7 Corgi Knitting Patterns

Take part in the WI’s corgi knitting competition with these paw-fect patterns

In honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year, the WI are launching a knitting competition, encouraging crafters to knit and hide a corgi in their local community for others to find.

To help you lovely knitters get involved, we’ve sought out seven of the best corgi knitting patterns around (including some free knitting patterns!) for you to get your needles into, ready to take part in the WI’s ‘Where’s WInnie?’ competition.

What is the corgi knitting competition all about?

The WI competition is called ‘Where’s WInnie?’ and will begin on 1 May 2022. Knitters will create and hide knitted corgis in their local area, and WI members are encouraged to include a special tag with their knitted corgi, allowing the public to map where it was found on the WI’s website.

“Knitters of all skill levels are encouraged to join in, with the pattern designed for those at a relatively beginner level. For those who find the corgis, they can visit the WI website to map where they have found her and also post on social media using hashtag #WheresWInnie. We hope that WInnie the corgi will brighten the day of anyone who finds her.”

Ann Jones, Chair of the NFWI

What’s the prize for the WI’s knitted corgi competition?

There will be one extra special knitted corgi entitling the finder and their guest to tickets to a Big Jubilee Lunch being held in London on Sunday 5 June!

How can I knit a corgi?

Hannah Joyce, a member of the Woolwich and Plumstead Roses WI, has designed a free corgi knitting pattern, which you can find by clicking here and here.
This free corgi knitting pattern is super easy to follow, so even novice knitters can get involved, and you’re encouraged to use up leftover yarn from your stash to make your knitted corgi.

“I want to get people involved who might not be self-confessed knitters. Everything has been spelled out in the pattern so that it should be easy to follow. I want to encourage people to reuse and recycle: knit pink corgis, or red, white and blue corgis, and use up whatever yarn you have left over.”

Hannah Joyce, WI member and corgi knitting pattern designer

I want to make more than one corgi – are there other patterns I can use?

Yes! We’ve rounded up a whole host of great corgi knitting patterns you can use to get involved in the ‘Where’s WInnie?’ competition, including some fabulous free knitting patterns!

1. Let’s Knit Together’s corgi knitting pattern

We’ve got the perfect corgi knitting pattern in the Let’s Knit Together library – designed by Sachiyo Ishii, this pup-tastic design uses intarsia colourwork techniques and simple shaping. Find it here.

2. Free corgi knitting pattern

You’ll find a free knitting pattern for a sweet little corgi here – we just love how realistic this design is, nailing the characteristically short legs that we know and love corgis for. Best of all, it’s completely free!

3. Crowned corgi knitting pattern

Add a regal touch to your knitted corgi with this design, which features an adorable sparkly crown! Find it here for £2.49.

4. Royal corgi knitting pattern with cushions and rug

Not only does this pattern by Sachiyo Ishii include adorable mini corgis, but you can also knit the Union Jack and crown jewels cushions – which make fabulous pin cushions! – plus a cosy rug for your knitted corgis to recline on! Find it here.

5. Pembroke Welsh Corgi knitting pattern

Knitting designer Amanda Berry is known and loved for her amazing knitted toys, and this super cute pup doesn’t disappoint! Download it for £2.99 here.

6. Free big corgi knitting pattern

This easy-to-knit corgi is extracted from Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne’s book Best in Show: Knit Your Own Dog (Pavilion) and is available for free here. This free corgi knitting pattern will make a 16cm x 9cm corgi – so this one will be a little easier for the public to find!

7. Chocolate orange cover corgi knitting pattern

This knitted corgi design can be used as a chocolate orange cover – an even better surprise for the lucky person who finds it! Download it for £3.59 here.

What do I do once I’ve made my WInnie the corgi?

Share your WInnie using hashtag #WheresWInnie on social media to spread the word! Then attach the tag available here to your knitted corgi and hide her anytime from 1 May 2022!

Her Majesty the Queen knitting pattern

And of course, every knitted corgi needs a knitted Queen by its side! Take a look at Let’s Knit Together’s fabulous Queen Elizabeth II knitting pattern.