CO 77 sts (72 for colorwork; 5 for steek). Used 9” circs (US 1.5 for seed and stockinette stitch; US 2 for colorwork).

Worked 5 rounds of seed stitch prior to initiating colorwork.

Used a chart from The Doodle Knit Directory, by Jamie Lomax.

I really slowed down and concentrated hard to get the hang of 9” circs. The pumpkins at the bottom is where I started. Compare to the pumpkins at the top where I finished.

Secured steek with crocheted reinforcements on both sides before cutting. Folded reinforcements to back and secured with whip stitch.