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Because It’s Not Halloween Without A Pumpkin Dishcloth!

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Free Knitting Pattern: Lacy Jack-O’-Lantern Dishcloth

Halloween just isn’t complete without a pumpkin or two, and this free knitting pattern from Purple Kitty Yarns captures the spirit perfectly. The Lacy Jack-O’-Lantern Dishcloth is a fun and functional project that combines festive décor with everyday practicality. Whether you use it in your kitchen or gift it as part of a Halloween-themed basket, it’s bound to bring a seasonal smile.

A Pumpkin That Works Hard

This dishcloth isn’t just cute—it’s useful. Knit in cotton yarn, it makes a sturdy washcloth for cleaning up those pumpkin-carving messes or a sweet autumn accent for your table setting. The lacy stitch pattern forms a subtle jack-o’-lantern face that’s festive without being over the top, making it versatile enough to use from September through Thanksgiving.

Perfect for Seasonal Gifting

If you love making handmade gifts, tuck one of these dishcloths into a fall-themed gift basket with some homemade jam, a pumpkin spice candle, or even a set of Halloween cookie cutters. Friends and family will appreciate both the handmade touch and the practicality.

Great for Confident Beginners

The pattern is worked flat and is simple enough for knitters who are comfortable with basic stitches and ready to try their hand at a bit of lacework. If you’ve been wanting to branch out into decorative stitch patterns, this dishcloth is a low-stakes way to practice while ending up with something you’ll actually use.

Get the Free Pattern

Ready to cast on? You can grab the free Lacy Jack-O’-Lantern Dishcloth knitting pattern courtesy of Purple Kitty Yarns here: Lacy Jack-O’-Lantern Dishcloth Pattern.

Knit up a few in classic orange, or experiment with black, purple, or even variegated autumn yarns to create your own spooky collection. They’re quick to make, easy to customize, and a fun way to celebrate the season stitch by stitch.

 

Looking for more things to Knit for Halloween? Check out these Halloween Knitting patterns we found on Etsy.

Looking for more Halloween Themed Dishcloths? Check out this Free Knitting pattern – Lucky Black Cat Halloween Dishcloth

 

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Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.