Pumpkin in Deramores Studio Chunky - Downloadable PDF

Pumpkin Knitting Pattern by Amanda Berry

What is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern from Deramores Studio Chunky features instructions for knitting three decorative pumpkins in varying sizes: a giant pumpkin, a medium pumpkin, and a small pumpkin. These are stuffed knitted toys designed as seasonal decorations, each crafted to be soft and cuddly with toy filling.

Craft and Project Overview

This is an intermediate-level knitting project created by designer Amanda Berry, who specializes in knitted toys filled with soft stuffing. The pumpkins are worked in the round using the Magic Loop technique, making them three-dimensional decorative pieces perfect for autumn displays.

Yarn Materials

The pattern uses Deramores Studio Chunky yarn, a chunky-weight yarn that creates quick, satisfying results. Three coordinating colorways are featured:

• Burnt Orange Yarn A: 5 x 100g balls total (3 balls for the giant pumpkin, 2 balls for the small pumpkin)
• Autumn Yarn B: 3 x 100g balls total (3 balls for the medium pumpkin)
• Spice Yarn C: 1 x 100g ball (used for the stalks on all three pumpkins)

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires a 6mm circular knitting needle with a minimum length of 80cm to accommodate the Magic Loop knitting method. Additional tools include a darning or tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends, and a stitch marker for tracking rounds.

Gauge and Tension

The tension is 11 stitches by 12 rows over a 10x10 cm square when working in stockinette stitch on 6mm needles. Achieving the correct gauge ensures the pumpkins are properly sized and have the right density for stuffing.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This intermediate pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques worked in the round:

• Knit (k): The basic knit stitch forming the primary fabric
• Purl (p): Used to create texture and shaping within the design
• Kfb (Knit into front and back): An increase technique that adds stitches to expand the pumpkin shape
• K2tog (Knit two stitches together): A basic decrease used to shape and close the pumpkins
• Ssk (Slip, slip, knit): An alternative decrease method where one stitch is slipped knitwise, another slipped purlwise, then both are knit together through the front loops
• Magic Loop: A circular knitting technique using a single long circular needle to work small circumferences
• Stockinette stitch: The primary stitch pattern creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric

Stuffing and Finishing

The pattern requires 4 x 250g bags of toy filling to complete all three pumpkins: 1.5 bags for the giant pumpkin and 1 bag each for the medium and small pumpkins. This stuffing creates the three-dimensional, plush quality characteristic of Amanda Berry's knitted toy designs.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from Deramores, providing complete written instructions with abbreviations and stitch definitions included for reference throughout the project.