Big Porch Pumpkins by Heather Pelletier

Big Porch Pumpkins

Knitting
October 2023
yarn held together
Worsted
+ Worsted
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
122 - 192 yards (112 - 176 m)
9" 11" 13" diameter
English
This pattern is available for free.

This pattern is knit up quick with two strands of worsted weight wool held together. Knit one up this weekend. Perfect for Fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving decor. These also make a great hostess gift or toy stuffy for a little pumpkin lover.

Sizes
Small (Medium, Large)
Approximate Measurements:
Small - 9” (23cm) diameter, 5.5” (14cm) tall
Medium - 11” (28cm) diameter, 6.5” (16.5cm) tall
Large - 13” (33cm) diameter, 7.5” (19cm) tall
Pumpkin in featured photo is medium size
Notes included in the instructions to make bigger and taller

Yarn and Materials
Knit with 2 strands of worsted weight yarn held together
You will need approximately 122 yd (164 yd, 192 yd) / 112m (150m, 175m) each of 2 colours for the main pumpkin.
The stem is also knit with 2 strands held together, you will need a small amount of each colour.
Poly-fil: approximately 3.5oz(5.3oz, 7oz) / 100g (150g, 200g)
for the main pumpkin and a small amount for the stem

Needles, Tools and Notions:
Set of US10.5 (6.5mm) Double Point Needles
US 10.5 (6.5mm) Circular Needle, 16” (40cm)
Removable stitch marker
Darning Needle

Ribs of the pumpkin are separated by a line of purl stitches which are wrapped with yarn later for shaping. The stem is knit separately and sewn onto the pumpkin at the end.