Gourd Knitting Pattern
Gourd Knitting Pattern- these decorative gourds are perfect for centerpieces and decorating for autumn!
My knit pumpkins are my favorite autumn decoration. This year I decided to add some ornamental gourds to the mix! I included 4 knitting patterns in this post. The long neck gourds (shown here in orange/green and yellow/orange) are knit on double point needles. The rest of the gourds are knit on straight knitting needles.
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Gourd Knitting Pattern
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Gauge: not necessary for any of these patterns
Also needed: Poly fill, yarn needle
Tall gourd knitting pattern (pictured in green/white and yellow/green):
Size US 7 single point knitting needles
Yarn: for the yellow/green gourd I used #4 weight yellow and #5 weight bulky green
for the green/white gourd I used #5 bulky weight green and #4 worsted weight white
(the single knit 1 and purl 1 stitches will be make using a contrasting color yarn)
Cast on 30 sts.
Row 1: Knit 4, Purl 1 to last 2 sts, knit 2.
Row 2: Purl 4, Knit 1 to last 2 sts, purl 2.
Repeat until the piece measures 5 1/2 inches from the cast on edge.
Finishing: break the yarn and thread through remaining stitches. Pull to tighten and weave in ends. tuff with fiber fill Make a running stitch along the bottom and pull to tighten. Weave in ends.
Visit this post for step-by-step instructions (with pictures) to assemble the gourd and learn how to make a stem.
Orange gourd with green stripes knitting pattern:
Size US 7 single point knitting needles
Yarn: #4 worsted weight yarn (orange), #5 bulky yarn (green)
Cast on 40 sts.
(the single knit 1 and purl 1 stitches will be make using green yarn)
Row 1: Knit 4, Purl 1 across row.
Row 2: Purl 4, Knit 1 across row.
Repeat until the piece measures 4 1/2 inches from the cast on edge.
Finishing: Break yarn and thread through remaining stitches. Pull to tighten and weave in ends. Stuff with fiber fill. Make a running stitch along the bottom opening and pull to tighten. Weave in ends.
Visit this post for step-by-step instructions (with pictures) to assemble the gourd and learn how to make a stem.
Small white gourd knitting pattern:
Size US 7 single point knitting needles
Yarn: #4 worsted weight yarn
Cast on 40 sts.
Row 1: Knit 4, Purl 1 across row.
Row 2: Purl 4, Knit 1 across row.
Repeat until the piece measures 4 1/2 inches from the cast on edge.
Finishing: Break yarn and thread through remaining stitches. Pull to tighten and weave in ends. Stuff with fiber fill. Make a running stitch along the bottom opening and pull to tighten. Weave in ends.
Visit this post for step-by-step instructions (with pictures) to assemble the gourd and learn how to make a stem.
Long neck gourd knitting pattern (pictured in orange/green and yellow/orange):
Size US 7 double point knitting needles
Yarn: #4 worsted weight yarn
Cast on 15 stitches and divide them evenly over 3 needles. Knit for 3 rounds.
Increase:
Knit 1, KFB to the last stitch, knit 1. (22 sts)
Knit in the round for 5 rows.
Increase:
Knit 1, KFB to the last stitch (33 sts)
Knit for 7 rows. Switch yarn color.
Knit for 7 additional rows.
Decrease:
Knit 1, Knit 2 together across round. (22 sts)
Knit for 5 rows.
Decrease:
Knit 1, Knit 2 together to the last stitch, knit 1. (15 sts)
Knit these 15 sts for approximately 3 inches. Break yarn and thread through remaining stitches. Pull to tighten and weave in ends.
Finishing: Stuff the gourd and make a running stitch around the bottom. Pull to tighten and weave in ends.
Looking for more fall knitting patterns?
Easy Jumbo Pumpkin Knitting Pattern
Plush Candy Corn Knitting Pattern
Kid’s Pumpkin Hat Knitting Pattern
Scrap Yarn Pumpkins Knitting Pattern
I love seeing your finished projects! If you enjoyed making this Gourd Knitting Pattern, or any of my other beginner knitting patterns, I’d love to see yours on Instagram, just tag me @ginamicheleblog. Happy knitting!
