Sweet Treats - Free Toy Knitting Pattern for Kids in Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
By Paintbox Yarns
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Product Description
Knit a whole dessert counter with Sweet Treats from Paintbox Yarns, designed by the brilliant Amanda Berry.
These irresistible makes are worked in Paintbox Yarns Simply DK and are completely customisable. From fruit tarts and cakes to colourful sweets, pick your favourite shades and create a full tray of knitted goodies. Perfect for gifting, decorating, or simply enjoying a fun, playful project.
The patterns are clear and perfect for a variety of skill levels.
Download the PDF pattern for Sweet Treats - Free Toy Knitting Pattern for Kids in Paintbox Yarns Simply DK & start knitting today!
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Sweet Treats Free Toy Knitting Pattern for Kids
Project Overview
Sweet Treats is a collection of playful toy knitting patterns designed by Amanda Berry, featuring a variety of miniature food-themed toys perfect for children. This downloadable PDF pattern includes eight different sweet-themed projects, each sized for small hands and quick completion. The designs range from cupcakes and doughnuts to cake slices and cookies, making this an ideal pattern collection for knitters looking to create charming, dimensional toys.
Designs Included
The Sweet Treats pattern collection features the following individual toy designs:
- Cherry Iced Cupcake - 4 inches (10cm) tall
- Ring Doughnut - 3 3/4 inches (9.5cm) wide
- Marshmallows - 1 1/2 inches (3.5cm) tall
- Wrapped Boiled Sweets - 3 1/2 inches (9cm) wide
- Chocolate Chip Cookies - 2 1/2 inches (6.5cm) wide
- Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich - 2 1/2 inches (6.5cm) tall
- Fruit Tarts - 3 1/4 inches (8.5cm) wide
- Chocolate Cake Slice - 5 inches (12cm) tall and 5 1/2 inches (14cm) wide
- Berry Cheesecake Slice - 3 1/4 inches (8cm) tall and 5 1/2 inches (14cm) wide
- Rainbow Birthday Cake - 6 3/4 inches (17cm) tall including candle
Skill Level and Techniques
Sweet Treats is rated as easy to intermediate difficulty, making it accessible to knitters with basic experience while offering enough complexity to remain engaging. The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for toy construction, with instructions written in US terminology and UK terminology provided in parentheses for international knitters.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern is designed to be worked with Paintbox Yarns Simply DK weight yarn. DK (double knitting) weight yarn is ideal for creating small, detailed toys with good stitch definition and appropriate fabric density. The pattern notes that yarn quantities are approximate based on average requirements, and Paintbox Yarns recommends using their specified yarn for best results with the finished items.
Pattern Instructions and Format
The Sweet Treats pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF, making it easily accessible for digital download and printing. The instructions use standard knitting abbreviations and include repeat figures marked in square brackets, with the number of repeats indicated afterwards. This clear formatting helps knitters follow multi-step sequences accurately.
Ideal for Gift-Making and Play
These miniature sweet-themed toys are perfect for creating handmade gifts for children, doll house accessories, or decorative pieces. The variety of designs allows knitters to create an entire collection of treats, and the quick-to-complete sizes make them suitable for gift-giving occasions or stash-busting projects.
Specifications
| Brand: | Paintbox Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Featured Products: | Paintbox Yarns Simply DK |
| Needles Required: | 3.00mm (US 2.5) Single Point Needles, 3.00mm (US 2.5) Double Point Needles |
| Finished Size: | Toys: from 1 ½in/3.5cm tall to 6 ¾in/17cm tall |
| Pages: | 17 |
| Designer: | Amanda Berry |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 10 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |