Gourdgeous Knit Pumpkins
Introduction: Gourdgeous Knit Pumpkins
Fall decor has never been faster with the Gourdgeous (Gourds, get it?) Knit Pumpkins. Any beginner can make these in no time, using only a knit tube or rectangle sewn into a pumpkin shape. Each ball of recommended yarn makes 2 pumpkins. Customize the look by switching up colors, yarn thickness and needle size, or stem material.
Steps 1-12 are for knitting flat on straight or circular needles.
Steps 13-20 are for knitting in the round on circular needles, using the Magic Loop method.
Steps 21-24 are for knitting the i-cord stem on DPNs.
ABBREVIATIONS
* CO - Cast On
* st(s) - stitches
* Rnd(s) - Round(s)
* RS - Right Side
* WS - Wrong Side
* k - knit
* p - purl
* DPN(s) - double pointed needle(s)
No gauge; finished pumpkin size depends on amount of stuffing. Sample pumpkin is 6in wide and 3.5in tall.
Supplies
* Approximately 40 yds Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (1 full ball makes 2 pumpkins), or equivalent super bulky yarn
* Approximately 5 yds contrasting color yarn
* Size US15/10mm straight or circular knitting needles
* Size US9/5.5mm DPNs
* Stitch Marker
* Polyester Fiberfill
* Tapestry needle
* Scissors
Step 1: Knit Flat
CO 37 sts.
Step 2: Knit Flat
Row 1 (RS): (k2, p1) across to last st, k1.
Step 3: Knit Flat
Row 2 (WS): p1, then (k1, p2) to end of row.
Step 4: Knit Flat
Repeat last two rows 11 more times, for a total of 24 rows.
Step 5: Knit Flat
Bind off and cut yarn, leaving a 30in long tail.
Step 6: Knit Flat
Fold in half so edges of work are touching, right sides out.
Step 7: Knit Flat
Make an Invisible Vertical Seam down the side using tapestry needle to create a tube.
Step 8: Knit Flat
Pull yarn through every other stitch at end of tube and cinch closed. Secure with a knot but do not cut yarn.
Step 9: Knit Flat
Fill open end with polyester fiberfill.
Step 10: Knit Flat
Push tapestry needle with tail yarn through center of closed end, through the fiberfill, and out the open end.
Step 11: Knit Flat
Weave tail yarn through every other end stitch and cinch tight, both closing the hole and pulling the pumpkin flatter.
Step 12: Knit Flat
Secure with knot, trim yarn, and weave in ends.
Step 13: Knit in the Round
CO 36 sts and join in the round. Place stitch marker at beginning of round.
Step 14: Knit in the Round
Rnds 1-24: (k2, p1) around.
Step 15: Knit in the Round
Cut yarn, leaving a 30” long tail.
Step 16: Knit in the Round
Using tapestry needle, pull yarn through every other end st and cinch closed. 557
Secure with knot but do not cut yarn.
Step 17: Knit in the Round
Fill open end with polyester fiberfill.
Step 18: Knit in the Round
Push tapestry needle with tail yarn through center of closed end, through the fiberfill, and out the open end.
Step 19: Knit in the Round
Weave tail yarn through every other cast on st and cinch tight, both closing the hole and pulling the pumpkin flatter.
Step 20: Knit in the Round
Secure with knot, trim yarn, and weave in ends.
Step 21: Stem
To make i-cord: CO 4 sts on one DPN.
Step 22: Stem
Slide sts back to beginning of needle. Do not turn. Bring yarn behind the work to first st. k4.
Step 23: Stem
Repeat until your i-cord is 7 rnds tall. Cut yarn, leaving a 10in long tail. Thread yarn through top 4 loops using tapestry needle.
Step 24: Stem
Use remaining tail yarn to sew stem to pumpkin top. Alternatively, affix a twig or cinnamon stick using hot glue, or sew on a fabric stem. 694