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).
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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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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.
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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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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
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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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Hat – Make 1
With white, cast on 28 sts
Knit 1 row
Starting with a knit row, st-st 10 rows
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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
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Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
Body & Head – Make 1
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** 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)
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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
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Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
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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 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
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Next: k2tog to end (15 sts)
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 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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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
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An original and unusual design. Take two 10cm baubles and knit your own standing Santa or Elf. An easy to knit and fun Christmas decoration.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThis 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.
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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThis 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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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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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
Heart – Make 1 per heart
With your chosen colour, cast on 2 sts
Purl 1 row
Next: increase into all stitches (4 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: increase into all stitches (8 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: inc1, k2, (inc1) twice, k2, inc1 (12 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: inc1, k4, (inc1) twice, k4, inc1 (16 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: inc1, k6, (inc1) twice, k6, inc1 (20 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: inc1, k8, (inc1) twice, k8, inc1 (24 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: inc1, k10, (inc1) twice, k10, inc1 (28 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: inc1, k12, (inc1) twice, k12, inc1 (32 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 4 rows
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.
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Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
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Starting at the base, with white, cast on 10 sts
Purl 1 row
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Purl 1 row
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Purl 3 rows
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Next: k2tog to end (15 sts)
Change to pink
Purl 1 row
Knit 1 row
Change to white
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.
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Wing – Make 1
The wing is made in one piece and will wrap around the outside of the body
With pink, cast on 30 sts
Knit 3 rows
Next: k2, purl to last 2 sts, k2
Knit 1 row
Complete the last 2 rows 4 times in total (8 rows)
Next: k2, purl to last 2 sts, k2
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (20 sts)
Cast off in purl
Sew the cast off edge to the middle section of the body at the base of the colour change. Leave a gap at the front centre.
Hat – Make 1
With pink, cast on 28 sts
Knit 2 rows
Starting with a purl row, st-st 7 rows
Next: k2tog to end (14 sts)
Purl 1 row
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends of the hat and place on the head.
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