Munchkin Pumpkins knitting pattern: Free Digital Download
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Munchkin Pumpkins knitting pattern: Free Digital Download
In a supermarket many moons ago I spotted these cute, squat pumpkins called Munchkin Pumpkins, and decided I should knit some (of course!). This simple pattern produces nice squat little pumpkins with ridges created using purl stitches.
Originally published in 2009, the 2024 update uses DK yarn plus a 4ply Yarnling™️ and is designed so that you should be able to get four (maybe even five) pumpkins out of one 50g ball + one 5g Yarnling™️.
Yarn
Eden Cottage Yarns Milburn DK (superwash Bluefaced Leicster/silk; 50g; 200m)
Quantity: approx. 9g per pumpkin
Eden Cottage Yarns 4ply Yarnling™️ (various yarn types; 5g; 17-19m)
Quantity: approx. 0.7g
Needles / notions
3mm needles for working in the round
Gauge
6 sts x 7 rows per 2.5cm / 1 inch
(Aim for a tight gauge)
Sizing
Diameter: approx. 7cm
Height (without stalk): approx. 5.5cm