Knit your very own oversized, huggable teddy bear pumpkin. When you’re done knitting it, just try not to squeeze it… I dare you! ;)

Pottery Barn is my inspiration…
I love all things cozy and they have some of the coziest home collections. I was so excited to see their fall collection! A couple of weeks ago I went to their website and the first thing I saw at the top of the page was a knitted pumpkin. It’s like they designed their website just for me. They knew I was coming. {lol!}

I was browsing through the different pumpkins they have and I noticed some user submitted photos… that’s when I realized how BIG the pumpkins are. It was love at first site, but once I saw the size… I had to have one of my very own.

Off to my stash I went… and I went a little pumpkin crazy! Thankfully I had a bunch of left-over yarn from some blanket scarves/wraps that I made last year. I’d been playing with lots of different yarns and textures.

Shop your stash and basket full of left-over yarn! This project was so much fun, I hope you enjoy knitting & creating your very own pumpkins!

Are you a visual learner?

I created 4 videos to help you along the way, so you can create your very own pumpkins.

About:

Available Sizes: Three
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Videos

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Techniques:

Knit in the Round
Knit Stitches
No Increases or Decreases
Stem Making

Pumpkin Materials:

Yarn Weight: Bulky
Yardage: 40 – 135 yards {36 – 123 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Red Heart Hygge Fur
Needle Size: US 10.5 {6.5mm} Circular Needles with a 16” {40cm} Cable

Details:

Gauge: Exact gauge is not required for this project.
Finished Stem Measurements: 1 1/2″ wide x 4 1/2″ {4cm x 12cm} {as pictured}

Sizes {Finished/Stuffed Measurements}:

Small: 6″ W x 3 3/4″ {15cm x 9cm} 40-45 yards {36-41m}
Medium: 9″ W x 5 1/2″ {23cm x 14cm} 85-90 yards {78-82m}
Large: 12″ W x 7 1/2″ {30cm x 19cm} 130-135 yards {119-123m} 3.5oz {100g} unstuffed {pictured}

Notes:

Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
CO edge is the circumference.
Knit using the stockinette stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
For the small pumpkin you’ll need a smaller cable to knit in the round or a longer cable to knit using the magic loop method.

Stem Materials:

Twine or Yarn
Stuffing {I used polyfill}
Heavy Wire