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Easy Knit DollThis file was downloaded from http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/toys/easy-knit-doll.htm

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Sie:!" inches #$% cm& tall.

'aterials:Small amounts of dou(le knit yarn in )arious colours. *ou won+t need more than " ounces

#, grams& of any colour unless you use cotton #which is hea)ier&.

! pair of S$ knitting needles #K!%0 $.",mm&

Stuffing

1auge:"sts and ," rows to 2 inches #!%cm& o)er garter stitch on suggested needles.

3attern:Legs #make "&

sing your shoe colour cast on " stitches and k ! rows.4ut your shoe colour and 5oin the colour for your doll6s pants.K 2" rows0 then cast off.

7ody and 8ead #make !&sing your pants colour0 cast on ," sts and k ! rows.4hange to your shirt colour and k 2" rows.4hange to your skin colour and k 2% rows.

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4ut your yarn0 lea)ing a long tail. Thread it through the li)es sts0 pull tight to gather andfasten off.

9rms #make "&sing skin tone cast on "%sts and knit !% rows.

4hange to shirt colour and knit 2 rows. 4ast off.

'aking p:old the 7ody in half and sew the long side.old so that the seam 5ust sewn runs down the centre (ack0 stuff and sew the (ottomseam.1ather around the neck and pull firmly to make the neck.Em(roider face.

old the arms and legs in half lengthways.Sew seam on one end and long edge.

Stuff0 then sew remaining short end closed.

Sew to (ody as shown in the photograph.

;ig #e<cerpt from =7liss+s Dolly= pattern&:

or a 1irl:irst0 decide how long you want the wig to (e. Do this (y measuring from the gather atthe top of the head down the (ack of the doll to the point you want the hair to reach. *oumay want to em(roider the face on the doll first to help determine this.

Take a (ook0 the width of which is roughly " inches more than the length you want thehair to (e. The (est thing to use here is a hard-co)er no)el if you can find one the rightsie. #> used +Knitting in 9merica+&

;ind the yarn you ha)e chosen for the hair round ? round the (ook neatly until you ha)eco)ered the length determined (y your measurement #mine was !!cm&. ;ind (ack o)erthe first layer to make a nice thick head of hair. @epeat if desired.

> -A!!cmB- >  CCCCCCCCCCCC

>>>>> >B>>>>> >B

  >>>>> >B hair length " inches  >>>>> >B  >>>>> >B  >>>>>------>B

  *arn wound round (ook 

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Sew through the yarn down the spine of the (ook with a small neat (ackstitch0 makingsure to catch all the yarn in the stitches.

4ut the yarn on the opposite edge of the (ook so that you end up with lots of long strandsof yarn sewn together down the middle. sing the stitched line as the part in the hair sew

it to the head of the doll.

or a fringe #(angs& you can trim the front0 or if you prefer you can em(roider themunderneath (efore sewing on the wig.

Style the hair as you wish. >f making pigtails0 make sure you catch down a suita(leamount of the hair near the ears #if she had any&0 so as to a)oid a +mohawk+.

7oy+s ;ig:'ake wig as for girl+s hair0 (ut wind around a ruler instead of a (ook and slip the loopsoff the ruler instead of cutting.

'ake se)eral of these and0 starting at the gather on top of the head0 sew down in anoutward spiral. This should create a thick curly head of hair suita(le for a (oy doll. Keepgoing until you ha)e co)ered the head.

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'ini @upert the 7ear This file was downloaded from http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/toys/rupert.htm

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This pattern is written for hand knitting (ut is easily transfera(le to standard gaugemachine since there is no shaping in the actual knitting. The recipient of this (ear #my $!year old (rother& liked it so much he wants me to make @upert+s friend0 7ill 7adger. >

might 5ust try it Sample (ear was knit on the 3assap E%%%

'easurements:8eight: !! - !2cm #2 !/, - , $/, inches& depending on whether he is hand or machineknit.

'aterials:Scraps of 2 ply #(a(y0 or sport weight yarn& in the following colours:yellow0 red0 white and (lack.9 small amount of stuffing."mm knitting needles.

Tension:appro< $%sts to !%cm. Since this toy is so small e<act gauge really isn+t )ery important.

 GTE: or a plain teddy (ear work the whole (ear in one colour and omit theem(roidered checks0 scarf is optional.

7ody and Legs: #'ake !&

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sing "mm needles cast on $ sts and work st st in the following colour seMuence: !rows yellow0 "% rows red0 and "" rows white.

4ut yarn and thread through sts (ut do not pull tight.

9rms: #'ake "&

sing red cast on !" sts and work !% rows st st. 4hange to red and work rows st st.Thread yarn through sts0 pull tight and fasten off.

Ears: #'ake "&

sing white cast on !%sts and work !" rows st st. 4ast off.

Snout: #'ake !&

4ast on !Ists and work !" rows st st. Thread yarn through sts0 pull tight and fasten off.

Scarf: #'ake !&

4ast on !%sts and work appro< !" inches #$%cm& st st. 4ast off.

'aking p:sing (lack yarn em(roider checks on pants and scarf.

old scarf into a tu(e and sew side seams0 gather ends and secure.

Sew (ottom and side seams of (ody.

Stuff lightly and gather the top of the head and secure.

1ather the neck to form a round0 plump head.

Sew through (ody at legs to within appro< "/, inch #!cm& of red shirt.

old ears in half0 matching cast off and cast on edges. Sew sides0 gather at (ottom andsew either side of the gather at the top of the head.

Sew side seams of arms0 stuff and sew to (ody.

Tie scarf around neck and secure. Sew side seam of snout0 stuff0 and sew to face.

Em(roider features.

This pattern and all images on this page are 4opyright F Sarah 7rad(erry 'ay !JJI.

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'r. 7ean Style Teddy 7ear This file was downloaded from http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/toys/(ean(ear.htm

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> recently had the opportunity to watch my (rother+s 'r. 7ean )ideos #o)er and o)er ando)er...& and thought it was the perfect opportunity to finally get this pattern designed. >actually had to wait for my (rother+s )ideos to arri)e from England (y ship0 and what

with the recent strikes on the docks here in 9ustralia they were somewhat delayed.9nyway0 this (ear is designed to look like the (ear from the 'r. 7ean TN series andmo)ie0 not the toy you can (uy in the shops. >t+s easy to knit since all (ut the front headare knit flat in garter st. > hope you like it0 (ut watch out if you decide to show thefinished product to your friends #E)eryone > showed it to wants me to make them one&

h0 and it has a floppy neck 5ust like the (ear in the mo)ie so you can re-enact the=hypnotie teddy= scene for your friends O&

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'aterials:> used !",gm I ply #DK& 3anda ;ool(lend crepe in colour $! #dark (rown& P !",m#!2% yards& per ,%gm (all

9 scrap of pale (eige I ply #DK& for hands

Scrap of (lack yarn for nose and eyes

" (uttons of !,mm #,/I inch& diameter with 2 holes0 or a scrap of white felt

! pair $.",mm knitting needles

Soft toy filling

Tension:

"sts and ," rows to !%cm #2 inches& o)er garter st on $.",mm needles

'easurements:)er-all height appro<imately 2,.,cm #!I inches&

9((re)iations:inc Q knit into the front0 then into the (ack of the ne<t stk"tog Q knit " together'! Q 'ake !. 3ick up the (ar lying (etween sts and knit into the (ack of it.SSK Q #Slip0 Slip0 Knit&. Slip ne<t st from left hand needle to right hand needle knitways.Slip ne<t st the same way. @eturn (oth sts to left hand needle in their new twisted positions and k"tog.

3attern:se dark (rown unless otherwise stated. 7ear is knit entirely in garter st.

7ody: 'ake "

4ast on !" sts and knit ! row. #;S&

>nc ! st at each end of the ne<t row0 and e)ery following alternate row until you ha)e"sts.

K ,% rows without shaping.

K"tog at each end of the ne<t row0 then e)ery following alternate row until !" sts remain.

4ast off.

Legs: 'ake "

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4ast on "" sts and knit 2 rows.

K"tog at each end of e)ery alternate row until I sts remain.

4ast off.

oot 7ase: 'ake "

4ast on " sts.

;ork in garter st and inc ! st at each end of ne<t 2 rows. #!%sts&

Knit !% rows

K"tog at each end of e)ery row until " sts remain.

4ast off.

9rms: 'ake "

4ast on !sts and knit "! rows

>ncrease row: K!0 '!0 K0 '!0 K"0 '!0 K0 '!0 K!

Knit "! rows

>ncrease row: K!0 '!0 KI0 '!0 K"0 '!0 KI0 '!0 K!

Knit !" rows

4hange to pale (eige yarn and work paw as follows:

K rows

K"tog0 KI0 SSK0 K"tog0 KI0 SSK

Knit ! row

K"tog0 K0 SSK0 K"tog0 K0 SSK

Knit ! row

K"tog0 K20 SSK0 K"tog0 K20 SSK

Knit ! row

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K"tog0 K"0 SSK0 K"tog0 K"0 SSK

Knit ! row

4ast off

8ead 7ack: 'ake !

4ast on !" sts0 inc each end of e)ery 2th row until you ha)e $%sts

R K !2 rows

dec ! st at each end of e)ery row until you ha)e I sts.

4ast off

8ead ront #and snout&: 'ake !

4ast on !" sts and knit ! row #;S&

!st row: K!0 '!0 K!%0 '!0 K!

"nd and all alt rows #unless otherwise stated&: Knit

$rd row: K"0 '!0 K!%0 '!0 K"

2th row: K!0 '!0 K to last st0 '!0 K!

,th row: K20 '!0 K!%0 '!0 K2

Hth row: K,0 '!0 K!%0 '!0 K,

Ith row: 9s 2th row

Jth row: KH0 '!0 K!%0 '!0 KH

!!th row: KI0 '!0 K!%0 '!0 KI

!"th row: 9s 2th row

!$th0 !2th0 and !,th rows: Knit

!th row: 9s 2th row

!Hth0 !Ith0 and !Jth rows: Knit

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"%th row: 9s 2th row

"!st and ""nd rows: Knit

"$rd row: K!%0 K"tog0 K!%0 SSK0 K!%

"2th row: 9s 2th row

",th row: K!%0 K"tog0 K!%0 SSK0 K!%

"th row: Knit

"Hth row: KJ0 K"tog0 K!%0 SSK0 KJ

"Ith row: 9s 2th row

"Jth row: K!%0 K"tog0 KI0 SSK0 K!%

$%th row: Knit

$!st row: K!%0 K"tog0 K0 SSK0 K!%

$"nd row: 9s 2th row

$$rd0 $2th0 and $,th rows: Knit

$th row: 9s 2th row

;ork as for (ack head from R to end.

Ears: 'ake 2

4ast on ""sts and knit I rows. Shape as follows:

K"tog at each end of e)ery alternate row until I sts remain

4ast off

'aking p

Sew seams on all pieces e<cept ears0 making sure to lea)e a small opening for stuffing.

Sew foot (ase into unshaped ends of legs.

Stuff (ody lightly and sew closed.

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Stuff legs firmly and sew to (ody as shown in the photo a(o)e. ill tops of legs whilesewing to ensure fullness.

ill arms firmly for "/$ their length0 stuff remaining $rd lightly. old top of arms so that

the seam is in the centre and sew closed.

Stitch arms to (ody appro<imately !.",cm #!/" inch& from the top.

Stuff head0 shaping snout as you go.

Sew (ottom of head closed and so to head so that the neck remains )ery floppy.

Sew a neat gathering stitch around the snout at the point where it meets the front of theface and secure neatly to keep snout in shape.

Sew ears together along shaped edge and stuff )ery lightly.

1ather lightly along (ottom of ears and sew to head0 using photo as a guide.

Em(roider nose using (lack0 making sure to place mouth in the centre of the snout forthat typical ='r. 7ean+s Teddy= happy e<pression.

Sew (uttons to head with (lack yarn0 making an == shape in each one. >f the toy isintended for a small child use circles of felt instead of (uttons0 and em(roider an == inthe middle of each one.

This pattern is 4opyright F Sarah 7rad(erry uly "%th !JJI0 all rights reser)ed. This pattern may (e printed for personal use only0 and this copyright notice must (e keptintact.

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Toy @a((itThis file was downloaded from http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/toys/(unny.htm

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This toy ra((it is a ma5or reworking of a toy my mother made for me when > was $ yearsold in !JH$. The original is )ery large and short so > decided to design a smaller toy0 taller in proportion to the original and easy to knit.

The second picture shows the placement for the tail.

'easurements: 8eight: $,cm0 !$ $/2in

'aterials: ! < ,%gm (all I ply #light worsted& 4leckheaton Tapestry !%%U wool. I%m/!%, yards per (all.

! < ,%gm (all light (lue I ply wool. I%m/ !%, yards per (all.

H,gm off-white I ply yarn.

!%%gm 3atons 'agnum I ply 4ourtelle in (rown. $!%m per !%%gm.

2 small white shirt (uttons.

Scrap of (lack yarn for face.

9ppro< ",%gm toy filling0 your mileage may )ary.

Tension: "st and $,rows to !%cm/ 2in o)er st st.

7ody: sing $mm needles and light (lue cast on I"sts and work ", rows st st.

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 Ge<t row: 3!0 3"tog0 3$,0 3"tog0 3 to last $ sts0 3"tog0 3! #HJsts&

4hange to 2mm needles and dark (lue )ariegated yarn. ;ork $2 rows garter slip st asfollows:

@ows ! and ": K

@ows $ and 2: 4hange to white0 #K!0 Sl! purlways& to last st0 K!

@ep these 2 rows until you ha)e worked $2 rows in the slip st pattern ending with row ".

4hange to $mm needles and light (lue. Ge<t row: K!0 '!0 K$J0 '!0 K to last st0 '!0 K!

Knit J more rows garter st. 4hange to (rown yarn.

;ork " rows st st without shaping.

Shape for top of head:

!st row: K!0 #K"tog0 K!0 SSK&0 2 times0 K!

"nd and all ;S rows: 3

$rd row: K!0 #K"tog0 K!20 SSK&0 2 times0 K!

,th row: K!0 #K"tog0 K!"0 SSK&0 2 times0 K!

4ont dec in this fashion until you ha)e 2" sts left

3 ! row

 Ge<t rowO K!0 K"tog to last st0 K!

7reak yarn0 lea)ing a long end0 thread through sts and gather tightly. asten off securelyand sew (ack seam using mattress st.

7ase:

sing $mm needles and light (lue0 cast on !2sts.

;ork in st st and inc ! st at each end of e)ery row until you ha)e $2 sts. ;ork withoutshaping for a further "" rows.

Dec ! st at each end of e)ery row until !2sts rem. 4ast off.

eet: #'ake "&

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sing $mm needles and (rown cast on !2sts. ;ork !2 rows st st.

!st dec row: K!0 K"tog0 K to last $ sts0 SSK0 K!

 Ge<t row: 3

 Ge<t row: @epeat !st decrease row.

 Ge<t row: 3

!st inc row: K!0 '!0 K to last st0 '!0 K!

 Ge<t row: 3

 Ge<t row: rep !st increase row.

 Ge<t row: 3

;ork !2 rows st st without shaping. 4ast off

9rms: #'ake "&

sing $mm needles and )ariegated yarn cast on $"sts and K "% rows.

4hange to (rown and work !% rows st st.

!st dec row: K!0 #K"tog& to last st0 K! #!Hsts&

 Ge<t and all ;S rows: 3

$rd row: K"0 #K"tog& to last st0 K! #!%sts&

,th row: K!0 #K"tog& 2 times0 K!0 (reak yarn and thread through rem sts0 gather uptightly and fasten off.

Ears: #'ake four. Two in (rown and two in white&

sing 2mm needles and (rown yarn cast on !%sts and work "% rows st st.

 Ge<t row and foll alt rows: K!0 SSK0 K to last $ sts0 K"tog0 K!

 Ge<t row: 3

@ep last " rows until 2 sts remain. K!0 K"tog0 K!

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3$tog0 fasten off.

7ow Tie:

sing 2mm needles and light (lue cast on !Ists and K !2 rows. 4ast off.

4ardigan 7and

sing $mm needles and )ariegated yarn cast on I%sts. ;ork rows K!0 3! ri((ing. 4astoff.

'aking p: Seams are mattress st unless otherwise stated.

ill ra((it (ody firmly0 (ut not too tightly0 until filling is le)el with (ottom #not (ulgingo)er&. Sew (ase into (ottom opening0 stuffing any loose corners as you sew.

1ather firmly on the row you changed from light (lue to (rown to form neck.

Take (ow tie piece and using a length of yarn gather )ertically up the middle and wrapyarn around se)eral times to form (ow tie shape. Sew to centre front of (ody in themiddle of the light (lue stripe.

;rap cardigan (and around (ody at the (eginning of garter slip st section and 5oin at the (ack. Secure neatly to (ody using an o)ersewn st.

Sew 2 shirt (uttons down centre front.

oin side seams of feet0 stuff firmly and sew closed. 9ttach to the front of the ra((itwhere shown in a(o)e image.

Sew side seams on arms and stuff firmly. Sew to sides of ra((it where shown. ;ith aseparate length of yarn gather around !st row of (rown to form wrists. asten off.

oin ! white and ! (rown ear piece using mattress st around " long edges. Sew to top ofhead where shown in the image a(o)e. @epeat for other ear.

Em(roider face with (lack yarn as shown.

'ake a Jcm/ $ !/"in pom-pom and attach to the ra((it at the (ack on the seam line.

inished

This pattern and all images on this page are 4opyright F Sarah 7rad(erry uly !JJH. 9llrights reser)ed.

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;oolly 7allThis file was downloaded from http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/toys/woolly(all.htm

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> tested this pattern so > could pro)ide a picture of the finished item and was )ery pleasedwith how easy it was to fill into a nice round shape0 and how simple it was to knit. >twould make a great (aaar item as it can (e made from )ery small scraps of yarn. The picture shows my sample knit with I ply #that+s DK to all you non-9ussies& with sie !"#$mm& needles. The finished (all was appro<imately !,cm # inches& in diameter. > usedordinary polyester toy stuffing as the filling.

=9 woolly (all knitted in separate patches in the (rightest scraps of wool you can find is

delightfully soft for little hands to hold and it is washa(le. Thick wool will gi)e the (estresults0 otherwise use $-ply wool dou(led0 working with Go. !" needles. Stuff withcotton wool or snippets of material and 5oin the sections together with (lack twist.=

There are !" sections and each one has fi)e sides. se a different colour for each piece.

'aterials:

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Scraps of I ply #DK& yarn0 !" ply #chunky& yarn 0 or thinner yarn used dou(le0 in se)eral (right colours.!pr of sie !" #".H,mm& needles #for DK or dou(led yarn&0 use a slightly larger sie forchunky.

'ethod:4ast on !! sts and knit into the (ack of each stitch in the first row.

;orking in garter stitch throughout #knit e)ery row&0 knit three rows0 then increase ateach end of the ne<t and e)ery ,th row until there are !H sts.

Knit si< rows without shaping.

 Gow decrease (y k"tog at each end of e)ery alternate row until reduced to , sts0 k"tog ateach end of the ne<t row0 then knit the remaining $ sts together and fasten off.

oining sections

;hen all !" sections are completed0 press them lightly.

4are must (e taken to 5oin the sections #which is done (y (uttonhole stitching togetherwith the (lack thread thus: Stitch fi)e sections round a central one0 making si< in all0 then 5oin up the remainingedges so that you ha)e a cup shape.

'ake up another si< sections in the same way0 then fi< the two hal)es together and stitch0lea)ing a space through which to insert the stuffing.

Stuff the (all lightly0 holding it in the hands and molding it to a good circular shape0 thensew up the opening with (lack (uttonhole stitch.

This pattern is in the pu(lic domain.8T'L )ersion of this pattern is 4opyright F Sarah 7rad(erry une0 !JJI.

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copyright"%%-"%%I ulie ;illiams.9ll rights reser)ed.3lease treat my work with respect and do not copy my designs for commercial purposesand please let me know (efore using any of my original photographs. Thanks.Su(scri(e to this (log+s feed7log powered (y Type3ad

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Teeny tiny knitted toys

8ere is a free pattern to make some teeny tiny toys - 5ust under "., inches # cms& tall.

>t+s a wee (it fiddly (ut lots of fun

 

;hat you will need:

some left-o)er scraps of 2ply yarn in pink0 (lack and fur colour #(rown/ cream / grey...& asmall circle of felt #for the (ack of the face - to pre)ent the tiny stitches pulling through&0! pair of ".",mm needles and " dou(le pointed ".",mm needles.

 

;ith your fur colour yarn and ".",mm needles cast on !$ stitches - lea)ing a tail ofaround , inches for sewing up later.

3url the first row and knit the ne<t. 4ontinue in stocking stitch until work measures !.,inches #2cms&0 appro< !I rows in total.

4ut the work from the (all of yarn lea)ing around inches for sewing up and thread aneedle with this end. Thread the cast off end through the stitches on the needle.

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 Gow take your small circle of felt and place at the (ack of the work (ehind where you plan to em(roider the face. sing the pink yarn em(roider a small nose in centre of face -

> use ! stitch across and ! small stitch downwards. Knot the yarn at the (ack of the workand trim ends off. Gow add the eyes with the (lack yarn - you can tie a small knot in thethread to make the eye stand out. 9gain knot the thread at the (ack of the work and tieends securely trimming off e<cess.

 

3lace a small (all of stuffing (ehind face and 5oin the (ack seam of the (ody usingmattress stitch #follow link ? scroll down&. Tie a length of yarn tightly around the (odyaround half way up to gi)e your toy a neck and thread ends through the (ody (efore

trimming off e<cess. Stuff the (ody ca)ity. Thread a needle with the cast on tail and usethis to catch up the loops around the (ottom of the (ody.

 

3ull up tightly to gather seam and seal (ody ca)ity. Tie off tightly and thread endsthrough the (ody (efore trimming off e<cess.

 Gow make the lim(s #2 the same&. 4ast on 2 stitches with the dou(le pointed needles andknit a short i-cord - around I - !% rows in length. 4ut the work from the (all and threadend through the stitches on the needles and then through the middle of the work -knotting it securely to the cast on tail.

 

or ra((it ears cast on , stitches.K!0 3!0 K!0 3!0 K! - repeat this row , times more to gi)e rows from cast on.Hth row: K!0 3$ together0 K!Ith row: K!0 3!0 K!Jth row: K!0 K" together0 pass !st stitch o)er.

4ut the work from (all of yarn and thread the end through the last stitch to cast off. singthe cast off tail thread this through the centre of the ear and tie to cast on tail.

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#To make ears for a (ear cast on $ stitches0 knit ! row0 cast off $. Tie cast on and cast offends together tightly and sew in place.&

9ssem(le all of the (ody parts.

 

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@epeat with all of the lim(s. 9nd there you ha)e an itty0 (itty (unny

9nd if you fancy you could make your teeny tiny toy a little snack:

 

Teeny iced (un:using a (un-coloured wool #prefera(ly 2ply / fingering weight& and S % / ".% mmneedles cast on $ stitches3$K!0 *0 K!0 *0 K!3,K!0 *0 K!0 *0 K!0 *0 K!0 *0 K!3 JK J3 JK"tog through the (ack twice0 K!0 K"tog twice3 ,K"tog through the (ack0 K!0 K"tog3 $K!0 K"tog0 pass !st stitch o)er0 and pull end through to cast off 

Tie (oth cast on and cast off ends together and thread a needle with one end0 gatheringthe edges in to make a (all - stuff with a short length of same colour yarn. Tie off the endsand thread through the (all (efore trimming off.

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4ut a small circle of felt0 sew a seed (ead in the centre as a cherry0 tie off and trim threadends on the (ack. Sew the felt circle o)er the sewn up end of the knitted (un.

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> hope you en5oy making this. 9s always please feel free to knit up to keep or as gifts /charity fundraising (ut please do not knit up for commercial purposes or reproduce the pattern without first seeking permission.

This pattern is an original design. *ou are welcome to knit up for personal use (ut pleasedon+t use it for commercial purposes0 thanks. 4opyright ulie ;illiams "%%I.

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ulie > lo)e your work your a )ery talented lady (ut you ha)e e<celled yourself with thesetiny toys0 they are sooo cute. > saw the picture of 8oney with her little (unny and its sosweet0 the person who manages to get their paws on her will (e one lucky owner. Thankyou for sharing the pattern its )ery kind of you. Keep up the amaing work.X @aynor 

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*ou are so )ery talented. ;hat makes it e)en (etter is that you+re also so )ery generous.Thank you for posting this. They are so flippin+ kee-ute Lo)e0 lo)e0 lo)e

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These are really darling. Thanks for posting the pattern and the helpful detailed photos.

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so0 so cute thanks for sharing your creati)ity

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ulie0 you are 5ust so (ig-hearted. Thank you so much.

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Those are 5ust darling 3erfect for little present toppers0 tiny tree ornaments or pins

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h 1@1ES ;here are my needles ...

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So adora(le Thank you so much for sharing the pattern. :&

3osted (y: april W %,/%"/"%%I at %H:!2 9'

These are adora(le Thank you so much0 and for (eing so generous a(out selling them for charity too. > will make a few of these lo)ely little ones0 and sell them to raise money forthe nit that is treating me . . .

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;aaayyy too sweet

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> really lo)ed making the (unny and the flower. Thanks so much for the pattern

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wow these are amaingly cute the instructions and pictures are great too0 >+m going tostart making a (unny right away.

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5oy ust what > was hoping to find when > cast my search net this morning. 9dora(le

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 Gice to see u r all kids stuff .> am alos intrested to learn knitting (asic things .>f u ha)emore pattern guide (y email .

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These are really sweet :&

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hi0 what a fa( site and great cutties. my daughter is collecting monkeys for my newgandson0 would it (e possi(le to email the pattern.

3osted (y: teresa W %H/%"/"%%I at !%:22 3'

Those little guys are so cute. > need to make some.

3osted (y: 'ama rchin W %H/%J/"%%I at %J:22 3'

Thank you for such a wonderful little teddy pattern. 'y grandson was (orn a sleep at ""weeks and this was the perfect sie for him0 as all other sied patterns were much too (ig0it also meant i could gi)e him something personal and so that he was not alone. nceagain thank you.

3osted (y: 1 Tanner W %H/!"/"%%I at %:,$ 3'

So cute0 > lo)e them all0 thank you for the pattern

3osted (y: Tana W %H/!2/"%%I at !%:%H 9'

Do you think > could use (igger yarn and needlesY This would (e a great pro5ect foryoung knitters. 9 Muick accomplishment to encourage the craft. @epliesY

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well0 instead of getting in the shower > ha)e 5ust spent the last hour and a half knittingand dressing a tiny teddy > could sit and knit these all day > will put her on my (loglater...you are amaing and so generous sharing this delightful pattern

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hello 5ulie0thanks for the teeny tiny pattern. i en5oy making the (unny... thanks again....

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> usually ha)e a )ery hard to reading knitting patterns so > ha)e (een struggling with myknitting. > found this )ery easy to follow and for the first time the instructions didn+t feellike they were in a foreign language.> 5ust wanted to thank you. This one post has gi)en me a (oost of confidence > won+t soonforget.

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*ou do wonderful work. rom reading your (log you certainly ha)e your hands full and >wish you luck and prayers. *ou really need to pu(lish your patterns. *ou could makesome money. > know > would (uy a (ook of your patterns. > lo)e them and would reallylo)e to make them0> hope to (e a grandmother soon. 1ood Luck....

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*ou are so kind to allow me to knit these cute stockings. > am not such a good knitter (utwill try for 4hristmas. 1od (less

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4ontinuing with second leg0 knit !2 stitches0 place ne<t , stitches on safety pin. 3ositionthe first leg so the safety pins are ne<t to each other where legs meet. 4heck to make sure (oth feet are facing the same direction. Do not cut yarnO using the same working yarn0knit across !H stitches from needles holding the stitches of the first leg0 then knit theremaining $ stitches from second leg to the marker. *ou will ha)e a circle shape with $2

stitches on needles and " safety pins with , stitches on each in the middle.

Slip each set of , stitches onto a dou(le-point needle. ;ith right sides together0 usinganother #third& needle (ind off the " sets of , stitches together using the $-needle (ind-off method. 4ut yarn and secure last stitch.

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9rm #'ake "&;ith second set of dou(le-point needles0 cast on stitches. Di)ide stitches e)enly onto $needles and 5oin into circle0 taking care not to twist stitches. 3lace marker.

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@epeat steps to make second arm.

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7eginning at center (ack of (ody0 knit across H stitches of (odyO place ne<t , stitches of (ody #underarm& on safety pin. ;orking with ! arm at a time0 place , stitches from thearm on another safety pin for underarm0 knit across remaining !I stitches of arm0 knitacross !2 stitches of (ody0 place ne<t , (ody stitches on another safety pin for underarm.;orking with the second arm0 place , stitches on safety pin0 knit across !I stitches of

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@ound "!: Knit "0 knit " together0 knit 20 dou(le decrease0 #knit "0 knit " together& "times0 knit 20 dou(le decrease0 knit "0 knit " together0 knit ". #"2 stitches&@ound "": #Knit " together& !" times. #!" stitches&

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@ow 2: 3url to end.@ow ,: K!0 m!0 k!"0 m!0 k!. #! sts&@ow : 3url to end.;ork in St st for a further !% rows ending on a ;S row. Ge<t row: K!0 sl!0 k!0 psso0 k!%0 k"tog0 k!. #!2 sts&

 Ge<t row: 3url to end. Ge<t row: K!0 sl!0 k!0 psso0 kI0 k"tog0 k!. #!" sts& Ge<t row: 3url to end.7ind off.

Leg #make "&sing S sie $ #$.", mm& needles and '4 yarn0 cast on !! sts.@ow !: Knit to end.@ow ": 3url to end.@ep @ows !-" !2 times more #"I rows more in total&. Ge<t row: K!0 m!0 knit to last stitch0 m!0 k!. #!$ sts&

;ork $ more rows in St st. Ge<t row: K!0 m!0 knit to last stitch0 m!0 k!. #!, sts& Ge<t row: 3url to end.7ind off.

9rm #make "&sing S sie $ #$.", mm& needles and '4 yarn0 cast on H sts.@ow !: Knit to end.@ow ": 3url to end.@ow $: K!0 m!0 knit to last stitch0 m!0 k!. #J sts&@ow 2: 3url to end.@ow ,: K!0 m!0 knit to last stitch0 m!0 k!. #!! sts&@ow : 3url to end.;ork a further " rows in St st ending with a ;S row. Ge<t row: K"0 sl!0 k!0 psso0 k$0 k"tog0 k". #J sts& Ge<t row: 3url to end.7ind off.

'aking up;ea)e in all loose ends.3ress and (lock to correct sie.oin front and (ack (ody pieces together0 lea)ing top open to insert stuffing.oin side edges of arms together to create tu(es0 lea)ing top open to insert stuffing.oin legs in the same way as arms.oin side and top edges of head together0 lea)ing (ottom edges open to insert stuffing.>nsert stuffing into (ody pieces.oin the top edges of (ody together.oin (ottom edges of head together.Stitch the head onto top of (ody.

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Stitch arms into position on the (odyO place the top of the arm at the first shaping markson (ody.Stitch top of legs closed and stitch into position at the (ottom of the (ody.Em(roider facesO add hair and clothes according to the specific patterns for each doll.

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This adora(le toy will make a comforting companion for the children in your life.

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7y Sara Lucas

8a)e you made thisY Send your picture to feed(ack 9T canadianli)ing DT com andwe+ll post it in our photo gallery

E is for ElephantStuffed animals are a staple and this one is fun and easy to make. > lo)e elephants0 (utwith a different nose and ears you could easily transform this into 3 is for pig.

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'aterials 7lossom (y @eynolds #,%U acrylic0 2%U )iscose0 !%U cotton0 ,% g Q I" yds&. " (alls.shown in colour %J. Sie 2 #$., mm& dou(le pointed needles or sie to o(tain gauge Darning needle

4ontrast colour scrap yarn for em(roidery 3olyfill or other machine-washa(le stuffing

1auge!I sts and "I rows per 2 inches in St st. E<act gauge is not essential (ut you want to (esure your fa(ric is tight enough to hide the filling.

Sie9(out inches tall and H inches long.

To make7odyRR4 I sts. Di)ide e)enly among needles and 5oin into a round0 (eing careful not totwist.

>ncrease rounds:@ound !: K.@ound ": RK!0 Kf?(R -- !" sts.@ounds $-: @epeat @ounds ! and " twice more -- "H sts.RR@ound H: K.@ound I: RK"0 Kf?(R -- $ sts.@ounds J-!!: K.@ound !": RK,0 Kf?(R -- 2" sts.@ounds !$-!: @epeat rounds J-!" -- 2J sts.;ork e)en until piece measures 2 inches when measured flat.

Decrease rounds:@ound !: RK,0 K"togR -- 2" sts.@ounds "-2: K.@ounds ,-I: @epeat @ounds !-2 -- $ sts.

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@ound J: ^K"0 K"tog_ -- "H sts.

Stuff the (ody mostly full (efore the hole gets too small.

@ound !%: K.

@ound !!: RK!0 K"togR -- !I sts.@ounds !" ? !$: @epeat @ounds !% ? !! -- !" sts.

inish stuffing. 7reak yarn and0 using darning needle0 thread yarn through remaining sts.3ull tight to close the opening and secure firmly in place.

Legs #make 2&4 ! sts. oin into a round0 (eing careful not to twist. K e)en until piece measures !.H,inches. 7.

Soles #worked (ack and forth on " needles&:

4 2 sts.@ow ! and following ;S @ows: 3.@ow ": K!0 Kf?(0 K" -- , sts.@ow 2: K"0 Kf?(0 K" -- sts.@ow : K"0 K"tog0 K" -- , sts.@ow I: K!0 K"tog0 K" -- 2 sts.

Lea)e long tails to use to sew sole to leg.Sew sole to one end of leg using whipstitch.

8ead;ork as for 7ody from RR to RR. There are "H sts.

K " rounds e)en. Ge<t @ound: K"0 Kf?( -- $ sts.;ork e)en until piece measures " inches when measured flat.

Decreases:@ound !: K"0 K"tog -- "H sts.@ounds " ? $: K.@ound 2: ^K!0 K"tog_ -- !I sts.

Start stuffing the head.

@ound ,: K.@ound : ^K!0 K"tog_ -- !" sts.

inish stuffing the head and close as you did the (ody.

Ears #make "&

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The ears are worked flat in garter stitch.

4 , sts.@ow ! and all ;S rows: K.@ow ": K.

@ow 2: Kf?(0 K to last " sts0 Kf?(0 K! -- H sts.

@epeat these 2 rows once more -- J sts.

@ow !%: Kf?(0 K to end of row -- !% sts.@ow !": Kf?(0 K to last " sts0 Kf?(0 K! -- !" sts.@ows !2 ? !: K.@ow !I: K"tog0 K to last " sts0 K"tog.@ow !J: K.

@epeat @ows !I ? !J until 2 sts remain. 7.

Trunk 4 2 sts. ;ork in i-cord for a(out ! inch.>nc #'!& in the ne<t row.4ontinue with , sts for another inch.>nc in the ne<t row.4ontinue with sts for another inch.7.

9ssem(ly3lacement of the (ody parts is not critical -- the elephant is cute e)en asymmetrical -- sodon+t o(sess a(out getting e)erything 5ust so.

To wea)e in ends0 use a sewing style knot #like when you sew on a (utton& and then (urythe end in the stuffing.

Stuff the legs and attach them to the (ody. >f they are a little toward the head end0 it willhelp the elephant stand up.

9ttach the head to the (ody0 placing it near the last increases on the (ody near the top.The cast-on edge should (e pointing out -- that+s where you+ll attach the trunk.

9ttach trunk #(y the wide end& and ears.

'ake a tail (y threading a -inch-long strand into the (ody ne<t to the yarn tail on therear end0 then out again a couple of sts o)er. 7raid the tail yarn and these two strands fora(out an inch then tie off.

Em(roidery

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Thread contrast colour yarn onto your darning needle and insert the needle near the neckand then mo)e it into position through the stuffing. 'ake a rench knot for each eye withone running stitch 5ust a(o)e it. Start a different strand for the side em(roidery and userunning stitch to make the desired letter.

 

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Straight knitting needles0 sie !! @ S>E T 7T9>G 191E.7lack em(roidery floss.Tapestry needle.! St holder.Small amount of polyfil for stuffing.

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191E!$ sts Q 2O !J rows Q 2 in St st.T S9NE T>'E0 T9KE T>'E T 48E4K 191E.

ST>T48 1LSS9@*>nc !K in front and (ack of ne<t st.

;TSSl !0 (ring yarn to @S of work0 return slipped st (ack to L8 needle0 turn work0 (ring yarnto ;S of work0 sl ! purlwise.

794K !st Leg;ith straight needles0 cast on 2 sts.@ow ! #@S&: >nc !0 k"0 inc ! sts.@ow " and all ;S rows: 3url.@ow $: K!0 #>nc !& 2 times0 k! !% sts.@ow ,: KI0 ;TS0 p,0 ;TS0 kH !% sts.@ow H: K"0 SSK0 k"0 k" tog0 k" I sts.@ows J0 !! and !$: Knit I sts.@ow !,: K!0 SSK0 k"0 k" tog0 k! sts. 7reak off yarn and sl sts to st holder."nd Leg;ork same as for !st Leg0 end on @ow !,0 lea)ing sts on needle.oining @ow #;S&: 3url sts0 cast on ! st0 purl sts from holder !$ sts.

 

7D*@ow !: K20 >nc !0 k$0 >nc !0 k2 !, sts.@ow " and all ;S rows #unless otherwise specified&: 3url.@ow $: K"0 >nc !0 #k20 >nc !& twice0 k" !I sts.@ow ,: K!0 ;TS0 p!$0 ;TS0 k!"0 ;TS0 p!!0 ;TS0 k!%0 ;TS0 pJ0 ;TS0 k!$ !I sts.@ow H: K,0 SSK0 k20 k" tog0 k, ! sts.@ow J: #K!0 SSK& twice0 k20 k" tog0 k!0 k" tog0 k! !" sts.@ow !!: K"0 SSK0 k20 k" tog0 k" !% sts.@ow !" #;S&: 3url !%0 then cast on J sts #!st arm& !J sts.@ow !$: KJ #!st arm&0 k!%0 then cast on J sts #"nd arm& "I sts.@ows !,0 !H and !J: Knit "I sts.

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@ow "!: 7ind off J sts0 k to end !J sts.@ow "" #;S&: 7ind off J sts purlwise0 p to end !% sts.

8E9D@ow ! #@S&: SSK0 k0 k" tog I sts.@ow " and all ;S rows: 3url.@ow $: >nc !0 k!0 >nc !0 k"0 >nc !0 k!0 >nc ! !" sts.@ow ,: >nc !0 k$0 >nc !0 k"0 >nc !0 k$0 ;TS0 p!!0 ;TS0 k!%0;TS0 pJ0 ;TS0 k!%0 >nc ! ! sts.@ow H: >nc !0 k$0 >nc !0 k0 >nc !0 k$0 >nc ! "% sts.@ow J: K20 >nc !0 k!%0 >nc !0 k2 "" sts.@ow !!: K,0 SSK0 kI0 k" tog0 k, "% sts.@ow !$: K"0 SSK0 #k,0 k" tog& twice0 k" !H sts.@ow !,: SSK0 k!$0 ;TS0 p!"0 ;TS0 k!%0 ;TS0 pI0 ;TS0 k0 ;TS0 p20 ;TS0 kI0 k"

tog !, sts.@ow !H: K,0 sl sts to holder0 (ind off , sts0 k to end , sts. Gote: ;e made an optional eyelet in the !st ear of our (ear. This is so that the (ear can (e tied through the ear onto a high chair or car seat. #3lease ne)er lea)e a childunattended with anything tied onto a string to pre)ent choking.& >f you do not wish tomake the eyelet0 work (oth ears same as "nd ear.!st Ear: 3url ,.@ow ! #@S&: #>nc !0 k!& twice0 >nc ! I sts.@ow ": 3url.@ow $: K20 yo0 k2 J sts.@ow 2: 3" tog0 p,0 p" tog H sts.@ow ,: K" tog0 k$0 k" tog , sts.@ow : 7ind off as follows: K" tog0 k!0 k" tog."nd Ear: ;ith ;S facing0 5oin yarn and purl , sts from holder.@ow ! #@S&: #>nc !0 k!& twice0 >nc ! I sts.@ow ": 3url.@ow $: Knit.@ow 2: 3" tog0 p20 p" tog sts.@ow ,: K" tog0 k"0 k" tog 2 sts.@ow : #K" tog& twice0 (ind off last " sts.

@GT!st Leg: ;ith straight needles0 cast on 2 sts.@ow ! #@S&: >nc !0 k"0 >nc ! sts.@ow " and all ;S rows: 3url.@ow $: K!0 #>nc !& 2 times0 k! !% sts.@ow ,: KI0 ;TS0 p,0 ;TS0 k20 ;TS0 p$0 ;TS0 k !% sts.@ow H: K$0 SSK0 k" tog0 k$ I sts.

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@ows J0 !! and !$: Knit I sts.@ow !,: K!0 SSK0 k"0 k" tog0 k! sts. 7reak off yarn and sl sts to st holder."nd Leg: ;ork same as for !st Leg0 end on @ow !,0 lea)ing sts on needle.oining @ow #;S&: 3url 0 cast on ! st0 purl sts from holder !$ sts.

7D*@ow ! #@S&: K,0 >nc !0 k!0 >nc !0 k, !, sts.@ow " and all ;S rows #unless otherwise specified&: 3url.@ow $: >nc !0 k,0 >nc !0 k!0 >nc !0 k,0 >nc ! !J sts.@ow ,: K!,0 ;TS0 p!%0 ;TS0 kI0 ;TS0 p0 ;TS0 k20 ;TS0 p"0 ;TS0 k!% !J sts.@ow H: K,0 SSK0 k,0 k" tog0 k, !H sts.@ow J: K20 SSK0 k,0 k" tog0 k2 !, sts.@ow !!: K"0 SSK0 kH0 k" tog0 k" !$ sts.@ow !" #;S&: 3!$0 then cast on J sts #!st arm& "" sts.

@ow !$: KJ #!st arm&0 k!$0 then cast on J sts #"nd arm& $! sts.@ow !,: K!"0 SSK0 k$0 k" tog0 k!" "J sts.@ow !H: Knit "J sts.@ow !J: K!!0 SSK0 k$0 k" tog0 k!! "H sts.@ow "!: 7ind off J sts0 k to end !I sts.@ow "" #;S&: 7ind off J sts purlwise0 p to end J sts.

 

8E9D@ow ! #@S&: SSK0 k,0 k" tog H sts.@ow " and all ;S rows: 3url.@ow $: #K!0 >nc !& $ times0 k! !% sts.@ow ,: #>nc !& twice0 k!0 #>nc !& 2 times0 k!0 #>nc !& twice !I sts.@ow H: K"0 >nc !0 k$0 >nc !0 k20 >nc !0 k"0 ;TS0 p!!0 ;TS0 kJ0 ;TS0 pH0 ;TS0 k,0;TS0 p$0 ;TS0 kI0 >nc !0 k" "" sts.@ow J: K!0 >nc !0 k,0 #SSK& twice0 #k" tog& twice0 k,0 >nc !0 k! "% sts.@ow !!: KJ0 k" tog0 kJ !J sts.@ow !$: K"0 SSK0 k!!0 k" tog0 k" !H sts.@ow !,: SSK0 k!$0 ;TS0 p!"0 ;TS0 k!%0 ;TS0 pI0 ;TS0 k0 ;TS0 p20 ;TS0 kI0 k"tog !, sts.@ow !H: K,0 sl these sts onto holder0 (ind off , sts0 k to end , sts.Ears: ;ork same as for (ack ears0 making optional eyelet in "nd ear instead of !st ear.

 

>G>S8>G1Sew (ack and front of (ear together0 lea)ing ears and (ound-off sts at top of head openfor stuffing. Stuff legs and arms first0 making them Muite firm. Stuff (ody ne<t0 (eingsure to stuff lightly so that (ear is hugga(le. Stuff mule ne<t0 then head. This makes

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the mule stand out. Sew (ound-off sts and ears tog. Em(roider the face withem(roidery floss as in photo.

ptional: >f desired0 you may work running sts around the mule with matching yarnand pull up slightly for more definition. *ou may also sew across the (ase of ears and

around cur)e of ear to gi)e the ear more shape.

'aterialsj Set of $.",mm needles #K sie !%0 S sie $&j *arn needlej Toy stuffingj ,mm (lack toy safety eyes #optional as eyes can (e em(roidered on with (lackthread/yarn&j Scraps of (lack yarn

*arn weightDou(le knitting/ worsted weight

1auge Got important (ut make it tight so stuffing doesn6t show through

8ead4o2!. Kf( e)ery st #Ists&". 3url$. K!0 Rkf(R times0 k! #!2sts&2. 3url,. Rk!0 kf(R times0 k" #"%sts&. 3urlH. St-st rowsI. Rk"tog0k2R $ times 0 k"tog #! st&J. 3url!%. K!0 k"tog0 k!%0 k"tog0 k! #!2sts&!!. 3url!". Knit!$. 3url!2. Rk"tog0 k"R $ times0 k"tog #!%sts&

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!,. 3url!. Rk"togR along #,sts&

4ut yarn lea)ing a long tail0draw tail through remaining stitches. 9t this point to maywant to add the safety eyes #or em(roider some eyes on with thread or yarn for (a(ies or

)ery small children& and use scraps (lack yarn to em(roider on some nostrils. se thelong yarn tail to mattress stitch the row ends together0 stopping halfway to stuff and thenalong to the cast on stitches. 3ull the yran tail through the cast on stitches to gi)e adrawsting effect0 tie off and wea)e in any loose ends.

Ears #make "&4o2!. knit". knit$. knit2. k"tog twice #"sts&

4ut yarn lea)ing a long tail0draw tail through remaining stitches. se the remaining yarntail to attach the ears to the head.

7ody4 sts!. purl". kf( e)ery sts #!"sts&$. purl2. Rk!0 kf(R along #!Ists&,. purl. Rk"0kf(R along #"2sts&H. purlI. KnitJ. purl!%. Knit!!. 3url!". RK"tog0 k"R along #!Ists&!$. 3url!2. RK"tog0 k!R along #!"sts&!,. 3url!. Rk"togR along #sts&!H. 3url!I. 7 #lea)ing a long yarn tail&

se the long yarn tail to mattress stitch the row ends together0 stopping halfway to stuffand then along to the cast on stitches. 3ull the yarn tail through the cast on stitches to gi)ea drawstring effect0 tie off and wea)e in any loose ends.

Legs #make 2&

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4 $st!. Knit". kf( e)ery st #sts&$. knit2. kf( e)ery st #!"sts&

,. knit. knitH. knitI. Rk"tog R along row#sts&J. Knit!%. Rk"tog R along row#$sts&!!. Knit

4ut yarn0 lea)ing a long tail. Draw tail through remaining stitches and pull tightly andsecure.se tail to mattress stitch row ends closed #please note i didnt fill the legs withstuffing (ut you can if you wanted to0 5ust remem(er to stop halfway to stuff&. 4ontinue

until you reach the cast on stitches0 lea)e a long yarn tail to sew the legs to the (ody.

inishing9ttach the head to the 7 stiches of the (ody #> attached the head roughly halfway down&9ttaches the legs to the (ody and the ears to the head.To make a tail0cut a small piece if yarn and tie a knot at the end. sing the opposite endfrom the knot0 attach the thread to the hippo+s (ottom.

'aterialsj Set of $mm needles #K sie !!0 S sie ".,&j *arn needlej Toy stuffingj 7lack thread/yarn for em(roidering eyes

*arn weightDou(le knitting/ worsted weight

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1auge Got important (ut make it tight so stuffing doesn6t show through

inished 'easurements

!$=#$2cm& tall

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

8ead4 sts using peach yarn!. kf( into all sts #!"sts&". purl$. Rk!0 kf(R repeat along row #!Ists&2. 3url,. Rk"0 kf(R repeat along row #"2sts&

. purlH. Rk$0 kf(R repeat along row #$%sts&I. 3urlJ. Rk20 kf(R repeat along row #$sts&!%. 3url!!. Rk,0 kf(R repeat along row #2"sts&!". 3url!$. Rk0 kf(R repeat along row #2Ists&!2. 3url4hange to (rown yarn!,-"". St-t I rows"$. Rk0 k"togR repeat along row #2"sts&"2. 3url",. Rk,0 k"togR repeat along row #$sts&". purl"H. Rk20 k"togR repeat along row #$%sts&"I. purl"J. Rk$0 k"togR repeat along row #"2sts&$%. purl$!. Rk"0 k"togR repeat along row #!Ists&$". purl$$. Rk!0 k"togR repeat along row #!"sts&$2. purl$,. Rk"togR along #sts&

4ut yarn0 lea)ing a long tail. Draw tail through remaining stitches and pull tightly andsecure.se tail to mattress stitch row ends closed. Stop half way down to fill with stuffing#and if using safety eyes attach them now& and then continue until you reach the cast onstitches. se the yarn to draw through all the cast on stitches and pull tight for adrawstring effect0secure and then wea)e in any loose ends.

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'outh4 st using peach yarn!. Kf( into all sts #!"sts&". 3url

$. Rk!0 kf(R repeat along row #!Ists&2. 3url,. Rk"0 kf(R repeat along row #"2sts&. purlH. Rk$0 kf(R repeat along row #$%sts&I. 3urlJ. Knit!%. 3url!!. Rk$0 k"togR repeat along row #"2sts&7ind off lea)ing a long yarn tail to mattress stitch the row end together. continue up to thecast on stitches0 then draw through all the cast on stitches to gi)e a drawstring effect0

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Ears #make "&4o sts using peach!. Kf( into all sts #!"ts&". Knit$. Rk!0 kf(R repeat along row #!Ists&2. Knit,. Knit. KnitH. Rk!0 k"togR repeat along row #!"sts&I. KnitJ. Rk"togR along #sts&7ind off lea)ing a long yarn tail. se the yarn tail to stitch together the row ends usingmattress stitch. Do not fill the ears with stuffing. nce you reach the cast on stitches drawthe yarn through for a drawstring effect0 pull tightly and secure. ;ea)e in any loose ends.

7ody4 sts using (rown yarn!. kf( into all sts #!"sts&". purl$. Rk!0 kf(R repeat along row #!Ists&2. 3url,. Rk"0 kf(R repeat along row #"2sts&. purlH. Rk$0 kf(R repeat along row #$%sts&I. 3urlJ. Rk20 kf(R repeat along row #$sts&!%. purl!!-!. st-st rows

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!H. Rk"togR 2 times0 k"%0 Rk"togR 2 times #"Ists&!I. 3url4hange to t-shirt colour !J-$. Sts-st !I rows$H. Rk"0k"togR along #"!sts&

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4hange to (rown yarn!!-22. st-st $2 rows

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Tail4o sts using (rown yarn!. Rk"0kf(R along #Ists&". 3url$-$". St-st $% rows7ind off lea)ing a long yarn tail. se the yarn tail to stitch together the row ends usingmattress stitch. Do not fill the tail with stuffing. nce you reach the cast on stitches drawthe yarn through for a drawstring effect0 pull tightly and secure. ;ea)e in any loose ends.

inishing9ttach the mouth piece to the head (y stitching the cast off stitches of the mouth to the peach part of the head.Em(roider on a nose0 eyes and eye(rows using yarn or thread. >f you are using toy safetyeyes then you will need to attach them (efore you seam the head together0 > recommendH.,mm eyes.9ttach ears roughly halfway down each side of the head.9ttach arms0 legs and tail to the (ody.

9dditional >nfo*ou can use plastic pellets to fill the (ottom of the hands0 feet and (ody to add someweight to the monkey0 howe)er its not recommended that you gi)e a toy with plastic pellets to a (a(y or young child.9dd small magnets to the monkeys hands and feet (efore seaming0 so that it can +cling+.To add the letter motif to the monkeys T-shirt > used the free letter charts a)aila(le fromlittle cotton ra((its a)aila(le here.*ou can also add shorts to the monkey simply (y changing to the shorts colour at row $%of the leg and replacing the (rown yarn with the shorts colour when knitting the (ody.