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Our pumpkin knitting pattern might be the softest pumpkin you’ll ever encounter! It’s worked in stocking stitch throughout and is shaped with increases and decreases, then yarn is pulled taut from top to bottom to create the segmented, squishy shape.
It’s easy to knit on two straight needles and is an easy pattern for knitters of all abilities to cast on for Halloween. If you’re a speedy knitter, you should complete it in a couple of evenings.
You can make this knitted pumpkin in any DK yarn. Why not try it in a technicolour yarn for a more colourful pumpkin? Upcycle any of your DK yarn leftovers in this pattern for a planet and wallet-kind craft treat.
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Free pumpkin knitting pattern
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Pumpkin knitting pattern measurements
When worked in DK yarn, the finished knitted pumpkin will measure approx. 26cm (10¼in) tall and 95cm (37½in) around the middle at the widest point.
Pumpkin knitting pattern abbreviations
Our pattern uses standard UK knitting abbreviations. For a full list, check out our knitting abbreviations guide.
How to start making the pumpkin knitting pattern
