Cast on 28 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end.

Work row 1: 3 more times

 

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 6: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 8: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 9: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *yarn round needle, purl 2 together – repeat to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 10: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 11: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 12: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 13: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 14: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 15: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 16: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *yarn round needle, purl 2 together – repeat to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 17: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 18: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 19: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 20: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 21: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 22: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 23: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *yarn round needle, purl 2 together – repeat to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 24: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 25: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 26: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 27: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 28: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

 

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end.

Repeat last row 3 times more.

Cast off.

Size – approximately 16” head size – but there is a lot of give in them

You will need

6mm knitting needles

Double knitting or chunky yarn

Large blunt needle to sew up

Pompom if you want one

• you can use either 2 strands of double knitting together – or 1 strand of chunky – it works out the same

Method

Using 6mm needles – cast on 60 stitches.

Work the bottom pattern in rib stitch as follows.

Row 1: knit 1 stitch, purl 1 stitch, repeat to end of row.

Repeat row 1: 5 times more.  If you want a fold over edge – work 3 or 4” in rib.

Row 7: knit across all stitches.

Row 8: purl across all stitches.

Continue these last 2 rows until you reach top shaping – you go longer if you want a looser, longer hat!

Shape for top

Row 29: *(knit 2 together, knit 6, knit 2 together, knit 2) – repeat from * to end of row.  (50 stitches).

Row 30: purl across all stitches.

Row 31: *(knit 2 together, knit 4, knit 2 together, knit 2) – repeat from * to end of row.  (40 stitches).

Row 32: purl across all stitches.

Row 33: *(knit 2 together, knit 2) – repeat from * to end of row. (30 stitches).

Row 34: purl across all stitches

Row 35: *(knit 2 together, knit 2 together, knit 2) – repeat from * to end of row. (20 stitches).

Row 36: purl 2 together all across row. (10 stitches).

Row 37: knit 2 together all across row. (5 stitches).

thread the yarn through the remaining stitches, pull tight and secure.

Making up - Sew the back seam together.  If you have added a turn back cuff you can turn if to where you want it and add a few stitches at the ¼ points of the circumference so that it stays turned back. 

Take a step further:

• Change the size by adding / reducing the number of stitches case on in blocks of 10.
• Work stripes.
• Work the cuff in a different colour.
• Add motif patterns.
• Add texture patterns / cables.
• Work all in rib.

 

 

 

The Square Collection – Reversable Star Pattern

 

 This is part of our monthly Blanket Club.  Patterns are released every month on the website – then published in a booklet after a year. 

• If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
• If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
• Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square. 

 Cast on 45 stitches

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 5: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 6: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 7: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

 

Row 8: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 37, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 9: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 35, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 10: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 37, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 11: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 35, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 12: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 8, purl 2, knit 17, purl 2, knit 8, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 13: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 7, knit 2, purl 17, knit 2, purl 7, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 14: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 9, purl 2, knit 15, purl 2, knit 9, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 15: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 9, knit 2, purl 13, knit 2, purl 9, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 16: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 10, purl 3, knit 11, purl 3, knit 10, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 17: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 9, knit 4, purl 9, knit 4, purl 9, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 18: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 10, purl 5, knit 7, purl 5, knit 10, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 19: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 5, purl 5, knit 5, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 20: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 11, purl 6, knit 3, purl 6, knit 11, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 21: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 7, purl 1, knit 7, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 22: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 11, purl 15, knit 11, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 23: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 15, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 24: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 11, purl 15, knit 11, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 25: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 11, knit 13, purl 11, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 26: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 12, purl 13, knit 12, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 27: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 11, knit 13, purl 11, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 28: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 12, purl 13, knit 12, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 29: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 15, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 30: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 11, purl 15, knit 11, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 31: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 9, knit 17, purl 9, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 32: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 9, purl 19, knit 9, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 33: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 7, knit 21, purl 7, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 34: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 7, purl 23, knit 7, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 35: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 5, knit 25, purl 5, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 36: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 5, purl 27, knit 5, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 37: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 3, knit 29, purl 3, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 38: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 3, purl 31, knit 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 39: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 12, knit 11, purl 12, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 40: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 13, purl 11, knit 13, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 41: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 13, knit 9, purl 13, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 42: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 14, purl 9, knit 14, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 43: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 14, knit 7, purl 14, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 44: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 15, purl 7, knit 15, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 45: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 14, knit 7, purl 14, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 46: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 16, purl 5, knit 16, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 47: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 15, knit 5, purl 15, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 48: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 16, purl 5, knit 16, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 49: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 15, knit 5, purl 15, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 50: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 17, purl 3, knit 17, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 51: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 16, knit 3, purl 16, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 52: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 17, purl 3, knit 17, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 53: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 17, knit 1, purl 17, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 54: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 18, purl 1, knit 18, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 55: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 35, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

row 56: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 37, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 57: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 58: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 59: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 60: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 61: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 62: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 63: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

 Cast off, weave in ends and block.

Work other squares with just the plain background and join together in alternate patterns.

 

You will need:

4mm knitting needles

DK yarn – I am using the James Brett Shhh yarn – it’s a lightweight brushed dk that goes a really long way and gives a really light and delicate effect.

Large blunt needle to sew up

The circumference of these is about 10” – depends on the yarn you use and how tightly you work.  If you want a smaller round – reduce stitches in counts of 7 – if you want larger add stitches in counts of 7.

 To make

With 4mm knitting needles – working top down - cast on 60 stitches.

 Rib edge

Row 1: knit 1, purl 1 – repeat to end of row.

Repeat row and work about 1”.

 

Work the lace pattern:

Row 1: knit.  While you are working along the row – increase 3 stiches evenly spaced.  (63 stitches).

Row 2: purl.

Row 3: (knit 1, yarn over, bring yarn to the front to purl 1, purl 3 together, purl 1, without taking the yarn back, knit 1) repeat to end of row.

Row 4: purl.

Repeat these 4 rows and work about 5”.  You can go longer if you wish.

Work a few rows of the knit 1 row – purl 1 row before starting the rib.

Work the ruffle.

Row 1: into every stitch work – knit, yarn over, knit, yarn over, knit.  That means – knit into the stitch – but don’t slip it off the needle, bring the yarn around over the needle to create another stitch, knit into the stitch again – but don’t slip it off the needle, bring the yarn around over the needle to create another stitch, knit in to the stitch again, now slip it off the needle – you are creating 5 stitches out of the one stitch.  (300 stitches – but don’t bother to count then – it’s not super critical if it’s over or under!).

Row 2: purl.

Row 3: knit.

Work about 2” of the purl / knit rows – or more if you like a deep frill.

Cast off loosely.

Sew up the back seam.

Take a step further

• Work the leg section as long as you wish.
• Wear pulled up – or scrunched down.
• Make the frill less full by working 3 stitches into each stitch – less yarn hungry.
• Miss the frill off all together.
• Make the rib and the frill in contrast colours.
• You may find 5 into 1 is too bulky for your yarn – try 5 then 3 into one for a less dense effect – or just 3 into 1 for a less ruffle.
• Exaggerate the edge of the frill be knitting into the front and then the back of every stitch – then cast off.
• Make matching wrist warmers by reducing the stitches.

 

 

 

 

Grid Stitch Square

 

 

 

 

Cast on 30 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end.

Work row 1: 3 more times

 

Row 5: *knit 1, purl 1 – repeat to end of row.

Row 6: work as the stitches lie.

Row 7: knit.

Row 8: knit.

These 4 last 4 rows form the pattern – work 5 times more.

 

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end.

Repeat last row 3 times more.

Cast off.

This pattern is part of the Knitting with Kitten Knitting Circle

Knitted Eyeballs

You will need:

4mm knitting needles

DK yarn in black

DK yarn in white

DK yarn in colours

Large blunt needle

 

 

 

To make – large.

With 4mm knitting needles and white – cast on 6 stitches.

Row 1: purl.

Row 2: knit into the front – then into the back of each stitch.  (12 stitches).

Row 3: purl.

Row 4: *knit into the front – then into the back, knit 1 – repeat from * to end of row.  (18 stitches).

Row 5: purl.

Row 6: *knit into the front – then into the back, knit 1 – repeat from * to end of row.  (27 stitches).

Row 7: purl.

Row 8: knit.

Row 9: purl.

Row 10: *knit into the front – then into the back, knit 2 – repeat from * to end of row.  (36 stitches).

Row 11: purl.

Row 12: knit.

Row 13: purl.

Row 14: *knit 2 together, knit 2 – repeat from * to end of row.  (27 stitches).

Row 15: purl.

Row 16: knit.

Break yarn and change to a colour.

Row 17: purl.

Row 18: *knit 2 together, knit 1 – repeat from * to end of row.  (18 stitches).

Row 19: purl.

Row 20: *knit 2 together, knit 1 – repeat from * to end of row.  (12 stitches).

Break yarn and change to black.

Row 21: purl.

Row 22: knit 2 together all across row.  (6 stitches).

Break yarn – draw yarn through stitches and secure to finish.  Join the seam with the tails of the right colour – filling as you go.

 

To make – small.

With 4mm knitting needles and white – cast on 6 stitches.

Row 1: purl.

Row 2: knit into the front – then into the back of each stitch.  (12 stitches).

Row 3: purl.

Row 4: *knit into the front – then into the back, knit 1 – repeat from * to end of row.  (18 stitches).

Row 5: purl.

Row 6: *knit into the front – then into the back, knit 1 – repeat from * to end of row.  (27 stitches).

Row 7: purl.

Row 8: knit.

Row 9: purl.

Break yarn and change to a colour.

Row 10: *knit 2 together, knit 2 – repeat from * to end of row.  (20 stitches).

Row 11: purl.

Row 12: *knit 2 together, knit 2 – repeat from * to end of row.  (15 stitches).

Break yarn and change to black.

Row 13: purl.

Row 14: *knit 2 together, knit 1 – repeat from * to end of row.  (10 stitches).

Row 15: purl 2 together all across row.

Break yarn – draw yarn through stitches and secure to finish.  Join the seam with the tails of the right colour – filling as you go.

 

Take a step further –

• Add crochet tails at the back for sinews.
• Use a red thread to create ‘veins’.
• Use chunky and 6mm for a larger size.
• Make a whole plate full as decoration.
• Create loads – thread a string / ribbon through the middle and tie as a necklace.

 

 

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Andalusian  stitch

 

 

 

Cast on 30 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end.

Work row 1: 3 more times

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 6: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 8: *knit 1, purl 1 – repeat to end of row.

These 4 last 4 rows form the pattern – work 5 times more.

 

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end.

Repeat last row 3 times more.

Cast off.

 

You will need -

Balls of cotton / acrylic (you will need more for 100% cotton)

4mm knitting needles

Fabric for lining – paper to make a pattern, and something to cut and sew with.

 

Start at the top of the handle – work 2 sides the same.

Cast on 13 stitches

Row 1: knit 1, * purl 1, knit 1 – repeat from * to end of row.

Row 2: knit 1, * knit 1, purl 1 – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 2.

Row 3: knit 1, * knit 1, purl 1 – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 2.

Row 4: knit 1, * purl 1, knit 1 – repeat from * to end of row.

These 4 rows form the pattern. 

Keep the pattern in this form all through the piece allowing for increasing stitches.

Work about 60 rows for the handle – more if you want a shoulder bag.

Increase row: work the first and the last stitches as a knit stitch. Increase 1 stitch at each end of the next row – by knitting into the front and then the back of the 2^nd stitch.

Repeat increase row 6 times - 25 stitches.

Cast on 5 stitches at each end of the next row. 

Work 1 straight row in the pattern.

Cast on 5 stitches at each end of the next row. 

Work 1 straight row in the pattern.

Repeat the increase row if you want more width.

Work the body of the bag as deep as you wish.  Work both sides before you cast off.

Cast off both sides together at the bottom seam.  This gives you a stronger – neater finish.

Use the completed bag as a guide to cut out a paper pattern

Overlap the top handle edges slightly and stitch together.

Adding a lining – cut the fabric using the pattern you made – adding ¼” seam allowance.

– hem around the sides and join the handle – turn right side out – give it a good press – slip the lining inside the bag – turn the raw edges under and slip stitch to the outer.

 

 Ready Teddy Go

You will need:

1 pair of 4mm needles

Double Knitting yarn

Toy stuffing

Scraps of yarn or embroidery thread for face

Ribbon for bow

Large blunt needle to sew up

 

You will find helpful:

A row counter

Garter stitch used throughout (knit every row)
Method: start at the legs

With 4mm knitting needles, cast on 8 stitches.

work 16 rows, knit all stitches across rows.
Break off yarn, leave stitches on needle.

Cast on 8 stitches and work 16 rows the same to form the other leg.

Body – push the 2 legs next to each other on the same needle and knit across all stitches of both legs (16 stitches).

Work 8 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

Arms - Cast on 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows (32 stitches).
Work 8 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

Head - Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
Now work 38 rows on these 16 stitches, knit all stitches across rows.

Arms - Cast on 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
Work 8 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

Body - Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
Work 8 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

 Legs - Using only the first 8 stitches, knit 16 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

Then cast off these 8 stitches.
Return to remaining 8 stitches and knit 16 rows, knit all stitches across rows. and then cast off.

Making up.

Fold knitted piece in half lengthways. The fold becomes the top of the head.
Join seam around teddy, leave a small gap between the legs.

Backstitch a diagonal line across corner of head to form ears and pull to make shape.
Stuff body and slip stitch closed area left for stuffing.
Embroider a face on teddy.
Take a double thickness of yarn and thread around neck, going in every few stitches, (making sure there are no loops that little fingers can get into).
Draw up yard tightly to form neck and secure ends. Tie a ribbon around neck to finish

Take one step further –

-       Add a scarf - With same needles and thickness of yarn, cast on 60 stitches.
Knit 6 rows and then cast off. Tie round teddy’s neck and secure in place if being given to a small child

-       Knit in stocking stitch – that is 1 row of knit – 1 row of purl

-       Knit the various parts in different colours to look like clothes – start with a couple if lines in black for the shoes – body colour for the legs – colour for shorts – change colour for shirt (keeping ends of arms the same colour as the legs) – knit head in body colour – repeat on the other side

-       Add a felt Santa for Christmas – or a princess crown

-       Work in chunky yarn on 6mm needles for a bigger, thicker toy

-       Work in super chunky on 8mm or 9mm for a large toy

 

 

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