Knit Pumpkin Costume for Bartholomew Bear
Happy Halloween! Earlier this year, I promised my friend Ashley that I would make her Bartholomew Bear Bag Charm sweaters for every holiday. I’ve gotten off easy these past few months since the 4th of July, but now little Bartholomew needs a costume for trick-or-treating! Here’s how I made it: Materials • Sport or DK weight yarn in orange, black, and green • 3.25 mm knitting needles • Small crochet hook (I used 2.25 mm) • Tapestry needle Gauge Approximately 24 sts × 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette. This costume has an oversized fit, so a slightly tighter gauge should work too! Back Panel Cast on 21 sts. Row 1: K1, P1 , repeat to last stitch, K1. Row 2: P1, K1 , repeat to last stitch, P1. Row 3: Repeat Row 1. Row 4: Knit. Row 5: Purl. Repeat Rows 4–5 a total of 6 times (12 rows of stockinette). Bind off. Front Panel Cast on 21 sts. Row 1: K1, P1 , repeat to last stitch, K1. Row 2: P1, K1 , repeat to last stitch, P1. Row 3: Repeat Row ...
