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10 Free Pumpkin Patterns for Knitting

Spicy Knit Pumpkins Pattern
Red Heart

Snuggle up with a warm beverage and start knitting pumpkins of all kinds this fall! From stuffed gourds to wooly wearables, these free pumpkin knitting patterns have all you need for the season. 

Best of all, you don't even need to rely solely on orange yarn, as these patterns have plenty of modern designs along with the classics. Grab your needles and cast on some autumn fun!

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    Knit Pumpkins With a Twist

    Cable Knit Pumpkin Knitting Pattern
    Julie Measures

    Julie from the blog Julie Measures gave knit pumpkins a classy twist when she added a cable to the design. The heathered gray yarn makes them unique too, although they'd still look amazing in more natural pumpkin colors. If you crochet, she also shares the pattern for the crochet version!

    Cable Knit Pumpkin Pattern from Julie Measures

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    Miniature Pumpkin Candy Dish

    Pumpkin Candy Dish Knitting pattern
    Handmade by Anne Potter

    This sweet little pumpkin is a fun way to leave a few treats around your house. It's basically a partially knit stuffed pumpkin that's been transformed into a container. Of course, you don't have to fill it with candy. You could use it as a special wrapping for a small gift or as a cute way to hold your stitch markers.

    Pumpkin Candy Dish Pattern from Handmade by Anne Potter

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    Chunky Pumpkin Cable Knit Scarf

    Pumpkin Orange Cable Knit Scarf Pattern
    Watkins & George

    Wrap yourself in a warm, wooly scarf with this free pattern from Watkins and George. It may not have an actual pumpkin on it, but it is a deep pumpkin orange color. The chunky cables are perfect for wearing as you sip your favorite fall coffee!

    Pumpkin Orange Cable Knit Scarf Pattern from Watkins and George

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    The Cutest Stuffed Pumpkin Knitting Pattern

    Happy Stuffed Pumpkin Pattern
    Amanda Berry

    What's better than a tiny knit pumpkin? How about a tiny knit pumpkin with a face! Amanda Berry designed this cutie with felt and button eyes, plus a stitched-on smile and an i-cord stem. You can knit this flat, so apart from the stem, you don't even need to work on DPNs. It even makes a great pincushion!

    Pumpkin Knitting Pattern from Love Knitting

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    Pumpkin Hat for Your Little Pumpkin

    Knit Baby Pumpkin Hat Pattern
    The Homesteady

    Top your little one with an adorable pumpkin hat! This free pattern fits infants ages 3 to 6 months and is knit in the round on double-pointed needles. It's perfect for keeping your own pumpkin warm and extra cute all season long. 

    DIY Knit Baby Pumpkin Hat from ​The Homesteady

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    Cozy Knit Pumpkin Pie Socks

    Pumpkin Pie Sock Pattern
    Village Wooly

    Keep your feet warm and cozy with these Pumpkin Pie knit socks. The pattern features triangles that resemble slices of pie and by choosing a yarn color that's similar to the real deal, your socks will scream Thanksgiving treat!

    Pumpkin Pie Sock Pattern from Village Wooly

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    White Pumpkin and Pom Pom Knit Garland

    White Pumpkin Garland Pattern
    Leslie North / Ravelry

    Knit pumpkins aren't just for placing on a shelf or giving to a child as a toy. With this pattern from Leslie North, you can attach them to a garland with pom poms for an autumn wall decoration. Knit them as creamy "ghost" pumpkins for a fall garland or in traditional orange with black poms for Halloween decor.

    White Pumpkins Pattern from Leslie North, Ravelry

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    Spicy Chevron Knit Pumpkins

    Spicy Knit Pumpkins Pattern
    Red Heart Yarn

    Add some spice to your fall knitting with this free pattern for striped and chevron pumpkins! They look great in these bold colors, but you could also make them with a more subtle color combination. Pair them with solid pumpkins (perhaps the cabled pumpkins above) for a sweet showing of knit gourds!

    Spicy Knit Pumpkin Pattern from Red Heart Yarn

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    Halloween Pumpkin Pullover Sweater

    Boo Pullover Pattern
    Willow Yarns

    For those who prefer their pumpkins in the form of a jack-o'-lantern, this sweater lets you practice your colorwork as you make something special for your favorite trick-or-treater. The free pattern provides sizing for 2 to 10 years, so you could even make a couple for siblings. 

    Boo Pullover Pattern from Willow Yarns

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    Pumpkin Cozy for Autumn Tea Time

    Pumpkin Tea Cozy Pattern
    Buttons and Beeswax

    Enjoy a hot cup of tea on an autumn afternoon when you cover your teapot with this adorable pumpkin tea cozy! Not only does it add a bit of whimsy to your tea time, but it also really does help keep your tea warm. Faye from Buttons and Beeswax shares her free pattern.

    Pumpkin Tea Cozy Pattern from Buttons and Beeswax