Cat Pumpkin

I’m not really ready for fall yet, because I adore summer sun way too much, but I love Halloween, so I couldn’t stop myself from crocheting a cat style jack-o-lantern (or a jack-o-lantern style cat, for that matter). Just this one pumpkin and then nothing more autumnish for the rest of this month.
made in a day

www.betweennapsontheporch.net
~*~

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Comments

  1. LVSeptember 5, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    I am not a Halloween person, but my granddaughter is. She would love this pumpkin.

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  2. Witchcrafted LifeSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    I utterly adore Halloween, too, and love that you're in the spirit for it already (I am as well). When I was single I'd start decorating September 1st, but (much as I've turned the mister into a Halloween fan, too - he didn't have it Italy where he grew up) now I usually wait until more around the start of October. Counting down the days already! :)

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. LizSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:38 PM

      They don't have Halloween here either (I live in the Netherlands), so I'm the only person in the street decorating :-). Good for you you could turn your husband in a fan!
      Liz

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  3. Dixie n DottieSeptember 5, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    This is too cute! Great job! Would love if you'd join our Countdown to Fall link party! Hope to see you there! Have a great week! :)
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/2012_09_03_archive.html

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    1. LizSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:40 PM

      Just linked up my Cat Pumpkin! Thanks for inviting me! Liz

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  4. Imke HealySeptember 5, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Awesome pumpkin! And you can use it every year!

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  5. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowSeptember 5, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Oh that is too cute!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Cute! I would love for you to share this at the Great Pumpkin Party, going on all month!
    http://www.oneartsymama.com/2012/09/the-great-pumpkin-party.html

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    1. LizSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:42 PM

      Just linked up, Amy! Thanks for inviting me! Liz

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  7. Jeannie MarieSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    That's red enough for me! I'm into fall when the calendar turns to September. Happy Rednesday!

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    1. LizSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:42 PM

      Thanks for visiting, Jeanne! Happy Rednesday!

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  8. LizSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Thank you, Shannah!

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  9. ChristineSeptember 6, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    It's sooooo great!!! Now enjoy the rest of the summer to the maximum!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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    1. LizSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:04 PM

      Summer is gone here, too, so I'm slowly switching to fall :-) . Thanks for commenting! Liz

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  10. the cape on the cornerSeptember 6, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    love the cat pumpkin! so cute!

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Cute. I'm always ready for autumn. It's not official for another two weeks, but we welcome it in at our home right after Labor Day, not full blown, but somewhat.
    Enjoy the last two weeks of summer.
    Happy pinks!
    Marcia

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  12. UnknownSeptember 7, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    That is teh cutest pumpkin cat, ever! I am not a big pumpkin person but would use this one.
    Have a lovely weekend ~

    GIVEAWAY ends 9/9

    TTFN ~ Marydon

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    1. LizSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:05 PM

      Thank you for your very nice comment, Marydon!

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  13. BeverlySeptember 8, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    I’m glad you thought of linking with Pink Saturday, and this is a darling idea.

    In the future, please remember your post needs to include something pink, and it also needs to include a link back to my Pink Saturday post.

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  14. CattinkaSeptember 8, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Hi Liz,
    thanks for your nice comment on my blog post about the pumpkins. I like your version of the cat pumpkin a lot too! Keep hooking!
    Take care
    KATRIN W.

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  15. UnknownSeptember 8, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Oh, this is so cute! I love it. You did a fantastic job.

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  16. Ann ShinneySeptember 8, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Wow, I love the cat face for a Jack-o-lanturn. Very cute Halloween decoration. Ann from manymanyhats.blogspot.com

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  17. UnknownSeptember 9, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    I can't wait for Halloween. I love dressing up my son and watching him make memories.
    Awesome cat-o-lantern! lol
    -Sarah
    pampereddaughterthriftywife@blogspot.com

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  18. LisaSeptember 11, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Haha, cute idea! This reminds me of when I was younger. Every year, my parents would buy me a pumpkin and I would decorate it like a cat face!

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  19. Sara @ My Merry Messy LifeSeptember 11, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    I LOVE the pumpkin! It's very well done. Great job! Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!

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  20. AleksSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    cute! I agree, I just don't feel like it is Autumn yet. OIY!

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  21. JillSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    An adorable cat jack-o-lantern!!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  22. JamiSeptember 14, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Adorable pumpking!! You certainly are talented! Thank you for sharing it at the Tuesday To Do Party!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  23. Trisha @ Inspiration LaboratoriesSeptember 15, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    A crocheted pumpkin cat? How cool! Thanks for sharing at the Sunday Showcase. :)

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  24. Michelle DaySeptember 16, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Super cute! I can't wait to decorate for Halloween. I will be starting this week. Thanks for sharing :)

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  25. MegSeptember 16, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    I love Halloween and cats! Doesn't get any better!

    Thanks for sharing on the All Star Block Party!

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    1. LizSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:19 AM

      Me too!! Thank you for featuring my pumpkin!! Liz

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  26. KatherineSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Adorable! Black cats & Halloween just go together, don't they! Thanks for sharing at Gettin' Krafty!

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    1. LizSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:19 AM

      Yes, they do certainly! Thanks for visiting! Liz

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  27. MegSeptember 19, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    Featuring your adorable pumpkin on this weeks All Star Block Party!

    http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/09/all-star-block-party-16.html

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    1. LizSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:20 AM

      Thanks for featuring my pumpkin, Meg! It's appreciated! Liz

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  28. UnknownSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Hi! I'd like to invite you to join our Halloween Link Drive!

    http://www.crochethappy.com/halloween-link-drive-2012.html

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    1. LizSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:20 AM

      Just linked up my Halloween projects. Thanks for inviting me! Liz

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  29. LizSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks for inviting me, Jamie! I linked the pumpkin up to your party! Thank you for hosting! Liz

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