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DIY Mini Knitted Pumpkin Pattern

Use this free and cute little mini knitted pumpkin pattern to make a fun fall decor or gift item! 

This adorable mini knitted pumpkin is a fun and festive fall craft! Make several so that you can have your own patch!

I am so happy to share with you this free pumpkin knitting pattern that my friend David helped me to create to share with all of you!

Even though my knitting talents are close to NONE, I was able to do this one, in fact, so was my 7 year old daughter! We are working on an entire pumpkin patch full of Mini Knitted Pumpkins and our patch is coming along nicely!

I love this for a rainy day project and these little pumpkins will also be darling attached to notes, as festive place setting markers, and I think I might even pile them up in a cute decorative bowl!

Materials needed for Knitting Mini Pumpkins

Colored Yarn of Choice for pumpkin (I suggest the color Pumpkin, and I used Loops & Threads Worsted weight)
Small amount of dark green yarn for stem
Small amount of scrap yarn or other filler
 
Knitting Abbreviations Reference:
Rnd = Round
K = Knit
KFB = Knit from back and front (this increases 1 stitch)
K2TO  = Knit 2 Together (decreases 1 stitch)
 
Note: Stitches will be slightly tight in the beginning of pattern.
 
Since this craft was new to me as well, I had my very talented friend David walk me through the steps so that I can show you exactly how it’s done.
Here are some photos of David showing us just how each step should go:

How to make Knitted Pumpkins

Cast on 6 stitches divided evenly over 3 double pointed knitting needles.
Rnd 1: [kfb] 6 times (You should have12 stitches when done with Rnd)
Rnd 2: [kfb, k1] 6 times (You should have 18 stitches when done with Rnd)
 
Mini Knitted Pumpkin step 1
 
Rnds 3-13: knit (10 Rnds)
 
Mini Crochet Pumpkin step 2
 
Rnd 14: [k2tog, k1] 6 times (12 sts)
Insert filler yarn until pumpkin shape is formed and nice and plump
 
Mini Crochet Pumpkin step 3
 
 
Rnd 15: [k2tog] 6 times
Cut Yarn, and pull through your stitches with the tapestry needle and secure yarn.
 
With tapestry needle & green yarn, sew through the top of your pumpkin in a similar pattern to create the stem appearance. I made 14 loops. Cut yarn and secure, and then you are done:
 
Mini Crochet Pumpkin step 4
 
Aren’t these adorable?? These pumpkins take no time to make, so create as many as you like to make your own pumpkin patch! And a huge thank you to my friend David for lending a hand. (literally!)
 
 
mini knitted pumpkin 1
 
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This adorable mini knitted pumpkin is a fun and festive fall craft! Make several so that you can have your own patch!

DIY Mini Knitted Pumpkin

If you love to knit then you'll really love this fun Halloween and fall project! How fun are these little DIY knitted pumpkins? You can knit an entire patch of these cute little pumpkins that will look so cute as part of our autumn and holiday decor!

Materials

  • Colored Yarn of Choice for pumpkin (I suggest the color Pumpkin, and I used Loops & Threads Worsted weight)
  • Small amount of dark green yarn for stem
  • Small amount of scrap yarn or other filler

Tools

  • US Size 3 Double Pointed Knitting Needles
  • 1 Tapestry Needle

Instructions

    Knitting Abbreviations Reference:
    Rnd = Round
    K = Knit
    KFB = Knit from back and front (this increases 1 stitch)
    K2TO = Knit 2 Together (decreases 1 stitch)

    Note: Stitches will be slightly tight in the beginning of pattern.
    Post Directions:
    Cast on 6 stitches divided evenly over 3 double pointed knitting needles.
    Rnd 1: [kfb] 6 times (You should have12 stitches when done with Rnd)
    Rnd 2: [kfb, k1] 6 times (You should have 18 stitches when done with Rnd)
    (insert step 1 photo)
    Rnds 3-13: knit (10 Rnds)
    (insert step 2 photo)
    Rnd 14: [k2tog, k1] 6 times (12 sts)
    Insert filler yarn until pumpkin shape is formed and nice and plump
    (Insert step 3 photo)
    Rnd 15: [k2tog] 6 times
    Cut Yarn, and pull through your stitches with the tapestry needle and secure yarn.

    With tapestry needle & green yarn, sew through the top of your pumpkin in a similar pattern to create the stem appearance. I made 14 loops. Cut yarn and secure, and then your done!
    (insert step 4 photo)

    These pumpkins take no time to make, so create as many as you like to make your own pumpkin patch!

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