Pattern:
Cast on 10 stitches and join for knitting in the round
Round 1: Knit
Round 2: Knit into the front and back of each stitch. (20 stitches)
Round 3: Knit
Round 4: (Knit 2 stitches, knit into the front and back of the next stitch) all across the round and knit 2 stitches on the end of the round. (26 stitches)
Round 5: Knit
Round 6: (Knit 2 stitches, knit into the front and facb of the next stitch) all across the round and knit 2 stitches on the end of the round. (34 stitches)
Round 7: Knit
Round 8: (Knit 2 stitches, knit into the fron and fack of the next stitch) all across the round and knit 1 stitch on the end of the round. (45 stitches)
Rounds 9-19: Knit
Round 20: (Knit 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together all across the round) (30 stitches)
Round 21: Knit
Round 22: Knit
Round 23: (Knit 5 stitches, knit 2 stitches together) across the round, knit 2 stitches on the end of the round. (26 stitches)
Round 24: Knit
Round 25: (Knit 5 stitches, knit 2 stitches together across the round) knit 5 stitches on the end of the round. ( 23 stitches)
Rounds 26-31: Knit
Round 32: (Knit 5 stitches, knit 2 stitches together across the round) knit 5 stitches on the end of the round. ( 20 stitches)
Rounds 33-45: Knit
Round 46: (Knit 4 stitches, knit 2 stitches together across the round) knit 2 stitches on the end of the round. (17 stitches)
Round 47: Knit
Round 48: (Knit 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together across the round) knit 2 stitches on the end of the round. (12 stitches)
Break thread and thread yarn onto a wool needle. Thread the wool needle through the stitches, remove the knitting needles, stuff with fleece, shaping as you go to get the butternut shape. When finish, pull tight and finish off. Sew in the thread at the base of your butternut.
Stem:
Pick up 4 stitches with a double pointed needle and knit an i-cord for an inch or so.
Knit 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together, keep knitting together until you have one stitch left and bind off.
Measurements when finished:
7 inches tall to the top of the stalk, knitted in a handspun yarn.
And there you have it, a finished knitted butternut!
Enjoy:)
That so amazing!
I got my place-markers today! I love them and I got them in time to start a few of my Holiday projects.
Would love your recipe for butternut squash soup–we ARE heading into fall here and I don’t have a recipe I like. I thought surely you would have one at the end.
Lovely! You did it once again, I can’t wait to start this one!
Linda, thank you so very much for this pattern. I have about 200 pounds of butternut squash in my home right now and we are eating it every day and have for awhile. To have a pattern to knit so I will remember this bumper crop is just perfect!xx
Wow they are really cool…..I am going to try crochet patterns for fruits and veges soon….you are very clever. Xox Jo
What a great idea to knit the butternut squash. I was thinking about buying them for decorations, but after your post I suppose I have to knit them;) Thank You for sharing!
Hi Linda- Thankyou so much for these fruit and veg patterns! Do you have more on the way? I am trying to get together some supplies for my little boys play kitchen and would be super happy if you were to release a food bundle! Love all of your patterns, you have made my boys smile often! x Clayr
Dear Faerie-Dancer,
Thank you so much! I am so happy you like your stitch markers and thanks for the lovely feedback you left on Etsy:)
Take care
Linda
Dear Birdie,
I will blog a butternut soup recipe soon:)
Dear Ziezo,
You are so kind, thank you:)
Dear Clayr,
Thanks so much, if you can send me some ideas, I will attempt to knit them:)
Warmly
Linda
Thank you so much for sharing your pattern!
I’ve got long-term plans to knit up fruits and veg for baby girl, and I’ve been working on a peas and carrots set for someone else that has been giving me more inspiration.
You are so welcome Kate:)
That is just adorable, I think I’m going to go felt a butternut right now!
Cute!
I really do adore all of your creations.
Ok – what is this “magic loop” of which you speak? Very interesting …
Oh, and love the squash too – butternut’s my favorite. 🙂
Thank you! This is my Mom’s favorite veggie. It would be fun to make her one that she could decorate with.
So cute!! Well done!
Just wonderful. Just brilliant. Really, Linda – you actually take the CHARACTER of these fruits and plants when you render them in yarn. I open my hands in complete wonder. That sounds like gushing. It is.
Very cute. Though, not sure what kind of yarn to use that would go with needle size and pattern well – dk, worsted??