This chunky pumpkin works up quickly with large, circular knitting needles and super bulky yarn! It’s easy enough for beginners and has a rustic, store-bought look. The color possibilities are endless and you can be creative with the fun little stem. They work great as last-minute fall gifts, or to use as décor in your own home.

Materials:
US Size 15, 16” circular knitting needles
1 skein Cascade Magnum in Doeskin Heather or comparable #6 Super Bulky Yarn (Pattern uses less than a skein)
Poly-fil or preferred stuffing
Stick for the stem
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Skill Level: Beginner

Size: Approximately 7.5” wide x 5” high

Gauge: Not important for this pattern

notes:
This pumpkin is knit in the round on circular knitting needles. There’s no shaping and the simple rib stitch pattern is easy enough for anyone who knows how to knit and purl. Feel free to knit for more rows to make it taller or knit fewer rows to make it shorter!

abbreviations (us) & skills:
k – knit

p – purl

sts – stitches

Hope you enjoy it!