Mushroom Gonk Knitting Pattern | A Year of Gonks Knitting Pattern

Mushroom Gonk Knitting Pattern | A Year of Gonks

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Knit, Purl, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Pick up your needles and let this 'fun-guy' take shape... Sorry, we couldn't resist!

Small in size but big on character, this project combines simple techniques to create a wonderfully whimsical woodland companion. You’ll work mainly in stocking stitch, with kfb increases used to help the body and hat take shape, followed by k2tog decreases to taper them neatly. There are also colour changes to master, along with a little gathering, seaming and stuffing to transform your flat pieces into a three-dimensional gonk. If you enjoyed making this gonk, don't forget to check out the rest of our A Year of Gonks series here.

What do I need?

Yarn: DROPS Merino Extra Fine DK, shades (A) 46 Desert Rose, (B) 11 Crimson Red, (C) 01 Off White, (D) 52 Green Leaf, (E) 50 Light Beige, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 3mm straight
Tapestry needle
Safety toy stuffing

Sizing

Height (cm): 10-15cm

Meet the designer

Best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii is a regular designer for Let’s Knit Together. She is an expert at creating knitted toys – George the Pig is one of her most popular designs on our site.

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