Decorations and clothes with pumpkin motifs. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 9/28/26
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Free Patterns
Pumpkin Socks
I love creative lace designs and these socks feature lace pumpkins either on the front or around the cuff. Knit with heel flap and gusset and modified wedge toe. The Pumpkin stitch is written and charted. 3 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Ford.
Autumn Gourds
Bountiful harvest of knit pumpkins and gourds including Ribbed Pumpkin, Bumpy Pumpkin, Gooseneck Gourd, Tall Pumpkin, Delicata Squash. Size 13” (33.02 cm) tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Keli Kogler. May only be free for a limited time.
Pumpkin Penny and Betty Blueberry
Pumpkins and blueberries transform into dolls with this topsy turvy flip toy. Knit flat. DK weight yarn. Designed by Kaz kew.
Boho Pumpkin
Striped, checked, and beaded pumpkin is great for stash-busting leftover scrap yarn. Size 11 inches, not including stem. DK weight yarn. Designed by MamaKlaraToys.
Pumpkin Path Vest
Colorful vests for the whole family knit with a geometric design of zigzag stripes and diamonds framing a row of pumpkins. If you don't want pumpkins I think you could easily adapt the design to just circles or another fruit like apples. Sizes Child 3 months to 12 years and Adult XS to 5X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson.
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Pumpkin Ida Doll
Adorable doll in pig tails with pumpkin inspired outfit of dress and hat. All are knitted flat on straight knitting needles and seamed. The hair is knitted and sewn into place. Size 25cm / 10” tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Claire Fairall for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
Pumpkin Duck
Whimsical duck toy wearing a pumpkin outfit and pumpkin hat. Knit flat on two needles. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Cheryx.
Decorative Gourds
A variety of knit gourds and pumpkins are perfect for autumn decorations. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Gina Michele.
Forager Blanket
Nature inspired throw alternating sections of texture with stranded designs of autumn leaves, pumpkins, mushrooms, acorns, and more. Great stash buster DK weight yarn. Designed by Chloe Elizabeth Birch
More Free Patterns
Handsome Cable Pumpkin
Cabled pumpkin softie decoration. Final pumpkin size is roughly 12-14 inches in diameter, but could vary depending on stuffing. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sara Kiesel. May only be free a limited time.
Pumpkin Mittens
Pumpkin topped mittens are perfect for Halloween and fall wear. I think these are absolutely hilarious and would be great conversation starters. Designed by Lumi Karmitsa. Aran weight yarn.
FroggyBug Bat and Pumpkin
A pumpkin transforms into a friendly bat with this 2-in-1 Halloween toy and then the bat carries its pumpkin sleeping bag in its belly. No stuffing at all is required! FroggyBug Bat and Pumpkin designed by Nicole Chevalier. Fingering weight yarn.
Pumpkin Dress
Baby and toddler tunic or dress is knit top down in rib pattern to create a pumpkin-like look with a green neckline to look like the stalk. Sizes Newborn to 4 years. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Johanne Kudahl Andersen.
Pumpkin Teapot Cozy
Autumn theme tea pot cosy with squash leaves and pumpkin. Knit flat. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Claire Garland
Pumpkin Napkin Rings
Add a special touch to your autumn table decor with these pumpkin napkin rings. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lily / Sugar'n Cream
Pumpkin Potholders
Pumpkin shaped potholders / coasters / triveters knit in garter stitch shaped with a combination of inc/decreases and short rows. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sybil Ra
The Great Pumpkin Floor Pouf
This floor pillow or ottoman is perfect for your fall celebrations like Halloween and Thanksgiving because it's shaped like a giant pumpkin you can sit on. Knit in jumbo yarn. Designed by Sandi Rosner for Premier Yarns. Approximately 14” tall x 20” diameter.
Patterns for Purchase
Autumnal Pumpkin Squash Wreath
Fall themed wreath with knit leaves, pumpkins, and squash, all knit flat. Approx. 8” tall (without ears). DK weight yarn. Designed by Felicity Jane.
Autumn Pumpkins
No longer free. Pumpkins with cables in 3 sizes knit flat and seamed. Sizes small: 26 cm across, medium: 40 cm across, large: 55 cm across. DK weight yarn. Designed by Gabriella Crossman.
Tartan Plaid Pumpkin
Add a little whimsy to your autumn decor with pumpkins covered in colors woven into cross-barred pattern! The instructions create a plaid pumpkin measuring about 5.5-inch/14-cm wide and about 5-inch/13-cm high (including the stem). Designed by Marie Mayhew. Worsted weight yarn.
