MOOSE knitting pattern | Into the Woodlands Bonus Clue
Surprise! Our forest has one more majestic resident to welcome. I am thrilled to introduce the Moose—our special Wildcard addition to the Into the Woodlands MKAL. Whether you want to swap out a previous clue or you’ve decided to expand your sampler into an even larger woodland escape, this pattern is for you. Using only knit and purl stitches, the Moose features a bold silhouette with beautifully detailed antlers that create a rich, tactile finish. It is a beginner-friendly knit that brings a touch of wild serenity to your needles.
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| Project Detail | Requirement |
| Skill Level | Beginner (only knits and purls) |
| Yarn Weight | DK or Worsted |
| Needle Size | 4mm / US 6 (and 4.5mm / US 7 for casting on and binding off stitches) |
| Finished Size | 8.5” x 8.5” (22 cm x 22 cm) |
Materials & Tools for the Moose block
- Yarn: 70 yds (64 m) of DK yarn (8 ply). OR 140 yds (128 m) of light fingering yarn (approx 3 ply) USED DOUBLE.
- Needles: 4mm / US 6 (and 4.5mm / US 7 for casting on and binding off stitches).
- Tools: tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends, scissors.
- Gauge: 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking st with US 6 (4 mm needles) and DK yarn = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)
NOTE: You can change the yarn weight and needle size to obtain different sized blocks. Let me know in the comments if you need help!
Moose Knitting Pattern
Abbreviations:
- CO: cast on
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
- st(s): stitch(es)
- k: knit
- p: purl
The Pattern: General Instructions
- Cast on sts
CO 43 sts with US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
I always cast on and bind off stitches with larger needles than I use for the main work. This prevents my cast on and bind off rows from being too tight. - Garter stitch bottom border
With US 6 (4 mm) needles, knit 4 rows.
Slip first stitch on every row as if you were to knit it, but without knitting it (except on the first row). It will form a neat and sturdy border. - Main pattern with garter stitch side borders
Continue working the next 55 rows as follows:
4 garter sts, MOOSE knitting pattern over 35 sts, 4 garter sts
You can follow either the row-by-row written instructions or the chart below for the MOOSE knitting pattern. - Garter stitch top border
Knit 4 rows.
- Bind off
Bind off all sts with a US 7 (4.5 mm) needle. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
- (Optional) Blocking
Block your square to its final measures.
Moose Knitting Pattern: Row-by-Row Instructions
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Row 1) and every following odd row (RS) Knit all stitches
Row 2) Purl all stitches
Row 4) Purl all stitches
Row 6) Purl all stitches
Row 8) Purl all stitches
Row 10) p15, k5, p15
Row 12) p13, k9, p13
Row 14) p12, k11, p12
Row 16) p12, k3, p1, k3, p1, k3, p12
Row 18) p13, k9, p13
Row 20) p12, k11, p12
Row 22) p12, k11, p12
Row 24) p11, k13, p11
Row 26) p9, k5, p1, k5, p1, k5, p9
Row 28) p7, k21, p7
Row 30) p10, k15, p10
Row 32) p6, k6, p1, k9, p1, k6, p6
Row 34) p4, k9, p1, k7, p1, k9, p4
Row 36) p3, k9, p11, k9, p3
Row 38) p2, k4, p1, k2, p1, k2, p11, k2, p1, k2, p1, k4, p2
Row 40) p2, k4, p1, k2, p1, k2, p11, k2, p1, k2, p1, k4, p2
Row 42) p2, k4, p1, k2, p17, k2, p1, k4, p2
Row 44) p2, k4, p23, k4, p2
Row 46) p3, k2, p25, k2, p3
Row 48) Purl all stitches
Row 50) Purl all stitches
Row 52) Purl all stitches
Row 54) Purl all stitches
Row 55) Knit all stitches
Moose Knitting Chart
- Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.
Note: These charted instructions represent the 35-stitch design area. Remember to work your 4-stitch garter borders at the beginning and end of every row.
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Want a larger blanket?
Our Into the Woodlands project has 12 blocks (plus the bonus Moose!), but if you want to knit a larger blanket you can choose more from our Library. They all have the same size! Here are some knit-and-purl suggestions:
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