How to Make a Knitted Pumpkin

* Hemline Pink Polka Dot Embroidery Scissors 9cm

* Milward Sewing Tapestry and Darning Needles 30 Pack

* Soft Toy Filling 200g

* Pom Pom Maker 4 Pack

* Hayfield Paprika Bonus Chunky Yarn 100g (700)

* Hayfield Black Bonus Chunky Yarn 100g (965)

* Knitting Needles 6mm x 35cm

With 6mm needles cast on 13 sts.

Row 1: Knit into the front and back of each stitch until 1 st remains, knit 1 (25sts)

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: Knit into the front and back of each stitch to end (50sts)

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: *Knit 1, knit into the front and back of each stitch; repeat from * to end (75sts)

Row 6 (WS): Purl 3, *knit 3, purl 3, rep from * to end.

Row 7: Knit 3, *purl 3, knit 3, rep from * to end.

Continue working rows 6-7 until work measures 24cm from cast on edge.

Next row: *Knit 1, k2tog, rep from * to end (50sts)

Next row: Purl

Next row: K2tog until the end of the row (25sts)

Next row: Purl

Next row: K2tog until 1st remains, knit 1 (13sts)

Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Using a darning needle go through each stitch remaining on the needle and thread onto the remaining yarn.

Once all the stitches are off the needle pull the stitches tight and secure with a knot.

Start adding stuffing to the pumpkin. You may wish to add weights to the bottom of the pumpkin to help it sit nicely or to use as a doorstop. Continue adding stuffing until the pumpkin is full.

Rethread the needle and gather the top of the pumpkin until the hole is closed. Secure with a knot and sew in the ends.