Knitting Tutorial: Autumn Husky – Free Knitting Pattern

This Autumn Husky knitting pattern creates a soft standing husky doll with bright blue eyes, gray-and-white facial markings, pointed ears, a rust turtleneck sweater with cream and brown autumn motifs, a striped beanie, tiny pumpkins, maple leaves, brown sandals, and an acorn crossbody bag. The finished toy is designed to look cozy, seasonal, and detailed from every angle.

 

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Finished Size

• Finished husky height: About 11 inches from foot sole to ear tip when made with worsted weight yarn and 3.25 mm needles.
• Head width: About 4.5 inches across the cheeks.
• Sweater length: About 3 inches from collar base to lower ribbing.
• Beanie width: About 4.25 inches across, made to sit beside the doll or fit lightly on the head.
• Acorn bag: About 2.25 inches tall, including cap.
• Pumpkins: One 2 inch pumpkin and one 1.5 inch pumpkin.

Skill Level

Intermediate. This pattern uses small toy shaping, increases, decreases, simple stranded colorwork, duplicate stitch, embroidery, seaming, and firm stuffing. A confident beginner can follow it slowly because every part is written row by row.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in white, medium gray, charcoal gray, rust orange, cream, dark brown, tan, golden yellow, pumpkin orange, olive green, and small amounts of black and sky blue.
• 3.25 mm knitting needles for the doll body and clothing.
• 3.0 mm needles for small accessories, leaves, and acorn bag.
• 2 blue safety eyes, 12 mm, or black beads with blue felt rings.
• 1 black safety nose, 14 mm, or a small black oval button.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Tapestry needle.
• Removable stitch markers.
• Small amount of black embroidery thread for mouth, paw lines, and eyebrow points.
• Small amount of brown embroidery thread for sweater motifs and shoe flowers.
• Optional: plastic pellets for the lower feet if you want the husky to stand more firmly.

Gauge

• Toy gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
• Texture goal: The stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through.
• Adjustment: If your stitches are loose, go down to 3.0 mm needles. If your fabric is very stiff, use 3.5 mm needles.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on.
• BO: Bind off.
• K: Knit.
• P: Purl.
• St or sts: Stitch or stitches.
• Kfb: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch to increase 1 stitch.
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together to decrease 1 stitch.
• SSK: Slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit slipped stitches together through back loops.
• St st: Stockinette stitch, knit on right side rows and purl on wrong side rows.
• RS: Right side.
• WS: Wrong side.
• MC: Main color.

Pattern Notes

The husky is knitted mostly flat and seamed, which makes the markings easier to control. The head is large and rounded, the body is shorter and sweater-covered, and the legs are straight with rounded white paws. The toy should look like a plush husky wearing a rust autumn sweater.

Use mattress stitch for most seams. Stuff the head firmly so the cheeks round out. Stuff the arms and legs more lightly near the top, so they can sit naturally against the sweater body.

• White: Face center, muzzle, chest, hands, legs, toes, and inner ears.
• Medium gray: Main head and side markings.
• Charcoal gray: Ear edges, eyebrow points, top head shadows, tail marks, and cheek accents.
• Rust orange: Sweater ribbing, collar, sleeves, beanie stripe, leaf motifs, and autumn trim.
• Cream: Sweater body and beanie stripe.
• Dark brown: Sweater pattern, bag strap, acorn cap, shoe straps, and beanie stripe.
• Tan: Acorn base and bag body.

Main Body and Sweater Base

The body is worked as one sweater-covered torso. The lower white belly and legs will be added separately, but the torso includes the visible rust sweater hem, cream colorwork band, and rust upper chest.

Torso Front

1. With rust orange yarn, CO 30 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 6: K1, P1 rib across each row.
3. Row 7: Knit across.
4. Row 8: Purl across.
5. Row 9: Change to cream. K across.
6. Row 10: P across.
7. Row 11: K4 cream, K2 dark brown, K4 cream, K2 rust, K4 cream, K2 dark brown, K4 cream, K2 rust, K6 cream.
8. Row 12: Purl the colors as they appear, twisting yarns lightly at color changes.
9. Row 13: K3 cream, K1 dark brown, K1 tan, K1 dark brown, K5 cream, K1 rust, K1 dark brown, K1 rust, K5 cream, K1 dark brown, K1 tan, K1 dark brown, K6 cream.
10. Row 14: Purl the colors as they appear.
11. Row 15: K4 cream, K1 tan, K1 dark brown, K4 cream, K1 rust, K1 orange, K1 rust, K4 cream, K1 tan, K1 dark brown, K9 cream.
12. Row 16: Purl the colors as they appear.
13. Row 17: K5 cream, K1 dark brown, K4 cream, K3 rust, K5 cream, K1 dark brown, K11 cream.
14. Row 18: Purl across in cream.
15. Row 19: Change to dark brown. Knit across.
16. Row 20: Change to cream. Purl across.
17. Row 21: K1 cream, K1 dark brown repeat across to last 0 sts.
18. Row 22: Purl colors as they appear.
19. Row 23: Change to rust orange. Knit across.
20. Row 24: Purl across.
21. Row 25: K2, Kfb, K24, Kfb, K2. 32 sts.
22. Row 26: Purl across.
23. Row 27: K across.
24. Row 28: P across.
25. Row 29: K4, K2tog, K20, SSK, K4. 30 sts.
26. Row 30: P across.
27. Rows 31 to 34: Work in K1, P1 rib for the lower edge of the turtleneck section.
28. BO all sts loosely in rib.

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Torso Back

1. With rust orange yarn, CO 30 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 6: K1, P1 rib across.
3. Rows 7 to 8: Work in stockinette stitch.
4. Rows 9 to 18: Change to cream and work in stockinette stitch. Add 3 tiny dark brown V shapes later with duplicate stitch instead of carrying many short floats.
5. Row 19: Change to dark brown and knit across.
6. Row 20: Change to cream and purl across.
7. Row 21: K1 cream, K1 dark brown repeat across.
8. Row 22: Purl colors as they appear.
9. Rows 23 to 30: Change to rust orange and work stockinette stitch.
10. Rows 31 to 34: Work K1, P1 rib.
11. BO all sts loosely in rib.

Place the torso front and back together with right sides facing. Sew the side seams from the lower ribbing up to Row 30. Leave the top open for the neck. Stuff the torso firmly, but keep the sweater surface smooth and not over-rounded.

White Lower Legs

The legs are straight, white, and visible below the sweater. Each leg has a rounded paw at the bottom. Make two identical legs.

1. With white yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl across.
3. Row 2: K1, Kfb, K14, Kfb, K1. 20 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl across.
5. Row 4: K across.
6. Row 5: P across.
7. Row 6: K2, Kfb, K16, Kfb, K2. 22 sts.
8. Rows 7 to 18: Work stockinette stitch, beginning with a purl row on Row 7.
9. Row 19: Purl across.
10. Row 20: K2, K2tog, K14, SSK, K2. 20 sts.
11. Row 21: Purl across.
12. Row 22: K2, K2tog, K12, SSK, K2. 18 sts.
13. Row 23: Purl across.
14. Row 24: K2tog across. 9 sts.
15. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight.

Fold each leg with right sides together and sew the back seam. Stuff firmly at the foot and medium-firm along the leg. Sew both legs to the lower torso, leaving a narrow gap between them so the black shadow space under the sweater is visible.

Rounded White Paws and Toe Lines

The paw tops in the image are white and oval, framed by brown sandal straps. To shape this look, add a separate white oval paw pad to the front of each leg before adding the sandals.

1. With white yarn and 3.0 mm needles, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K8, Kfb. 12 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: Knit.
6. Row 5: Purl.
7. Row 6: K2tog, K8, SSK. 10 sts.
8. Row 7: Purl.
9. Row 8: K2tog, K6, SSK. 8 sts.
10. BO all sts.

Sew one oval to the front lower section of each foot. With black embroidery thread, stitch three vertical toe lines on each paw. Make the center line slightly longer than the side lines, matching the soft cartoon paw detail in the image.

Husky Head

The head is the largest feature. It is round, wide at the cheeks, slightly narrowed at the crown, and has a white center face with gray side panels. The markings are created with color changes and duplicate stitch.

Head Front

1. With white yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl across.
3. Row 2: Kfb in each st across. 24 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl across.
5. Row 4: K2, Kfb, K18, Kfb, K2. 26 sts.
6. Row 5: Purl across.
7. Row 6: K3 white, K20 white, K3 white. 26 sts.
8. Row 7: Purl across.
9. Row 8: K4 medium gray, K18 white, K4 medium gray. 26 sts.
10. Row 9: P4 medium gray, P18 white, P4 medium gray.
11. Row 10: K5 medium gray, K16 white, K5 medium gray.
12. Row 11: P5 medium gray, P16 white, P5 medium gray.
13. Row 12: K6 medium gray, K14 white, K6 medium gray.
14. Row 13: P6 medium gray, P14 white, P6 medium gray.
15. Row 14: K7 medium gray, K12 white, K7 medium gray.
16. Row 15: P7 medium gray, P12 white, P7 medium gray.
17. Row 16: K8 medium gray, K10 white, K8 medium gray.
18. Row 17: P8 medium gray, P10 white, P8 medium gray.
19. Row 18: K2 charcoal, K6 medium gray, K10 white, K6 medium gray, K2 charcoal.
20. Row 19: P2 charcoal, P6 medium gray, P10 white, P6 medium gray, P2 charcoal.
21. Row 20: K4 medium gray, K3 charcoal, K12 white, K3 charcoal, K4 medium gray.
22. Row 21: P4 medium gray, P3 charcoal, P12 white, P3 charcoal, P4 medium gray.
23. Row 22: K6 medium gray, K2 charcoal, K10 white, K2 charcoal, K6 medium gray.
24. Row 23: Purl colors as they appear.
25. Row 24: K2tog, K6 medium gray, K10 white, K6 medium gray, SSK. 24 sts.
26. Row 25: Purl colors as they appear.
27. Row 26: K2tog, K5 medium gray, K10 white, K5 medium gray, SSK. 22 sts.
28. Row 27: Purl colors as they appear.
29. Row 28: K2tog across using the color presented on each pair. 11 sts.
30. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull tight.

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Head Back

1. With medium gray yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: Kfb in each st across. 24 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: K2, Kfb, K18, Kfb, K2. 26 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 21: Work stockinette stitch in medium gray.
7. Row 22: K2 charcoal, K22 medium gray, K2 charcoal.
8. Row 23: Purl colors as they appear.
9. Row 24: K2tog, K22, SSK. 24 sts.
10. Row 25: Purl.
11. Row 26: K2tog, K20, SSK. 22 sts.
12. Row 27: Purl.
13. Row 28: K2tog across. 11 sts.
14. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull tight.

Sew the head front to the head back around the sides. Leave a 1.5 inch opening at the lower back for stuffing. Stuff very firmly, pushing fiberfill into the cheeks and crown. Close the opening neatly.

White Muzzle Patch

The muzzle sits low on the face and creates the rounded white snout area under the nose. It should be slightly raised but not bulky.

1. With white yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K10, Kfb. 14 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: Kfb, K12, Kfb. 16 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 8: Work stockinette stitch.
7. Row 9: Purl.
8. Row 10: K2tog, K12, SSK. 14 sts.
9. Row 11: Purl.
10. Row 12: K2tog, K10, SSK. 12 sts.
11. BO all sts.

Sew the muzzle patch to the lower center of the face, placing the top edge just below the eye line. Add a small amount of stuffing under the center as you sew, so it forms a soft rounded snout.

Eyes, Nose, and Facial Markings

• Place the blue eyes between Rows 14 and 15 of the head front, about 8 stitches apart.
• Place the black oval nose at the upper center of the muzzle, about 2 rows below the eyes.
• With black embroidery thread, stitch one straight vertical line down from the nose for 4 small stitches.
• At the bottom of the vertical line, stitch a small curved mouth to the left and right.
• Use charcoal gray duplicate stitch above each eye to form the pointed dark husky eyebrow triangles.
• Use medium gray duplicate stitch along the cheek edges if the white center face needs sharper contrast.

Pointed Ears

The ears are tall triangles with white inner sections and dark gray outer edges. Make two ears. The ears are sewn high on the head, leaning slightly outward.

1. With charcoal gray yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: K2 charcoal, K14 white, K2 charcoal.
4. Row 3: P2 charcoal, P14 white, P2 charcoal.
5. Row 4: K2 charcoal, K2tog white, K10 white, SSK white, K2 charcoal. 16 sts.
6. Row 5: Purl colors as they appear.
7. Row 6: K2 charcoal, K2tog white, K8 white, SSK white, K2 charcoal. 14 sts.
8. Row 7: Purl colors as they appear.
9. Row 8: K2 charcoal, K2tog white, K6 white, SSK white, K2 charcoal. 12 sts.
10. Row 9: Purl colors as they appear.
11. Row 10: K2 charcoal, K2tog white, K4 white, SSK white, K2 charcoal. 10 sts.
12. Row 11: Purl colors as they appear.
13. Row 12: K2 charcoal, K2tog white, K2 white, SSK white, K2 charcoal. 8 sts.
14. Row 13: Purl colors as they appear.
15. Row 14: K2tog charcoal, K2tog white, SSK white, SSK charcoal. 4 sts.
16. Row 15: Purl across.
17. Row 16: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
18. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts.

Make a second piece for the back of each ear in medium gray, using the same shaping but without the white center. Sew one inner ear to one gray back. Repeat for the second ear. Add a tiny pinch of stuffing at the base only. Sew the ears to the top sides of the head with the tips pointing upward and slightly outward.

Autumn Leaf on Right Ear

The image shows a rust maple leaf placed on one ear. This small knitted leaf is made separately and sewn flat.

1. With rust orange yarn and 3.0 mm needles, CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: Kfb, K1, Kfb. 5 sts.
3. Row 2: Purl.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K1, Kfb, K1, Kfb. 8 sts.
5. Row 4: Purl.
6. Row 5: K2, BO 2, K2, BO 2, K2 to create small points.
7. Rejoin yarn at the first remaining section and K2tog. Cut yarn.
8. Rejoin yarn at the center section and K2tog. Cut yarn.
9. Rejoin yarn at the last section and K2tog. Cut yarn.

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Use the yarn tails to shape five little maple points. Embroider a central vein and two side veins with dark brown yarn. Sew the leaf to the husky’s right ear, slightly forward from the center.

Acorn Decoration on Left Ear

• With tan yarn, CO 8 sts.
• Rows 1 to 4: Work stockinette stitch.
• Row 5: K2tog across. 4 sts.
• Cut yarn, pull through, and seam into a tiny rounded acorn base.
• With dark brown yarn, CO 8 sts.
• Rows 1 to 3: Work garter stitch.
• BO and sew this strip around the top of the tan acorn.
• With rust yarn, CO 5 sts and knit 2 rows. BO, roll into a small stem, and sew to the acorn cap.

Sew the acorn decoration to the husky’s left ear near the inner edge. Keep it small so it looks like a charming autumn hair clip rather than a heavy ornament.

Arms and White Paws

The arms are short and rounded. The upper half is covered by rust sweater sleeves, while the lower paws are white. Make two arms.

1. With white yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K10, Kfb. 14 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 8: Work stockinette stitch.
5. Row 9: Change to rust orange and purl across.
6. Rows 10 to 15: Work stockinette stitch in rust orange.
7. Rows 16 to 19: Work K1, P1 rib in rust orange for sleeve cuff texture.
8. Row 20: K2tog across. 7 sts.
9. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and seam the arm.

Stuff each paw firmly and the sleeve lightly. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the sweater body, angled downward. The paws should face forward slightly, matching the relaxed plush pose in the image.

Rust Turtleneck Collar

The collar sits snugly below the head and rises like a thick ribbed turtleneck.

1. With rust orange yarn, CO 34 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 8: Work K1, P1 rib.
3. BO loosely in rib.

Wrap the collar around the neck opening of the torso. Sew the short ends together at the back. Sew the lower edge of the collar to the torso neck. Place the head on top and sew securely through the collar and into the head base.

Autumn Sweater Motifs

The sweater has little acorns, leaves, and brown colorwork marks across the cream band. Some are knitted into the front already, but the most detailed shapes are best added with duplicate stitch and embroidery.

Duplicate Stitch Acorns

• On the cream sweater front, make one acorn on the left side, one near the center, and one on the right side.
• For each acorn base, duplicate stitch 4 tan stitches in a diamond shape: 1 stitch, then 2 stitches, then 1 stitch.
• For each cap, duplicate stitch 3 dark brown stitches across the top.
• Add one tiny dark brown slanted stitch for the stem.

Center Rust Leaf

• Use rust orange yarn to duplicate stitch a small leaf at the sweater center.
• Make the leaf 5 stitches wide and 5 rows tall.
• Work one center vertical line of 5 rust stitches.
• Add diagonal stitches from the center line to create two upper points and two lower points.
• Outline the center vein with dark brown embroidery thread.

Sleeve Leaf Patches

• On each cream sleeve section, embroider a small tan leaf about 5 stitches wide.
• Make one vertical center stitch and three diagonal stitches on each side.
• Use dark brown yarn for the outline if more contrast is needed.

Tail

The tail is visible along the side and behind the body. It is fluffy, curved, mostly gray with white underside, and should peek out from the sweater line.

1. With medium gray yarn, CO 14 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K12, Kfb. 16 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 8: Work stockinette stitch in medium gray.
5. Row 9: P8 medium gray, P8 white.
6. Row 10: K8 white, K8 medium gray.
7. Rows 11 to 18: Continue with 8 sts white and 8 sts medium gray in stockinette stitch.
8. Row 19: Purl colors as they appear.
9. Row 20: K2tog, K12, SSK. 14 sts.
10. Row 21: Purl.
11. Row 22: K2tog, K10, SSK. 12 sts.
12. Row 23: Purl.
13. Row 24: K2tog across. 6 sts.
14. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts.

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Seam the tail, stuff lightly, and curve it while sewing. Attach it to the back lower body so the gray side faces outward and the white side peeks from the inner curve.

Brown Sandals

The sandals are dark brown with tan soles and small flower decorations. They sit around the white paws without hiding the toe embroidery.

Soles

1. With tan yarn, CO 14 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K12, Kfb. 16 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: Knit.
6. Row 5: Purl.
7. Row 6: K2tog, K12, SSK. 14 sts.
8. BO all sts.

Make two soles. Sew each sole to the bottom of a paw, easing the oval shape around the foot.

Sandal Straps

1. With dark brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Work 22 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO and wrap across the front of one paw.
4. Sew the strap ends to the sides of the sole.
5. Repeat for the second sandal.

For the small flowers, use rust orange yarn and make five tiny straight stitches radiating from one center point on the right sandal. Use golden yellow on the left sandal. Add a single brown stitch in each flower center.

Acorn Crossbody Bag

The acorn bag hangs across the sweater from the shoulder to the opposite hip. It has a dark brown cap, tan acorn body, and long brown strap.

Acorn Bag Body

1. With tan yarn and 3.0 mm needles, CO 16 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K14, Kfb. 18 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 10: Work stockinette stitch.
5. Row 11: Purl.
6. Row 12: K2tog, K14, SSK. 16 sts.
7. Row 13: Purl.
8. Row 14: K2tog, K12, SSK. 14 sts.
9. Row 15: Purl.
10. Row 16: K2tog, K10, SSK. 12 sts.
11. BO all sts.

Acorn Cap Flap

1. With dark brown yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 5: Knit every row for ridged texture.
3. Row 6: K2tog, K14, SSK. 16 sts.
4. Row 7: Knit.
5. Row 8: K2tog, K12, SSK. 14 sts.
6. BO all sts.

Sew the cap to the top of the tan bag body. Add a tiny dark brown stem at the top by making 4 straight embroidery stitches over the same line.

Bag Strap

1. With dark brown yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit every row until the strap measures 12 inches.
3. BO securely.

Sew one strap end to the top right side of the bag and the other end to the top left side. Place the strap diagonally across the husky from one shoulder to the opposite hip. Tack it lightly to the sweater at the shoulder and side seam so it stays in the correct angle.

Striped Autumn Beanie

The beanie sits beside the husky in the photo. It has a rust ribbed brim and wide autumn stripes in rust, tan, cream, and dark brown.

1. With rust orange yarn and 3.25 mm needles, CO 44 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 10: Work K1, P1 rib.
3. Rows 11 to 14: Work stockinette stitch in rust orange.
4. Rows 15 to 18: Change to tan and work stockinette stitch.
5. Rows 19 to 22: Change to cream and work stockinette stitch.
6. Rows 23 to 26: Change to dark brown and work stockinette stitch.
7. Rows 27 to 30: Change to cream and work stockinette stitch.
8. Rows 31 to 36: Change to rust orange and work stockinette stitch.
9. Row 37: K4, K2tog repeat across to last 2 sts, K2. 37 sts.
10. Row 38: Purl across.
11. Row 39: K3, K2tog repeat across to last 2 sts, K2. 30 sts.
12. Row 40: Purl across.
13. Row 41: K2, K2tog repeat across to last 2 sts, K2. 23 sts.
14. Row 42: Purl across.
15. Row 43: K1, K2tog repeat across to last 2 sts, K2. 16 sts.
16. Row 44: Purl across.
17. Row 45: K2tog across. 8 sts.
18. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull tight.

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Sew the back seam of the beanie. The brim should remain ribbed and slightly chunky. If you want the beanie to sit exactly like the photo prop, flatten it gently with your hand so it leans to one side.

Mini Pumpkins

The two pumpkins are knitted spheres with ridges pulled in using yarn wraps. Make one larger golden pumpkin and one smaller rust pumpkin.

Large Golden Pumpkin

1. With golden yellow yarn, CO 24 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 18: Work stockinette stitch.
3. Row 19: K2tog across. 12 sts.
4. Cut a long yarn tail and thread through the 12 sts.
5. Sew the side seam to form a tube.
6. Gather the bottom edge tightly.
7. Stuff firmly.
8. Gather the top edge tightly.

Wrap the yarn tail from top to bottom around the pumpkin 6 times, pulling gently to form deep ridges. Knot securely at the top.

Small Rust Pumpkin

1. With pumpkin orange yarn, CO 20 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 14: Work stockinette stitch.
3. Row 15: K2tog across. 10 sts.
4. Finish the same way as the large pumpkin, making 6 ridges.

Pumpkin Stems

• With olive green yarn, CO 5 sts.
• Knit 5 rows.
• BO, roll into a small stem, and sew to the top center of the pumpkin.
• Make one stem for each pumpkin.

Loose Autumn Leaves

The photo includes loose leaves near the feet. Make three leaves in olive green, golden yellow, and rust orange. Each leaf is pointed and textured with visible veins.

Basic Maple Leaf

1. CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: Kfb, K1, Kfb. 5 sts.
3. Row 2: Purl.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K3, Kfb. 7 sts.
5. Row 4: Purl.
6. Row 5: K1, Kfb, K3, Kfb, K1. 9 sts.
7. Row 6: Purl.
8. Row 7: K2, BO 1, K1, BO 1, K1, BO 1, K2.
9. Work each small remaining point separately for 2 rows, then K2tog or K3tog to form a tip.
10. Use the cast-on tail as the stem or attach a short 4-st garter stitch stem.

Block each leaf lightly with your fingers. Embroider one center vein and two side veins using a darker shade of the same color. Arrange the leaves near the husky’s feet or sew one to the sweater if desired.

Optional Sweater Shoulder Colorwork

The sweater shoulders show a narrow traditional pattern. Add this with duplicate stitch after assembly if you do not want to carry several colors while knitting.

• Across the upper cream-to-rust transition, duplicate stitch a dark brown zigzag line.
• Place one dark brown stitch every other stitch across the row.
• On the row below, place dark brown stitches in the gaps to create small diamonds.
• Add tiny cream duplicate stitches over the rust section if the transition needs a snowy fair-isle look.

Joining the Head to the Body

1. Place the finished torso upright with the collar opening at the top.
2. Pin the head so the white face points forward and the eyes are level.
3. Use white yarn at the front neck and gray yarn at the back neck if you want invisible joining.
4. Sew around the neck twice, catching the head base, collar edge, and torso top.
5. Check that the head is centered before knotting the yarn.

The head is large, so the join must be strong. Do not rely on only one round of stitches. A second hidden round keeps the head stable and helps the husky stand neatly in a display position.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Sew ears high on the head with the bases slightly curved.
• Attach the rust leaf to one ear and the tiny acorn to the other ear.
• Attach arms to the sweater sides at a downward angle.
• Sew legs securely under the sweater hem.
• Add the tail at the lower back, curving it along one side.
• Place the bag strap diagonally across the chest and tack it lightly in two places.
• Embroider the black mouth line, small curved smile, and paw toe lines.
• Use duplicate stitch to sharpen the gray husky face mask if needed.

Care Notes

Spot clean the finished husky with cool water and mild soap. Avoid soaking if you used safety eyes, glued details, or decorative embroidery. Press gently with a towel and reshape the ears, sweater, and accessories while damp.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is firmly stuffed and round.
• The white face stripe is centered between the gray markings.
• The blue eyes are even and bright.
• The rust turtleneck sits snugly under the head.
• The cream sweater band has acorns, leaves, and brown details.
• The bag crosses the body diagonally and rests at the hip.
• The sandals frame the white paws without covering the toe lines.
• The pumpkins, beanie, and loose leaves match the autumn color palette.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Keep the doll away from direct sunlight for long periods, because rust, gray, and blue shades can fade over time. Store it upright or lying flat in a breathable cotton bag. Do not compress the ears, nose, or bag strap during storage.

If dust gathers on the sweater or face, use a soft dry brush and brush in the direction of the knitted stitches. For deeper cleaning, dab only the affected area with a damp cloth. Let the toy air dry completely before storing.

To preserve the autumn accessories, keep the pumpkins and leaves separate when washing the husky. Reshape each small knitted leaf by smoothing the points outward with your fingers. Fluff the acorn bag lightly after drying so it keeps its rounded shape.