Ms. Nutterson Toy in Caron Simply Soft and Bernat Pipsqueak - Downloadable PDF

Ms. Nutterson Knitted Toy Pattern – Caron Simply Soft & Bernat Pipsqueak

This free downloadable PDF knitting pattern guides crafters through creating Ms. Nutterson, a charming and characterful stuffed toy standing approximately 21 inches (53.5 cm) tall. Rated intermediate difficulty, this project is a wonderful choice for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and are ready to explore working in the round on double-pointed needles. The finished toy makes a delightful handmade gift or a rewarding personal project for any knitter who enjoys making three-dimensional knitted figures.

What Is Being Made

Ms. Nutterson is a knitted stuffed toy figure constructed in separate sections — including a head and a body — that are worked independently and then assembled. At a finished height of roughly 21 inches (53.5 cm), she is a substantial, huggable toy with real presence. The pattern uses two different yarn weights and two different needle sizes to achieve distinct textures across different parts of the figure, giving Ms. Nutterson a visually interesting and tactile finish.

Yarns and Materials Used

• Caron® Simply Soft™ – an aran-weight smooth yarn used for structural sections such as the head and body. The pattern specifically calls for Taupe (9783) as Contrast A and Burgundy (9762) as Contrast B. One ball (6 oz / 170.1 g; 315 yds / 288 m) of Contrast A Taupe is listed.
• Bernat® Pipsqueak™ – a chunky-weight fluffy novelty yarn used for sections requiring a softer, fluffier texture, worked on larger needles to achieve the correct gauge.
• Double-pointed needles in two sizes are required: smaller needles for working with Caron® Simply Soft™ and larger needles for Bernat® Pipsqueak™.

Gauge

• Caron® Simply Soft™: 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stocking stitch with smaller needles.
• Bernat® Pipsqueak™: 11 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stocking stitch with larger needles.

Achieving the correct gauge is especially important in toy making, as it directly affects the finished size and proportions of the figure. Knitters are encouraged to swatch before beginning.

Techniques and Construction Method

Ms. Nutterson is knitted in the round using double-pointed needles (DPNs), a technique that allows seamless, tubular fabric — ideal for toy construction where smooth, rounded shapes are desired. The head and body are each begun by casting on just 4 stitches, which are then rapidly increased to build the rounded form characteristic of a well-shaped toy figure.

Working on double-pointed needles in the round is an essential intermediate skill. Stitches are divided across three or more needles, with a stitch marker placed to indicate the beginning of each round. This method eliminates the need for seaming along the main body sections, resulting in a neater finish and a more professional-looking toy.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) in the round – the primary stitch pattern, creating a smooth knit fabric on the right side. When worked in the round, this is achieved by knitting every round.
• Kfb (knit front and back) – a common increase stitch used extensively in this pattern to shape the rounded head and body. Working Kfb into every stitch in the first increase round rapidly doubles the stitch count, building volume quickly from the initial cast-on.
• Increases worked in pattern – subsequent increase rounds use a *K1, Kfb* repeat to continue expanding the circumference evenly, creating smooth, symmetrical shaping.

Pattern Structure and Shaping

Both the head and the body begin with the same cast-on and initial increase sequence, establishing a consistent construction approach throughout the pattern. After the initial rapid increases