Woodland Tales

KNITTING PATTERN BY AMANDA BERRY

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NOTES
Introduction: These cheery woodland animals
make a fun crib mobile, and include a squirrel,
racoon, fox, hedgehog, toadstool, acorn and
leaves. This pattern incorporates intarsia colour-
work, and the squirrel uses a loop stitch. You will
also need to cast on and off, knit, purl, work
increases and decreases, and sew seams.

Work at: All pieces are worked flat (back and

forth) on the single pointed knitting needles, not in colours together every time you change to avoid

the round. The mobile is suspended on single making holes.

crochet chains worked on the crochet hook. One size: The fox, squirrel and racoon are 13cm

Casting on: Use the long tail cast on unless tall, the hedgehog is 8cm long, and the toadstool is

otherwise instructed. 7cm tall.

Pull through to cast off: Cut the yarn leaving at Tension: 28 sts x 36 rows for a 10cm x 10cm square

least a 30cm tail. Thread the tail onto a darning in stockinette stitch on 3.25mm needles. Don’t

needle and sew through the remaining sts on the worry about tension for this pattern, it is not critical.

knitting needle. Pull the sts off the knitting needle

onto the yarn, gather together tightly and secure.

Stockinette stitch: Also known as stocking stitch,

purl the WS rows and knit the RS rows. COPYRIGHT © 2018 AMANDA BERRY
This free pattern is for personal use only; NOT for resale
Intarsia: This technique is used for working blocks
All patterns designed by Amanda Berry are protected by
of colour on the raccoon and fox. You will need international copyright laws. Any unauthorised copying, sharing
or reselling will constitute an infringement of copyright. All
separate small balls or bobbins of yarn for each
rights reserved.
colour block. Work with the first colour to the point I encourage and permit the sharing of this pattern to raise funds
for good causes and charities; however reselling this pattern is
where you need to change, then pick up the
not permitted.
second colour, twisting the two together at the WS
of the work. Continue in this way, twisting the

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YARN ABBREVIATIONS
foll Following

k Knit
- This woodland animals crib mobile is knitted in
100% acrylic 4 ply yarns (fingering weight), using k2tog Knit two stitches together (decrease by 1)
less than a 50g skein in each of seven yarn
kfb Knit into front and back (increase by 1)
shades: Beige, Brown, Black, Grey, White,
LH Left hand
Green and Red.

- The mobile photographed was knitted in

Loop Knit a loop (instructions in pattern)

Patons Baby Smiles Fairytale Fab 4 Ply, p Purl

100% acrylic, however some of the yarn shades
patt(s) Pattern(s)
originally used have since been discontinued.
Suitable substitute yarns include Sirdar Snuggly rep Repeat

4 Ply and Stylecraft Special 4 ply, both of which RH Right hand

are 100% acrylic yarns available in a range of
RS Right side
colours.
ssk Slip the next stitch on the left needle
- You could alternatively use DK weight yarns
knit-wise, then slip the next stitch on the
(double knitting/light worsted weight/8 ply) if you
left needle purl-wise. Take the left
cannot source the 4 ply yarns, however it is
needle and knit through the front of the
recommended to use the same yarn weight
two slipped stitches on the right needle
throughout.
(decrease by 1)

st(s) Stitch(es)
NEEDLES & NOTIONS St st Stockinette
- A pair of 3.25mm (US 3) single pointed needles, tog Together
minimum length 20cm
WS Wrong side
- A 3.5mm (US E/4) crochet hook
yo Yarn-over (increase by 1)
- A darning or tapestry needle for seaming

- A 200g bag of toy filling

- Two 6mm toy safety eyes per animal

- A 6 inch embroidery hoop

- Bobbins for intarsia colour-work

- A ruler or tape measure

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KNITTING PATTERN Row 22: K4 red, k2tog red, k4 red, ssk white,
k9 white, k2tog white, k4 red, ssk red, k4 red.
FOX BODY
(29 sts)
Make 1. Start at the bottom. Cast on 9 sts in red on
Row 23: P9 red, p11 white, p9 red.
3.25mm needles.
Row 24: K3 red, k2tog red, k4 red, ssk white,
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
k7 white, k2tog white, k4 red, ssk red, k3 red.
Row 2 (RS): K1, [kfb] 8 (25 sts)
times. (17 sts)
Row 25: P8 red, p9 white, p8 red.
Row 3: Purl.
Row 26: K2 red, k2tog red, k4 red, ssk white,
Row 4: K1, [kfb, k1] 8 k5 white, k2tog white, k4 red, ssk red, k2 red.
times. (25 sts) (21 sts)
Row 5: Purl. Row 27: P7 red, p7 white, p7 red.
Row 6: K1, [kfb, k2] 8 Row 28: K1 red, k2tog red, k4 red, ssk white,
times. (33 sts) k3 white, k2tog white, k4 red, ssk red, k1 red.
Row 7: Purl. (17 sts)

Row 8: K1, [kfb, k7] 4 times. (37 sts) Row 29: P17 red.

Row 9: Purl. Cast off all sts in red and break the bobbins of
white and red yarns.
Break the red working yarn. Join bobbins of red
yarn (2 bobbins) and white yarn (1 bobbin) to work
the tummy using intarsia colour-work. FOX TAIL

Row 10: K17 red, k3 white, k17 red. Make 1. Start at the base of the tail. Cast on 8 sts in
red on 3.25mm needles.
Row 11: P16 red, p5 white, p16 red.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 12: K15 red, k7 white, k15 red.
Row 2 (RS): [Kfb] 7 times, k1. (15 sts)
Row 13: P14 red, p9 white, p14 red.
Row 3: Purl.
Row 14: K13 red, k11 white, k13 red.
Row 4: [K1, kfb] 7 times, k1. (22 sts)
Row 15: P12 red, p13 white, p12 red.
Rows 5 to 9: Starting on a WS purl row, work 5
Row 16: K11 red, k15 white, k11 red.
rows in St st.
Row 17: P11 red, p15 white, p11 red.
Row 10: K1, [k2tog, k5] 3 times. (19 sts)
Rows 18 to 19: Rep rows 16 and 17.
Row 11: Purl.
Row 20: K5 red, k2tog red, k4 red, ssk white,
Row 12: K1, [k2tog, k4] 3 times. (16 sts)
k11 white, k2tog white, k4 red, ssk red, k5 red.
(33 sts) Break the red working yarn and join white.

Row 21: P10 red, p13 white, p10 red. Row 13: Purl.

Row 14: K1, [k2tog, k3] 3 times. (13 sts)

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Row 15: Purl. Row 22: K1 white, k2tog white, k5 white, ssk white,
k5 red, k2tog white, k5 white, ssk white, k1 white.
Row 16: K1, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. (10 sts)
(21 sts)
Row 17: Purl.
Row 23: P8 white, p5 red, p8 white.
Row 18: K1, [k2tog, k1] 3 times. (7 sts)
Row 24: K1 white, k2tog white, k3 white, ssk white,
Pull through to cast off. k5 red, k2tog white, k3 white, ssk white, k1 white.
(17 sts)

FOX HEAD Row 25: P6 white, p5 red, p6 white.

Make 1. Start at the back of the head. Cast on 9 sts Row 26: K1 white, k2tog white, k1 white, ssk white,
in red on 3.25mm needles. k5 red, k2tog white, k1 white, ssk white, k1 white.

Row 1 (WS): Purl. (13 sts)

Row 2 (RS): K1, [kfb] 8 times. (17 sts) Break the bobbins of red yarn and work the next 2
rows in white.
Row 3: Purl.
Row 27: Purl.
Row 4: K1, [kfb, k1] 8 times. (25 sts)
Row 28: [K2tog] 6 times, k1. (7 sts)
Row 5: Purl.
Pull through to cast off.
Row 6: K1, [kfb, k2] 8 times. (33 sts)

Row 7: Purl.
FOX EARS
Row 8: K1, [kfb, k7] 4 times. (37 sts)
Make 2. Cast on 8 sts in red on 3.25mm needles.
Rows 9 to 15: Starting on a WS purl row, work 7
Row 1: Knit.
rows in St st.
Row 2: K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1. (6 sts)
Row 16: K1, k2tog, k5, [ssk, k1] 3 times, k4,
[k2tog, k1] 3 times, k4, ssk, k1. (29 sts) Row 3: Knit.

Break the red working yarn. Join bobbins of red Row 4: K1, [k2tog] 2 times, k1. (4 sts)
yarn (1 bobbin) and white yarn (2 bobbins) to work Row 5: Knit.
the nose panel using intarsia colour-work.
Row 6: [K2tog] 2 times. (2 sts)
Row 17: P12 white, p5 red, p12 white.
Pull through to cast off.
Row 18: K12 white, k5 red, k12 white.

Row 19: Rep row 17.

RACCOON HEAD
Row 20: K1 white, k2tog white, k7 white, ssk white,
Make 1. Start at the back of the head. Cast on 9 sts
k5 red, k2tog white, k7 white, ssk white, k1 white.
in grey on 3.25mm needles.
(25 sts)
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 21: P10 white, p5 red, p10 white.
Row 2 (RS): K1, [kfb] 8 times. (17 sts)

Row 3: Purl.

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Row 4: K1, [kfb, k1] 8 Row 22: K1, k2tog, k4, ssk, k3, k2tog, k4, ssk, k1.
times. (25 sts) (17 sts)

Row 5: Purl. Row 23: Purl.

Row 6: K1, [kfb, k2] 8 Row 24: K1, k2tog, k2, ssk, k3, k2tog, k2, ssk, k1.
times. (33 sts) (13 sts)

Row 7: Purl. Row 25: Purl.

Row 8: K1, [kfb, k7] 4 Row 26: K1, k2tog, ssk, k2tog, k1, k2tog, ssk, k1.
times. (37 sts) (8 sts)

Rows 9 to 13: Pull through to cast off.

Starting on a WS purl
row, work 4 rows in St
RACCOON BODY
st.
Make 1. Follow the “Fox Body” patt (page 3),
Break the grey working yarn. Join bobbins of grey
working all rows in grey yarn only.
yarn (3 bobbins) and white yarn (2 bobbins) to work
the eye panel using intarsia colour-work.

Row 14: K9 grey, k8 white, k3 grey, k8 white, RACCOON TAIL

k9 grey. Make 1. Start at the base of the tail. Cast on 8 sts in

white on 3.25mm needles.
Break the 2 bobbins of white yarn and join 2
bobbins of black yarn for intarsia colour-work. Row 1 (WS): Purl.

Row 15: P9 grey, p8 black, p3 grey, p8 black, Row 2 (RS): [Kfb] 7 times, k1. (15 sts)
p9 grey.
Row 3: Purl.
Row 16: K1 grey, k2tog grey, k6 grey, ssk black,
Row 4: [K1, kfb] 7 times, k1. (22 sts)
k4 black, ssk black, k3 grey, k2tog black, k4 black,
Join black yarn and work in white and black stripes,
k2tog black, k6 grey, ssk grey, k1 grey. (31 sts)
carrying the unused colour up the side of the work
Row 17: P8 grey, p6 black, p3 grey, p6 black,
as you use the other colour.
p8 grey.
Rows 5 to 6: In black starting on a WS purl row,
Row 18: K1 grey, k2tog grey, k5 grey, ssk black,
work 2 rows in St st.
k2 black, ssk black, k3 grey, k2tog black, k2 black,
Rows 7 to 8: In white starting on a WS purl row,
k2tog black, k5 grey, ssk grey, k1 grey. (25 sts)
work 2 rows in St st.
Break the bobbins of grey and black yarns and join
Row 9: In black purl.
the ball of white yarn for the muzzle.
Row 10: In black k1, [k2tog, k5] 3 times. (19 sts)
Row 19: Purl.
Row 11: In white purl.
Row 20: K1, k2tog, k6, ssk, k3, k2tog, k6, ssk, k1.
(21 sts) Row 12: In white k1, [k2tog, k4] 3 times. (16 sts)

Row 21: Purl. Row 13: In black purl.

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Row 14: In black k1, [k2tog, k3] 3 times. (13 sts) SQUIRREL HEAD

Break the black yarn and work the last 4 rows in Make 1. Follow the “Raccoon Head” patt (pages 4

white. to 5), working all rows in grey yarn only.

Row 15: Purl.

Row 16: K1, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. (10 sts) KNITTING LOOPS

Row 17: Purl. The squirrel tail is made by knitting loops. To knit a
single loop:
Row 18: K1, [k2tog, k1] 3 times. (7 sts)
- Knit into the stitch, but do not allow the original
Pull through to cast off.
stitch to fall off the LH needle. Bring the yarn
forward between the tips of the needles to the
RACCOON EARS front.

Make 2. Cast on 12 sts in grey on 3.25mm needles. - Stretch out your left thumb so that it is in front of

Row 1: Knit. the knitting and wrap the yarn around and under
it.
Row 2: [K2tog] 6 times. (6 sts)
- Take the yarn back between the tips of the
Row 3: Knit.
needles to the back (keeping it wrapped around
Row 4: [K2tog] 3 times. (3 sts) your thumb to make a loop).

Pull through to cast off. - Knit into the same stitch again on the LH needle,
and drop the original stitch off the LH needle.
Take your thumb out of the loop.

- Put the tip of the LH needle through the front of

the two stitches just made on the RH needle and
knit together.

A tutorial on how to knit loops is available from

http://fluffandfuzz.weebly.com/knitting-tutorials/
how-to-knit-loops

SQUIRREL TAIL

Make 1. Start at the tip of the tail. Cast on 16 sts in

SQUIRREL BODY
grey on 3.25mm needles.
Make 1. Follow the “Fox Body” patt (page 3),
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
working all rows in grey yarn only.
Row 2 (RS): [Loop] 16 times.

Rows 3 to 18: Rep rows 1 and 2 eight more times.

SQUIRREL EARS

Make 2. Follow the “Raccoon Ears” patt (page 6), Cast off all sts.

working all rows in grey yarn only.

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HEDGEHOG BODY Row 35: K2, k2tog, k3, ssk, k3, k2tog, k3, ssk, k2.
Make 1. Start at the bottom end. Cast on 9 sts in (17 sts)
brown on 3.25mm needles. Row 36: Purl.
Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 37: K1, k2tog, k2, ssk, k3, k2tog, k2, ssk, k1.
Row 2 (WS): K1, [kfb] 8 times. (17 sts) (13 sts)

Row 3: Knit. Row 38: Purl.

Row 4: K1, [kfb, k1] 8 times. (25 sts) Break the beige working yarn and join black for the
nose.
Row 5: Knit.
Row 39: K1, k2tog, ssk, k2tog, k1, k2tog, ssk, k1.
Row 6: K1, [kfb, k2] 8 times. (33 sts)
(8 sts)
Row 7: Knit.
Pull through to cast off.
Row 8: K1, [kfb, k7] 4 times. (37 sts)

Rows 9 to 27: Knit.

Row 28: K7, [ssk, k2] 3 times, k1,

[k2tog, k2] 3 times, k5. (31 sts)

Break the brown working yarn and join beige for

the head.

Row 29: Knit.

Row 30: Purl.

Row 31: K6, [ssk, k1] 3 times, k2, [k2tog, k1] 3

times, k5. (25 sts)

Row 32: Purl.

ACORN CUP & NUT
Row 33: K3, [k2tog, k4, ssk, k3] 2 times. (21 sts) Make 1. Start at the bottom of the acorn cup. Cast
Row 34: Purl. on 8 sts in brown on 3.25mm needles.

Row 1 (WS): Knit.

Row 2 (RS): [Kfb] 7 times, k1. (15 sts)

Row 3: Knit.

Row 4: [K1, kfb] 7 times, k1. (22 sts)

Rows 5, 6 and 7: Knit.

Break the brown working yarn and join green for

the acorn nut.

Rows 8 to 11: Starting on a RS knit row, work 4

rows in St st.

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Row 12: K1, [k2tog, k5] 3 times. (19 sts)

Row 13: Purl.

Row 14: K1, [k2tog, k4] 3 times. (16 sts)

Row 15: Purl.

Row 16: [K2tog] 8 times. (8 sts)

Pull through to cast off.

TOADSTOOL STALK

Make 1. Start at the bottom. Cast on 11 sts in

white on 3.25mm needles.

Row 1 (WS): Purl.

Row 2 (RS): K1, [kfb, k1] 5 times. (16 sts)

Rows 3 to 7: Starting on a WS purl row work 5 rows

in St st.

Rows 8, 9 and 10: Knit.

Row 11: Purl.

Row 12: [K2tog] 8 times. (8 sts)

Row 17 and all foll WS rows: Purl.
Pull through to cast off.
Row 18: K1, [k2tog, k2] 6 times. (19 sts)

Row 20: K1, [k2tog, k1] 6 times. (13 sts)

TOADSTOOL CAP
Row 22: K1, [k2tog] 6 times. (7 sts)
Make 1. Start at the bottom. Cast on 11 sts in white
on 3.25mm needles. Pull through to cast off.

Row 1 (WS): Purl.

Row 2 (RS): [Kfb] 10 times, k1. (21 sts) LARGE LEAF

Make 2. Start at the base. Cast on 4 sts in green on

Row 3: Purl.
3.25mm needles.
Row 4: [K1, kfb] 10 times, k1. (31 sts)
Row 1: Knit.
Break the white working yarn and join red for the
Row 2: K1, [kfb] 2 times, k1. (6 sts)
top of the toadstool.
Row 3: Knit.
Rows 5, 6 and 7: Purl.
Row 4: K1, kfb, knit to the last 2 sts, kfb, k1. (8 sts)
Rows 8 to 15: Starting on a RS knit row, work 8
rows in St st. Rows 5 to 8: Rep rows 3 and 4 twice more. (12 sts)

Row 16: K1, [k2tog, k3] 6 times. (25 sts) Rows 9, 10 and 11: Knit (12 sts)

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Row 12: K1, k2tog, knit to the last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. MAKING UP
(10 sts)
⇨ NOTE: Use mattress stitch for seaming and use
Row 13: Knit.
the photos for reference.
Rows 14 to 17: Rep rows 12 and 13 twice more.
(6 sts)
RACCOON
Row 18: K1, [k2tog] 2 times, k1. (4 sts)
Body: Sew the side edges tog and stuff; the seam
Row 19: Knit. runs down the back of the body. Gather the cast

Row 20: [K2tog] 2 times. (2 sts) on sts tog at the base.

Row 21: Knit. Head: Insert the toy safety eyes. Sew the side
edges tog and stuff. This seam runs down the
Row 22: K2tog. (1 stitch)
underside. Gather the cast on sts tog. Embroider
Pull through to cast off. the nose in black yarn. Sew the underside of the
head onto the cast off edge of the body.

SMALL LEAF Tail: Sew the side edges tog, add stuffing, and sew
the cast on edge onto the back of the body.
Make 6. Start at the base. Cast on 2 sts in green on
3.25mm needles. Ears: Fold in half and sew the side edges onto the
head.
Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: [Kfb] 2 times. (4 sts)

FOX
Row 3: Knit.
Body, head & tail: Make up as per the raccoon
Row 4: K1, [kfb] 2 times, k1. (6 sts)
instructions.
Row 5: Knit.
Ears: Sew the side edge onto the head.
Row 6: K1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1. (8 sts)

Row 7: Knit. SQUIRREL

Row 8: K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1. (6 sts) Body, head & ears: Make up as per the raccoon

Row 9: Knit. instructions.

Row 10: K1, [k2tog] 2 times, k1. (4 sts) Tail: Fold in half and sew the cast on edge and side
edges tog. Stuff and sew the cast off edge onto
Row 11: Knit.
the bottom of the body.
Row 12: [K2tog] 2 times. (2 sts)

Row 13: Knit.

HEDGEHOG
Row 14: K2tog. (1 st) Body: Insert the toy safety eyes. Sew the side

Pull through to cast off. edges tog and stuff. This seam runs down the
underside. Gather the cast on sts tog.

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TOADSTOOL

Stalk and cap: For each piece sew the side edges
tog, add stuffing, leaving the cast on edge open.
Sew the cast on edge of the cap onto the cast on
edge of the stalk. Embroider the cap using white
yarn and Swiss darn (duplicate stitch) around the
top.

ACORN

Cup & Nut: Sew the side edges tog and stuff.
Gather the cast on sts tog.

TO SUSPEND THE MOBILE

Using a 3.5mm crochet hook and beige yarn,

crochet a single chain 15cm long and bind off.
Make 3 more identical chains. Wrap one end of
each around the embroidery hoop and sew in
place. Sew the other 4 ends together at the top
and hang the mobile from this point.

To suspend the animals, crochet single chains in

beige yarn in 7cm to 10cm lengths. Sew one end
of the chain onto the top of the toy, and wrap the
other end around the embroidery hoop and sew in
place. Suspend the toadstool from the centre top.
For each leaf, weave in the cast off tail and sew the
cast on edge onto the beige crochet chain.

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