Dumpster Fire 2.0 by Karen Mathis

Dumpster Fire 2.0

Knitting
May 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28.5 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
500 - 600 yards (457 - 549 m)
English
This pattern is available for $5.00 USD buy it now

Bring a little chaos to your crafting! This digital knitting pattern guides you step-by-step to create your very own Dumpster Fire Plush—the perfect quirky project for knitters who love a mix of humor and fiber artistry.

This pattern provides detailed instructions to knit a structured dumpster with plastic canvas to maintain its shape, plus four flickering flames to complete the fiery masterpiece!

Skill Level: Intermediate (basic knitting techniques, shaping, and assembly required)

Finished Size: 9 inches wide, 10 inches tall, and 5 inches deep

Materials Required:
Yarn – Main Color Options:

  • Red Heart Super Saver in Paddy Green
  • Red Heart Super Saver in Hunter Green
  • Caron One Pound in Ocean
  • Caron One Pound in Espresso
  • Yellow: Big Twist Value in Varsity Gold
  • Orange: Red Heart Super Saver in Pumpkin
  • Red Orange: Big Twist Value in Orange
  • Red: Big Twist Value in Varsity Red
  • Black: Red Heart Super Saver in Black

Plastic Mesh
Fiberfil
Tapestry Needle
Pins

Needles:
- Size 6 (4.00 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) and/or circular needles. A 32-inch circular needle was used, but a smaller size is also suitable.