Kris' Corner - Pumpkins Galore

October is in full swing and all I can think about is pumpkins.

I love them in all forms….seeing them on people’s porches, in pumpkin patches, drinking them in lattes or eating them in pies, cakes or muffins....and of course I love making them.

Pumpkins are a very satisfying knitting or crochet project because they come together quickly and look

so good when they are completed. I have a few favorite patterns I’m going to share with you but first

my all time favorite is “Jumbo Pumpkin” by A Little Knitty. 

It calls for bulky Rasta yarn by Malabrigo which comes in rich beautiful colors and is so soft. It turns these pumpkins into a definite eye catcher. I love the look of the seams down the sides and the cinnamon stick stem on the top. If you haven’t made this one and want a fun get together, sign up for Jen’s class, “Pumpkin Together” on October 20 and make it. This is a beginner class and she is supplying all you need! Yes, the yarn, pattern, stuffing and

cinnamon stick are all included!!! All you have to bring are US15-24” circular knitting needles, scissors

and a tapestry needle. I guarantee you will come away wanting to make more for yourself and for

friends.

Another pattern I like is, “Gourdgeous Knit Pumpkins” by Adrienne Sullivan which is available on Ravelry. I like the way she mixes up knits and purls for the texture and the cute stem for the top.

If you are interested in making some small pumpkins check out “Jack Be Little Pumpkin”. The pattern is by Elizabeth Murphy and is on Ravelry. This pumpkin was written for Ricorumi DK which we have in stock!! We even have it in glitter....so that pumpkin can shine!

She also has a super cute acorn pattern called “Acorn Ornament”. If you make both patterns you could end up with a whole selection of Fall bounty. Fill a basket to display in your house or gift a friend. How sweet to receive a little homemade “Fall Goodie”! This ornament would knit up perfectly with Deluxe Worsted or dig through that stash and look for some Fall colored yarns peaking through. Like me, I’m sure you have some.

Happy Pumpkin knitting and crocheting!!!!