Pumpkin Head (large)

Unleash your creativity this Halloween by knitting your very own cuddly pumpkin heads! Standing at a delightful 5 inches tall and spanning 6 inches wide, these charming pumpkin heads are not only easy to make but also serve as fantastic Halloween gifts, festive decorations, or whimsical party favors.

This knitting pattern is designed for the ADVANCED BEGINNER knitter, making it a perfect project for those looking to enhance their skills. The pumpkin head is primarily knitted flat on straight needles, featuring an engaging short row shaping technique that is fully explained within the pattern. Additionally, the pumpkin's adorable stalk is knitted in the round using double-pointed needles (dpns). With only one sewn seam required, you’ll find this project both enjoyable and manageable.

SKILLS REQUIRED: To complete this pattern, you should be familiar with Garter (knit) Stitch, and short row shaping (detailed explanation included in the pattern). You’ll also need to know how to knit in the round on dpns and perform some basic embroidery to add cute facial features to your pumpkin!

MATERIALS REQUIRED: For this delightful pumpkin head, you will need approximately 60 yards of orange worsted weight yarn, about 4 yards of green worsted yarn for the stem, and US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles and double-pointed needles (dpns). You will also need a scrap of brown yarn for the face, 2 buttons for embellishment, fiberfill for stuffing, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

HINTS AND TIPS: To assist you with this pattern, a variety of helpful hints and tips are available on my blog, ensuring your knitting experience is enjoyable and successful. Dive into this fun Halloween project and create your own unique pumpkin heads that will surely delight family and friends!