How to Knit a DIY knit Pumpkin for fall! (FREE PATTERN & TUTORIAL)

Knit your own cozy pumpkin from start to finish in this free, step-by-step knitting tutorial! 🎃 This quick and beginner-friendly fall project is perfect for autumn decor, Thanksgiving centerpieces, or just adding a little handmade charm to your home. I’ll walk you through the entire process, and yes — this pattern is free (You can find it on my blog as well). Whether you're new to knitting or just want a fun seasonal make, this DIY knit pumpkin is a must-try. Grab your needles and let’s get started! SHARE THE KNITATUDE LOVE ☕ Like my Channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.Ko-fi.com/knitatude 🧶 Lovin' my patterns? Check em out here: https://www.knitatude.ca/shop 📚 I wrote a book, pre-order it now: https://geni.us/sweatersuccess 🗞️ Don't miss a thing. Join the Newsletter list: https://shorturl.at/9wWEy WHAT YOU'RE GONNA SEE: 0:00 - Intro to knitting a pumpkin 0:31 - Materials you’ll need 1:48 - Overview: how the knit pumpkin is constructed 2:09 - The patterns gauge 2:35 - Materials recap that I am using 3:26 - Casting on and stitch count (the long tail cast on 4:28 - The pattern 6:52 - Closing the top of your pumpkin 8:13 - How much to fill your pumpkin 9:21 - Closing the bottom of your pumpkin 11:09 - Creating those classic pumpkin ridges 13:35 - How to many different pumpkin sizes 14:33 - Outro GO TO THE BLOG POST HERE: https://www.knitatude.ca/blog/2025/10... MATERIALS Lionbrand Woolease Thick N’ Quick - https://lionbrand.sjv.io/N9L03q US 15/10 mm circular needles - https://amzn.to/3IZ8JC9 Polyfill or toy stuffer - https://amzn.to/4q31dGX Stitch marker Tapestry/darning needle Measuring tape Cinnamon stick (or stick from outside for pumpkin “stem”) FOLLOW ME Instagram: www.instagram.com/knitatude Facebook: www.facebook.com/knitatude OH HEYYYY Hey loves! I am Chantal and I am the owner and knitwear designer behind Knitatude. I write beginner-friendly, size-inclusive knitwear designs that are classic, wearable and that FIT! If you've been wanting to dip your toes into garment making, or maybe you just want to Knitflix and chill, my patterns are right up your alley.