This Autumn Pumpkin Duo is a really fun way to dress your house for fall! The texture of both styles really lends a cozy, comfortable décor style to any room. They can be made with any yarn by adjusting the hook size you use, you simply need to remember to use a hook that is 1.5mm smaller than the yarn calls for. Make them in loads of different colors to complement any environment and add a tree branch stem for a sweet and rustic finishing touch. I found they were pretty easy to complete in a short amount of time.
The Ribbed Pumpkin is made flat, seamed using a method that is virtually invisible, then cinched together at both ends and shaped.
The Cabled Pumpkin is made in the round, cinched together at both ends and shaped.
Tip: Using bulky yarn makes for an awesome, big pumpkin! But, you may have a hard time (especially on the cabled pumpkin) getting the bottom to cinch together completely. It’s the bottom though, so no one will really see it!

Finished Size:
-Varies depending on yarn used. Keep in mind the thickness of the yarn will determine the size of the pumpkin.

Hook Size:
-A hook 1.5mm smaller than the yarn you’re using calls for (ex: if the yarn calls for a 6mm hook, use a 4.5mm hook for this project).

Yarn:
-The best part of this project is you can use ANY yarn! Some that I really enjoyed working with for the ribbed pumpkin were Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn”, Lion Brand “Hue + Me”, and Lion Brand “Wool Ease Thick and Quick” (this one makes an awesome chunky pumpkin!). Two that I particularly loved for the cabled pumpkin were Bernat “Bundle Up” and Yarn Bee “Warm & Cozy”.

Other Materials You’ll Need:
-Scissors
-Yarn Needle
-Stitch Marker
-Long Tapestry Needle (mine is 10”)
-Short Tree Branch (or something similar)
-Hand Saw (for cutting the tree branch)
-Glue Gun