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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Tif Neilan is a known fan of herringbone stitch as a design element in her patterns. I love it, too, and have written a couple of posts about herringbone stitch and other ways to make herringbone designs in knitting.

Tif uses a herringbone stitch on the cuffs of her Ebbs & Flows sweater, a top down raglan design that also features a bit of mosaic colorwork at the hem and on the sleeves.

The herringbone bit is optional, as the pattern also includes instructions for working twisted ribbing instead, but the herringbone gives such a different textured look that I think it’s worth the effort of learning how to do it for this design.

It is worked in the round except for some German short rows for shaping after the neckline. It’s meant to hit at the high hip but you could make it longer or more cropped as you like.

The pattern comes in 10 sizes, with a finished chest circumference ranging from 32 to 68 inches, or 80 to 170 cm. It is designed to be worn with around 4 inches/10 cm of positive ease at the chest.

It calls for three colors of DK or worsted weight yarn, though you’ll need a relatively small amount of the contrasting colors since most of the body is worked in a solid color. Because of the different stitches used you’ll need a variety of knitting needle sizes and the pattern notes recommend having a set of interchangeable knitting needles to make this easier, but you can always use what you have.

You can find out more about this pattern and grab a copy on Ravelry. There are already a good number of finished projects in the gallery there so you can see how it works with different colors and different body and sleeve lengths (they’re meant to be long but I spy a couple that look like three quarters).

[Photo: Tif Neilan]

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