We’re a giant Studio Ghibli family, and whereas they’re generally very protecting of their copyrights (as evidenced by the variety of patterns on Ravelry that have been faraway from the service when it acquired a takedown discover again in 2021), there are nonetheless a good variety of Totoro knitting patterns (in addition to different designs I’m certain we’ll get to sometime). Let’s test them out!
Yaya Labs has a cute plush Totoro that appears prefer it may get up by itself. The sample is on the market on LoveCrafts, and it requires DK or mild worsted weight yarn in 4 colours. The sample is taken into account superior however it does embody a photograph tutorial. It stands 10.6 inches or 27 cm tall.
The same sample may be discovered a Shino Craft, which doesn’t have the leaf hat however does embody little arms, and the legs aren’t as separate from the physique. This one requires sport weight yarn and is knit flat on two needles.
All Made Right here has a Totoro pouch that’s tremendous cute and appears fairly straightforward to knit. It measures 14 by 18 cm and is rated for superior learners. You will get the sample whenever you subscribe to updates or observe the designer on Instagram.
Sew Totoro on a sweater with the Totorogenseren sweater from Anna-Sofia Vintersol. This free obtain on Ravelry makes use of worsted/aran weight yarn in two or three colours. The sample is available in 9 sizes, with a chest measurement starting from 77 to 149 cm.
The Forest Spirit Truthful Isle Jumper from Kraft with Kindrex incorporates a row of Totoros on the round yoke, together with different little colorwork designs. The design contains three sizes, with chest measurements starting from 91 to 101 cm. It requires 4 ply (that’s fingering/sock weight in different components of the world).
Or you may sew Totoro as a part of a mission with extra Ghibli characters, as on the Magical Anime Knit Sweater (a longtime bucket checklist merchandise for me) from The Bearded Sewist. This on has a round yoke and rows of various characters together with Totoro, Ponyo, soot sprites, Calcifer and extra. The sample is available in 4 sizes and is rated intermediate/superior. It requires DK weight yarn and you may seize a duplicate on Ravelry.
Or attempt Katharina Kuntz’s Anime Scarf, additionally on Ravelry. This one is a double knit scarf labored in fingering weight yarn in two colours, with allover designs from Studio Ghibli films. She began by knitting the flicks in chronological order however gave that up after she realized all her favorites can be within the center and due to this fact not seen when worn. You’ll be able to in all probability rearrange the motifs additional considerably if you wish to showcase your favorites.
