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Cracker the Old English Sheepdog Knitting Pattern
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Knitting Pattern Instructions to Make Cracker the Old English Sheepdog
Pattern Number KBP-009
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Knitting pattern instructions to knit Cracker the Old English Sheepdog.
Cracker is knit using the loop stitch and does not need special yarn to make him. 150g of cream and 100g of grey double knitting yarn is needed.
Here are instructions for loop stitch taken from the pattern.
Loop Stitch (L) : Insert the right knitting needle in to the stitch as though to knit it. Stick out your left thumb towards your right hand and at a right angle to your body about 3-4cm away from the needles. Wrap the yarn around the needle as though to knit the stitch and bring the yarn around your thumb. Holding the loop with your thumb, take the yarn back over the needle the way that it came and knit into the back of the same stitch. You now have created two stitches from this. Take the rear stitch and pull over the second and off the needle, leaving one stitch remaining. The loop should be about 8cm long in total or 4cm in half.
How to create a knitted loop stitch
Completed Dimensions
21cm high, 32cm from nose to tail and 19cm wide approx.
Suggested Yarn
Double Knitting. 100g Grey, 150g Cream. 2 toy eyes and 1 toy nose. Stuffing.
| Needle Size | 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles. This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3 |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Knitting Skills | Cast on |
| Yarn Weight | This pattern uses any brand of Double Knitting yarn. Double Knitting is also known as Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g |
| Materials | Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing |
| Equipment | Yarn Sewing Needle |
| Craft | Knitting – With 2 Single Pointed Needles |
| Designed by | Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers. You Can be Confident as This Pattern Has Been Lovingly Crafted by Specialists. |
| Media | A5 Professionally Printed Leaflet. Your pattern is compact enough to fit on a chair arm or into a knitting bag |
| Tension | 26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch with double knitting yarn |
| Character | Animals |
| Knitting Style | All pieces are knitted flat on 2 needles. They will have a seam when completed. |
| Colour | Cream |
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We tend to use acrylic yarn for our toys as the thickness is consistent and colours are vibrant.
We only use 2 thicknesses of yarn for all patterns. Either Double Knitting (Light Worsted, 8ply, No.3, Approx 300m/100g) or Chunky (Bulky, 16ply, No.5, Approx 150m/100g) See the listing to see which one we used.
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What About Knitting Needles?
We use either 3mm(UK 11, US 3) needles with Double Knitting yarn.If you use chunky / bulky then 4.5mm single pointed knitting needles(UK 7, US 7) are what we use.
Is That Right?It Seems Too Small
If you look at a ball band or have knitted garments before, you will know the recommended size is for larger needles.We do this so when you knit the pieces the knitting stays dense and the toy stuffing doesn't show through.
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Barbara –
I didn’t understand loop instruction so did it the way I know. The one pattern I didn’t enjoy making even though looks great. I didn’t cut loops. Didn’t like sewing it together! Love all your patterns so easy.
Carol –
I’ve made Cracker twice now. The first time I made him I did him in a faux fir wool because I didn’t know how to do loop stitch and the effect was amazing. I have just made him again (in fact he was my last completed knit of 2018). This time I tried using a fluffy Chunky wool and he has turned out lovely. Again I did not use loop stitch just stocking stitch. Using the fluffy wool makes him so soft and cuddly.
I love all of your patterns, they are so easy to follow and knit up, and you are very quick to respond to emails should there be any problems.
The only problem I find is that I can cannot knit the patterns as fast as you produce them ?
Dot –
Great patterns, easy to do and lovely for presents.
Linda Platts –
In the process of making him, Looks good so far.
MRS KAREN ARNOLD –
Love the majority of the patterns . So easy to follow