
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.

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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.

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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.
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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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Made with oddments of white, pink and grey double knitting yarn. Small amount of toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 8cm 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)
Purl 3 rows
Starting with a knit row, st-st 10 rows
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)
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.

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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Made with oddments of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet double knitting yarn. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 25cm from red to violet or 50cm wide. For a larger rainbow, use slightly larger needles. You will also need some toy stuffing.
Abbreviations : k – knit. st – stitch. tog-together.
Rainbow – Make 2
Make 2 and place together
With red, cast on 160 sts
Purl 1 row
Next: (k30 , k2tog) to end (155 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k29, k2tog) to end (150 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k28 , k2tog) to end (145 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k27, k2tog) to end (140 sts)
Change to orange
Purl 1 row
Next: (k26 , k2tog) to end (135 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k25, k2tog) to end (130 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k24 , k2tog) to end (125 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k23, k2tog) to end (120 sts)
Change to yellow
Purl 1 row
Next: (k22 , k2tog) to end (115 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k21, k2tog) to end (110 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k20 , k2tog) to end (105 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k19, k2tog) to end (100 sts)
Change to green
Purl 1 row
Next: (k18, k2tog) to end (95 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k17, k2tog) to end (90 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k16 , k2tog) to end (85 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k15, k2tog) to end (80 sts)
Change to blue
Purl 1 row
Next: (k14, k2tog) to end (75 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k13, k2tog) to end (70 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k12 , k2tog) to end (65 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k11, k2tog) to end (60 sts)
Change to indigo
Purl 1 row
Next: (k10 , k2tog) to end (55 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k9, k2tog) to end (50 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k8 , k2tog) to end (45 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k7, k2tog) to end (40 sts)
Change to violet
Purl 1 row
Next: (k6 , k2tog) to end (35 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k5, k2tog) to end (30 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k4, k2tog) to end (25 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k3, k2tog) to end (20 sts)
Cast off in purl
Place the two pieces together. Sew down the row ends of the rainbow and add a little toy stuffing to the centre. Then sew the red and violet edges together.
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Made with oddments of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet double knitting yarn. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 13cm from red to violet and 26cm at the widest when finished. If you want a slightly larger rainbow you could use slightly larger needles or try the Large rainbow instead. You will also need toy stuffing.
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Rainbow – Make 1
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Purl 1 row
Next: (k14 , k2tog) to end (150 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k13, k2tog) to end (140 sts)
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Next: (k12 , k2tog) to end (130 sts)
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Next: (k11, k2tog) to end (120 sts)
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Next: (k10 , k2tog) to end (110 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k9, k2tog) to end (100 sts)
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Purl 1 row
Next: (k8, k2tog) to end (90 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k7, k2tog) to end (80 sts)
Change to blue
Purl 1 row
Next: (k6 , k2tog) to end (70 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k5, k2tog) to end (60 sts)
Change to indigo
Purl 1 row
Next: (k4 , k2tog) to end (50 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k3, k2tog) to end (40 sts)
Change to violet
Purl 1 row
Next: (k2 , k2tog) to end (30 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (20 sts)
Cast off in purl
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Knit up some Irish charm with Larney O’Shamrock, the mischievous leprechaun. A fun and festive project perfect for St. Patrick’s Day decorating or lucky gifts.
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Squeak up your knitting game! Goldie the Mouse is an adorable and easy-to-knit soft toy.
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Stay alert! This one will keep you on your toes. Here is Ballerina Bear Knitting Pattern.
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Knit the most Bonny Bear ever! Small for little hands and cute as a button too.
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Deliver the goods and don't get the sack! Here is our lovely Post Man knitting pattern. The colours are loosely themed on our friends at Royal Mail.
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This knitted monkey comforter is soft, cuddly, and perfect for bedtime snuggles. A wonderful handmade baby gift idea.
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This little knitted rainbow is quick and easy. It is made as a circle from the outside in and then folded in half when finished.
Made with oddments of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet double knitting yarn. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 8cm at the widest when finished. You will also need a little toy stuffing.
Abbreviations : k – knit. st – stitch. tog-together.
Rainbow – Make 1
With red, cast on 88 sts
Knit 1 row
Next: (k6, k2tog) to end (77 sts)
Change to orange
Purl 1 row
Next: (k5, k2tog) to end (66 sts)
Change to yellow
Purl 1 row
Next: (k4, k2tog) to end (55 sts)
Change to green
Purl 1 row
Next: (k3, k2tog) to end (44 sts)
Change to blue
Purl 1 row
Next: (k2, k2tog) to end (33 sts)
Change to indigo
Purl 1 row
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (22 sts)
Change to violet
Purl 1 row
Next: (k2tog) to end (11 sts)
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Fold the piece in half. Sew down the row ends of the rainbow and add a little toy stuffing to the centre. Then sew the red edges together.
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Here is our doctor knitting pattern. He is in full scrubs and is wearing a face mask too. He is ready for his shift at the hospital.
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Here is a little rabbit in a carrot sleeping bag. A quick and easy Easter knitting pattern.
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Big ears, big charm, and big cuddles. This knitted elephant is the perfect handmade toy for little hands.
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Knit a cat that’s always in a playful mood! This fun soft toy knitting pattern captures a kitten’s mischievous charm.
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This Bee Chocolate Orange Hugs Knitting Pattern is the sweetest way to gift a chocolate orange and toy — wrapped in a bee-utiful handmade beehive.
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This knitted duck is ready to waddle into your collection! A cute and easy soft toy project, great for spring or Easter gifts.
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It's really cold out. This sweet little snowman could even get Frostbite!
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This little knitted duck is quick and easy.
Made with oddments of green, brown, yellow and white double knitting yarn. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 7cm tall when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
Main Body – Make 1
With brown, 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 white
Purl 1 row
Knit 1 row
Change to green
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 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 duck.
Attach the beak to the centre of the head at the front. Sew two eyes in black immediately above the beak.
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Two festive friends in one fun knit. This Santa and Snowman topsy doll flips between characters, making it a clever and cheerful holiday decoration or gift.
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Santa’s little helper is here to spread Christmas cheer! This knitted elf soft toy is a fun and festive project for the Christmas season.
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A fresh twist on gift wrapping! This Daisy Baggles Gift Bag is an easy-to-knit reusable bag, perfect for Easter treats or special presents.
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By Popular Request, an Easy Easter Basket Knitting Pattern in 3 sizes.
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This sweet Elf will sit in your doorway this Christmas and welcome everyone as they go past. Made in Chunky yarn he will grow fast.
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He's pretending to be a rabbit. This cute egg on legs has a chocolate egg in his sack and is feeling all Eastery!
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On 8th May 2020, it will be 75 years exactly since Victory in Europe was declared. It was a time of celebration but also a time to reflect on the sacrifice and courage that millions of people had shown during World War 2.
As the anniversary approaches, we reflect again on the great sacrifice everyone made during our darkest days. On the 8th May 1945,millions of people took to the streets to show their relief at the end of many years of war.
This is an opportunity for knitters to come together and mark the 75th anniversary with this series of knitted toys that can be displayed and gifted during the commemorations.
With that in mind, Knitting by Post are publishing new designs so that knitters can express their gratitude for those that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Here is our take on a World War 2 Pilot soft toy knitting pattern. He was seen on duty in the skies above our cities to keep us safe during World War 2. Created to commemorate 75 years since VE Day in 1945.
A stitch in time—Tommy the Soldier toy is a knitted tribute to history, perfect for remembrance displays.
Here is a Nurse soft toy knitting pattern. She was seen on duty in hospitals all over the world during World War 2. Created with love to commemorate 75 years since VE Day in 1945.
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.
Here is our take on a World War 2 Sailor soft toy knitting pattern. Created to commemorate 75 years since VE Day in 1945.
Here is our take on a Land Girl soft toy knitting pattern. She was seen in the fields of Britain during World War 2 making sure we were fed. Created to commemorate 75 years since VE Day in 1945.

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Cute, hanging and easy to make. You can make this easy peasy knitted rabbit head in an hour or so. Made with a square, toy stuffing isn’t required. Make lots of these for easy Easter knitted gifts. Great for family and friends or you can knit for your good cause too.

This head was made with white double knitting yarn an 3mm single pointed needles. Tension is not important so use any needles and yarn that you have in your stash and it will still work out ok. It is about 5cm tall when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
Head – Make 1
With white, cast on 24 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 29 rows
Cast off





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This knitted cat hand puppet is ready to put on a purr-fect performance. A fun and easy project for storytelling, playtime, or just for feline good.
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Reindeer are a sure sign that Christmas is coming. You can knit our cuddly Reindeer Chocolate Orange cover with this pattern.
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No need to hibernate—this bear hot water bottle cover keeps you toasty all season long. A fun and practical knitting project for anyone who loves a bit of warmth and comfort.
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This pig is dressed to impress! Knit a soft toy pig in a cozy jacket and boots, a fun and charming knitting project for all ages.
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Why chase rabbits when you can knit one instead? This Rambling Rabbit pattern is the perfect way to stitch up a cuddly, long-eared friend who’s always ready for adventure.
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Add some Christmas cheer to your knitting with Claus, a charming Santa pattern for the holiday season.
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