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ButternutKnitting

A playful collection of mittens, hats, dolls, pillows

Brooklyn, New York

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Announcement FREE SHIPPING for purchases over $30!

After many requests our iconic Forest Friends Collection is back! Check out our handknit hats and mittens featuring owls, badgers, foxes, mushrooms, and our brand new meadow design. Kids and adult sizes available!

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Last updated on Dec 9, 2022

FREE SHIPPING for purchases over $30!

After many requests our iconic Forest Friends Collection is back! Check out our handknit hats and mittens featuring owls, badgers, foxes, mushrooms, and our brand new meadow design. Kids and adult sizes available!

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Red Mushroom Mittens, Child, Hand knit, Fairies, Toadstools

Red Mushroom Mittens, Child, Hand knit, Fairies, Toadstools

$36.00

FREE shipping

Flower Hat Adult, Embroidery, Hand knit, Blue, Botanical, Daisy, Wild Flower

Flower Hat Adult, Embroidery, Hand knit, Blue, Botanical, Daisy, Wild Flower

$48.00

FREE shipping

Red Fox Mittens, Adult/Youth, Hand Puppet, Animal Graphic, Wildlife, Hand knit, wool

Red Fox Mittens, Adult/Youth, Hand Puppet, Animal Graphic, Wildlife, Hand knit, wool

$48.00

FREE shipping

I Heart Mittens, Adult, Love, Valentine, Red Heart, Handknit, Wool, Homespun

I Heart Mittens, Adult, Love, Valentine, Red Heart, Handknit, Wool, Homespun

$48.00

FREE shipping

I Heart Hat, Adult, Love, Valentine, Red Heart, Handknit, Wool, Homespun

I Heart Hat, Adult, Love, Valentine, Red Heart, Handknit, Wool, Homespun

$48.00

FREE shipping

BACKSTOCK SALE** I Heart Hat, Child, Love, Valentine, Red Heart, Handknit, Wool, Homespun, 7x14.5"

BACKSTOCK SALE** I Heart Hat, Child, Love, Valentine, Red Heart, Handknit, Wool, Homespun, 7x14.5"

$20.00

BACKSTOCK SALE** Ship Pillow, Nautical, Boat, Sea, Scrimshaw, Handmade, Handknit, Throw Pillow, Homespun, Gift, 11x11"

BACKSTOCK SALE** Ship Pillow, Nautical, Boat, Sea, Scrimshaw, Handmade, Handknit, Throw Pillow, Homespun, Gift, 11x11"

$20.00

BACKSTOCK SALE** Skull Pillow, Nautical, Pirate, Black, Cushie, Handmade, Handknit, Homespun, Gift, 11x11"

BACKSTOCK SALE** Skull Pillow, Nautical, Pirate, Black, Cushie, Handmade, Handknit, Homespun, Gift, 11x11"

$20.00

BACKSTOCK SALE** Skull Hat, Child Size, Hand Knit, Soft Warm Wool, Black & White, Pirate, Nautical 7x17"

BACKSTOCK SALE** Skull Hat, Child Size, Hand Knit, Soft Warm Wool, Black & White, Pirate, Nautical 7x17"

$20.00

BACKSTOCK SALE** Checks Knit Doll, Modern Graphic, Cushie, Playful, Bold, Homespun, Gender Neutral, All Ages, Gift, 21x12.5x3"

BACKSTOCK SALE** Checks Knit Doll, Modern Graphic, Cushie, Playful, Bold, Homespun, Gender Neutral, All Ages, Gift, 21x12.5x3"

$30.00

BACKSTOCK SALE** Wood Button Knit Doll, Waldorf, Hand Knit, Wool 9x6.5x2.5"

BACKSTOCK SALE** Wood Button Knit Doll, Waldorf, Hand Knit, Wool 9x6.5x2.5"

$12.00

BACKSTOCK SALE** Forest Acorn Pillow, Hand Knit, Decorative, Plant Pillow, Throw Pillow 11"x11"

BACKSTOCK SALE** Forest Acorn Pillow, Hand Knit, Decorative, Plant Pillow, Throw Pillow 11"x11"

$20.00

BACKSTOCK SALE** Pocket Doll, Robot, Modern Art, Tooth Fairie Pockets, Handmade, Handknit, Cushie, Homespun, Gender Neutral 15x11x2"

BACKSTOCK SALE** Pocket Doll, Robot, Modern Art, Tooth Fairie Pockets, Handmade, Handknit, Cushie, Homespun, Gender Neutral 15x11x2"

$20.00

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Hannah on Apr 29, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I got this as a gift for my friend and she loved it!

BACKSTOCK SALE** Forest Friend Snail Pillow, Hand knit, Nature Graphic, Plant Pillow, Decoartive Pillow, Homespun, All Ages, Gift, 11x11"

BACKSTOCK SALE** Forest Friend Snail Pillow, Hand knit, Nature Graphic, Plant Pillow, Decoartive Pillow, Homespun, All Ages, Gift, 11x11"
Jazmine on Apr 24, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Very cute and detailed will fit my little one for a while just wished they were navy blue

Red Mushroom Mittens, Child, Hand knit, Fairies, Toadstools

Red Mushroom Mittens, Child, Hand knit, Fairies, Toadstools
Tiffany on Apr 22, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I love this little pillow! So cute. Super fast shipping.

BACKSTOCK SALE** Skull Pillow, Nautical, Pirate, Black, Cushie, Handmade, Handknit, Homespun, Gift, 11x11"

BACKSTOCK SALE** Skull Pillow, Nautical, Pirate, Black, Cushie, Handmade, Handknit, Homespun, Gift, 11x11"
Jo on Apr 19, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Quality is great, shipped quickly, so cute in person, and honestly way softer than I expected it to be! Highly recommend!

BACKSTOCK SALE** Forest Friend Snail Pillow, Hand knit, Nature Graphic, Plant Pillow, Decoartive Pillow, Homespun, All Ages, Gift, 11x11"

BACKSTOCK SALE** Forest Friend Snail Pillow, Hand knit, Nature Graphic, Plant Pillow, Decoartive Pillow, Homespun, All Ages, Gift, 11x11"
Katrine on Mar 20, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Exactly as shown. Fine craftsmanship. Very pleased.

Red Mushroom Mittens, Child, Hand knit, Fairies, Toadstools

Red Mushroom Mittens, Child, Hand knit, Fairies, Toadstools
Charles on Mar 2, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Butternut Knitting is spectacular! Not only do I adore the fox mittens, but their customer care and alacrity in delivering my item was impressive. I liked my mittens so much, and enjoyed my interactions with Butternut that much, that I bought another pair.

Red Fox Mittens, Adult/Youth, Hand Puppet, Animal Graphic, Wildlife, Hand knit, wool

Red Fox Mittens, Adult/Youth, Hand Puppet, Animal Graphic, Wildlife, Hand knit, wool
Havah on Feb 23, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Soo cute!! I purchased this pillow for my sister’s birthday. She loves it!!

BACKSTOCK SALE** Forest Friend Snail Pillow, Hand knit, Nature Graphic, Plant Pillow, Decoartive Pillow, Homespun, All Ages, Gift, 11x11"

BACKSTOCK SALE** Forest Friend Snail Pillow, Hand knit, Nature Graphic, Plant Pillow, Decoartive Pillow, Homespun, All Ages, Gift, 11x11"
mullercou on Feb 1, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely. I love my snail pillow!

BACKSTOCK SALE** Forest Friend Snail Pillow, Hand knit, Nature Graphic, Plant Pillow, Decoartive Pillow, Homespun, All Ages, Gift, 11x11"

BACKSTOCK SALE** Forest Friend Snail Pillow, Hand knit, Nature Graphic, Plant Pillow, Decoartive Pillow, Homespun, All Ages, Gift, 11x11"
Sandra on Jan 16, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I love this so much and shipping was very quick! Well made and quite lovely.

Red Mushroom Hat, Adult, Hand knit, Wool, Fungi, Amantica Muscaria, Fairy, Toadstools,

Red Mushroom Hat, Adult, Hand knit, Wool, Fungi, Amantica Muscaria, Fairy, Toadstools,
Christie on Dec 22, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful and well made

Red Fox Mittens, Child, Hand Puppet, Animal Graphic, Wildlife, Hand knit, wool

Red Fox Mittens, Child, Hand Puppet, Animal Graphic, Wildlife, Hand knit, wool

About ButternutKnitting

Sales 393

On Etsy since 2014

Butternut is a playful collection of knit characters that come from the sea, the forest, outer space, and modernist painting.

The Butternut collection was created by visual artist and designer Janis Stemmermann. These dolls, pillows and winter accessories featured in this shop are back stocked items that want to find new homes. Each piece presents a bold fun iconic look with themes ranging from nautical, friendly forest characters, references to styles in folk and modern art, and exraterrestrial life. They are childlike, gender neutral - great gifts for all ages!

Shop members

Janis

Owner, Designer

I am a Brooklyn-based visual artist and designer.
Russell

Owner, Business Manager

I am a Brooklyn based artist and entreprenuer. In 2006 Janis and I started Butternut together. I take care of all wholesale orders,production and shipping of goods and sometimes I am asked model a hat or two.

Production partners

Boudha Hand Knits

Kathmandu, Nepal

A family run hand knitting collective.
Made in China

Guangzhou, China

Knitting Factory

Shop policies

Last updated on February 16, 2023

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