Category: Knitting with Kitten

1. May free pattern - Bunny binkie

   Posted on 12:10am Friday 3rd May 2024

   This pattern is part of the Knitting with Kitten Knitting Circle

   Bunnie Binkie

    

   You will need:

   4mm knitting needles

   DK yarn

   Toy filling

   Needle to sew up

   Embroidery or felt for face

    

   You may useful: row counter – stitch markers
   
   Method:

   Cast on 6 stitches.

   Row 1: knit into the front and then into the back of each of the stitches.  (12 stitches).

   Row 2: purl.

   Row 3: knit into the front and then into the back of each of the stitches.  (24 stitches).

   Row 4: purl.

   Row 5: knit into the front and then into the back of each of the stitches.  (48 stitches).

   Row 6: purl.

   Row 7: (knit into the front and then into the back of stitch, knit 6) 2 times, knit into the front and then into the back of stitch, knit 12, (knit into the front and then into the back of stitch, knit 6) 3 times.  (54 stitches).

   Row 8: purl.

   Row 9: (knit into the front and then into the back of stitch, knit 7) 2 times.  knit into the front and then into the back of stitch, knit 14, (knit into the front and then into the back of stitch, knit 7) 2 times.  (60 stitches).

   Keep the knit row, purl row pattern until you get to

   Row 17: (knit 2 together, knit 7) 2 times, knit 2 together, knit 14, (knit 2 together, knit 7) 2 times, knit 2 together, knit 6.  (54 stitches).

   Keep the knit row, purl row pattern until you get to

   Row 21: (knit 2 together, knit 6) 2 times, knit 2 together, knit 12, (knit 2 together, knit 6) 2 times, knit 2 together, knit 6.  (48 stitches).

   Keep the knit row, purl row pattern until you get to

   Row 25: (knit 2 together, knit 5) 2 times, knit 2 together, knit 10, (knit 2 together, knit 5) 2 times, knit 2 together, knit 6.  (42 stitches).

   Row 26: purl.

   Row 27: (knit 2 together, knit 4) 2 times, knit 2 together, knit 8, (knit 2 together, knit 4) 2 times, knit 2 together, knit 6.  (36 stitches).

   Row 28: purl.

   Row 29: (knit 2 together, knit 3) 2 times, knit 2 together, knit 6, (knit 2 together, knit 3) 2 times, knit 2 together, knit 6.  (30 stitches).

   Row 30: purl.

   Row 31: (knit 2 together, knit 2) 2 times, knit 2 together, knit 4, (purl 2 together, purl 2) 2 times, purl 2 together, purl 6.  (24 stitches).

   Row 32: purl.

   Row 33: (knit 2 together, knit 1) 2 times, knit 2 together, knit 2, (knit 2 together, knit 1) 2 times, knit 2

   together, knit 6.  (18 stitches).

   Row 34: purl 6, (purl 2 together). (12 stitches).

   Row 35: knit 2 together 6 times. (6 stitches).

   Pull your through remaining stitches and finish off securely leaving a long tail to sew up the head and secure the bunny to the binkie.

    

   Embroider the face.  The head has a slight shaping – the flatter section is the face.

    

   Ears.

   Pick up 5 stitches directly from the face where you want your ears to start.

   Row 1: knit into the front and then into the back of stitch, knit 1, knit into the front and then into the back of stitch, knit 1, knit into the front and then into the back of stitch. (8 stitches).

   Row 2: knit into the front and then into the back of stitch, knit to last stitch, knit into the front and then into the back of stitch. (10 stitches).

   Row 3: knit into the front and then into the back of stitch, knit to last stitch, knit into the front and then into the back of stitch. (12 stitches).

    

    

    

   The blanket is worked flat in moss stitch. Measures 16” – (or 18”).

   Cast on 59 (75) stitches. 

   Row 1: slip 1, (knit 1, purl 2) until last stitch, purl 1.

   Work until blanket measures 16 (18)”. Cast off loosely.

    

    

    

    

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2. Monthly Pattern - April - Net Curtains

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 5th Apr 2024

   

   You will need:

   Cotton yarn – or a cotton / acrylic mix

   6mm knitting needles – you can go larger if you want a more lace effect

   This is a reworking from a pattern I saw by Naomi Parkhurst while looking for an open work mesh.  I have simplified the method for you to follow.

   Cast on stitches in multiples of 4.

   Row 1: *knit 2 stitches together, yarn round needle twice, knit 2 stitches together – repeat from * to end of row.

   Row 2: *knit 1, (knit 1, purl 1) in yarn round needle loops, knit 1 – repeat from * to end of row.

   Row 3: knit.

    

   Cast on 40 stitches will give you 10”

   Cast on 160 stitches and work to cover a door in the summer – they look amazing – you get the fresh breeze and it keeps the bugs out.

   Take one step further –

   -       Using the maths you can create any length curtain – work a narrow café frill – or a whole door curtain.

   -       Use the same technique to make a shawl – or a scarf.

   -       Make a top by sewing into a tube and adding straps.

    

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3. Summer Star Bunting

   Posted on 12:05am Friday 28th Jul 2023

   This pattern is part of the Knitting with Kitten Knitting Circle

   

   Summer Picnic Bunting Knitting Kit 

   You will need:-

   Scraps of double knitting yarns

   4mm knitting needles

   Ribbon or string to hang

   Needle to sew in the tails

    

   You may find helpful – a row counter – beads / sequins to decorate if you wish

    

    

   For each star:-

   Cast on 5 stitches.

   Row 1: (Knit 1 but don’t slip the loop off the needle, bring the yarn forward, then knit again into the same stitch, then slip the original loop off) into each stitch.  Work the stitches loosely.  15 stitches.

   Row 2: knit.

   Row 3: (knit 1, yarn forward, knit 1, yarn forward, knit 1) 5 times.  25 stitches.

   Row 4: Knit.

   Row 5: (Knit 1, yarn forward, knit 3, yarn forward, knit 1) 5 times.  35 stitches.

   Row 6: Knit.

   Row 7: (k1, yarn forward, k5, yarn forward, k1) 5 times – 45 stitches.

   Row 8: Knit.

   Row 9: (k1, yarn forward, k7, yarn forward, k1) 5 times – 55 stitches.

   Row 10: Knit

   Row 11: (k1, yarn forward, k9, yarn forward, k1) 5 times – 65 stitches.

   Row 12: Knit

   Row 13: (k1, yarn forward, k11, yarn forward, k1) 5 times – 75 stitches.

   Row 14: Knit.

    

    

   Shape points

   Knit 15 – turn and work on these stitches alone.

   Row 1: knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to last stitches. 3 k2tog, k1.

   Row 2: Knit.

   Repeat these 2 rows until 5 stitches remain.

   Next row. Knit.

   Finish – knit 2 together, knit 1, knit 2 stitches together. 

   Next row: Knit 3.

   End - Knit 3 together.  Finish off.

   Work other points the same way.

   Make as many as you want.

   Take a step further:-

   • Add across a ribbon as a banner.
   • Add down a ribbon as a hanger.
   • Add 3 to different lengths as a hanger.
   • Decorate with beads / sequins etc.
   • Make in chunky yarn (on 6mm needles) as a place mat.
   • Make in super chunky yarn (on 9mm needles) as a table mat.
   • Perfect for a baby’s room.
   • Red, white and blue looks amazing as a seaside theme.
   • Work in seasonal colours for Autumn and Christmas.
   • Hang from the top central point – or link the arms.
   • And I am going to say it – add a little face to the top point for starfish.

4. Light and Lacy Shawl

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 30th Jun 2023

   

   You will need

   1 x 4.5 or 5mm knitting needle

   1 x 8mm or 9mm knitting needle

   Double Knitting yarn – 2 100g balls of James Brett Shh – if you use another brand, you will probably need more as you will get so much less on the ball.

   You may find helpful: a row counter – a tape measure

   This pattern is so versatile you can literally make it in any number of stitches across – any length you fancy.  I worked it on uneven needles to get a more open lace look, but you could work it on a pair of 6mm needles and get the same the pattern – just closer together.

    

   My shawl measures 28”  wide x 82” long And took a whole ball and about ¼ of another – but I should have gone longer!

    

    

   Method:

   Using the 4.5mm needle – cast on 85 stitches onto the 9mm needle.

   Row 1: using the 4.5mm needle knit all stitches across row.

   Row 2: using the 9mm needle knit all stitches across row.

   Repeat rows 1: and 2: until you reach -

   Row 14: with the 9mm needle – knit 1 *(bring the yarn under the needle, then over the top and, knit the next stitch (creates an extra stitch) – repeat from * to end of row.

   Row 15: with the 4.5mm needle knit the first stitch, *(push the created loop from the previous row off the needle, knit the next stitch – repeat from * to end of row.

   Row 16: using the 9mm needle knit all stitches across row.

    

   These 16 rows form the pattern, work as much as you like and cast off very loosely.

    

   Take one step further –

   -       Add a fringe.

   -       For a narrower scarf cast on less stitches.

   -       Change the number of rows between stripes.

5. Ready Teddy Go

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 18th Jul 2022

    Ready Teddy Go

   You will need:

   1 pair of 4mm needles

   Double Knitting yarn

   Toy stuffing

   Scraps of yarn or embroidery thread for face

   Ribbon for bow

   Large blunt needle to sew up

    

   You will find helpful:

   A row counter
   
   Garter stitch used throughout (knit every row)
   Method: start at the legs

   With 4mm knitting needles, cast on 8 stitches.

   work 16 rows, knit all stitches across rows.
   Break off yarn, leave stitches on needle.

   Cast on 8 stitches and work 16 rows the same to form the other leg.

   
   Body – push the 2 legs next to each other on the same needle and knit across all stitches of both legs (16 stitches).

   Work 8 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

   
   Arms - Cast on 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows (32 stitches).
   Work 8 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

   
   Head - Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
   Now work 38 rows on these 16 stitches, knit all stitches across rows.

   
   Arms - Cast on 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
   Work 8 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

   
   Body - Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
   Work 8 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

    Legs - Using only the first 8 stitches, knit 16 rows, knit all stitches across rows.

   Then cast off these 8 stitches.
   Return to remaining 8 stitches and knit 16 rows, knit all stitches across rows. and then cast off.
   
   Making up.
   
   Fold knitted piece in half lengthways. The fold becomes the top of the head.
   Join seam around teddy, leave a small gap between the legs.

   
   

   
   Backstitch a diagonal line across corner of head to form ears and pull to make shape.
   Stuff body and slip stitch closed area left for stuffing.
   Embroider a face on teddy.
   Take a double thickness of yarn and thread around neck, going in every few stitches, (making sure there are no loops that little fingers can get into).
   Draw up yard tightly to form neck and secure ends. Tie a ribbon around neck to finish

   Take one step further –

   -       Add a scarf - With same needles and thickness of yarn, cast on 60 stitches.
   Knit 6 rows and then cast off. Tie round teddy’s neck and secure in place if being given to a small child

   -       Knit in stocking stitch – that is 1 row of knit – 1 row of purl

   -       Knit the various parts in different colours to look like clothes – start with a couple if lines in black for the shoes – body colour for the legs – colour for shorts – change colour for shirt (keeping ends of arms the same colour as the legs) – knit head in body colour – repeat on the other side

   -       Add a felt Santa for Christmas – or a princess crown

   -       Work in chunky yarn on 6mm needles for a bigger, thicker toy

   -       Work in super chunky on 8mm or 9mm for a large toy

    

    

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