Pumpkin
A round, ribbed pumpkin with a short stem on top, the signature motif of autumn and Halloween projects. The vertical ribs give it shape on the grid. In the editor you can add a curling vine, carve a simple face, or line up pumpkins of different sizes, then export to PDF or print a clean, numbered chart.
- Grid
- 26 × 24
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mesh count
- 624
- Category
- Holidays
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Skill level: easy
This sits just above an absolute beginner make. The design has a little more shaping to count, but the lines stay clean and forgiving once you settle into the rhythm.
Yarn and hook
For a larger pumpkin, mercerised cotton in DK or worsted weight on a 3.5–4.5 mm hook keeps the blocks square while giving you a usable throw or cushion size. A solid, light colour shows the mesh best; high-contrast yarns make the design pop in photos and in the finished fabric.
Project ideas
Whether you are making a festive table runner or a stocking, the pumpkin drops in cleanly, ideal for a seasonal gathering. Set it on its own, pair it with a matching motif, or run a row of them along an edge.
Who it's for
A pumpkin panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a grandchild, and it fits naturally with Easter. Add a name or date in editable bitmap lettering to make it a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Size, printing, and scaling
Worked at 4 mesh per inch the 6.5-by-6.0-inch result is a guide only — your thread and hook set the true size, so swatch before you start. You can print a numbered chart as-is, or adjust the grid in the editor and export it in whichever format your project needs.
Before you start
- Hook
- 3.5–4.5 mm hook
- Thread / yarn
- DK or worsted-weight cotton
- Finished size
- 6.5 × 6.0 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 24 rows, worked bottom to top
Learn the technique
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