Like I said in my previous post, I finally decided to accept that summer is over and join in the autumn fun with some pumpkin decor. I’ve never really had the opportunity to compare knit and crochet so directly either, so this was a fun project to see how two different techniques create unique looks.

• 1/20 skeins of Estelle Yarns Superwash Merino DK – a DK weight (3) yarn (colour: Gold)
• 2g Regular Cotton Balls
• 3.25mm hook

Pattern by Hannah at Knit Picks

In a lot of ways, the crochet version felt easier and more familiar to me, as I have made so many different amigurumi spheres over the years. I didn’t time it, but if I were to guess, I would think that I still probably crochet faster than I knit. Anyways, this crochet pumpkin came out cuter than I expected, and the added texture of the stitches gave it a lot of dimension!

I do wish that I had taken the time to find some brown yarn for a proper stem, but I couldn’t find the right colour to match with the yellow/gold of the gourd. I also considered taking a little twig from outdoors and adding it to the middle, and I think that would have elevated it even more, especially if a little crochet leaf and vine was attached to the twig. Little details can make such a big change, and I’m hoping that I’ll have the chance to put some of these ideas into action soon.

In my very informal polling, the opinions were pretty much right down the middle, with half preferring the knit and half preferring the crochet. The crochet fans seem to like the texture, and I have to admit that it gives it a lot of personality. I’ve pretty much given up on selling online or my dreams of attending a market someday, but I think having both in a little combination gift pack would be a big hit with buyers! I always see pumpkins for sale online when autumn comes around, and people are so creative with the colours and sizes! It just goes to show that every maker puts their own unique spin on patterns, even when they’re common.

Until next time, happy crafting!