Knitkinz Table

Knitkinz Table by knitvana

What is Being Made

The Knitkinz Table is a miniature knitted furniture piece designed as an accessory for Knitkinz, the cute stuffed knitted animals created by knitvana. This downloadable knitting pattern provides instructions for constructing a small decorative table with a textured top surface and coordinating base. The table is sized to complement Knitkinz toys, making it an ideal addition to a collection of handmade knitted animals and their accessories.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs fundamental knitting construction methods suitable for creating miniature furniture. The pattern uses a two-part assembly approach: the table top is created as two separate pieces (upper and lower sides) that are sewn together, and the assembled components are then attached perpendicularly to form the three-dimensional table structure. This technique allows crafters to build dimensional furniture pieces from flat knitted panels, a practical approach for creating accessories for small toys and dolls.

Stitches Used

• Knit Stitch (K): Used throughout the pattern for creating the foundational fabric and forming the main body of both the table top sides
• Purl Stitch (P): Incorporated in alternating rows on the bottom side of the table top to create textural variation and visual interest
• Knit and Purl Combinations: The upper table top features a repeating pattern of alternating knit and purl stitches (1K, 1P, 1K) worked across multiple rows in different yarn colors, creating a decorative striped and textured surface

Materials and Specifications

Yarn Weight: Worsted weight yarn is used throughout this project, providing appropriate thickness and stitch definition for a miniature furniture piece. Yarn Colors: The pattern incorporates three yarn colors—beige, brown, and white—to create visual interest and definition on the table top surface. The beige yarn forms the primary structure and borders, while brown and white yarns are worked in alternating rows to create a striped pattern across the decorative upper surface.

Needles: Size #5 needles are specified for casting on and working the upper table top, ensuring proper gauge and stitch size appropriate for worsted weight yarn and the intermediate difficulty level of this project.

Pattern Details

Table Top Upper Side: This component begins with casting on 30 stitches using beige yarn on size #5 needles. The piece starts with 6 rows of garter stitch (all knit) in beige to create a solid border. Rows 7 through 43 feature the decorative pattern section, where a repeating knit and purl combination (1K, 1P, 1K) is worked across the row. This textured pattern is repeated in three different yarn colors across consecutive rows: beige, brown, and white yarn create a multi-colored striped effect. The pattern concludes with 6 rows of garter stitch in beige yarn (rows 44-49) before closing off all stitches, framing the decorative center section with solid borders.

Table Top Bottom Side: The bottom component is worked on 20 stitches using beige yarn. It begins with 6 rows of garter stitch (all knit), followed by a longer textured section from rows 7 to 53. During this section, odd-numbered rows are worked entirely in knit stitch while even-numbered rows are worked in purl stitch, creating a subtle ribbed texture on the underside. The piece finishes with 6 rows of garter stitch (rows 54-59) before all stitches are closed.

Assembly: Once both pieces of the table top are complete, they are sewn together along their edges. The assembled table top is then attached perpendicularly to additional table components (base or legs) to create the finished three-dimensional table structure suitable for displaying with Knitkinz toys.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it appropriate for knitters who have mastered basic knit and purl stitches and are comfortable with simple color changes and basic garment assembly techniques. The repetitive nature of the pattern rows and straightforward stitch combinations make it an accessible project for advancing knitters looking to explore miniature furniture construction.