FREE Small Knitted Pumpkin Pattern using Straight Needles
PEACH UNICORN DESIGNS
Join the spooky season celebrations this Autumn with this Free, Small Knitted Halloween Pumpkin Pattern! Ideal for those who are just starting out in knitting, this easy-to-follow beginner knitting pattern is worked up flat and uses straight knitting needles, so you can knit up a cute and charming amigurumi pumpkin in no time!
Perfect for adding a touch of ghoulishness to your next Halloween decorating project, this spooky pumpkin sits perfectly in your hand and will look great on your windowsill, on your Halloween dinner table or you can even use at fayres, parties and fundraising events. And best of all, you don't need to be a knitting expert to make it.
So if you're looking for a fun and festive way to get knitting this Halloween season, this simple and easy small knitted pumpkin pattern is the perfect project. Go grab your knitting needles and get started on your hauntingly beautiful masterpiece today!
Feel free to ask any questions or show us your pumpkins, you can comment below, send an email or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest! We would love to hear from you.
Happy Halloween!
Materials Needed
* Scheepjes Catona Cotton 4-ply cotton yarn2 x 10g Ball of Rich Coral #410
1 x 10g Ball of Caramel #506 (Or a scrap of brown for stalk)
* 3mm Knitting Needles (US3.25) (UK11)
* Tapestry Needle
* Toy Stuffing
Please note: the External links in the “materials” sections are affiliate links to a very respected and reliable UK yarn seller, who delivers worldwide.
This yarn is also available through this US YARN store, but in 25g balls instead 10g balls
Stitch Directory
Click on the stitch for a video
k - Knit
p - Purl
m1 - Make one Stitch by picking up a new stitch between stitches
k2tog - knit next 2 stitches together
( ) - repeat instructions within the brackets, the number of times specified.
Pattern Notes
* Tension Gauge - 26 Sts x 36 Rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm)
* Finished Pumpkin size - 9cm round by 4cm high. (3.5 x 1.5 inches)
* Pattern is suitable for a beginner.
* Knitted pumpkin is worked up flat.
Main Knitted Pumpkin Pattern
Pumpkin - Using Rich Coral
Cast on 11sts
Row 1 and ALL ODD rows - p
Row 2 - (k1, m1) 10 times, k1. (21)
Row 4 - (k2, m1) 10 times, k1. (31)
Row 6 - (k3, m1) 10 times, k1. (41)
Row 8 - (k4, m1) 10 times, k1. (51)
Row 10 - (k5, m1) 10 times, k1. (61)
Row 12 - (k6, m1) 10 times, k1. (71)
Rows 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 & 24 - k. (71)
Row 26 - (k5, k2tog) 10 times, k1. (61)
Row 28 - (k4, k2tog) 10 times, k1. (51)
Row 30 - (k3, k2tog) 10 times, k1. (41)
Row 32 - (k2, k2tog) 10 times, k1. (31)
Row 34 - (k1, k2tog) 10 times, k1. (21)
Row 36 - (k2tog) 10 times, k1. (11)
Leaving a long yarn tail, weave the tail through the last 11 loops on the needle and pull to close.
Sew up the side seam and stuff the pumpkin.
Weave the yarn tail through the 11 cast on stitches and pull to close the opening.
Take the yarn up the side of the pumpkin and down through the centre from the top to the bottom, pull tight and repeat around the pumpkin another 5 times, making 6 wedges.
Secure the end.
Stalk - Using Caramel yarn
Cast on 7 sts
Row 1 - k
Row 2 - p
Cast off, and sew onto the top centre of your pumpkin.
Making up your Pumpkin
Leaving a long yarn tail, weave the tail through the last 11 loops on the needle and pull to close.
Sew up the side seam and stuff the pumpkin. Weave the yarn tail through the 11 cast on stitches and pull to close the opening.
Take the yarn up the side of the pumpkin and down through the centre from the top to the bottom, pull tight and repeat around the pumpkin another 5 times, making 6 wedges.
Secure all ends and add the stalk.
Copyright
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Brilliant easy pattern very easy to follow
Hi I did a pumpkin. Easy to understand. I will be starting more for Halloween.
Loved my pumpkin pattern! Easy to understand! I made two!
These are so cute and I wanted to do a knitted pumpkin instead of a crocheted one. Thank you.
Thank you for the pumpkin pattern I’ve made four ,the pattern is so easy to understand