Created back in 1955, this little lady has been a staple of many a childhood, thanks to her simple design and heartwarming tales of family and friendship. The Miffy Toy Knitting Pattern version comes complete with embroidered features and that iconic long-sleeved dress. This would be a treasured gift for children and those who are still young at heart.
This pattern works up beautifully in any DK yarn. The embroidered face keeps things safe for little ones, whilst the structured shape means she’ll sit perfectly on a shelf or give a snuggle. You do not need to be an experienced toy knitter, but you will need some experience of working in the round. Miffy is knit in the round meaning very little sewing up, YAY!
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What you will need for Miffy Toy Knitting Pattern:
Yarn:
King Cole, Merino Blend DK or any DK weight yarn
- White, shade (1) one 50g ball
- Redwood, shade (1988) one 50g ball
Needles:
- 3.25mm DPN’s or needles for working in the round
- Also needed:
- Toy stuffing
- Oddment of dark grey DK yarn
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Smooth waste yarn
Tension:
24 sts x 34 rows = 10cm x 10cm using 3.25mm needles and stocking stitch
Really useful tutorial for Circular Cast On – Laura Nelkin
Special Abbreviations for Miffy Toy Knitting Pattern:
- WY – waste yarn
- PM – place marker
- SM – slip marker
Finished Measurements:
23 cm tall x 11 cm wide
Head
Cast on 8 sts using 3.25mm DPN’s and Yarn A. Join into the round, taking care not to twist.
Round 1 and every alt round: Knit.
Round 2: *Kfb; rep from * to end. 16 sts
Round 4: *K2, m1; rep from * to end. 24 sts
Round 6: K1, m1,*k3, m1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 32 sts
Round 8: *K4, m1; rep from * to end. 40 sts
Round 10: K2, m1, *k5, m1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. 48 sts
Round 12: *K6, m1; rep from * to end. 56 sts
Round 14: K3, m1, *k7, m1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. 64 sts
Round 16: *K8, m1; rep from * to end. 72 sts
Rounds 17-28: Knit.
Round 29: K3, k2tog, *k7, k2tog; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. 64 sts
Round 30 and every alt round: Knit.
Round 31: *K6, k2tog; rep from * to end. 56 sts
Round 33: K2, k2tog, *k5, k2tog; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. 48 sts
Round 35: *K4, k2tog; rep from * to end. 40 sts
Round 37: K1, k2tog, *k3, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 32 sts
Round 39: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end. 24 sts
Round 40: Knit.
Start to add stuffing
Round 41: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. 16 sts
Round 42: *K2tog; rep from * to end. Eight sts
Add more stuffing
Leave a long tail, using tapestry needle, thread through rem 8 sts, and pull tight to close, secure with stitches. Place a running thread around cast on stitch and pull tight to close.
Body
Cast on 8 sts using 3.25mm DPN’s and Yarn A, join into the round, taking care not to twist.
Rounds 1-12 work as for Head. 56 sts
Rounds 13-20: Knit.
Change to Yarn B
Rounds 21-23: Knit.
Round 33: K2, k2tog, *k5, k2tog; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. 48 sts
Round 34: Knit.
Round 35: *K4, k2tog; rep from * to end. 40 sts
Round 36: Knit.
Round 37: K1, k2tog, *k3, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 32 sts
Round 38: Knit.
Round 39: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end. 24 sts
Round 40: Knit.
Stuff
Round 41: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. 16 sts
Round 42: *K2tog; rep from * to end. Eight sts
Add more stuffing
Leave a long tail, using a tapestry needle, thread through rem 8 sts, and pull tight to close, secure with stitches. Place a running thread around cast on stitch and pull tight to close.
Ears (make two)
Cast on 18 sts using 3.25mm DPN’s and Yarn A, join into the round taking care not to twist.
Rounds 1-8: Knit.
Round 9: *K4, m1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 22 sts
Rounds 10-17: Knit.
Round 18: *K3, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 18 sts
Rounds 19-22: Knit.
Round 23: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 14 sts
Rounds 24-27: Knit.
Leave a long tail, using a tapestry needle, thread through rem 14 sts and pull tight to close, secure with stitches. Stuff ears firmly, making sure to keep the tips rounded. Using image as a guide sew ears in place.
Arms (make two)
Cast on 16 sts using 3.25mm DPN’s and Yarn A, join into the round taking care not to twist.
Rounds 1-22: Knit.
Leave a long tail, using darning needle, thread through all 16 sts and pull tight to close, secure with stitches. Stuff the hand section on the arm only. Fold top of arm flat and sew closed. Sew arms to body, TIP: you may find it easier to place the dress onto the body and mark the position of the arms to help place the arms in the correct position.
Dress
Cast on 36 sts using 3.25mm DPN’s and Yarn B, join into the round taking care not to twist.
Rounds 1-2: Knit.
Round 3: *K4, PM, k1, PM, k12, PM, k1, PM; rep from * once more.
Round 4 and all alt rounds: Knit.
NOTE: slip all markers on following rounds
Round 5: *M1, k4, m1, k1, (k3, m1) four times, k1; rep from * once more. 48 sts
Round 7: *M1, k6, m1, k1, (k4, m1) four times, k1; rep from * once more. 60 sts
Round 9: *M1, k8, m1, k1, (k5, m1) four times, k1; rep from * once more. 72 sts
Round 11: *M1, k10, m1, k1, k24, k1; rep from * once more. 76 sts
Round 13: *M1, k12, m1, k1, k24, k1; rep from * once more. 80 sts
Round 15: *M1, k14, m1, k1, (k6, m1) four times, k1; rep from * once more. 92 sts.
Round 16: Slip next 16 sts (Sleeve) onto waste yarn, k30, slip next 16 sts onto waste yarn, k30 (remove markers). 60 sts
Round 17: K2, *k7, m1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 68 sts
Rounds 18-19: Knit.
Round 20: K2, *k8, m1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 76 sts
Rounds 21-27: Knit.
Round 28: Purl.
Rounds 29-32: Knit.
Cast off, fold hem at purl row and sew in place on the WS.
Sleeves (make two)
Using 3.25mm needles and Yarn B, with RS facing rejoin yarn to first set of 16 sts on holder, knit to end, pick up and knit 2 sts, join into the round taking care not to twist sts, PM for beg of round. 18.
Rounds 1-5: Knit.
Cast off.
Repeat for second set of 16 sts.
Foot (make two)
Cast on 8 sts using 3.25mm DPN’s and Yarn A, join into the round, taking care not to twist.
Round 1: Knit.
Round 2: *Kfb; rep from * to end. 16 sts
Round 3: Knit.
Round 4: *K2, m1; rep from * to end. 24 sts
Rounds 5-9: Knit.
Round 10: K8, (k2tog) four times, k8. 20 sts
Round 11: K6, (k2tog) four times, k6. 16 sts
Rounds 12-15: Knit.
Cast off.
Stuff lightly, place a running stitch around cast on stitches and pull tight to close.
Making up:
Weave in all ends. Place a running thread around the cast on stitches on both Head and Body and pull tight to close. Using image as a guide, sew on Ears to Head and embroider eyes and mouth using oddment of grey DK. Fold top of Arms flat and stitch closed. Attach Arms to Body, you may find it easier to place the Dress on Body first to help with positioning of Arms. Fold Dress at round 28 (purl round) and sew in place. Place Dress on Body and stitch Feet in place. Pin Head to Body and secure.
Does Miffy Wear Pants?
I adore Miffy, my children were force-fed a diet of Miffy stories, but yet when it came down to getting every detail correct, there was one question I did not know the answer to…… Does Miffy wear pants?
I’d love to see your finished Miffys and hear what makes this cutie so special to you. Did you grow up reading the books? Are you knitting her for someone special? Please share your favourite Miffy memories and your finished projects. I love seeing your finished projects.