Knitted Mini Pumpkins

Knitted mini pumpkins are the perfect cozy addition to your fall decor! These charming handmade decorations bring a touch of warmth and whimsy to any space, whether placed on a mantel, side table, or scattered around the house. With their cute design and soft texture, they not only add a festive vibe but also make lovely gifts for friends and family. The range of colors and patterns available allows you to customize them to suit your style, making them a fun and creative craft project to enjoy during the crisp autumn days. So why not grab your knitting needles and yarn, and create a delightful pumpkin patch to brighten up your home this season!

What you need:

– 4mm knitting needles
– Orange wool
– Green wool
– Black wool or black embroidery thread
– Googly eyes

What you do:

– cast on 10 (small), 12(medium) or 14 (large) stitches using orange wool
– garter stitch 35, 40 or 45 rows
– cast off

To make up:

– sew the cast on and cast off edges together
– gather one set of row ends by passing a darning needle through the loops at the end of each row, pull tightly and secure
– turn right side out
– stuff (I usually use in stuffing from an old pillow or cotton wool if I have no stuffing!)
– gather the row ends in the same way as above and pull tight
– instead of securing and fastening off, pass the needle and yarn through the centre of the pumpkin, pull tightly and a indent forms, secure tightly to create pumpkin shape.
– using black wool, sew a zig zag mouth
– for the stalks, cast on 4 stitches in green, garter stitch 3 rows and cast off, sew the edges together and attach to each pumpkin
– glue on googly eyes!