Bride and Groom in Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK - Downloadable PDF

Bride and Groom Knitted Toy Pattern by Amanda Berry in Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK

This charming intermediate knitting pattern by designer Amanda Berry guides you through creating a pair of adorable knitted toy figures: a Bride and a Groom. Standing at 16.5cm and 15.5cm tall respectively, these delightful stuffed characters make a wonderfully personal gift for weddings, anniversaries, or as a keepsake. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF from Deramores and is designed to be worked in Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK yarn.

About the Designer

Amanda Berry is a specialist in knitted toys, each one lovingly stuffed and brought to life with character and detail. A graduate of the London College of Fashion with First Class Honours in 2014, Amanda has turned her passion for knitting into a full-time career. Her designs are known for their warmth, charm, and accessibility for knitters with some experience under their belt.

What You Will Make

The pattern produces two separate figures — a Bride and a Groom — each knitted and seamed individually, then stuffed with toy filling to create a three-dimensional, freestanding character. The finished toys are compact and gift-ready, making them ideal as wedding cake toppers, decorative keepsakes, or thoughtful handmade presents.

The Bride

The Bride figure is knitted to stand approximately 16.5cm tall. Her construction incorporates shaped body and head sections, with details suggesting a bridal gown. The use of Frost (Yarn C) and Light Pink (Yarn E) alongside Rose (Yarn F) gives her a soft, romantic colour palette perfectly suited to a wedding theme.

The Groom

The Groom stands approximately 15.5cm tall and is worked using a complementary set of colours including Ebony (Yarn A) and Latte (Yarn B), giving him a classic, dapper appearance. Like the Bride, he is constructed in sections and seamed together before stuffing.

Techniques and Construction

This pattern is rated intermediate, making it suitable for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and finishing techniques. The figures are knitted flat on single pointed needles and then seamed using a tapestry needle. A stitch holder is used during construction to hold live stitches while other sections are worked.

• Knitting in the round is not required — all pieces are worked flat and seamed
• Shaping is achieved through a combination of increases and decreases throughout
• Seaming and making up is an important part of the construction, with pins recommended for assembly
• Stuffing with toy filling gives the finished figures their three-dimensional form

Stitches Used

The pattern is primarily worked in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side), which forms the smooth, classic fabric of the toy bodies. The following specific stitches and techniques are referenced in the pattern:

• k (Knit) — the foundational stitch used throughout
• p (Purl) — used on wrong-side rows to create stockinette fabric
• kfb (Knit into front and back) — a simple increase that adds one stitch by working into both loops of a single stitch
• pfb (Purl into front and back) — the purl equivalent of kfb, used for increases on wrong-side rows
• k2tog (Knit two together) — a right-leaning decrease used for shaping
• p2tog (Purl two together) — a decrease worked on purl rows for shaping

Materials Required

Yarn: Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK

The pattern calls for Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK yarn in six colourways, used across both figures. This yarn is a