MUSHROOMS knitting pattern | Into the Woodlands MKAL Clue #9
Fungi play such an important role in forest ecosystems that I couldn’t leave them out of the Into the Woodlands collection. Meet the Mushrooms block, a textured tribute to the forest floor. Using only simple knit and purl stitches, this beginner-friendly design captures the organic charm of a woodland clearing. Whether you are following along with the Knit-Along or just looking for a whimsical touch for your next project, these mushrooms are ready to ‘sprout’ on 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 Mushrooms 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!
Mushrooms 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, MUSHROOMS knitting pattern over 35 sts, 4 garter sts
You can follow either the row-by-row written instructions or the chart below for the MUSHROOMS 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.
Mushrooms 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) p1, k10, p1, k5, p1, k8, p1, k2, p1, k4, p1
Row 8) p3, k4, p4, k7, p8, k3, p6
Row 10) p2, k2, p1, k2, p3, k8, p8, k3, p6
Row 12) p2, k1, p2, k3, p2, k8, p5, k2, p2, k2, p1, k2, p3
Row 14) p6, k2, p2, k8, p4, k11, p2
Row 16) p7, k1, p2, k8, p4, k6, p1, k4, p2
Row 18) p10, k8, p5, k4, p2, k3, p3
Row 20) p10, k7, p7, k7, p4
Row 22) p10, k7, p9, k3, p6
Row 24) p4, k3, p4, k6, p4, k3, p11
Row 26) p3, k22, p10
Row 28) p3, k22, p10
Row 30) p3, k22, p10
Row 32) p3, k15, p4, k3, p10
Row 34) p3, k6, p4, k6, p2, k4, p10
Row 36) p3, k7, p2, k13, p10
Row 38) p4, k20, p11
Row 40) p4, k20, p11
Row 42) p4, k10, p4, k5, p12
Row 44) p5, k10, p2, k5, p13
Row 46) p6, k15, p14
Row 48) p8, k11, p16
Row 50) p10, k6, p19
Row 52) Purl all stitches
Row 54) Purl all stitches
Row 55) Knit all stitches
Mushrooms 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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