As a closet red head I never saw my own fiery locks looking back at me from the toy shop aisle. Monica’s hair is orange. Red-headed children will recognise themselves in her immediately, but any child who gets handed a knitted witch with this much attitude is going to love her.

She is also the kind of toy that changes a child’s mind about knitting. One minute they think it is something adults do. The next, they want to know how.

Monica the Witch is a beginner-friendly knitted toy worked in DK yarn, standing approximately 23cm tall. She is made up of eight separate pieces worked flat and seamed together: a striped body, head, base, two arms, a flowing cape with an eyelet collar, a pointed hat with a brim, and very orange hair applied with a crochet hook after finishing.

The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and she knits up quickly. A lovely Halloween decoration, a gift for any child who appreciates a witch with a strong personality, and the kind of make that sits on a shelf and gets noticed.

Designed by Jane Burns, with 18 years of experience creating exclusive knitting and crochet patterns for babies and children.

Yarn
King Cole Big Value DK (100% Acrylic, 145m / 158yds per 50g), or any DK weight yarn.
Yarn A Black (shade 4053): 1 x 50g ball
Yarn B Violet (shade 4038): 1 x 50g ball
Yarn C Blush (shade 4058): 1 x 50g ball
Yarn D Orange (shade 4028): 1 x 50g ball

Needles
3.25mm straight needles
3.25mm double-pointed needles (DPN)

Also needed
Crochet hook, sewing needle and thread, toy stuffing, 2 small black safety eyes, firm cardboard for base (optional)

Tension
26 sts x 36 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch on 3.25mm needles

Finished size
Approximately 23cm / 9in tall

Skill level
Beginner

This toy uses small safety eyes and is not suitable for children under 36 months. Eyes can be embroidered instead for younger children.

This pattern is available free on the blog at janeburns.co.uk.

The PDF version is available to purchase here on Ravelry, laid out cleanly for printing or saving to your device.

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