumpkin and ghost their personalities.
**Finished Measurements:**
Pumpkin height with lid in place: 4 in. (10 cm)
Height with ghost fully extended: 7.25 in. (18.5 cm)
Circumference: 12.5 in. (32 cm)
**Gauge:**
7 rnds (42 sts) = 3.75 in. (9.5 cm) diameter circle in single crochet worked in continuous rounds.
**Yarn, Hooks, & Notions:**
Worsted weight yarn in orange, white, and green. Sample yarns and amounts required:
Orange: Mainstays 100% Acrylic Yarn, 397 yd. (363 m)/198 g, in Orange. About 50 yd. (46 m)/25 g required.
White: Red Heart Super Saver, 100% acrylic, 364 yd. (333 m)/198 g, in Soft White. About 20 yd. (18 m)/10 g required.
Green: Red Heart Super Saver, 100% acrylic, 364 yd. (333 m)/198 g, in Paddy Green. About 4 yd. (3 m)/2 g required.
US Size G (4.25 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to achieve a dense fabric.
Locking stitch marker
Polyester stuffing
Blunt tapestry needle
Scissors
Your choice of face materials: scraps of black felt with fabric glue or a needle and thread; safety eyes; or black embroidery floss/yarn with a needle. The sample uses black felt and Therm-O-Web FabricFuse fabric glue for both faces.
Boogie has found his leading lady! Stitch up Lauren B. Cauld and let the director call, "Action!"
**Be bold. Be brave. Begin!**