Knitted Tunip the Vegimal

Knitted Tunip the Vegimal is a charming and lovable toy that captures the hearts of both children and adults alike. With its soft yarn texture and adorable veggie-animal hybrid design, Tunip brings a whimsical touch to any playtime or decor. The intricate knitting detail gives Tunip a unique personality that makes it feel like a special companion. Whether displayed on a shelf or snuggled in a cozy blanket, this delightful creation never fails to bring a smile to everyone's face. So, if you're looking to add a dash of warmth and cheer to your day, Knitted Tunip the Vegimal is the perfect choice!

Materials:

Blue/green wool for tail
Yellow wool for head
Green wool for stalk
White wool for nose
Either black wool or safety eyes for the eyes
DPNs a size smaller than recommended for wool – I used 3mm needles and DK wool for my Tunip

Body (Make 1)
With blue, CO 3 sts, split onto three needles.
1 – Inc every st (6 sts)
2 (and every even round) – K
3 – K to last st on needle, inc last st – do this on each needle, so three times (9sts)

Repeat 3 and 4 to 36 sts

Work round 3 once more, change to yellow, K 1 row

Work round 3 and 4 in yellow to 48 sts

K 4 more rounds

5 – K(6) sts, K2tog, K(6) sts K2tog – do this on each needle, so three times (42sts)
6 – K

Repeat round 5 and 6, decreasing the numbers in brackets by 1 each time you repeat round 5, until 18 sts remain.

Stuff firmly, and add safety eyes at this point if being used. Use photo for reference.

Change to Green, k 1 round.
Next round: *K1, K2tog* across round (12sts)
K a further 7 rounds

Work 1st 3 sts as I-cord (leaving the remaining 9 on spare needles) and I-cord 10 rounds.

Leaf – Working 3 sts flat, inc 1, K1, inc 1.
Next row: Inc 1, K3, Inc 1
K 3 rows
Next row: K1, Dec 1, K1, Dec 1, K1
K 1 row
Next row: Dec 1, K1, Dec 1
K1 row
Next row: K3tog, cut yarn and pull through.

For the second stalk, take the next 2 sts of the remaining 9, and the last st (so three in all) work 6 rounds I-cord then leaf.

For the third stalk, take the 1st st of the remaining six, and the last 2 (s three in all) work 3 rounds I-cord then leaf.

For the last stalk, take the remaining three sts, I-cord 1 round then work leaf.

“Arm” Fins (Make 2)
With blue, CO 10sts, join in the round.
Work 3 rounds
Next round: Dec 1, K(3), Dec 1, K(3)
K 1 round

Repeat last two rounds, decreasing the number of sts in the brackets by 1 each repeat to 4 sts

Next round: K2tog, K2tog
Next round: K2tog, cut yarn and pull through

“Leg” Fins (Make 2)
With blue, CO 12sts, join in the round.

Work 7 rounds
Next round: Dec 1, K(4), Dec 1, K(4)
K 1 round

Repeat last two rounds, decreasing the number of sts in the brackets by 1 each repeat to 4 sts

Next round: K2tog, K2tog
Next round: K2tog, cut yarn and pull through

Making up
Lightly stuff limbs then sew to body, using photo as a reference. Tuck in all loose threads.
Sew on snout by using white and blue wool, use long sts to obtain a flat and more solid looking face.