Welcome to the cosy season!

This delightful knitting pattern brings you an adorable Scarecrow & His Bountiful Harvest Buddies—a heartwarming set of seasonal friends perfect for adding a touch of handmade magic to your home.

Included in this pattern is the cheerful Sorrel Scarecrow, with his adorable companions: Alfred Acorn, Milo Mushroom and Perry Pumpkin.

Whether you’re decorating for autumn, crafting gifts, or simply indulging in some whimsical knitting, these characters are designed to spark joy and celebrate the season.
So grab your needles, pick your favourite yarn, and let’s knit a little autumnal happiness together!

Yarn:
Stylecraft Special DK 100% acrylic
25g Mocha (Dark Brown)
15g Aster (Blue)
20g Spice (Orange)
15g Toy (Peach)
15g Citron (Yellow)
7g Pistachio (Green)
10g Parchment (Light Brown)
15g Cream (Beige
)7g Pomegranate (Red)
Scrap amounts of pink yarn

Needles:
3.5mm Straight needles

Other supplies:
Toy stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Three pairs of 6mm toy safety eyes
Black embroidery thread

Size:
Scarecrow: 24cm /Pumpkin: 6 cm / Acorn: 8cm / Mushroom: 8.5 cm

Abbreviations:
x times: Knit the instructions between the brackets x amount of times.
* ; rep from * to end: Repeat the instructions between the * and ; until the end of the row.
st(s): stitch(es)
K: knit, if followed by a number, knit that amount of stitches
P: purl
St st: stocking stitch: alternate a row of knitting and a row of purling.
G st: garter stitch: knit every row
K2tog: knit two stitches together knitwise.
P2tog: purl two stitches together purlwise.
Kfb: knit in the front and back of the stitch, creating an increase.
Pfb: Purl in the front and back of the stitch, creating an increase.
Ssk: Slip the next 2 sts on the LH onto the RH needle without knitting in. Insert the LH needle into the 2 slipped sts and knit them together.
Sl1: slip the next stitch from the left hand needle to the right hand needle without working it.
PSSO: pass the slipped stitch over the previously worked stitch.