Pumpkin Sweater Knitting Pattern (Free + Easy)
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This sweater is a great project for fall, knit in a lovely cinnamon color, and the simple design means this pattern is very beginner-friendly.
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A Cozy Fall Oversized Sweater
This pumpkin-colored sweater is a timeless design that can be worn again and again during the autumn.
Pair it with skinny jeans, your favorite boots, and a beanie while going for a brisk walk with your dog.
Oversized and comfy, this sweater will feel extra cozy when there is a chill in the air.
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The Yarn I Used
I made the sweater using The Petite Wool (from We Are Knitters) in the color cinnamon.
This yarn is warm to wear as it is 100% Peruvian wool.
The yarn weight is bulky/chunky/14 ply.
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Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This simple knit pattern is excellent for beginner knitters looking to move on to making their first garment.
- Knitting cast-on methods
- Knitting Lessons
- How to cast on knitting
- How to cast off knitting for total beginners (step by step)
- How to knit garter stitch
- How to knit the purl stitch (for beginners + a video tutorial)
- How to knit stockinette stitch (for beginners)
- How to read knitting patterns for beginners
- Knitting abbreviations and terms (US and UK)
- How to knit rib stitch patterns (1×1 and 2×2 ribbing)
- How to knit two stitches together (K2tog)
Sweater Knitting Pattern
Grab your inexpensive, ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.
Notes
The sweater knits quickly, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
Wear it when you go apple picking or visit a pumpkin patch.
If you like this pattern, you may also enjoy this Candy Corn Hat Knitting Pattern (Free + Easy)
And…if you have any leftover yarn from this project, you can make some cable knit pumpkins. – Cable Knit Pumpkin Pattern
Copyright Info
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- If you wish to share this pattern, only link to the pattern page and give credit to Louise Bollanos/Handy Little Me.
- You may sell items produced using this pattern.
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Skill Level – Easy
Size Information
- Adult/Woman
- S (M, L, XL)
To fit bust size as follows:
- S – 32 inches/81.28 cm
- M – 36 inches/91.44 cm
- L – 40 inches/101.6 cm
- XL – 44 inches/111.76 cm
In the photographs, the model is wearing a medium size.
The pattern is written for all sizes starting with the small size – with changes for different sizes listed in all necessary places.
To follow the pattern more easily, circle or highlight all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
Gauge – 12 sts x 20 rows = 4×4 inches /10×10 cm of garter stitch – with the 8 mm (US 11) needles.
Pattern Notes
- The sweater is worked in 4 pieces: Back, Front, and 2 Sleeves.
- Each piece is worked in garter stitch from the lower edge upwards, beginning with a ribbed lower band.
- Circular needles are used to accommodate the number of stitches.
- Work back and forth on the circular needle as if working on straight needles.
The Supplies You Need…
Yarn
- Any bulky yarn/chunky yarn/14 ply yarn.
- We Are Knitters – The Petite Wool (100g/153 yds/140m) in Cinnamon x 7, (7, 8, 9) balls.
- Use my code – MGM4VHHAT – for 10 off on your WAK yarn order.
- Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)
Knitting Needles
- Pair of (US 10) 6 mm needles.
- (US 11) 8 mm needles.
- I used my set of interchangeable circular knitting needles as there were many stitches to cast on, and it was easier to use the cables.
- I also used spare cables with end caps to hold spare stitches when needed.
- This is the needle set I use for most projects – Interchangeable Circular Needle Set
Notions
- Tape measure
- Darning needle/tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch holders x 3 or spare cables with end caps
Abbreviations
- Beg = Beginning
- CO = Cast on
- Cont = Continue(ing)
- Dec = Decrease (Cast off)
- Foll = Following
- K = Knit
- KFB = Knit into the front and back of the stitch to increase
- P = Purl
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong side
Stitch Pattern Notes
1 x 1 ribbing = K1, P1 (It is obtained by alternating knit and purl stitches in one row and “knitting by pattern” in every next row.
This means we make a knit stitch when the previous row stitch looks like V and a purl stitch when the previous looks like a bump.)
Cast On: even number of stitches.
- Row 1 (RS): (k1, p1) till the end of the row.
- Row 2 (WS): (k1, p1) till the end of the row.
Repeat these two rows.
Sweater Pattern
Back
With 6 mm (US 10) knitting needles CO 64 (68, 76, 82) sts.
- Work in 1 x 1 ribbing until the piece measures 2 inches from the CO edge.
Change to 8 mm (US 11) knitting needles.
- Row 1 (RS): Knit to the end of the row.
- Row 2 (WS): Knit to the end of the row.
Cont to knit every row (working in garter stitch) until the piece measures 15.5 (16, 16.5, 16.5, 17) inches from the CO edge, ending with a WS row.
Shape Raglan
Cast off 2, (2, 2, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 60 (64, 72, 74) sts.
Dec 1 st at each end of every foll 3rd row until 32 (34, 36, 36) sts remain.
Leave these sts on a spare needle/stitch holder or cable with end caps.
Front
With 6 mm (US 10) knitting needles CO 64 (68, 76, 82) sts.
- Work in 1 x 1 ribbing until the piece measures 2 inches from the CO edge.
Change to 8 mm (US 11) knitting needles.
- Row 1 (RS): Knit to the end of the row.
- Row 2 (WS): Knit to the end of the row.
Cont to knit every row (working in garter stitch) until the piece measures 15.5 (16, 16.5, 16.5, 17) inches from the CO edge, ending with a WS row.
Shape Raglan
- Cast off 2, (2, 2, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 60 (64, 72, 74) sts.
- Dec 1 st at each end of every foll 3rd row until 32 (34, 36, 36) sts remain.
- On the next RS row, K 11 sts, then place the central 10 (12, 14, 14) sts for the neck onto a stitch holder, then place the remaining 11 sts onto another stitch holder.
- There will be 11 sts on either side of the neck.
- Each side of the neck will now be worked separately.
Shape Neck
Keeping the raglan shaping correct, cast off 2 sts at neck edge of foll RS row, 1 st at neck edge of next RS row, then cast off the rem 8 sts at neck edge of foll RS row.
With RS of work facing you – place the 11 sts from the st holder onto the needles and rejoin the yarn for the other side of the neck.
Reverse the shaping as follows:
- Cast off 2 sts and K to the end of the row.
- K to the end of the row.
- Cast off 1 st, K to the end of the row.
- K to the end of the row.
- Cast off 8 sts.
Left Sleeve
With 6 mm (US 10) knitting needles CO 32 (34, 36, 38) sts.
- Work in 1 x 1 ribbing until the piece measures 2 inches from the CO edge.
Change to 8 mm (US 11) knitting needles.
- Row 1 (RS): Knit to the end of the row.
- Row 2 (WS): Knit to the end of the row.
- Cont to knit every row (working in garter stitch) until the piece measures 4.5 inches from the CO edge, ending with a WS row.
Shape Sleeves
Row 1 (RS): (still working in garter stitch) KFB into the first and last stitch of the row. (2 sts increased)
Rep row 1 (increasing 2 sts) on every foll 10th (8th, 8th, 6th) row, 6 (8, 8, 10) more times. 46 (52, 54, 60) sts.
Cont to work in patt until sleeve measures 17 (17.5, 18, 18.5) inches from the CO edge.
*At this point, check that you are happy with the length of the sleeves – they should start just below the underarm. If you need to make them longer, work more rows, but if you prefer a shorter sleeve, you may need to pull out (frog) a few rows.
Shape Raglan
- Rows 1 and 2: Cast off 2 (2, 3, 4) sts at the beg of the next 2 rows.
- Row 3: K to the end of the row.
- Row 4: Dec row (RS): Cast off 1 st, K to last 2 sts, cast off 1 st. (2 sts decreased)
- Row 5: (WS): Knit to the end of the row.
- Rep rows 4 and 5 until you have 12 sts.
- Cast off 6 sts – K to the end of the row.
- K to the end of the row.
- Cast off rem 6 sts.
Right Sleeve
Work as for the left sleeve until you have 12 sts left on the needle.
Shape Raglan
- K 6 sts, cast off the rem 6 sts, break yarn, and secure.
- Rejoin the yarn to the first stitch and K to the end of the row.
- Cast off rem 6 sts.
Making Up
Tutorial
You can find a seaming tutorial (including video tutorial) here – The Mattress Stitch – How To Seam Knitting.
Tip
It’s best to work on a large surface (like a dining table or desk) so you can lie the pieces out flat and see where you will be seaming.
Step 1
Seam the back right raglan sleeve seam using the mattress stitch.
Make sure the right sides are facing you.
Step 2
Join the right sleeve seam to the front raglan seam using the mattress stitch.
Make sure the right sides are facing you.
Step 3
Join the left raglan sleeve seam to the front raglan seam using the mattress stitch.
Make sure the right sides are facing you.
Step 4
Leave the left-back raglan seam open for now.
With the RS of work facing you, use the 6mm (US 10) knitting needles and do the following:
- Pick up and knit 14 (16, 18, 20) sts from the side front neck edge and top of the sleeve.
- Then K across the 10 (12, 14, 14) sts from the stitch holder at center front.
- Then pick up and K 14 (16, 18, 20) sts from the side front neck edge and top of the sleeve.
- Finally, K across the 32 (34, 36, 36) sts from the spare stitch holder at the back.
Work in 1 x 1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 3 inches, ending with a WS row.
Cast off in rib.
Step 5
Join rem back raglan seam and cont up the neck ribbing (reversing the seam for the rem half, so it looks neat when turned over).
Step 6
Fold neck ribbing in half to WS and catch down loosely on the WS.
This creates a chunky collar with a neat edge.
Step 7
Join side and sleeve seams using the mattress stitch.
Then you can weave in any leftover loose ends.
I also like to use a lint roller to clean the garment afterward in case of any fluff, pet hair, etc!
Pumpkin Knitting Patterns
You may also like these knitted pumpkins that make great last-minute fall gifts and are a popular fall decor item during October…
Place them next to your real pumpkins, adding a cinnamon stick for a fun little stem and admiring your work with a glass of apple cider.
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Happy Knitting!
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