Toadstool Sweater and Knitted Pants Set

Hey there, fellow knitters! Are you ready to create an adorable and unique outfit for your little one? Introducing the Toad Stool Sweater and Trousers from our A Walk in the Woods collection. This pattern is perfect for those who are looking to add a touch of fun and fantasy to their baby’s wardrobe.

This pattern is designed to be knit in simple stocking stitch, and features knot stitch to create a bark-like texture on the sleeves and a basic rib trim. The trousers are designed with a gusset and shaping to easily accommodate a nappy, and you’ll knit an i-cord to create the drawstring waist. The highlight of this pattern is the intarsia Toad Stool which is embellished with Swiss darned woodland flowers and spots.

This pattern is rated as intermediate level, so it’s perfect for those who have a little bit of experience with knitting but want to try something new. And If you love this collection and want to see more patterns like this, you might like the book, A Walk In The Woods, which includes all the designs from this collection for even better value. Get ready to create something truly special for the little one in your life with this Toad Stool Sweater and Trousers pattern. Happy knitting!

The toadstool, also known as a mushroom, is a symbol that has been used in various cultures throughout history.

In European folklore, the toadstool is often associated with fairies and other magical creatures. It is said that fairies would sit on toadstools and use them as a throne, and that toadstools were a sign that fairies were nearby.

In many cultures, the toadstool is also seen as a symbol of the unknown or the mysterious. The toadstool grows in dark, damp places and often appears unexpectedly, which can make it seem mysterious and magical.

In some cultures, toadstools are also associated with the spiritual realm. For example, in Norse mythology, the toadstool is associated with the god Thor, who was said to use the toadstool as a seat when visiting the underworld.

In recent times, the toadstool has become popular as a symbol in children’s literature and media, often associated with fairy tales and fantasy stories.

Overall, the toadstool is a symbol of the magical, mysterious and unknown, and it has been used to represent various aspects of the spiritual and supernatural realms throughout history.

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Blankets are a great blank slate project that you can change up in a million different ways. From color to stitch pattern to size, the possibilities are almost endless.

Jared Flood, the designer behind Brooklyn Tweed, was inspired by a log cabin quilt his mother made in 1995 to re-create that design in knitting, which led to more blankets and ultimate Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit and Crochet Blankets, which includes 25 patterns from an array of designers using different skills and techniques to make cozy, pretty blankets.

The patterns are divided into three aesthetic themes: traditions, minimalism and colorplay. The patterns are rated on a scale of one to five, with one being the easiest, and there aren’t any pieces rated five. Two blankets are rated one, 14 are two, eight are three and one is four.

In addition, three of the 25 patterns are crocheted, but they either use single crochet or granny stitch, so they are pretty easy even if you don’t do a lot of crochet. You can see all the patterns on Ravelry.

Some of my favorites include Rattan by Rastus Hsu, a chunky blanket worked in knits and purls with simple crossing stitches to make a raised woven look; Homewood by Seth Richardson, covers in dramatic, loopy cables; Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Tessellate, one of the beginner projects that doesn’t really look beginner but is totally worked in knit and purl stitches; Warp + Weft by Aist? Butkevi?ien?, which is mostly knits and purls but makes a fun woven look fabric that blew my mind a little bit; and the same designer’s Canyonland, a multicolored blanket with wavy stripes.

The patterns tell you how to resize them for different dimensions and include information on pattern repeats where it is possible to make a totally custom size.

Many different techniques are included here such as cables, lace, shadow knitting, intarsia and other colorwork techniques, as well as modular knitting and lots of sewing pieces together. The patterns are all presented with charts, but there are line by line written instructions available on the Brooklyn Tweed website if you need them.

The book ends with a deep dive into log cabin knitting, telling the story of the quilt Jared’s mom made and how he made it in knitting, as well as the multitude of variations you can make if you want your own log cabin style design.

The back of the book includes a little written information about some of the special techniques needed, but there are no photos.

This is a lovely book full of inspiration for knitting and crochet blankets for any skill level. If you like to make blankets as gifts or aspire to have a handmade blanket in every room of the house, these designs would be a great place to start.

About the book: 192 pages, paperback, 25 patterns. Published 2024 by Abrams Books, suggested retail price $24.99.

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