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Here step by step making “Knitted Noah’s Ark – Penguins Free Pattern”

Introduction Before Jump In Knitting

Abbreviations

• CO cast on
• dpn double pointed needle
• K knit
• st stitch
• sts stitches
• M1 make one stitch (see special note below)
• K2tog knit two stitches together
• pm place a stitch marker
• sm slip the stitch marker
• PU pick up (create) a new stitch from existing work

Measurements
Penguin – Height approximately 10 cm (3.93 inches) / Width approximately 7 cm (2.75 inches)
A perfect size to join Noah and all the animals on the ark!

Materials
Double Knitting yarn
(USA – knitting worsted weight:
Australia – 8ply) in white, black and orange
Knitting needles size 3¼mm (UK size 10)
Good quality washable toy stuffing
Sewing needle
Scissors

Pattern Notes

Instructions in round brackets
These are to be repeated the number of times stated after the closing bracket.

Casting on/off
The knitted casting on method is recommended. Cast off knit wise unless otherwise stated.

Sewing
Sew up all pieces using a tiny oversew stitch. Join seams with right sides together and then turn
right side out.

Toy safety
These characters have been designed for children, so please ensure that attached pieces are sewn
on very securely and seams are tightly finished off. Use only new, hygienic, washable stuffing that
conforms to current safety standards.

Please note that the pattern instructions which are highlighted in blue are to be knitted in white
yarn, and the instructions which are not highlighted are to be knitted in black yarn. Before you
begin make one small ball of black yarn from the same original ball.
Begin at penguin’s bottom, with black yarn cast on 10 sts

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Row 1 K1, (Inc 1) 8 times, K1 (18 sts)
Row 2 Purl
Row 3 K1, (K1, m1, K1) 8 times, K1 (26 sts)
Row 4 P11, K4, join second ball of black yarn P11
By using a second ball of black yarn you will not need
to carry the yarn across the back of the white breast,
which gives a neater finish!

Row 5 K10, m1, K6, m1, K10 (28 sts)
Row 6 P10, P8, P10
Row 7 K10, K8, K10
Row 8 P10, P8, P10
Rows 9 – 14 Repeat rows 7 – 8, 3 times
Row 15 K6, SSK, K2, K8, K2, K2tog, K6 (26 sts)
Row 16 P9, P8, P9
Row 17 K9, K8, K9
Row 18 P9, P8, P9
Row 19 K5, SSK, K2, K8, K2, K2tog, K5 (24 sts)
Row 20 P8, P8, P8
Row 21 K8, K8, K8
Row 22 P8, P8, P8
Row 23 K3, SSK, K3, SSK, K4, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K3 (20 sts)
Row 24 P7, P6, P7
Row 25 K7, K6, K7
Row 26 P7, P6, P7

Row 27 K4, m1, K3, K1, m1, K4, m1, K1, K3, m1, K4 (24 sts)
Row 28 P8, P8, P8
Row 29 K8, K4, m1, K4, K8 (25 sts)
Row 30 P8, P9, P8
Row 31 K8, K9, K8
Row 32 P8, P9, P8

Row 33 K8, K9, K8
Row 34 P8, P4, P1, P4, P8
Row 35 K8, SSK, K2tog, K1, SSK, K2tog, K8 (21 sts)
Rows 36 – 38 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 3 rows
Row 39 K4, SSK, K9, K2tog, K4 (19 sts)
Row 40 Purl
Row 41 K4, SSK, K7, K2tog, K4 (17 sts)
Row 42 Purl
Row 43 (K2tog) 8 times, K1 (9 sts) B&T

Join the side edges of the head, working down from the
gathered top of the head. Turn right side out. Work a
gathering thread through the cast on stitches and draw up.
Then working up from the bottom, join the side seam,
leaving a 4cm opening. Stuff the head and body firmly,
shaping as you go. Oversew gap in body seam.

Wings (make two)
Using black yarn, cast on 8 sts
Row 1 Purl
Row 2 (Inc 1) 7 times, K1 (15 sts)
Rows 3 – 9 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 7 rows
Row 10 K1, SSK, K10, K2tog (13 sts)
Row 11 Purl
Row 12 K1, SSK, K8, K2tog (11 sts)
Row 13 Purl
Row 14 K1, SSK, K6, K2tog (9 sts) B & T
With right side of st-st outside, fold wings in half and
over sew row ends together. Position and sew the wings
onto the penguin’s body.

Feet (make two)
Using orange yarn, cast on 4 sts
Row 1 Inc 1, K1, Inc 1, K1 (6 sts)
Rows 2 – 5 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 4 rows
Row 6 K2tog, (yrn, K2tog) 2 times (5 sts)
Rows 7 – 11 Beg with a Knit row, st-st 5 rows
B&T

With right side of st-st outside, fold feet in half and oversew the side edges together. Position and
sew the feet onto the penguin.

Beak
Using orange yarn, cast on 10 sts
Row 1 K2, SSK, K2, K2tog, K2 (8 sts)
Row 2 P1, P2tog, P2, SSP, P1 (6 sts)
B&T

Sew the side seam of the beak and position and sew
the beak onto the penguin. With black yarn
embroider two small eyes, as illustrated.

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Today we are going to examine closely “Noah’s Ark – Elephants Knitting Free Pattern”

It’s difficulty level is over-intermediate but with Cocador  its going to be easy and fun.

MEASUREMENT
To centre Back 17cm (6¾in)

MATERIALS
F071 Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK main shades 116 or 109 2 x 50g balls
Oddments of shades 120 and 170
1 Pair of 3¼mm Knitting Needles
Stuffing. Small amount of black yarn for eyes.

ABBREVIATIONS
cm centimetres, mm millimetres, in inches, M main, C contrast, k knit, p purl,
inc increase, psso pass slipped stitch over, rem remain, rep repeat, sts stitches,
s1 slip one stitch knitways, tbl through back of loop, tog together.
M1 make 1 stitch – pick up loop between last and next stitch and work into the back of
this loop.
st-st stocking stitch. 1st Row. Knit. 2nd Row. Purl. Rep these 2 rows.

BODY
(Worked in 1 piece commencing
from back end)
Using M cast on 30 sts.
Working in st-st (throughout) proceed
as follows:-
Next Row. Knit.
Next Row. Purl.
Next Row. K2, * m1, k2 rep from * to
end. 44 sts.
Next and Every Alternate Row. Purl.
Next Row. Inc in 1 st st, k20, m1, k2,
m1, k19, inc in next st, k1. 48 sts.
Next Row. Inc in 1st st, knit to last
2sts, inc in next st, k1. 50 sts.
Next Row. Inc in 1st st, k23, m1, k2,
m1, k22, inc in next st, k1. 54 sts.
Next Row. Inc in 1st st, knit to last 2

sts, inc in next st, k1. 56 sts.
Work 13 rows without shaping.
Next Row. K25, k2togtbl, k2, k2tog,
k25. 54 sts.
Work 3 rows without shaping.
Rep last 4 rows 3 times more. 48 sts.
Work 4 rows without shaping.
Next Row. (K2tog) 24 times. 24 sts.
Next Row. (P2tog) 12 times. 12 sts.
Break off yarn and thread through rem
sts and fasten off.

HEAD

Using M cast on 25 sts.
Working in st-st (throughout) proceed
as follows:-
Next Row. K11, m1, k3, m1, k11. 27 sts.

Next Row. Purl.
Next Row. K11, m1, k5, m1, k11. 29 sts.
Next Row. Purl.
Next Row. K11, m1, k7, m1, k11. 31 sts.
Next Row. Purl.
Next Row. K11, m1, k9, m1, k11. 33 sts.
Next Row. Purl.
Next Row. K11, m1, k11, m1, k11.
35 sts.
Next Row. Purl.
Next Row. K11, m1, k13, m1, k11.
37 sts.
Next Row. Purl.
Next Row. K11, m1, k15, m1, k11.
39 sts.
Next Row. Purl.
Work 8 rows without shaping, placing a
marker at each end of last row.
Next Row. K2tog, k16, s1, k2tog, psso,
k16, k2tog. 35 sts.
Next Row. P2tog, purl to last 2 sts,
p2tog. 33 sts.
Next Row. K2tog, knit to last 2 sts,
k2tog. 31 sts.
Rep last 2 rows 3 times more.19 sts.
Work 7 rows without shaping.

SHAPE TRUNK
Next Row. K2tog, knit to last 2 sts,
k2tog. 17 sts.
Work 5 rows without shaping.
Next Row. K2tog, knit to last 2 sts,
k2tog. 15 sts.
Work 3 rows without shaping.
Break off M and join in C.
Knit 2 rows.
Next Row. (K2tog) 3 times, k3, (k2tog)
3 times. 11 sts.
Next Row. P2tog, purl to last 2 sts,
p2tog. 9 sts.
Break off yarn and thread through rem
sts and fasten off.

LEGS (Make 4)
Using M cast on 16 sts.
Work 22 rows in st-st.
Break off M and join in C.
Knit 2 rows.
Next Row. K1, (k2tog) 7 times, k1. 9 sts.
Next Row. Purl.
Next Row. (K2tog) twice, k1, (k2tog)
twice. 5 sts.
Break off yarn and thread through rem
sts and fasten off.

EARS (Make 4 pieces)
Using M cast on 12 sts.
Next Row. Inc in each st to last st, k1.
23 sts.
Work 7 rows without shaping.
Next Row. K2tog, knit to last 2 sts,
k2tog. 21 sts.
Work 3 rows without shaping.
Next Row. K2tog, knit to last 2 sts,
k2tog. 19 sts.
Next Row. Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 3 times more. 13 sts.
Next Row. (K2tog) 3 times, k1, (k2tog)
3 times. 7 sts.
Cast off purlways.

TO MAKE UP

Working from given spot diagram,
using C, randomly Swiss darn each piece with the spots.

Join side edges
and stuff Back working towards the
cast on edge. Fold cast on edge in half
and sew edges together. Join side edges
of legs and stuff. Sew side edges of
trunk and stuff to marker. Fold cast on
edge at top of head in half, sew
together and stuff. Place open end of
head around gathered end of body and
sew in place. Sew sides edges of 2
sections of ear, together leaving cast on
edge open. Sew ears approximately 7
stitches back from head shaping, leaving a 2cm, (¾in) gap between ears.
Using black yarn work a French knot
with a straight stitch to each side for
eyes. Cut 8 lengths of main yarn 40cm,
(15¾in) long to make a twisted cord
tail. Make a knot in tail leaving 3cm,
1¼in) fringe and cut across straight.
Fasten to top of cast on edge of Back.
Cut 8 lengths of yarn 10cm, (¾in) long
and fasten together, sewing to centre
of head to form tuft. Trim to about
2cm, (¾in).

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As you remember we shared “Teddy Bear Pattern” with you. Now time to reform Ted’s wardrobe

Let’s begin joyfull learning journey with “Knitted Ted Bear’s Wardrobe”

First Elegant Piece of Ted’s Wardrobe

Ted Bear Jacket

Finished size
Completed jacket measures approx. 8 cm (31/4 in) long and 15.5 cm (6 in) wide from left sleeve cuff to right sleeve cuff.
Completed jumper measures approx. 10 cm (4 in) long and approx. 15.5 cm (6 in) wide from sleeve edge to sleeve edge.

Yarn
Rowan Alpaca Soft DK 1 x 50g
Jacket shown in Green Teal 213.
Jumper shown in Autumn Gold 220.

Needles
Jacket only: 1 pair 3.25mm (no.10) (US 3) needles.
Jacket & Jumper: 1 pair 4mm (no.8) (US 6) needles.

Extras
Jacket:
2 small buttons.
2 x safety pins.
2 x stitch holders or large safety pins.

Jumper:
2 x stitch holders or large safety pins.

Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm measured over st st using 4mm (US 6) needles.

Pattern Note
The neckline on Ted’s jumper is quite snug so you might find it easier to insert his head into the jumper before fully stuffing.
Omit buttons & buttonholes from jacket if knitting for a baby or small child.

Jacket
Using 3.25mm (US 3) needles cast on 14 sts.

RIGHT FRONT

Work 4 rows in g st ending with a WS row.
Row 5 K2, cast off 2 sts (3 sts on right needle), K to end. 12 sts.
Row 6 K to buttonhole gap, cast on 2 sts, K to end.
14 sts.
Work 2 rows in g st ending with a WS row.
Change to 4mm needles.
Row 9 Knit.
Row 10 P to last 6 sts, K6.
Row 11 & 12 As rows 9 & 10.
Row 13 K2, cast off 2 (3 sts on right needle), K to end.12 sts.
Row 14 P to last 4 sts, K2, cast on 2, K2. 14 sts.
Row 15 Knit.
Row 16 Cast on 7 sts, K2, P to last 6 sts, K6. 21 sts.
Row 17 K6, SSK, K to end. 20 sts.
Row 18 K2, P to last 6 sts, K6.
Row 19 K1, SSK, K to end. 19 sts.
Row 20 K2, P to last 5 sts, K5.
Row 21 K5, SSK, K to end. 18 sts.
Row 22 As row 20.
Row 23 K1, SSK, K to end. 17 sts.
Row 24 K2, P to last 4 sts, K4.
Row 25 K1, SSK, K to end. 16 sts.
Row 26 K2, P to last 3 sts, K3.
Slip these 16 sts onto a holder for right back.

LEFT FRONT

Using 3.25mm (US 3) needles cast on 14 sts.

Work 8 rows in g st ending with a WS row.
Change to 4mm needles.
Next row Knit.
Next row K6, P to end.
These 2 rows form main patt.
Cont in main patt for 6 rows.
Next row Cast on 7 sts, K to last 8 sts, K2tog, K to end.
20 sts.
Next row K6, P to last 2 sts, K2.
Next row K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. 19 sts
Next row K5, P to last 2 sts, K2.
Next row K to last 7 sts, K2tog, K to end. 18 sts
Next row K5, P to last 2 sts, K2.
Next row K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. 17 sts
Next row K4, P to last 2 sts, K2.
Next row K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. 16 sts
Next row K3, P to last 2 sts, K2.

BACK

Next row K to last 3 sts, slip the 3 g st button band stitches onto a safety pin, cast on 9 sts, slip 3 g st button band stitches from holder onto a 2nd safety pin, K rem 13 sts from holder.
35 sts on needle.
Next row K2, P to last 2 sts, K2.
Next row Knit.
Rep the last 2 rows 4 times more.
Next row Cast off 7 sts, P to last 2 sts, K2. 28 sts.
Next row Cast off 7 sts, K to end. 21 sts.
Beg with P row, work 7 rows in st st ending on a WS row.
Change to 3.25mm (US 3) needles.
Work 8 rows in g st.
Cast off.

NECKBAND

Using 4mm (US 6) needles join yarn to 3 sts from safety pin on right button band.
Work 10 rows in g st.
Cast off.
Rep as set, using 3 sts from safety pin on left button band.

Making up

Join cast off edges of neckband at centre back and sew neckband in position evenly along neck edge.
Using mattress st, join sleeve and side seams
Sew buttons in position to match button holes.

Ladies Give It Up For The Best Cozy Piece of Ted‘s Wardrobe

Ted Bear Jumper

Pocket lining
Using 4mm (US 6) needles cast on 13 sts.
Beg with K row, work 11 rows in st st ending on a RS row.
Break off yarn and leave these 13 sts on a holder.

Jumper
Using 4mm (US 6) needles cast on 21 sts.

FRONT

Row 1 K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end.
Row 2 P1, *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Rep these 2 rows once more.
Beg with K row, work 8 rows in st st.
Next row K5, P1, (K1, P1) 5 times, K to end.
Next row P5, K1, (P1, K1) 5 times, P to end.
Rep these 2 rows once more.
Next row K5, cast off next 11 sts in rib, K to end.
Next row P4, with RS of pocket lining facing WS of front section – purl the next st together with the first st of pocket lining, P to last pocket lining st, P this st together with next st on left needle tbl, P to end.
Next row Knit.

Next row Cast on 7 sts, K2, P to end. 28 sts.
Next row Cast on 7 sts, K to end. 35 sts.
Next row K2, P to last 2 sts, K2.
Next row Knit.
Rep the last 2 rows 3 times more.
Next row K2, P to last 2 sts, K2.
Next row Break off yarn and slip first 11 sts onto a holder for left side, join yarn and knit centre 13 sts, slip next 11 sts onto a holder for right side.
Work 2 rows in g st across centre 13 sts.
Cast off.

BACK

Using 4mm (US 6) needles cast on 13 sts.
Work 2 rows in g st.
Break off yarn.
Next row With WS facing, (K2, P9) from right side
holder, P13 from needle, (P9, K2) from left
side holder. 35 sts.
Next row Knit.
Next row K2, P to last 2 sts, K2.
Next row Knit.
Rep the last 2 rows 3 times more.
Next row Cast off 7 sts, P to last 2 sts, K2. 28 sts.
Next row Cast off 7 sts, K to end. 21 sts.
Beg with P row, work 15 rows in st st.
Row 1 K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end.
Row 2 P1, *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Rep these 2 rows once more.
Cast off in rib.

Making up

Sew pocket lining in place on reverse of jumper
Join neckband edges
Join sleeve and side seams using mattress st.

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Let’s begin joyfull learning journey with Amigurumi Deers

Abbreviations

• CO cast on
• dpn double pointed needle
• K knit
• st stitch
• sts stitches
• M1 make one stitch (see special note below)
• K2tog knit two stitches together
• pm place a stitch marker
• sm slip the stitch marker
• PU pick up (create) a new stitch from existing work
• SSK (SLIP, SLIP, KNIT) : Slip a stitch (as if to knit it) to
  the right-hand needle, slip a second stitch in the same
  way, slip both stitches together back to the left-hand
  needle and knit together through the back loops.

M a t e r i a l s

• Worsted or light Aran yarn (see fox pattern for
quantity) in a mid brown colour: Yarn A
• Worsted or light Aran yarn (see fox pattern for
quantity) in a beige colour: Yarn B
• 4ply/fingering weight yarn (approx. 4m/4yds) in a
dark brown colour for the antlers
• Scraps of 4ply black yarn 4ply for the eyes, nose
and facial features
• Toy stuffing
• A tiny button

N o t i o n s

• Knitting needles: A pair each of straight 3mm (US 2.5)
and 2.75mm (US 2) and two 2.75mm (US 2) DPNs
(double pointed needles)
• Tapestry needle

F i n i s h e d  s i z e

Finished deer is approx 23cm (9 inches) from the tip
of the toes to the top of the head
G a u g e:
Gauge for deer: 6 stitches x 9 rows to 1 inch
Gauge for clothes: 7 stitches x 10 rows to 1 inch

Th e  p a t t e r n  i n s t r u c t i o n s

The deer is made using exactly the same instructions as written in either of my fox patterns, there are however
some differences in the yarn used and in construction:
• For Yarn A use a mid brown colour (instead of a rust) and for Yarn B a beige colour (instead of cream).
Here I have used Cascade 220 worsted yarn in Praline 9695 (Yarn A) and Beige 8021 (Yarn B)
• The ears are joined to the sides of the head, rather than the top as in the fox, see notes on Ears below,
• Once the ears are joined, there are optional antlers to make, see antler instructions.
• After joining the ears and antlers, speckles are embroidered onto the top of the head using duplicate
stitch. Then the eyes, nose and mouth are added (as detailed in the fox pattern).

H e a d:
Knit, finish and stuff the head exactly as detailed, but for Yarn A use a mid brown
yarn (instead of a rust colour) and a beige yarn (instead of cream) for Yarn B.

E a r s: (make two the same):
Make the ears exactly as detailed on either Page 5 or Page 16 of the fox pattern, but for Yarn A use a mid brown
yarn (instead of a rust colour) and for Yarn B a beige yarn (instead of cream). Don’t use black yarn to tip the
outer ear, instead work it entirely in Yarn A.

Once the ears are finished and sewn together
use the cast on tail to sew together the front edges at the base of each ear.

Join the ears to the sides of the head, aligning them 4 rows back from the inner edge of the first row of lighter
colour on the cheek. Use the two Yarn A tails from the ear to join both the top side and bottom side of
the ear. Once the ear is fully attached, tie both yarn tails together at the back of the ear and sew them
through the head and out of the open seam underneath. Join the second ear in the same way then tie
all 4 ends from the ears together and trim excess, poke the trimmed ends inside the head cavity.
If you would like your deer to have antlers, then now is the time to make and attach them.

A n t l e r s: (make a mirrored pair *):

Starting at the thick base of the antler and finishing at the top points. Use dark brown 4 ply weight yarn and
2.75mm needles to cable cast on 8 stitches, leaving an 8 inch tail for attaching it to the head with later.

row 1: (wrong side) Purl
rows 2-5: Beginning with a Knit row and ending with a Purl row, work 4 rows of stocking stitch
row 6: Change to a 2.75mm DPN (double pointed needle), K2tog, K2 (3 stitches)
leave the remaining 4 stitches un-worked (transfer them to a stitch holder if you prefer). Continue on
the 3 stitches only and with 2 DPNs work an i-cord like so:
row 7: Now the 3 stitches are on the right-hand needle and the working yarn is coming from the left-most
stitch. Slide the stitches from one end of the needle to the other and without turning the needle,
transfer it to your left hand. Bring the working yarn across the back of the work and Knit the 3 stitches
again, you will need to keep a tight tension. The only difference from a normal knitted row is that the
yarn is coming from the last stitch and across the back of the work instead of from the first stitch
rows 8-12: Continue working an i-cord by repeating row 7 five more times.
Cut the work from the ball leaving a 4 inch tail, sew this through the 3 stitches on the needle and slide
them off the needle, pull tightly to close the gap at the top of the antler point. Sew the cast off end down
through the centre of the antler point and leave it hanging for now. Continue on the remaining 4 stitches:
row 6b: Leaving an 8 inch tail for seaming with later, re-join the yarn and use 2 x DPNs: K2, SSK (3 stitches)
rows 7b-9b: Continue working an i-cord by repeating row 7 above three times.

Cut the work from the ball leaving a 4 inch tail, sew this through the 3 stitches on the needle and slide them off
the needle, pull tightly to close the gap at the top of the antler point. Sew the cast off end down through the
centre of the antler point and, without deforming the antler points by pulling too hard, tie it to the short cast off
tail from the first point to secure both ends and cut short so that they will be hidden inside the finished antler.

Thread the tapestry needle with the long cast on tail from the second antler point and use it to seam the edges
of the thick lower stem of the antler using mattress stitch. When you reach the cast on edge tie both tail ends
together to secure them. That is the first antler finished.

* Make a second antler in the same way, but reverse the height of the two antler points (make the first i-cord
point 4 rows tall and the second one 7 rows tall), so that the finished pair of antlers mirror each other.
I think the antlers look best with the taller points innermost and the shorter points on the outside, but please
decide for yourself what looks best with the pair of antlers you have made – ideally the seam should run up the
back of each antler.

Next you are aiming to join the antlers so that the base of each is sewn to the top of the head in a small circle.
Thread the tapestry needle with the longest tail from one antler and sew through a stitch on the top of the
head, aligning it with the inner edge of colour change on the nose . Work all around the base of the
antler, sewing alternately through a stitch on the head and a loop of the cast on edge of the antler.

When the antler is fully attached tie the two tail ends together securely and sew them through the head and out
of the open seam underneath. Repeat with the second antler making sure they are in alignment (fig. 9). When
you are happy with positioning tie all 4 tail ends from the antlers together securely underneath the head and
trim the excess, poke the trimmed ends inside the head cavity.

Once your deer head has ears and antlers you can add the embroidered camouflage speckles on the top of the
head, like so:
Cut a 14 inch length of cream yarn and use duplicate stitch/Swiss darning to stitch random single stitches
across the top of the head. I find that they look best if sewn as ‘V’ shapes when the head is facing you (rather
than upside-down ‘V’s) and 7 or 8 stitches is probably about right but you could add more if you prefer.

Once you’re happy with the speckles sew both of the cream yarn tail ends through the head and out of the
open seam underneath. Tie together to secure, before trimming them and poking ends inside the head cavity.

F a c i a l   f e a t u r e s

Finish the head by adding the nose, mouth and eyes, as detailed on Pages 7–8 of the fox pattern.

B o d y p a r t s,   f i n i s h i n g   o f f   a n d   c l o t h i n g

Continue making and finishing the body, legs and arms of the animal and the clothing by following the
instructions from pages 8–15 in either of my fox patterns.

The deer pictured on the front cover of this pattern are wearing the clothing included in the fox patterns. Their
clothes are knitted in the following yarns: Dress, socks and sweater in BC Garn Alba, shades 16 cream, 30
mushroom and 32 rose; shoes in Drops Safran 22 light brown; shorts in BC Garn Allino in CL01 brown.
I hope you’ve enjoyed working from this pattern and are pleased with the deer that you make from it.

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Today we’ll look at closer to Handicrafter Cotton Zen Pillows

ABBREVIATIONS

Inc1P = Increase 1 stitch in next st by purling into back and
front of stitch.

MEASUREMENT
Approx 16 ins [40.5 cm] diameter.

MATERIALS

Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton (Solids 400 g/14 oz;
650 m/710 yds)
2 COLOR VERSION
MC: 27215 (Robin’s Egg) 210 m /230 yds
A: 27018 (Bronze) 60 m /66 yds

Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton (Ombre 340 g/12 oz;
556 m/608 yds)
SINGLE COLOR VERSION
33021 (Lotus Blossom) 295 m /323 yds
Set of four size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) double-pointed needles. Size
4.5 mm (U.S. 7) circular knitting needle 24 ins [60 cm] long or
size needed to obtain gauge. 16 ins [40.5 cm] round pillow
form.

GAUGE

20 sts and 26 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS

2 COLOR VERSION
Front and Back (make 2 pieces alike).
With MC and set of 4 needles, cast on 4 sts.

1st rnd: Inc 1 st in each st. 8 sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles:
(2, 3, 3). Join in rnd, placing a marker on first st.
2nd rnd: *Inc 1 st in next st. Rep from * around. 16 sts.
3rd rnd: *Inc1P. P1. Rep from * around. 24 sts.
4th rnd: Purl.
5th rnd: *Inc 1 st in next st. K2. Rep from * around. 32 sts.
6th rnd: Knit.
7th rnd: *Inc1P. P3. Rep from * around. 40 sts.
8th rnd: Purl.
9th rnd: *Inc 1 st in next st. K4. Rep from * around. 48 sts.
10th rnd: With A, (K6. Place marker) 8 times.
11th rnd: (Purl to 1 st before marker. Inc1P. Slip marker)
8 times. 56 sts.

**12th rnd: With MC, purl.
13th rnd: (Knit to 1 st before marker. Inc 1 st in next st. Slip
marker) 8 times. 64 sts.
14th rnd: Knit.
15th rnd: (Purl to 1 st before marker. Inc1P. Slip marker)
8 times. 72 sts.
16th rnd: Purl.
17th rnd: (Knit to 1 st before marker. Inc 1 st in next st. Slip
marker) 8 times. 80 sts.
18th rnd: With A, knit.
19th rnd: (Purl to 1 st before marker. Inc1P. Slip marker)
8 times.
88 sts.**

Rep from ** to ** for pat, inc 8 sts every alt rnd and changing
to circular needle to accommodate added sts when necessary
until work from center measures approx 8 ins [20.5 cm] for a
diameter of 16 ins [40.5 cm], ending on a 16th rnd of pat.
With MC, cast off loosely knitwise.

SINGLE COLOR VERSION

Work as for 2 Color Version omitting all references to color
changes.

FINISHING

Sew Front and Back tog, leaving 10 ins [25.5 cm] opening.
Insert pillow form. Sew opening closed.

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With Cocador you will enjoy to learn knitting patterns which is one more beautiful than the other.

Today we’ll look at closer to Knitted Autumn Acorns and Leaves.

Yarn

‣ Hayfield Bonus DK (double knitting/light
worsted weight), 100% Acrylic
‣ One 100g/280m skein in each shade
Leaves: (from left to right in photo above)
“Pumpkin”, “Fox” and “Grass”
Acorn cups: “Chocolate”
Acorn nuts: (from left to right in photo above)
“Moss Green” and “Oatmeal”
‣ You will only need a few grammes of each
colour to make the acorn and leaves, so this is an
ideal project to use up ends of yarn balls
‣ Tension 26 sts x 32 rows per 10 cm square

Needles & Notions

‣ A pair of 3.5 mm (US 4) single pointed needles,
minimum length 20 cm
‣ A darning or tapestry needle
‣ A small handful of toy filling or cotton wool balls
to stuff the acorns

Size

‣ Each leaf is approximately 6.5 cm tall and the
acorn 3 cm tall

Abbreviations

k Knit
k2tog Knit two stitches together (decrease)
kfb Knit into the front and back of the next
stitch (increase)
m1L Make 1 (left leaning increase). Bring the tip
of the left-hand needle under the strand
between stitches, from front to back. Knit
through the back of this loop.
m1R Make 1 (right leaning increase). Bring the
tip of the left-hand needle under the strand
between stitches, from back to front. Knit
this loop.

p Purl
p2tog Purl two stitches together (decrease)
RS Right side
st(s) Stitch(es)
WS Wrong side

Knitting Pattern

ACORN

(Make 1 per acorn)
Start at the
bottom of the
acorn cup. Cast
on 8 sts in the
acorn cup yarn on
single pointed 3.5 mm needles using
the cable cast on.

Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Row 2 (RS): K1, (kfb) 6 times, k1. [14 sts]
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: K1, (kfb, k1) 6 times, k1. [20 sts]
Row 5: Knit.
Break the working yarn and join the acorn nut yarn.
Row 6: Knit.
Row 7: Purl.
Row 8: K1, [k2tog, k4] 3 times, k1. [17 sts]
Row 9: Purl.
Row 10: K1, [k2tog, k3] 3 times, k1. [14 sts]
Row 11: Purl.
Row 12: (K2tog) 7 times. [7 sts]
Break the yarn leaving a 30 cm tail, thread the tail
onto a tapestry needle and thread through the
7 sts on the knitting needle, pulling them off the
needle and onto the yarn, and pull tight to gather
together.

OAK LEAVES

(Make 1 per leaf)
Start at the bottom edge.
Cast on 3 sts in the leaf
yarn on single pointed
3.5 mm needles using the
cable cast on.

Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Row 3: K1, m1R, k1, m1L, k1. [5 sts]
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: K2, m1R, k1, m1L, k2. [7 sts]
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: K3, m1R, k1, m1L, k3. [9 sts]
Row 8: Purl.
Row 9: K4, m1R, k1, m1L, k4. [11 sts]
Row 10: Purl.
Row 11: K5, m1R, k1, m1L, k5. [13 sts]
Row 12: P2tog, (p1, lift the 2nd stitch on the righthand
needle over the 1st stitch on the right-hand
needle) 2 times, purl to end. [10 sts]
Row 13: K2tog, (k1, lift the 2nd stitch on the righthand
needle over the 1st stitch on the right-hand
needle) 2 times, k2, m1R, k1, m1L, k3. [9 sts]
Row 14: Purl.
Row 15: K4, m1R, k1, m1L, k4. [11 sts]
Row 16: P2tog, (p1, lift the 2nd stitch on the righthand
needle over the 1st stitch on the right-hand
needle) 2 times, purl to end. [8 sts]

Row 17: K2tog, (k1, lift the 2nd stitch on the righthand
needle over the 1st stitch on the right-hand
needle) 2 times, k1, m1R, k1, m1L, k2. [7 sts]
Row 18: Purl.
Row 19: K3, m1R, k1, m1L, k3. [9 sts]
Row 20: P2tog, (p1, lift the 2nd stitch on the righthand
needle over the 1st stitch on the right-hand
needle) 2 times, purl to end. [6 sts]
Row 21: K2tog, (k1, lift the 2nd stitch on the righthand
needle over the 1st stitch on the right-hand
needle) 2 times, knit to end. [3 sts]
Row 22: P2tog, p1. [2 sts]
Row 23: K2tog. [1 stitch]
Bind off.

MAKING UP

‣ For the leaves, block and weave in yarn tails on
the WS.
‣ For each acorn, use the cast off tail to sew the
side edges together stuffing as you sew, and
gather the cast on sts together at the base.
Leave the cast on tail dangling on the outside for
the acorn stalk, and trim to a few cm long.

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Today we are going to examine closely “The Canyon Cowl Crochet -100% Merinos-”

ABBREVIATIONS

ch(s) – chain(s), dc – double crochet, st(s) – stitch(es), sl st – slip stitch

YARN

Red Heart Stellar, #6 super bulky weight yarn: 240 yards of #9307 Meteorite

MATERIALS

US Size P/15 (10mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge, yarn needle, scissors

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Length: 22”, Circumference: 34”

GAUGE

2 V sts and 3 rows = 3.5”

SPECIAL STITCHES

V Stitch (V st) – [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in same ch or ch space.

NOTES

1. Pattern is worked in joined rounds.
2. Ch 4 + 1 dc at beginning of each round counts as 1 V st.
3. Use a multi-colored yarn and it will reveal a subtle zig zag pattern in some places, or use two different colors and change colors each round to create a more obvious zig zag pattern.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Ch 63, sl st to 1st ch to join.

Round 1: Ch 4, 1 dc in same ch, *skip 2 chs, 1 V st in next ch; repeat from * around, skip 2 chs, sl st to 3rd ch to join – 21 V sts.

Rounds 2-17: Sl st into ch 1 space in center of 1st V st, ch 4, 1 dc in same ch space, *1 V st in ch 1 space in center of next V st; repeat from * around, sl st to 3rd ch to join – 21 V sts.

Round 18: Sl st into ch 1 space in center of 1st V st, ch 4, 1 dc in same ch space, *1 V st in ch 1 space in center of next V st; repeat from * around, invisible join to 3rd ch & fasten off – 21 V sts.

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With Cocador you will enjoy to learn knitting patterns which is one more beautiful than the other.

Today we’ll look at closer to Knitted Brussel Sprout.

Free Knitted Brussel Sprout from Cocador

NOTES

Introduction: Christmas dinner just isn’t the same
without Brussels sprouts. Love them or hate them,
you can also knit them! These make fun place
setting decorations for your dinner table, or hang
them from your tree.

Work flat: Each sprout is knitted flat (back and
forth) on a pair of single pointed knitting needles,
not in the round.

Casting on: Use the long tail cast on.

Pull through to cast off: Cut the yarn leaving at
least a 30cm tail. Thread the tail onto a darning
needle, sew through the sts on the knitting needle,
pull the sts off the knitting needle onto the yarn,
gather together tightly and secure.

Seaming: Use mattress stitch for seaming toys.

One size: 5cm wide.

Tension: 24 sts x 30 rows for a 10cm x 10cm square
in stockinette stitch on 3.5mm needles. Don’t worry
about tension for this pattern, it is not critical.

YARN

– Each sprout is made from DK weight yarn (double
knitting/light worsted weight/8 ply); a few
grammes in a Green shade.
– The recommended yarn is Hayfield Bonus DK, a
100% acrylic DK weight yarn, in shade “Grass”.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
– A pair of 3.5mm (US4) single pointed needles,
minimum length 20cm
– A darning or tapestry needle for seaming
– Two 10mm adhesive “googly” wobbly eyes
– A handful of toy filling or cotton wool ball to stuff

KNITTING PATTERN

SPROUT

Make 1. Start at the bottom. Cast on 7 sts in green
on 3.5mm needles.
Row 1 and all following WS rows: Purl
Row 2 (RS): [Kfb] 6 times, k1 (13 sts)
Row 4: [K1, kfb] 6 times, k1 (19 sts)
Row 6: [K2, kfb] 6 times, k1 (25 sts)
Row 8: Knit (25 sts)
Row 10: [K2, k2tog] 6 times, k1 (19 sts)
Row 12: [K1, k2tog] 6 times, k1 (13 sts)
Row 14: [K2tog] 6 times, k1 (7 sts)
Pull through to cast off.
Sew the side edges together, adding stuffing as you sew.

Gather the cast on sts together at the bottom.

Stick two eyes onto the top (cast off end) of the sprout.

OUTER LEAVES

Make 3. Start at the bottom. Cast on 5 sts in green
on 3.5mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Slip1, p1, k1, p2
Row 2 (WS): Slip1, kfb, p1, kfb, k1 (7 sts)
Row 3: Slip1, p2, k1, p3
Row 4: Slip1, kfb, kfb, p1, kfb, kfb, k1 (11 sts)
Row 5: Slip1, p4, k1, p5
Row 6: Slip1, [kfb] 4 times, p1, [kfb] 4 times, k1
(19 sts)
Row 7: Slip1, p8, k1, p9
Row 8: Slip1, k8, p1, k9
Row 9: Slip1, p8, k1, p9
Row 10: Slip1, [ssk] 4 times, p1, [k2tog] 4 times, k1
(11 sts)

Row 11: Slip1, p4, k1, p5
Row 12: Slip1, ssk, ssk, p1, k2tog, k2tog, k1 (7 sts)
Row 13: Slip1, p2, k1, p3
Row 14: Slip1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1 (5 sts)
Pull through to cast off.
Give each leaf a blast of steam from a steam iron to block.

Sew the ends of the cast on edge of each leaf together (see photo) Note that the purl side of the leaves are
the RS and face outwards. Sit the bottom of the sprout in the middle of the W of the leaves, fold the leaves up and sew in place so they overlap around the sides of the sprout.

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With Cocador you will enjoy to learn knitting patterns which is one more beautiful than the other.

Today we’ll look at closer to opposites attract hats.

• Worked in the round, these hats begin with a ribbed border and then a simple 6 stitch repeat fairisle pattern (both charted and written instructions are included) is worked into the design.
• A great pattern for beginner fairisle knitters, the colour work finishes several rows before the decreases start, meaning there’s no need to worry about having to decrease and knit fairisle at the same time!
• Opposites attract hats can be knit in adult, child, toddler and baby sizes and two 100g skeins of super chunky yarn should be enough to make a set of 2 of any combination of these sizes.

WHAT YOU NEED

Sizes and Tension:

This pattern includes instructions for hats in adult (54cm around), child (48cm around), toddler (42cm around) and baby (36cm around) sizes.
Gauge: 11 stitches and 14 rows to 10cm (4in) over stockinette stitch using 9mm needles.

Information & Equipment

Materials:

• 2 x 100g skeins (96m/105yards each) of super bulky yarn in contrasting colours (e.g Drops Andes). (makes 2 opposite hats of any size combination + pompoms)
• Set of four 9mm (US size 13) DPNs (double pointed needles)
• 1 stitch marker.

Abbreviations:

• K : knit one
• P : purl one
• K2tog : knit two together

First hat:

Sizes are written in the order: Adult (child, toddler, baby)
Using main colour cast on 54 (48, 42, 36) stitches, spread over 3 DPNs (decreases are easier if there is a multiple of 6 stitches on each needle, so either 12 or 18 stitches on each needle), and join in the round being careful not to twist.
Place stitch marker at the beginning of the round.
Work in k1p1 ribbing for 6 (6, 3, 3) rounds.
Next round: knit all stitches.

In the next 6 rounds, work the fairisle chart or the written instructions. (9 (8, 7, 6) repeats):
Chart should be read and worked from right to left.
(stitches in main colour are not highlighted (grey on chart), stitches in pattern colour are highlighted in green, and are shown in green on the chart). Round 1: *k1, k1, k2, k1, k1; repeat from * 9 (8, 7, 6) times. Round 2: *k3, k3; repeat from * 9 (8, 7, 6) times. Round 3: * k1, k1, k4; repeat from * 9 (8, 7, 6) times. Round 4: *k4, k1, k1; repeat from * 9 (8, 7, 6) times. Round 5: *k3, k3; repeat from * 9 (8, 7, 6) times. Round 6: *k1, k1, k2, k1, k1; repeat from * 9 (8, 7, 6) times.
Using main colour, knit all stitches for 9 (5, 4, 1) rounds.
*(Add a couple of extra knit rounds here for a slouchier hat)*

Decreases:

Round 1: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * 9 (8, 7, 6) times
Round 2 (and every even round): knit all stitches.
Round 3: *k3, k2tog; repeat from * 9 (8, 7, 6) times

Round 5: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * 9 (8, 7, 6) times
Round 7: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * 9 (8, 7, 6) times
Round 9: *k2tog; repeat from * 9 (8, 7, 6) times
Round 10: knit all stitches.

Finishing:

Cut yarn leaving a long tail and thread through the remaining stiches. Pull tight and tie to secure.
Weave in ends.

Second hat:

Follow pattern as for first hat, but using the pattern colour as the main colour, and the main colour as the pattern colour.

Pompoms!

My advice would be to make both hats before making pompoms to avoid using up too much yarn and not having enough for the second hat. This is especially important if you’re making 2 adult sized hats.
Using the yarn left over from both hats, make 2 pompoms, and attach one to each hat.

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Let’s begin joyfull learning journey with Chunky Twist Headbands

Here step by step making “Chunky Twist Headbands”

YOU WILL NEED:

• 1 x 100g ball Rowan Big Wool or similar super chunky yarn.
• 1 pair 10mm knitting needles
• Gauge: using 10mm needles and working in K1, P1 rib

Cast on 15 stitches using 10mm needles

Knit 1st row, then work 46cm in K1 P1 rib (or length that fits comfortably around your head),cast off knitwise.

Fold band in half placing end of top half over centrestitch (7th stitch) of the bottom half.

Fold left side under the bottom

Fold right side over the top

Stitch in place.

Keep the same as flat as possible. Once all ends are sewn in, turn the band inside out.

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With Cocador you will enjoy to learn knitting patterns which is one more beautiful than the other.

Here Is Snowman Friends Crochet Pattern

Stats

Each Snowman is approximately 5.6 inches (14.22 cm) tall.

Material

YARN: Paintbox yarns simply aran acrylic in:

A – Paper White (1 x 100g / 170yd)

B – Stormy Grey (1 x 100g / 170yd)

Small amount of Pink / Peach yarn for nose

HOOK: 3.5mm (US size E)

OTHER: 1 Set of double pointed needles in size 3.75mm (US size E)

3 Ply metallic embroidery thread

Fiberfill for stuffing

6mm Safety eyes

Tapestry needle

Stitch marker

This pattern can be made with any sport of worsted

weight yarn.

The size of toy may vary depending on the size of hook

and yarn used.

Better To Know Abbreviating In Article (US Terminology)

Important Notes

• Work in continuous rounds without joining the round with

a slip stitch. Do not turn at the end of each round.

• Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each

round.

• Head and body are worked in one piece. Beginning at the

top of the head, working down the body.

• I recommend using invisible decrease to avoid the gap in

the stitches.

• Firmly stuff as you work and overstuff slightly before

finishing the section being worked. This will allow for the

stuffing to fill out the shape after the crocheting is done.

• I have used double strand knitting technique to create a

shiny texture on the hats. This is a technique in which yarn

and metallic thread

• If you do not want to use double strand knitting technique

any store bought sparkly yarn would do (you will likely get

a uniform shine this way, not the subtle twinkling effect

created by the double strand technique).

• I have embroidered initials onto the body as these were

created for a custom order. If you do not wish to do so, you

can easily sew in buttons for a more traditional snowman.

HEAD & BODY

Using the color A (Paper White) yarn and 3.5 mm crochet hook,

begin with a MR.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR [6]

Round 2: (inc in each st) x 6 [12]

Round 3: (1 sc; inc) x 6 [18]

Round 4: (2 sc; inc) x 6 [24]

Round 5: (3 sc; inc) x 6 [30]

Round 6: (4 sc; inc) x 6 [36]

Round 7–12: sc in each st around [36]

Round 13: (4 sc; dec) x 6 [30]

Round 14: (3 sc; dec) x 6 [24]

Attach safety eyes between rows 8 and 9, with 4 sts apart.

Round 15: (2 sc; dec) x 6 [18]

Round 16: (1 sc; dec) x 6 [12]

Round 17: (inc in each st) x 6 [24]

Round 18–19: (sc in each st) around [24]

Round 20: ( 3 sc; inc) x 6 [30]

Stuff the head as you continue to work.

Round 21: sc in each st around [30]

Round 22: (4 sc; inc) x 6 [36]

Round 23: sc in each st around [36]

Round 24: (5 sc; inc) x 6 [42]

Round 25–29: sc in each sts around [42]

Round 30: (5 sc; dec) x 6 [36]

Round 31: (4 sc; dec) x 6 [30]

Start stuffing the body.

Round 32: (3 sc; dec) x 6 [24]

Round 33: (sc in next 2 sts; dec) [18]

Round 34: (1sc; dec) x 6 [12]

Round 35: (dec) x 6 [6]

Fill the head and body with fiberfill firmly. F/O and thread tail

end of yarn onto a tapestry needle, insert the needle in and out

of the remaining sts, pull tight to close and weave in end.

Pattern instructions for the nose and pom-pom hat

begin on the next page below.

NOSE

Using your Peach or Pink color yarn, begin with an MR.

Round 1: 4 sc in MR

Round 2: inc, sc in next 3 sts around [5]

Round 3: inc, sc in next 4 sts around [6]

Round 4: sc in each st around [6]

Sl st in next st and F/O leaving a tail for sewing.

POM-POM HAT

Using 3.75 mm double pointed needles, with color B (Stormy

Grey) yarn and metallic embroidery thread, holding the two

strands together cast on 36 sts. Divide sts evenly among 3

needles. Place marker and join (being careful not to twist) to

work in the round.

Ribbing K1 P1 for 5 rounds

Body Knit 7 rounds

Shape Top

Round 1: (k4; k2tog) around [30 sts]

Round 2: knit

Round 3: (k3; k2tog) around [24]

Round 4: knit

Round 5: (k2; k2tog) around [18]

Round 6: (k1; k2tog) around [12]

Round 7: (k2tog) around [6]

Cut yarn leaving a tail. Thread tail end of yarn onto a tapestry

needle, insert the needle through remaining sts and pull tight

to close. Make a small pom-pom using blue yarn and metallic

thread and attach to the top of the hat.

ASSEMBLY

• Stuff the nose lightly and sew it between the eyes

beginning from the row 8.

• Use color Peach yarn to embroider the letters on the

body (if desired). If using buttons, sew them on the body

now.

• Just place the heads and your Snowman Friends are ready to frolic in the snow!

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