Free Pattern - Mini Toadstool Decoration

Another free pattern, but back to knitting this time.  So much quicker for me!!

3.5mm needles, dk yarn, small amount of stuffing.

Using red, cast on 6 sts.
Row 1: (Kfb) to end - 12 sts.
Row 2: p
Row 3: (Kfb) to end - 24 sts.
Row 4: p
Row 5: (k1, kfb) to end - 36 sts.
Rows 6-8: st-st, beg p
Row 9: (k2, kfb) to end - 48 sts.
Rows 10-11: st-st, beg p
Rows 12-14: k
Change to white yarn
Row 15: (k4, k2tog) to end - 40 sts.
Row 16: p
Row 17: (k3, k2tog) to end - 32 sts.
Row 18: p
Row 19: (k2, k2tog) to end - 24 sts.
Row 20: p
Row 21: (k1, k2tog) to end - 16 sts.
Row 22: p
Row 23: (k2tog) to end - 8 sts.
Rows 24-28: st-st, beg p (5 rows)
Row 29: (k1, kfb) to end - 12 sts.
Rows 30-36: st-st, beg p (7 rows)
Row 37: (k2tog) to end - 6 sts.
Break off a long length of yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull up tightly and fasten off.
Seam row edges, leaving a gap to turn right side out.  Stuff lightly.  Embroider or swiss darn white spots on top of toadstool.  If needed work a few stitches through the top of the toadstool to pull the stalk up and shape it correctly.

Comments

Marianne said…
Thank you so much.. Love this!! Making an indoor garden for the winter, the knit items are going to be a wonderful addition for sure!
Wed Oct 17, 01:11:00 PM 2012
Anonymous said…
Again, I thank you.
Wed Oct 17, 09:43:00 PM 2012
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