
This little knitted Festive Bell is quick and easy. This FREE knitting pattern will make a lovely gift or hang it on your tree.
Made with oddments of white double knitting yarn. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 10cm tall when finished including the loop.
Abbreviations : k–knit. p–purl. st–stitch. tog-together, st-st–stocking stitch (k1row, p1row)
Bell—Make 1
(Inside of bell) With white, cast on 11 sts
Purl 1 row
Next: increase into every stitch (22 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 15 rows
Next: (k1, inc1) to end (33 sts)
(lower edge) Purl 2 rows
Knit 1 row
(Outside of bell) Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (22 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 15 rows
Next: k2tog to end (11 sts)
Draw the thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Fold the piece in half, sew down the row ends, gather the cast on stitches and seal up completely.
Push the cast on end inside the piece so that the cast on and cast off edges meet at the top of the bell.
Clapper—Make 1
With white, cast on 8 sts
Purl 1 row
Next: increase into every stitch (16 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: k2tog to end (8 sts)
Draw the thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends. Add a tiny piece of toy stuffing and seal up. Hang inside the bell using a thread so the clanger is just outside the lower edge of the bell.
Loop—Make 1
With white cast on 20 sts
Cast off
Fold the loop in half and attach the ends to the top of the bell.



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Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).

Main Body – Make 1
With yellow, 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)
Neck : 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.

Beak – Make 2
Make one for upper beak and one for lower beak
With orange, 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.
Attach the beak at the front at the neck. Sew two eyes in black immediately above the beak and one stitch apart.
Feet – Make 2
With orange, follow the instructions for the beak. Make 1 piece for each foot.
Attach the foot to either side of the front, lower body.
Wings – Make 2
With yellow, cast on 14 sts
Purl 1 row
Next: inc1, knit to last stitch, inc1
Complete the last 2 rows until there are 22 sts on the needle
Purl 1 row
Next: k2tog to end (11 sts)
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends, the seam should be under the wing in the centre. Attach the cast on edge to the neck with a wing at either side of the body.
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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
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Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts)
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Next: k2tog to end (15 sts)
Change to cream/flesh for the head
Purl 1 row
Next: (inc1, inc1, k1) to end (25 sts)
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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
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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.

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Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).

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)
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Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
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Purl 1 row
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
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Beak – Make 2
Make one for upper beak and one for lower beak
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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
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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.
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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
Shaping for spout. Next: k21, (inc1) 4 times, k21 (50 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: k21, (k1, inc1) 4 times, k21 (54 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: k21, (k1, inc1) 6 times, k21 (60 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 4 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.
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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.

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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
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Change to cream/flesh
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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
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Purl 1 row
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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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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageCreate 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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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.
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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
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Purl 1 row
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Purl 1 row
Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts)
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Next: (inc1, inc1, k1) to end (25 sts)
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Purl 1 row
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
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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
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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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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).
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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
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Body
Purl 1 row
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Cast off
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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
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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
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