Deramores Pembroke Welsh Corgi Toy Knitting Pattern

Deramores Pembroke Welsh Corgi Knitted Toy

What is Being Made

This is a knitted stuffed toy Pembroke Welsh Corgi designed by Amanda Berry. The finished toy measures approximately 26cm in length, making it a medium-sized decorative or play piece. The pattern creates a three-dimensional dog figure suitable for display or as a handmade gift.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project classified as intermediate difficulty. The toy is constructed by knitting multiple flat pieces (worked back and forth on straight needles rather than in the round), which are then assembled and stuffed to create the finished form. The pattern uses standard toy-making techniques including:

• Knitting flat pieces on straight needles
• Increasing and decreasing stitches to shape the dog's body, head, and limbs
• Assembling pieces together using a darning needle
• Stuffing the toy with fiberfill to create dimension
• Adding safety features including toy eyes and a nose
• Hand-embroidering details such as the mouth

Stitches Used

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for toy construction:

• Knit (k) – the basic stitch forming the fabric
• Purl (p) – used in combination with knit stitches
• Stocking stitch (St st) – the primary fabric structure, created by alternating knit and purl rows
• Knit two together (k2tog) – a decrease method for shaping
• Knit front and back (kfb) – an increase method to add stitches
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk) – an alternative decrease technique

Materials and Supplies

Yarn: The pattern calls for DK weight yarn totaling 200g across two colors. Recommended options include Deramores Studio DK (Pearl and Gingerbread colorways) or Paintbox Yarns Simply DK (Champagne White and Soft Fudge colorways). Additional DK acrylic yarn in any color is needed for the collar detail. All yarn is available through LoveCrafts.

Needles: A pair of 3.75mm (US size 5) straight knitting needles are required for working the flat pieces.

Additional Supplies:

• Toy stuffing (fiberfill) for filling the completed pieces
• 2 x 12mm toy safety eyes
• 1 x 18mm animal/dog nose
• 30cm of black embroidery thread for embroidering the mouth
• A darning or tapestry needle for assembly, seaming, and embroidery work

Tension: The pattern specifies a tension of approximately 22 stitches by 28 rows over a 10cm square in stocking stitch, which is important for achieving the correct finished size of 26cm.

Important Notes

This pattern is intended for personal use and gift-giving only. The finished toy is not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts including the safety eyes, nose, and embroidery details. The pattern may not be resold or reproduced for commercial purposes.