Learn how to knit these pumpkins for your fall home decorating. This pumpkin knitting pattern includes three sizes. Whether you knit on straight needles or prefer knitting on a circular needle in the round, this pumpkin pattern has you covered. It’s a quick, worsted weight knit pumpkin pattern.
The easy pattern includes directions for knitting these pumpkins flat or in the round. Grab all the yummy mustard, burnt orange and cinnamon colored yarn to knit up for this harvest of pumpkins.

Knit Pumpkins is a 3-dimensional stuffed knitting pattern in three sizes, worked in 2x2 rib for that characteristic ridged pumpkin shape. Aran weight yarn and a tight rib combine to create a firm, structured finish that holds stuffing well and looks great on a shelf or mantel. Easy skill level, and each pumpkin uses about 50 yards.

Construction and technique

• Worked in 2x2 rib throughout for texture and structure; stuffed and shaped after finishing
• Instructions included for working flat on straight needles and working in the round on circulars
• Simple finishing: gather top and bottom, add polyfill, cinch and sew
• Easy skill level

Materials

• Yarn: aran weight; Red Heart Super Saver Solids (aran weight, 8 WPI) is the sample yarn
• Yardage: approximately 50 yards (46 m) per pumpkin
• Needles: 4.5 mm (US 7), straight or circular
• Gauge: 26 sts x 19 rows = 4 inches in 2x2 rib
• Notions: polyfill stuffing, stitch markers, tapestry needle

Sizes

• Small: 3.5” (9 cm) wide x 2” (5 cm) tall
• Medium: 4” (10 cm) wide x 3” (7.5 cm) tall
• Large: 5” (12.75 cm) wide x 4” (10 cm) tall

What’s included

• Written pattern instructions for all three sizes
• Both flat and in-the-round construction options
• Step-by-step photo tutorial
• Instant PDF download (ad-free, printable)
• Free ad-supported version also available at christacodesign.com

Knit a set in mustard, burnt orange, and cinnamon and arrange them on a mantel or shelf for fall decor that holds up season after season. They also make a quick handmade gift for anyone who loves autumn home styling.

Happy knitting!