3 Fly Agarics

3 Fly Agarics Knitting Pattern

What is Being Made

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern by designer Tatyana Korobkova creates three decorative mushroom toys inspired by fly agarics (Amanita muscaria). The set includes three finished pieces in graduated sizes: a Thick Mushroom standing approximately 12 inches (30 cm) tall, a Thin Mushroom reaching approximately 13.5 inches (34 cm) tall, and a Small Mushroom at approximately 9 inches (23 cm) tall. These are soft, sculptural toys ideal for display, decoration, or as handmade gifts.

Techniques and Construction Method

The 3 Fly Agarics pattern employs knitting in the round as its primary construction technique, which creates seamless, tubular fabric perfect for three-dimensional toy forms. This method requires working with double-pointed needles to shape the mushroom caps and stems continuously without seaming. The pattern is classified as Advanced Beginner level, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic circular knitting skills and are ready to tackle more complex shaping and stitch manipulation. The designer recommends using needles one or two sizes smaller than the yarn weight typically calls for, which creates a firmer, more durable fabric ideal for toys that will hold their shape well.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with shaping techniques:

• K (Knit) – the basic knit stitch forming the primary fabric
• P (Purl) – the purl stitch for texture variation and stitch definition
• Kfb (Knit into front and back of stitch) – an increase technique that creates two stitches from one, used for expanding the mushroom caps
• K2tog (Knit 2 together) – a decrease that combines two stitches into one, used for shaping
• P2tog (Purl 2 together) – a purl decrease for structured shaping
• K3tog (Knit 3 together) – a double decrease combining three stitches into one for more dramatic shaping transitions
• CO (Cast on) – the foundation technique for beginning each piece
• RND (Round) – the circular knitting unit of measurement

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pattern calls for super chunky weight yarn, specifically 200 grams of red yarn for the mushroom caps and 100 grams of white yarn for the characteristic white spots (stipes). The designer used Alize Superlana Maxi, a blend of 25% wool and 75% acrylic, with a yardage of 100 meters (109 yards) per 100 grams. This yarn composition provides durability and easy care while maintaining softness. Four double-pointed needles in US size 6 (4 mm) are required for working in the round, with the smaller needle size ensuring the dense, firm fabric necessary for structured toy construction.