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How To Knit A Pumpkin Easy + Quick! (Beginner Friendly)

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In this post, you will learn how to knit a pumpkin with this beginner-friendly pumpkin knitting pattern.

With a step-by-step photo tutorial and a video tutorial, you will be able to make your pumpkins in no time at all!

Scroll down to view the free pattern, photo tutorial, and video, or grab your printer-friendly, ad-free PDF here.

knitted pumpkins made from a pumpkin knitting pattern

The Farmhouse Pumpkin Inspiration

Knitted pumpkins are just everywhere right now and make great fall decor.

Place them around your home for a cozy autumn look.

I have so many in my living room next to little fairy lights, and they look so pretty!

Pumpkin knitting pattern

Easy Knit Pumpkins

The pumpkins knit up so fast because the pattern uses super bulky yarn/super chunky/14-ply yarn.

I knit five pumpkins in about 2 hours and then needed another hour to make them all up.

Collected sticks and cinnamon sticks were used for the stalks (stems) that go on top of the pumpkin.

Then, wrapped leftover ribbons and twine to finish off the stalks for a little extra decoration.

pumpkin knitting pattern straight needles

The Yarn

  • I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn (super bulky 06) in lots of lovely fall colors. 
  • The knitted pumpkins are in oatmeal and grey marble (large), fisherman and spice (medium), and spice (small).
  • All you need are a few materials to get started, I just used scraps from my yarn stash, including yarn leftover from other projects.
  • There are three sizes to make: small, medium, and large.
  • But the pattern is easy enough to adapt to make any size that you want.
  • You can make them larger by adding more stitches and knitting more rows to add to the length.
pumpkins knit in grey marble and fisherman yarn

Pumpkin Knitting Pattern Straight Needles

These pumpkins were knitted flat using two straight knitting needles – size 10 mm (US size 15).

Knitting the pumpkins flat means some seaming is involved when making up (there is a photo tutorial below to help you and a video tutorial).

The patterns use variations of ribbing, using knit and purl stitches to create a rectangle.

knitted pumpkins in super bulky yarn oatmeal and spice

How To Knit A Pumpkin – Easy + Quick Pumpkin Knitting Pattern

Grab your inexpensive, ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.

Pumpkin Pattern Ebook

Notes

Skill Level – Basic (Beginner)

The pumpkins knit up quickly in super bulky/super chunky/14-ply yarn, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.

Copyright Info

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  • If you wish to share this pattern, please provide a link to the pattern page only.
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Size Information

Gauge – 10 sts and 15 rows = 4 in/10 cm

Sizes

  • Small – Circumference – 13″/33 cm / Height – 4″/10 cm
  • Medium – Circumference – 16″/43 cm / Height – 5″/13 cm
  • Large – Circumference – 20″/51 cm / Height – 6″/16 cm
free knitted pumpkin pattern

The Supplies You Need

Yarn

Super Bulky/Super Chunky/14 Ply (Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick in the following colors:

You can make three or more pumpkins with one skein of yarn.

Needle Size

Notions

Other Materials

easy knit pumpkin

Knitting Abbreviations

  • CO – Cast on
  • K – Knit
  • P – Purl
  • Rep – Repeat
  • St(s) – Stitch(es)

Free Pumpkin Knitting Pattern

This is a quick knit project and there are three pumpkin sizes to make.

I used the long tail cast on method.

Large Pumpkin

CO 36 sts, leaving a tail length of around 15 inches/39 cm

  • Row 1: K4, P2, rep to the end of the row.
  • Row 2: K2, P4, rep to the end of the row.

Rep rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures 6 inches/16 cm

Cast off in pattern.

Cut yarn and leave a long tail for seaming (around 30+ inches).

knitted pumpkins in grey and white yarn

Medium Pumpkin

Cast on 24 sts, leaving a tail length of around 15 inches/39 cm

  • Row 1: K3, P1, rep to the end of the row.
  • Row 2: K1, P3, rep to the end of the row.

Rep rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures 5 inches/13 cm

Cast off in pattern.

Cut yarn and leave a long tail for seaming (around 25+ inches).

easy knitted pumpkin in three sizes for fall

Small Pumpkin

Cast on 18 sts, leaving a tail length of around 15 inches/39 cm

  • Row 1: K2, P1, rep to the end of the row.
  • Row 2: K1, P2, rep to the end of the row.

Rep rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures 4 inches/11 cm

Cast off in pattern.

Cut yarn and leave a long tail for seaming (around 20+ inches).

Making Up The Pumpkins

Time needed: 2 hours and 30 minutes

How To Knit A Pumpkin Easy + Quick (Pumpkin DIY)

  1. Step 1 – Get your finished ribbed rectangle

    You have your finished rectangle, looking something like this (this is the smaller pumpkin).
    The yarn tails will be needed for seaming and finishing the pumpkin.

  2. Step 2 – You seam the rectangle to create a tube.

    Start by seaming with the right side facing you, then turn inside out.

  3. Step 3 – Thread a yarn end through your tapestry or yarn needle.

    Sew a running stitch around one end of the pumpkin, then cinch it together and secure it.
    Turn the pumpkin on the right side out.
    The bottom of the pumpkin should look like the fourth picture.

  4. Step 4 – Stuff the pumpkin

    Stuff the pumpkin with polyfill/toy stuffing to make it nice and round.
    Then, stitch through the top and cinch together to close and secure.

  5. Step 5 – Create the pumpkin shape

    The long yarn tail is needed to create the pumpkin shape.
    Push the needle through the bottom hole, then out through the top hole. The needle is passing through the middle of the pumpkin.
    Catch the yarn over the side (the purl stitches) and repeat this step all the way around the ridges.

  6. Step 6 – Add a pumpkin stem and some ribbon to finish

    Add a stalk or stem using a stick or twig and gluing it into place.
    You can add ribbon or twine to decorate.

Video Tutorial

There is a video tutorial to help you to see how you can make up the pumpkin.

You can view this on my YouTube channel here.

Grab The Ad-Free Printable PDF Pattern Here

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I’d love to see your work.

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Happy Knitting!

pumpkin knitting pattern using super bulky yarn

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:

More Knitted Pumpkins

This pumpkin pattern is great for any beginners who are learning how to knit, as it is a great project for practicing stitches.

For more free pumpkin patterns, please take a look at these posts:

Related Post: Knitting For Beginners -The Complete Guide Step-By-Step

white knitted pumpkin in Lion Brand fisherman wool ease thick and quick yarn

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17 Comments

    1. Hello Geraldine, thank you so much for your kind words, I’m so happy you like the pumpkin patterns.
      Happy Knitting!
      Louise 🙂

      Reply

    1. Hello Diane,
      Wow, you have been busy!
      I’m so happy you enjoyed the pattern,
      Happy knitting!
      Louise 🙂

      Reply

    1. Hello Andrea,
      You can knit these in the round if you wish.
      Many people ask for patterns that are knit flat, which are easier for beginner knitters.
      So the pattern is geared more towards people who are new to knitting and want a simple project, step by step.
      But anyone can give it a go!
      Happy knitting!
      Louise

      Reply

  6. Thank you so much for this pattern. Rented a cabin will knit these while there for myself and friends and family

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  7. Louise,
    I have made 20 sets of your adorable pumpkins to give as gifts. The recipients are thrilled and think I’m very talented!
    I have also used your winter hat patterns for needy school kids. I add snap-on faux fur poms for the girls. I hear the kids love the hats. I have made 300 so far.
    Thank you for your wonderful and easy to follow patterns.

    Reply

    1. Hello Janelle,
      Thank you so much for your kind words and wow! That’s amazing that you have been so generous in making hats and pumpkins for others to enjoy.
      I love that the hat patterns have come in handy for others and have been useful.
      You are awesome!
      Happy knitting 🙂
      Louise

      Reply

  9. Hi!

    Just wanted to thank you for such a lovely, creative project. I’m working on a couple right now, and the yarn colors and stitch really lend themselves well to the project. It’s practically shaping up right before my eyes.

    Reply