Knitted Pumpkin Patch Forest – My Public Art Installation

I’m excited to share one of my favorite projects — a hand-knit public art installation I created for Salesforce Park in San Francisco. I called it my Knitted Pumpkin Patch Forest. This colorful, cozy display wrapped trees in soft, autumn-inspired yarn and surrounded the park’s Art Cart with a touch of fall magic.

Knitting a Public Art Display of Trees and Pumpkins

When Salesforce Park first reached out about creating a seasonal installation, I immediately started dreaming of something whimsical that would make visitors smile. During an early tour of the park, I remember standing among the cranes lifting trees seventy feet above the Grand Hall and thinking, “This is incredible, but it needs a pumpkin patch!”

That spark of inspiration grew into a vision of a knitted forest filled with bright pumpkins, twisting vines, and soft fall colors. To bring it to life, I began by carefully measuring each tree. I noted the height, base, and midsection to make sure every knitted wrap would fit perfectly.

I used more than 16,000 feet of vibrant acrylic yarn from my favorite local shop, Imagiknit. Over 300 hours and 180,000 stitches later, each tree was wrapped in rich autumn tones of harvest corn and adorned with three-dimensional knitted pumpkins, vines, and flowers.

When the installation opened, visitors were delighted. Watching people wander through the trees, smiling and pointing out their favorite pumpkins, was pure joy. The project became a cheerful gathering place in the heart of the city. I especially loved meeting visitors who came to learn about my creative process during the park’s Beginner Knitting program.

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About Kristen and Studio Knit

I founded Studio Knit in 2014 to share my love of knitting through easy-to-follow video tutorials and patterns. Since then, Studio Knit has grown into a global knitting community with more than 33 million video views and hundreds of thousands of creative knitters who join me to learn, relax, and make something beautiful together.

I’m honored to have been named among the “Best Knitting Feeds on Instagram and YouTube” by Mashfeed, “Five Emerging Crafts/DIY Channels on YouTube” by Video Ink, and “7 Top Growing YouTube Channels by Women” by Video Influencers. My work has been featured in First for Women and Coastside Magazine, and I’ve partnered with brands like JOANN and Yarnspirations to help even more people discover the joy of knitting.

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Knit Your Own Pumpkins

If you’d like to bring a little of this project’s spirit into your home, you can knit your own pumpkins. My free knitted pumpkin pattern includes step-by-step instructions and a fun video tutorial. You can use any yarn and knit flat on straight needles. It’s a relaxing, beginner-friendly project that adds instant fall charm to any space.

About Salesforce Park

Salesforce Park is a stunning 5.2-acre rooftop park located above the Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco. It’s home to 600 trees and 16,000 plants, arranged in 13 botanical zones. This living oasis hosts art installations, performances, and public programs year-round. Creating a knitted installation among those trees was a truly unforgettable experience.

Press and Media

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