Toy,Hat & Mittens in Stylecraft Double Knitting - 9853 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft Double Knitting Pattern 9853 – Danny the Dinosaur Toy, Dinosaur Hat & Mittens

Stylecraft pattern 9853 is a charming intermediate-level knitting pattern available as a downloadable PDF, offering three coordinated designs in one package: a Danny the Dinosaur stuffed toy, a Dinosaur Hat, and a pair of Dinosaur Mittens. Sized to fit children aged 6 months through 5 years, this pattern is a wonderful choice for knitters looking to create a complete, themed gift set for a young child.

Overview of the Three Designs

Danny the Dinosaur Toy

The centrepiece of the pattern is Danny the Dinosaur, a knitted stuffed toy with a playful, child-friendly design. Danny stands approximately 28 cm tall to the top of his spike and measures approximately 23 cm from feet to tail, making him a satisfying and substantial project. The toy is designed to be soft and safe for young children, knitted in Stylecraft Double Knitting yarn.

• Height: Approximately 28 cm to the top of the spike
• Length: Approximately 23 cm from feet to tail
• A loveable companion designed to coordinate with the matching hat and mittens set

Dinosaur Hat

The Dinosaur Hat is knitted in the round and worked flat, designed with a folded-up brim for a neat, classic finish. It is sized across three age ranges to ensure a comfortable fit for babies and toddlers alike.

• 6–12 months: Finished circumference 45 cm (17¾ in), length with brim folded up 16 cm (6¼ in)
• 2–3 years: Finished circumference 48 cm (19 in), length 17 cm (6½ in)
• 4–5 years: Finished circumference 50 cm (19¾ in), length 18 cm (7 in)

The hat begins by casting on with 4mm needles using the main colour (MC), then switches to 3¼mm needles to work the ribbed brim. The brim is worked in a k2, p2 rib for approximately 10 cm, creating a stretchy, snug band that folds up neatly. This combination of needle sizes is a classic technique used in hat knitting to ensure the brim is firm and the body of the hat has a slightly more relaxed tension.

Dinosaur Mittens

The matching Dinosaur Mittens complete the set, again sized across three age groups for a coordinated look. They are designed to be warm and practical, with dimensions suited to small hands.

• 6–12 months: Finished width around hand 14 cm (5½ in), length approximately 12.5 cm
• 2–3 years: Finished width 15 cm (6 in), length approximately 15 cm (3½ in listed in pattern)
• 4–5 years: Finished width 16 cm (6¼ in), length approximately 15 cm (4¾ in listed in pattern)

Techniques Used

This pattern draws on a range of fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to develop their skills further.

• Stocking stitch – the primary fabric stitch used throughout the hat, mittens, and toy body, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface
• k2, p2 rib – used for the hat brim and mitten cuffs, providing stretch and a tidy, professional edge
• Shaping techniques – increases and decreases are used to shape the hat crown, mitten thumb gusset, and the three-dimensional form of the Danny the Dinosaur toy
• Seaming and finishing – the toy in particular requires careful seaming and stuffing to achieve its finished shape
• Working with multiple needle sizes –