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Knitting Pattern

By Svetlana Pertseva

Skill level: Experienced Rabbit Dude Keks

Abbreviations Materials and tools K – knit P - purl : KFB – knit the front and back of ü main color yarn – any yarn. I used approximately 2 skeins of “Baby a stitch (a way to make an Softy” by Alize (100% polyester, 50g/115m). ) ü contrasting color yarn – any yarn that knits to the same as KFBF – knit the front, the back and again the front of a stitch (a main color yarn. I used approximately 1 skein of “Baby Softy” by way to make a double increase) Alize (100% polyester, 50g/115m). K2tog – knit two sts together (a ü red or bright pink color yarn – any yarn that knits to the same way to make a ) gauge as main color yarn. I used approximately 10 m of bright pink K3tog – knit three sts together “Baby Softy” by Alize (100% polyester, 50g/115m). st st – stocking stitch (K on the one side and P on the other side) You can find yarn in this shop Rnd – round https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleOwlsHutRUSSIAN (N sts) – number of sts in a row/round Tip: You can use any fluffy yarn (chenille, velour, wool, etc). The ( ) x N – repeat instructions in thicker the yarn, the bigger your toy will be. Make sure the yarn you brackets N times use is soft. If you use the yarn that is too stiff, you will not be able to st – stitch shape the muzzle nicely. edge st - edge stitch yo – ü 10 double pointed needles – I used 2.5 mm. tbl - through back of loop ü Two ready-made eyes (I used 18-20 mm in diameter). You can use beads or half beads instead. Finished size ü Sewing needle and tapestry needle for needle sculpting. Approx. 55 cm (21.6 inches) tall ü Strong thread for needle sculpting. without ears/ 85 cm (33.5 inches) ü A piece of thick cloth to make the neck firmer (optional). with ears included using the ü Stuffing.

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Tip (yarn) Skill levels

If you use different yarn, project Projects for first-time knitters using basic stitches. will be bigger or smaller and you Minimal shaping. will need more or less yarn than Projects using yarn with basic stitches, repetitive stated in the pattern (i.e. thicker stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and yarn will produce a larger project and you may require more yarn). Projects using a variety of techniques, color patterns, mid-level shaping and finishing.

Needles conversion chart Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques and dimension, mm US UK such as non-repeating patterns, multi-color techniques, fine threads, small 2.5 1 13 needles, detailed shaping and refined finishing.

Tip (gauge)

Yarn suggestions When making toys, you should use much smaller knitting needles than recommended for the yarn you choose. Yarn Name Make sure you knit tight enough; otherwise, the stuffing will show weight through the holes.

Baby Softy TIP Sport / 5 by Alize ply (12 wpi) (115 meters/ Work st st unless otherwise stated. Do not remove all markers until the toy is finished or unless stated in 50 grams) the pattern!

Tip (round marker)

You will need a round marker to keep track of where the beginning of each round starts. Move the marker up to the first stitch of the next round after finishing the previous one. A new round starts from the following the one you ended the round with. If you don't have a round marker you can always use a scrap of contrasting yarn instead. You can see it in my photos.

Note

Please note that originally it is a crocheted toy. That is why many pictures of this pattern are taken from the crocheted version of the pattern as they are more informative (e.g. the process of assembling the toes and fingers) or the same for both versions of the pattern (e.g. assembling, needle sculpting).

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Mouth with bright pink or red color yarn Work flat (back and forth). Cast on 15 sts.

Row 1: K3, leave the remaining 12 sts unworked and turn. Purl the same three sts and turn again. Eye (make 2) Knit the same 3 sts and continue without turning: The white of the eye K4, K3 in one st, K4, K3 and turn. Purl these last with white color yarn three sts, turn again and knit these three sts = 17 sts Cast on 6 sts. Rows 2-6: st st starting with a purl row = 17 sts Cast on 6 sts and divide them between three double Do not cast off. Move all sts onto a . pointed needles to work in the round. Break yarn, leaving a tail (I left 10 cm). Note! When you work st st in the round, you knit every round (there is no need to purl). You don't need to turn your work, you're always knitting on the right side. Rnd 1: K6 = 6 sts Rnd 2: 6KFB = 12 sts Rnd 3: K12 = 12 sts Rnd 4: KFB, K11 = 13 sts

Rnd 5-12: K13 = 13 sts

Rnd 13: K2tog, K11 = 12 sts Tooth (make 2) Rnds 14-15: K12 = 12 sts with white color yarn Rnd 16: (K2tog) x 6 = 6 sts Cast on 6 sts and divide them between three double Stuff but not too firmly. Break yarn, leaving a tail. pointed needles to work in the round. Thread it through the sts on the needles and draw up Rnds 1-9: K6 = 6 sts tightly. Cast off, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff but not too firmly.

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The top part of the eyelids with main color yarn Work in the round. Cast on 32 sts and divide them between three Work the second eyelid the same way. double-pointed needles. Rnds 1-5: P32 = 32 sts Divide the piece in two halves in your mind (16 sts for each eyelid) and work each eyelid separately. To do that you need to divide the sts for the first eyelid between three double pointed needles and move the sts for the second eyelid on stitch holders.

Assemble the eyes. Insert the whites of the eyes into the eyelids. Secure with a couple of stitches at the sides using sewing thread of matching color.

Each eyelid is worked as follows: Rnds 1-7: K16 = 16 sts Rnd 8: (K2, K2tog) х 4 = 12 sts Rnd 9: K12 = 12 sts Rnd 10: (K1, K2tog) х 4 = 8 sts Rnd 11: K8 = 8 sts Attach the ready-made eyes. Glue them if needed. Rnd 12: (K2tog) x 4 = 4 sts Break yarn, leaving a tail. Thread it through the sts on the needles and draw up tightly.

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Rnd 6: (2KFB, K8) х 2 = 24 sts Rnds 7-10: K24 = 24 sts Rnd 11: ((K2tog) x 2, K8) х 2 = 20 sts Rnd 12: ((K2tog) x 2, K6) х 2 = 16 sts Rnd 13: K16 = 16 sts Rnd 14: (K2tog) x 2, K2, (K2tog) x 3, K2, K2tog = 10 sts Rnd 15: (K2tog) x 5 = 5 sts

Nose with bright pink or red color yarn Cast on 7 sts and divide them between three double- pointed needles. Rnd 1: K7 = 7 sts

Close up the remaining opening if needed (at the beginning of the piece). Stuff the piece but do not overstuff. Break yarn, leaving a tail. Thread it through the sts on the needles and draw up tightly.

Rnd 2: KFB, K2, KFBF, K3 = 10 sts Rnd 3: 2KFB, K2, 3KFB, K2, KFB= 16 sts Rnd 4: K16 = 16 sts

Rnd 5: (2KFB, K6) х 2 = 20 sts

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