Wee-B-Little Pumpkins by Dana Rushold

Wee-B-Little Pumpkins

Knitting
October 2018
Aran (8 wpi) ?
10 stitches / 35 rows produce a 3-dimensional pumpkin 2.25" wide and 2.25" tall
US 5 - 3.75 mm
2205 yards (2016 m)
Size: Approx. 2.25″ wide x 2.25″ tall
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New knitters can create their own mini collection of Wee-B-Little pumpkins in traditional orange or a rainbow of heirloom colors. Knit a rectangle and seam it together to form a tiny pumpkin. Accent it with a twig for a bit of natural whimsy to decorate your home.

What is a Wee-B-Little Pumpkin? Wee-B-Little, or Jack Be Little Pumpkins are the size of your palm when fully matured. They come in different colors – including white – which are also known as “Baby Boos.”

Skill Level: Beginner

Size: Approx. 2.25″ wide x 2.25″ tall

Materials

Medium weight yarnYarn: Caron Simply Soft (100% Acrylic; 315 yards (288 meters)/170.1 grams): Persimmon (1 skein), Light Country Peach (1 skein), Taupe (1 skein), Blackberry (1 skein), Soft Pink (1 skein), Light Country Blue (1 skein), Sage (1 skein)

Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm) 10″ needles

Notions: Polyester fiberfill, 2″ length of twig, tapestry needle

Pattern Notes: Gourd is made by knitting a rectangle in rows. The ends are joined and the sides are cinched to form a mini pumpkin. Main Color is any color you want the gourd to be.