Jack-Be-Little is a variety of tiny pumpkin readily available each Fall. This Jack-Be-Little knits up quickly and is made with slipped stitches. The pattern also includes Jill-Be-Little (another variety) and Ghost-Be-Little (slight poetic license taken here). The options vary only in the height of the central slipped stitch section of the pumpkins. In Jill-Be-Little, all sections are the same height. In Jack-Be-Little, the middle section is two stitches taller, and in Ghost-Be-Little, four stitches taller than the other sections.

Create your own pumpkin patch by mixing and matching the various Be-Littles, changing up your main colors and contrasting colors, and using either a knitted-on or premade stem (instructions for both included). Please note: PREMADE STEM must be purchased separately from other vendor.

Instructions for the slipped stitch sections are presented in both written and charted form.

This pumpkin is knit in DK weight yarn (or in fingering weight and mohair held together).

Skills Needed: Working in the round, kfb, kfbf and m1 increases, k2tog and p2tog decreases,
ribbed i-cord (instructions included).

Measurements, approximate (these will vary depending on amount of fiberfill used):
Circumference (all): 15.75 in [40 cm]; diameter (all): 5 in [12.7 cm].
Height: Jill-Be-Little: 2.25 in [5.7 cm]; Jack-Be-Little: 2.5 in [6 cm]; Ghost-Be-Little: 2.75 in [7 cm].

Needles: US size 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed needles and 16 in. (40 cm) circular needles.

Gauge: 20.3 sts and 40.75 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in slipped stitch pattern. This pattern is worked at a tighter gauge than normal so the fiberfill does not show through fabric.

Other Materials: Beginning-of-round stitch marker, additional stitch markers if desired, small tapestry needle, tape measure, 1 bag (16 oz.) polyester fiberfill (you will not need the entire bag), premade stem (optional) and E6000 glue or other adhesive if using premade stem. I purchased resin stems on Etsy and searched for “resin pumpkin stem.”

This is the 9th pumpkin pattern in a series of annual pumpkin designs!!!