This little knitted bee is quick and easy. This FREE knitting pattern will make a lovely gift. Keep buzzy with this little striped insect.
Made with oddments of brown, white, cream/flesh and yellow double knitting yarn. Length of black for the eyes and red for the nose. Small amount of toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 9cm tall when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
Body & Head – Make 1
Starting at the base, with yellow, cast on 10 sts Purl 1 row Change to brown and stripe with yellow every 2 rows Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 13 rows Next: k2tog to end (15 sts)
Change to cream/flesh for the head Purl 1 row Next: (inc1, inc1, k1) to end (25 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 11 rows Next: k2tog to last stitch, k1 (13 sts) Purl 1 row Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends, add stuffing and seal up. Make sure the neck line is indented to define a separate head and body when stuffing. Take a piece of cream yarn, wrap it round the neck and tie tightly at the back so the neck keeps the shape. (This is optional)
Wings- Make 4
With white, cast on 6 sts Purl 1 row Next: inc1, knit to last stitch, inc1 Complete the last 2 rows until there are 16 sts on the needle Purl 1 row Next: k2tog to end (8 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends. Attach the cast on edge to the body with two wings at either side of the back of the body.
Hat – Make 1
With yellow, cast on 28 sts Knit 1 row Change to brown and stripe with yellow every 2 rows for the rest of the piece Starting with a knit row, st-st 10 rows Next: k2tog to end (14 sts) Purl 1 row Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight Sew down the row ends and place the hat on the head
Sew a nose in red with 3 horizontal stitches at the centre of the face. Sew two eyes in black just above the nose.
Antennae – Make 1
With yellow, cast on 30 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Cast off Allow the piece to curl upon itself and sew down the length. Bring the ends into a centre to make 2 loops. Secure in the centre with yellow yarn and attach to the top of the hat.
This little knitted robin is quick and easy. He will make a great hanging festive Christmas decoration or add him as a little ‘extra’ gift this year. He will make a great heirloom for years to come.
Made with oddments of brown, red and yellow double knitting yarn and a length of black for the eyes. You will need a little toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 9cm tall when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
All Knitted Pieces
Main Body – Make 1
With red, cast on 10 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 11 rows Next: k2tog to end (15 sts) Change to brown Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Next: (inc1, inc1, k1) to end (25 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows Next: k2tog to last stitch, k1 (13 sts) Purl 1 row Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends, add stuffing and seal up.
Beak – Make 2
Make one for upper beak and one for lower beak With yellow, cast on 10 sts Knit 1 row Draw thread through the stitches and pull tight
Tie in the row ends. Place two pieces together so the ridged knit rows are together, it will make the beak part slightly when placed on the robin.
Attach the beak at the front over the colour change. Sew two eyes in black immediately above the beak and one stitch apart.
Wings – Make 1
The wing is made in one piece and will wrap around the outside of the body. The back of the piece will be shaped to come to a point.
With brown, cast on 30 sts Knit 1 row Next: k2, inc1, k10, k2tog, k2tog, k10, inc1, k2 (30 sts) Next: k2, purl to last 2 sts, k2 Complete the last 2 rows 6 times in total (12 rows)
Next: (k2, k2tog) to last 2 sts, k2 (23 sts) Cast off in purl
Sew the cast off edge to the body half way up at the colour change. Leave a gap at the front centre. The back will be pointed.
Hanging Cord – Make 1
If you want to hang your robin from a Christmas tree then it will need a hanging cord. You can make one from yarn as below, or you could use ribbon or cotton as you like instead.
Cut 3 pieces of red yarn about 1 metre long each. A twisted cord is made by taking the yarn and fasten all three lengths to one end of a static object for example a door handle. Take the other end of the yarn and twist lots of times. Then allow the yarn to fold in half upon itself and it will twist. Knot the open end to stop the twist from unravelling. Cut to the length desired and attach to the top of the head.
Ewe’ll love every stitch of this adorable sheep knitting pattern. Curly is soft, squishy, and the perfect woolly friend to add to any handmade collection.
Outfox boredom with Slick the Fox! This sly little knitting pattern creates a charming fox toy in a cosy hoodie—perfect for woodland lovers and crafty knitters.
This snowman doorstop won’t melt, but it will keep your doors from swinging shut. A fun and festive knitting pattern that adds a cozy winter touch to any room.
This little Chocolate Teapot knitting pattern is quick and easy. This FREE pattern will make a lovely gift with a chocolate orange inside or decorate your home. Add it to your knitted cake collection.
The body of the tea pot is a void where you can put a chocolate orange or a bath bombe or similar as a gift.
Made with oddments of cream knitting yarn but you can use any colour you like. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 13cm high and will fit a chocolate orange inside the teapot. You will need two small pieces of toy stuffing about the size of a cotton ball.
It is important to knit with double knitting yarn and 3mm needles (26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm square) so that your chocolate orange will fit snugly inside.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
This is what the component parts will look like…
Teapot Body and Spout – Make 1
Starting at the base, with your chosen colour, cast on 46 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 11 rows
Divide for the spout. Next: purl 38 sts and turn work. Next: knit 16 sts and turn work again. Work with this set of 16 sts in the middle of the work only. There will be 22 sts on either needle that can be left for now or put onto a stitch holder as you prefer.
Purl 1 row Next: k2tog, k5, inc1, inc1, k5, k2tog (16 sts) Purl 1 row Complete the last 2 rows 5 times in total (10 rows) Cast off
Reconnect yarn to the remaining stitches and purl to the end Knit along all stitches on both needles (44 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows Cast off
Sew down the row ends of the piece. Sew down the spout. Allow the upper and lower edges to curl. Curl over top of the spout too. Add a little toy stuffing down the spout to help it keep the shape. (optional)
Handle – Make 1
With your chosen colour, cast on 12 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 33 rows Next: k2tog to end (6 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends of the handle. Attach the cast on edge at the top of the handle over the seam (see picture) with the handle pointing up. This will help with the curl of the handle at the top. Bend over and attach the bound off stitches at the bottom of the main piece to finish the handle.
Lid – Make 1
With your chosen colour, cast on 10 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Purl 1 row (edge of lid)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: k2tog to end (10 sts) Purl 1 row (Nobby handle) Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 7 rows Next: k2tog to end (10 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends. Add a small amount of toy stuffing about the size of a cotton ball to the top of the lid. Fold the lower half of the piece so that the extra purl row is on the outer edge and the base is flat. Stitch from underneath through to the upper lid and back through again to make sure it stays flat and keeps the shape.
Here is an alternative to a traditional Orange Cover. Our snowman knitting pattern will hold an orange in his belly and won't deflate when the orange is removed.
Ahoy, matey! This pirate hand puppet knitting pattern is perfect for storytelling, puppet shows, or just sailing into some swashbuckling fun—no treasure map required.
Knit the sweetest bedtime buddy with this bear-shaped pyjama case pattern! This cuddly companion keeps sleepwear snug and tidy while adding a touch of handmade charm to any room. No need to paws—this pattern is simple, fun, and utterly adorable.
This little knitted hanging dolly decoration is quick and easy. This FREE toy knitting pattern will make a lovely gift or hang as a decoration in your home.
Suggestion : Make a hanging Christmas gift in traditional colours. You could make a hanging decoration for your Chirstmas tree too. Add a little tinsel for some sparkle or ribbon to make it extra special.
Pic thanks to Angie Taylor
Suggestion 2 : Make a hanging pram charm or nursery decoration. Add it to your other knitted gifts as a little something extra special.
Made with oddments of white, pink and cream/flesh double knitting yarn. A length of black for the eyes. Small amount of toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 10cm from the top of the hat to the skirt. Make the legs and hanging loop as long as you like.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
This is what the component parts will look like…
Body & Head – Make 1
Starting at the base, with pink, cast on 10 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows Next: k2tog to end (10 sts)
Change to cream/flesh Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 11 rows Next: k2tog to end (10 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends, add stuffing and seal up. Make sure the neck line is indented to define a separate head and body when stuffing. Take a piece of yarn, wrap it round the neck and tie at the back so the neck keeps the shape. (This is optional)
Hat – Make 1
With pink, cast on 24 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 11 rows Next: k2tog to end (12 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends of the hat, allow the cast on rows to curl and place on the head.
Dress – Make 1
With pink, cast on 44 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 13 rows Next (k2, k2tog) to end (33 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (22 sts) Change to white Starting with a purl row, st-st 5 rows Cast off
Sew down the row ends. Allow the top and bottom to curl. The cord for the arms will go under the collar at the back. Place the white rim round the neck of the body.
Arms and Legs
For the arms and legs, make a twisted cord and knit a foot or hand on either end. Cut 3 pieces of white yarn about 1 metre long each and follow the instructions to make a twisted cord below. You will need to make one cord for the arms and one for the legs.
A twisted cord is made by taking the yarn and fasten all three lengths to one end of a static object for example a door handle. Take the other end of the yarn and twist lots of times. Then allow the yarn to fold in half upon itself and it will twist. Knot the open end to stop the twist from unravelling. Cut to the length desired.
Feet and Hands- Make 4
With white, cast on 10 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Change to pink Starting with a knit row, st-st 4 rows Draw thread through the stitches and pull tight
Allow the white edge to curl over. Place the knot from the twisted cord into the piece at the white end and then sew down the row ends. Make sure the twisted cord is secure as you go.
For the legs, fold the cord in half and sew it to the bottom of the body.
For the arms, fold the cord in half and attach it at the back. Then take the cord round the back of the neck to the shoulder and attach with a stitch at either side. It is possible to hide the cord under the collar of the dress if desired.
Hanging Cord – Make 1
Make a hanging cord in pink the same as the legs and arms above. Knot it into a loop and attach it to the top of the hat.
To finish, split a length of black yarn and sew two eyes to the front of the face about 2 sts apart.
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Hopping and Bopping. Here is Dotty the 50s style dolly. She has a flared dress, head scarf and dancing shoes. A large knitting pattern to get your needles clicking.
Here is Bear Hugs. She is a cute polar bear knitting pattern in festive red. Knitted in double knitting yarn, here is a sweet bear to get your needles clicking.
Here is an Air Raid Warden soft toy knitting pattern. He was seen on duty on the streets of our cities to keep us safe during World War 2. Created to commemorate 75 years since VE Day in 1945.
Create a charming, easy-to-knit baby keepsake with this free pattern. Perfect for newborn gifts, knit in classic pink, blue, or neutral white.
If you are having a baby shower, you could make one for each guest or use it as a reveal to tell family and friends if it is a girl or boy.
If you are an expectant grandparent, it would make a great birthday keepsake for a new arrival.
Made with oddments of white, and cream/flesh double knitting yarn. A length of grey for the eyes. Small amount of toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 10cm tall when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
Body & Head – Make 1
Starting at the base, with white, cast on 10 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 13 rows Next: k2tog to end (15 sts)
Change to cream/flesh Purl 1 row Next: (inc1, inc1, k1) to end (25 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 11 rows Next: k2tog to last stitch, k1 (13 sts) Purl 1 row Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends, add stuffing and seal up. Make sure the neck line is indented to define a separate head and body when stuffing. Take a piece of white yarn, wrap it round the neck and tie tightly at the back so the neck keeps the shape. (This is optional)
Hat – Make 1
With white, cast on 28 sts Knit 1 row Starting with a knit row, st-st 10 rows Next: (k2, k2tog) to end (21 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (14 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows Next: k2tog to end (7 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends of the hat and place on the head. Fold the top half of the hat over back to the rim on one side and secure with a stitch.
Arms- Make 2
With white, cast on 6 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (12 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Change to cream/flesh Starting with a knit row, st-st 2 rows Next: k2tog to end (6 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends. Add a tiny amount of toy stuffing and seal up. Attach the arms at either side of the body piece at the shoulders
To finish, split a length of grey yarn and sew two eyes in a ‘U’ shape to the front of the face.
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Is there a new baby on the way? Fancy an easy knit that will look great in the nursery? Here is our easy knit baby. Simple shapes and cute lines will leave you loving this knitting pattern.
Burly baby is everything you could want in a toy knitting pattern. He is a little cutie in his nappy, complete with pin. He has mittens, hat and bootees too.
This little knitted caterpillar is quick and easy. Use any colours you like, in any order you like. Make it as long as you like too !
Made with oddments of white and green knitting yarn. Small amount of toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 22cm long with 4 sections and a head when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
Body & Head – Make 1
Starting at the tail of the caterpillar, with your first colour, cast on 10 sts ** The repeat begins here for each section ** Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: k2tog to end (10 sts)
Change to the next colour Repeat the sequence again from ** The repeat begins here for each section ** at the beginning of the pattern. Do this repeat the number of times you like, once for each section to make the caterpillar as long as you want. Stop repeating when you get to the head.
HEAD Change to the head colour Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k2, inc1) to end (40 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 13 rows
Next: (k2, k2tog) to end (30 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: k2tog to end (10 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Gather the cast on stitches. Sew down the row ends, add stuffing as you go and seal up.
To finish, sew two black eyes the front of the face. Add green eyebrows, a smile and two horizontal stitches for the nose.
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Burly baby is everything you could want in a toy knitting pattern. He is a little cutie in his nappy, complete with pin. He has mittens, hat and bootees too.
Is there a new baby on the way? Fancy an easy knit that will look great in the nursery? Here is our easy knit baby. Simple shapes and cute lines will leave you loving this knitting pattern.
Roarrrrrrr. Laa La Lion is a fun knit for girls and boys. He is a cutie with a hoodie and orange mane. You will love him so much that you may end up with your own pride of lions!
Every dolly deserves a good night’s sleep. This knitting pattern creates a soft and snuggly nightie case that keeps pyjamas tucked away and bedtime routines a little more fun.
Made with oddments of cream, pink and grey double knitting yarn. Small amount of toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 10cm tall when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
Body & Head – Make 1
Starting at the base, with cream, cast on 10 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts)
Purl 3 rows Starting with a knit row, st-st 16 rows Next: k2tog to end (15 sts)
Purl 1 row Next: (inc1, inc1, k1) to end (25 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows Next: k2tog to last stitch, k1 (13 sts) Purl 1 row Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends, add stuffing and seal up. Make sure the bottom is flat so it will stand and the neck line is indented to define a separate head and body.
Scarf – Make 1
With pink, cast on 40 sts Next: (k1, p1) to end Complete the last row 4 times in total Cast off in pattern
Sew down the row ends and place over the head and round the neck
Ears- Make 2
With cream cast on 14 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 15 rows Next: k2tog to end (7 sts) Purl 1 row Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Fold in half and sew down the row ends. Fold the cast on edge in half again. Place the ear on the side of the head approx 4 rows from the top of the head. Sew the cast on edge in place.
To finish, sew two grey eyes in a ‘U’ shape to the front of the face and also two horizontal stitches for the nose.
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Here is Ronnie, he is an original, novelty knitting pattern. He will hold a chocolate egg in his belly and looks sweet too. A brilliant idea for an Easter gift.
Here is a mash up of two of our favourite patterns, gnome and chocolate egg holder. He has a white beard and snazzy moustache. Knit your own Chocolate Egg Gnome with these instructions.
This little knitted fish is in a rainbow style. It is quick and easy to make.
Made with oddments of double knitting yarn. A small amount of toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 12 cm from end to end when finished.
Change colours and yarn as you like if you don’t want to use the rainbow colours.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. inc – increase by knitting into the front and back of the stitch. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
Fish – Make 2
Start at the tail. With red, cast on 20 sts Purl 1 row Next: k2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, k2tog (18 sts)
Purl 1 row Next: k2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, k2tog Colour : Change to orange now and then change to yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet every 6 rows to the end of the piece Complete the last 2 rows until 10 sts remain
Body Purl 1 row Next: inc1, knit to last stitch, inc1 Complete the last 2 rows until there are 20 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows
Next: k2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, k2tog Purl 1 row Complete the last 2 rows until 10 sts remain
Cast off
Place both sides of the fish together, sew around the outside, add stuffing and seal up. Sew an eye on either side with black yarn. Go over the stitch several times until you have the shape you like.
Add a little Welsh fire-breathing fun to your bathroom with this Dragon Toilet Roll Cover. A playful and unique knitting project to surprise your guests.
This rabbit hand puppet is all ears and ready for fun. A delightful knitting pattern for kids, puppet shows, or anyone who loves a little hoppy entertainment.
Have fun with Frankenstein. Another cute knit all ready for the Halloween season. He is made with double knitting. He makes a great friend to the Wizard and Witch Festive Friends.
This little knitted dove is a symbol of hope. It is quick and easy to make.
Made with oddments of white double knitting yarn. A small amount of toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 10 cm from beak to tail when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. inc – increase by knitting into the front and back of the stitch. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
Body & Head – Make 1
Starting at the tail, with white, cast on 16 sts Next: (k1, p1) to end Complete the last row 7 times Next: inc1, inc1, knit to last 2 sts, inc1, inc1 (20 sts)
Next: Purl 1 row Next: inc1, knit to last stitch, inc1 Complete the last 2 rows 5 times – 10 rows (30 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 5 rows Next: (k2tog) 6 times, (inc1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times (24 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k2tog) 4 times, k2, (inc1) 4 times, k2, (k2tog) 4 times (20 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 7 rows
Next: k2tog to end (10 sts) Change colour for the beak Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Next: k2tog to end (5 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends of the head and along the tummy to the bottom of the tail. Add stuffing and fold the tail flat so the seam is in the centre. Sew the tail and seal it up from left to right. Add two eyes in black on a slant.
Wings- Make 2
With white, cast on 6 sts Purl 1 row Next: inc1, knit to last stitch, inc1 Complete the last 2 rows until there are 20 sts on the needle Purl 1 row Next: k2tog to end (10 sts) Purl 1 row Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Gather the cast on stitches. Sew down the row ends. Attach the wings at either side of the body.
Here is a twist on a traditional Christmas favourite. He is a larger knit than our usual patterns so you can get your needles clicking with this one. Fill the reindeer with Christmas goodies.
No need for snow—just grab your knitting needles and stitch up a snowman that lasts all year. A fun and interactive puppet pattern perfect for winter fun.
This knitted hand sanitiser bottle holder keyring is quick and easy. It will fit one small pocket sized bottle of hand anti-bacterial sanitiser gel into it.
Hang it on your handbag or keyring. It makes it easier than putting contaminated hands into a pocket or handbag when going to look for sanitiser it is already to hand.
They will make great quick gifts for everyone.
If you don’t have a spare keyring, use some ribbon or yarn to make a loop instead. If you don’t like the button, use a press stud or small piece of velcro – whatever you have to hand.
Made with oddments of double knitting yarn. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 15cm tall including bottle and keyring when finished. Oddments of cotton yarn will reduce the stretch on the piece but use whatever oddments you like or have to hand.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. inc – Increase by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch.
A Quick Note on Tension
Tension is a consideration as your bottle will be a fixed size so using larger needles or thicker yarn will make the keyring bigger. The bottle in this example is 5.5cm at the widest (11cm all the way round) and 10.5cm tall.
18sts wide = 5.5cm half a bottle at the widest 36 sts wide = 11cm all the way round the bottle at the widest
This will leave the bottle sitting comfortably in the pouch. If you have a slightly bigger bottle, this will fit too as there is some give in the pattern.
Hopefully you should now be able to check your knitting against your bottle when you begin to knit it.
Just one final note before you begin. If you want to use larger needles then you could reduce the number of stitches by groups of 2. Leave the strap at 8 sts wide and continue to knit the pattern but make sure to measure as you go!
Front – Make 1
Starting at the bottom of the keyring where the bottle pops out, cast on 10 sts Next: (k1, p1) to end Next: inc1, inc1, knit to last 2 sts, inc1, inc1 (14 sts) Next: (k1, p1) to end Next: inc1, inc1, knit to last 2 sts, inc1, inc1 (18 sts)
Next: (k1, p1) to end Knit 1 row Complete the last 2 rows 10 times in total (20 rows) Cast off
Back – Make 1
Starting at the bottom of the keyring where the bottle pops out, cast on 10 sts Next: (k1, p1) to end Next: inc1, inc1, knit to last 2 sts, inc1, inc1 (14 sts) Next: (k1, p1) to end Next: inc1, inc1, knit to last 2 sts, inc1, inc1 (18 sts)
Next: (k1, p1) to end Knit 1 row Complete the last 2 rows 12 times in total (24 rows)
Next: (k1, p1) to end Reduce for the strap Next: k2tog, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2tog (14 sts) Next: (k1, p1) to end Next: k2tog, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2tog (10 sts) Next: (k1, p1) to end Next: k2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog (8 sts)
Next: (k1, p1) to end Complete the last row 22 times. Place stitch markers on the first row and row 7 to mark where the keyring loop goes. Button Hole (if you have a preferred method, please use it) Next: k1, p1, k1, cast off 2 sts, p1, k1, p1 Next: k1, p1, k1, cast on 2 sts, p1, k1, p1
Next: (k1, p1) to end Complete the last row 2 times Cast off in pattern
To make up
Take both pieces and place the cast on edges together. Sew down the row ends. DO NOT sew the bottom edge together as you need the bottom edge to be open so the bottle neck will fit through.
Fold the strap in half and match the stitch markers at the top. Insert the keyring and sew from left to right so the keyring won’t move.
Then place the strap over the front and mark for the button. Sew a small button in place at the front. Insert a bottle of sanitiser.
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This little knitted bear is quick and easy.
Made with oddments of brown double knitting yarn, a length of blue and black. A short piece of ribbon and a small amount of toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 9 cm tall when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
Body & Head – Make 1
Starting at the feet, with brown, cast on 7 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (14 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 5 rows Place all stitches on a stitch holder and make another leg the same.
Knit along all stitches and the stitches on the stitch holder too (28 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 11 rows Next: k2tog to end (14 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: (inc1, inc1, k1) to last 2 sts, inc1, inc1 (24 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows Next: k2tog to end (12 sts) Purl 1 row Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Gather the cast on stitches. Sew down the row ends of the head and up the legs. Add stuffing and seal up.
Arms- Make 2
With brown, cast on 6 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (12 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 5 rows Next: k2tog to end (6 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends. Add a little toy stuffing and seal up. Attach the arms at either side of the body piece at the shoulders
Ears – Make 2
With brown, cast on 14 sts Knit 1 row Next: k2tog to end (7 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Attach the ears to the head, one at either side so the bound off stitches are in the centre of the ear. Curl the ear a little as they are sewn.
To finish, sew a triangle in blue to the front of the face to represent the nose. Take a blue thread and go from the bottom of the nose, down and under the chin. Sew two eyes in black just above the nose.
Wrap some blue ribbon round the neck in a bow.
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Materials : Oddments of any colour in double knitting yarn. Small amount of toy stuffing. 3mm single point needles.
The finished heart is approximately 6.5cm high.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row). inc— increase. Knit into the front and the back of the stitch
Purl 16 sts and turn. Work with these stitches only Next: (k1, k2tog) to last stitch, k1 (11 sts) Purl 1 row Next: k2tog to last stitch, k1 (6 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Reattach yarn to the remaining 16 sts and purl to end Next: (k1, k2tog) to last stitch, k1 (11 sts) Purl 1 row Next: k2tog to last stitch, k1 (6 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends of the heart – seam will be at the back. Fold into a heart shape at the top and sew around the edges. Add a little toy stuffing before sealing up.