Description
About This Pattern
This candy-shaped knit toy pillow is worked as a simple tube using super-bulky yarn. After knitting, the tube is stuffed and the ends are tied closed with string, making this a fun, approachable project that feels complete without complicated steps.
This toy pattern brings together all the knitting skills kids have learned to make a snuggly pillow.
This pattern is the Final Project in the Kids’ Knitting Guide and brings together the basic skills learned in earlier projects.
Clear, step-by-step instructions guide you through knitting the tube, stuffing the pillow, and closing the ends so you can finish the project with confidence.
The finished pillow is soft, lightweight, and sized for play, making it a satisfying project kids can use, gift, or keep.
What You’ll Learn
- How to knit a longer piece evenly
- How to stuff a knit project so it feels balanced
- How to close and finish a project using simple ties
- How to turn basic knitting skills into a finished toy
These skills transfer directly to pillows, toys, and other soft knit projects.
Skill Level
Beginner-friendly.
You should be comfortable with, or ready to learn:
Materials (Summary)
- Yarn weight: Super bulky (Category 6)
- Needles: US 13 (9 mm) circular needles
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors
- Additional: Polyester fiberfill or similar stuffing, string or yarn for tying ends
Size & Finish
Finished toy pillow measures approximately 12 inches long, depending on stuffing and gauge.
Care Instructions
Finished toy pillows are best spot cleaned or hand washed in cold water and laid flat to dry.
Format & Download
This listing is for a digital PDF knitting pattern.
- Instant download after purchase
- Printable format (US Letter 8.5 x 11)
- Written, step-by-step instructions
- No physical item will be mailed
Quick Summary
- Written instructions
- Beginner-friendly
- Simple knit tube construction
- Super-bulky yarn for fast progress
- Instant PDF download
Knit this pattern to practice finishing, stuffing, and turning basic knitting skills into a complete, playful project.
Prefer to read the instructions online first?
The complete beginner instructions are available here:
Free Candy Pillow Toy Knitting Pattern.
This PDF contains the same pattern in a clean, printable format for offline use and long-term reference.
Want the full learning set? All five patterns used in the Kids’ Knitting Guide are available together here.
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