It’s that time of year again…Autumn! When the leaves start falling and the weather gets crisp, my mind always goes to those wonderfully festive orange-hued gourds that come in so many shapes and sizes: Pumpkins! Autumn just couldn’t be celebrated without displaying pumpkins in some way, which is why it’s the perfect time to introduce you to my newest project: Pumpkin Patch Placemats! These beauties are worked up on the Zippy Loom, so they’re super fast to complete.

You’ll have two pumpkin shapes to choose from; Version One as viewed from the top, and Version Two as viewed from the side. Version One will be a wonderful decorative accent at the center of the table; or make two of them, stitch back to back, add a little stuffing and you’ve got a pumpkin pillow! Version Two will be perfect for setting a festive fall table.

Items Needed

Knitting loom: 2-5 Zippy Looms and connectors (2 looms for Version One, 5 for Version Two).

Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick (108 yrds per skein), super bulky #6 weight: ½ skein for pumpkin (in color: pumpkin) and 1/5 skein for stem/leaf (in color: cilantro)

Notions: loom tool, 6.5mm crochet hook (for cast on and help with possible missed stitches, etc), scissors, yarn needle, row counter.

Gauge:

Version One: 2.75 stitches and 5.5 rows per 2”

Version Two: 3.25 stitches and 6.5 rows per 2″

Finished Pumpkin Measurements:

Version One: 12.5” x 12.5″

Version Two: 12” x 12″ with an added 2.5″ for stem

Skills Needed: U-Stitch, E-wrap, Purl, Slip, Knit 2 Together, Slip Slip Knit, Wrap & Turn, Half Hitch CO (or CO of your choice), and Basic BO.