This pattern is so easy, quick and fun that you'll want to make one (or several) for all the young ones in your life.
Knitting needle: 4.50 mm / US 7 / UK 7 or size to obtain tension
Yarn: This is a great way to use up small yarn balls
Tension: 5 stitches x 8 rows = one inch [2.45 cm] worked over Stockinette stitch
Stockinette stitch (over an even number of stitches)
Row 1: knit
Row 2: purl
Repeat rows 1 and 2
seed stitch (over an odd number of stitches)
Row 1: knit 1, purl 1--continue to the end of the row.
Row 2: purl 1, knit 1--continue to the end of the row.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for the pattern.
Body
Cast on 10 stitches.
Work in stockinette stitch for two inches (5.08 cm).
Using a darning needle, draw yarn through stitches, and secure.
Use a needle and some yarn to yarn-paint a face—eyes, nose, and mouth—onto your puppet.
Sew seam
Ears (make two)
Cast on 5 stitches
Work in seed stitch for one inch (2.54 cm).
Knit 2 together, knit one, knit 2 together.
Using a darning needle, draw yarn through the remaining stitch.
Attach ears.
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Next post: It Was Nothing (short story)
Body
Cast on 10 stitches.
Work in stockinette stitch for two inches (5.08 cm).
Using a darning needle, draw yarn through stitches, and secure.
Use a needle and some yarn to yarn-paint a face—eyes, nose, and mouth—onto your puppet.
Sew seam
Ears (make two)
Cast on 5 stitches
Work in seed stitch for one inch (2.54 cm).
Knit 2 together, knit one, knit 2 together.
Using a darning needle, draw yarn through the remaining stitch.
Attach ears.
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Next post: It Was Nothing (short story)
