Adorable ombré pumpkins in mix-and-match designs and sizes.

These pumpkins are worked in the round from the bottom up and “painted” with your choice or stripes or stranded colorwork. The shape is formed by loops of yarn that are threaded through the center of the pumpkin, carried up over the outside, and then cinched tightly to create ridges.

Sizes
Small (Large)

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 15 (17)“ / 38 (43) cm
Height: 3.75” / 9.5 cm after cinching, including stem

Yarn
Scheepjes Chunky Monkey (Aran weight, 100% Premium Acrylic, 126 yd per 100 g skein)

Shown in 1004 Chocolate, 1027 Moss Green, 1029 Rust, 1709 Ochre, and 2017 Stone

Striped Pumpkin: 22 (28) yd Color 1 and 24 (30) yd Color 2
Stranded Pumpkin: 25 (32) yd Color 1 and 27 (34) yd Color 2

Needles
US 6 (4.00 mm) double pointed needles or long circular for magic loop, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, fiber fill

Gauge
16 sts x 23 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, unstuffed

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Skills Required
Knitting in the round, increasing and decreasing, stranded colorwork

Share Your Work
Use the hashtag #KnitPaintedPumpkins on social media