Crafty Ladies meet locally once a month when you can make a simple project either seasonal/theme related or bring along your own knitting, crocheting or any hand held craft work. Everyone is invited to come along for a natter. Please see Preview Notes for next meet up.
Please click on links below for the patterns
Click here for knitted “Bunny” pattern
Click here for “Fish and Chip” jumper and hat pattern
Click here for a selection of bootie patterns
Teddy pattern
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- With 4mm (8) needles and Double Knitting.
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- Garter stitch used throughout (knit every row)
Cast on 8 stitches and work 16 rows.
Break off yarn and cast on 8 stitches and work 16 rows to form other leg.
Knit across both legs (16 sts) and complete 8 rows.
Cast on 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
Work 8 rows.
Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
Now work 42 rows on these 16 sts.
Cast on 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
Work 8 rows.
Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
Work 8 rows.
Using only first 8 stitches, work 16 rows and then cast off.
Return to remaining 8 stitches and work 16 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.
Turn right side out.
Backstitch a diagonal line across corner of head to form ears.
Stuff (with flame resistant stuffing) 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.
Optional 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.
