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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I guess I’ve decided it’s time to start knitting vests, and while I typically think of vests as being for fall, this one is decidedly summery.

Vanessa Ewing’s Fruit Salad Fest is covered with all kinds of fruits. I see grapes, blueberries, strawberries, peaches and kiwi all stitched up in rows for a cute and colorful vest.

This one is worked in sock yarn and comes in nine sizes. The actual finished chest measurement of the vest ranges from 29.5 to 59 inches, or 75 to 150 cm. It’s meant to be work with 2 to 4 inches/5-10 cm of positive ease. And while it’s called a vest it doesn’t look like it has any shaping, which gives it little cap sleeves when worn.

There’s a bit of ribbing at the armholes and neckline, and the bottom has a split hem. It’s worked in the round from the bottom up and includes steeks. It’s not really a pattern for people new to colorwork thanks to all the charts and different colors used, but if you’re ready to take on a challenge this would be a fun one.

Speaking of colors, there are 13 involved in this pattern, but a few of them aren’t needed in a huge quantity, so this could be a use for some mini skeins or leftovers from other projects if you have them in the right colors. This isn’t one where you can substitute colors that easily since they are meant to be true to real fruits, but you could use a different background color, make your grapes green or red, or change the blueberries to another fruit if you have different colors on hand.

Any way you slice it, this looks like a super fun knit that is sure to bring a smile to your face whenever you wear it, and to others whenever they see it.

Check it out and grab a copy on Ravelry.

[Photo: Vanessa Ewing]

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