About this Pattern:
This knitting pattern is intended for the Newton Free Library knitting class: “Knit a Storybook Toy: Pooh & Piglet”. The class is Tuesday, January 28th at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, 2019 in the Makerspace. Registration is online as space is limited. Class participants can pick up their free knitting kit at the Main desk during the week of January 6th.
Supplies
In Kit:
Size 4 Double Pointed Knitting Needles
35 Yards of Worsted Golden Yellow Yarn
12 Yarns of Worsted Red Yarn
12 Yards of Worsted Fuzzy Pink Yarn
12 Yards of Worsted Pink Yarn
12 Yards of Worsted Green Yarn
Additional items you may need:
Stitch marker
Measuring tape or ruler
Stitch holder or scrap yarn to hold stitches
Scissors
In Class:
We will have poly-fill stuffing, embroidery thread and embroidery needles for the final construction.
Pattern Abbreviations:
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
yo = yarn over
dpn = double pointed needles
co = cast on
st, sts = stitch, stitches
pm = place marker
beg = beginning
Design & Construction
The body’s of Pooh and Piglet are knit in the round from the bottom up. There are two button holes on the sides for the arm piece to go through. The ears are knitted as an icord and the head is formed by seaming the knitting together with the kitchner stitch. The arms and legs are made from one long icord, so they are knit in one piece, not two.When finishing the pieces, try to leave long ends, as we will use this yarn to sew up the toy during class time.
Pooh’s Body:
With golden yellow yarn and size 4 dpns, CO 24 sts, join to work in the round. PM at the beg of the round. K in the round for 2.5 inches. On the following round, K2tog, yo, k10, k2tog, yo, k till end of round. K until piece measures 4 inches long from beginning. Stop knitting before the last st of the round, slip this last st and the next 2 sts onto a dpn, k these 3 sts as an icord for 2 rounds. Thread the yarn through all of the loops, pull the yarn, and tie off, leaving about 15 inches of yarn or more behind. Then slip the next 9 sts onto a dpn or st holder, slip the next 3 sts onto a dpn and then slip the last 9 stitches onto a dpn or st holder. Line the two needles of 9 sts up against each other to kitchener st these 2 rows together. Finally, k3 sts on the last dpn into an icord for 2 rounds, put the yarn through the final sts, pull and tie off.
Pooh’s Arms & Legs:
With golden yellow yarn and size 4 dpns, CO 3 sts, k in icord for 4 inches, cast off by threading yarn through all 3 loops, pull and tie off. (Only knit 1 piece, not 2 for the arms). Repeat the exact same instructions to make the legs (remember, make 1 piece for the legs, not 2).
Piglet’s Body:
With pink colored yarn and size 4 dpns, CO 18 sts, join to work in the round. PM at the beg of the round. K for 2 inches, then at the beg of the next round, k2tog, yo, k 8 sts, k2tog, yo, k to the end of the round. K for one more round, then switch to fuzzy pink colored yarn. K for 1 inch (entire piece measures 3 inches), k until the last st, slip the last st and first 2 st onto a dpn. Then k these 3 sts as an icord for 2 rounds, on 3rd round k first 2 sts together, then cast off. Then place the next 6 sts onto a dpn, place 3 sts on a dpn, and the last 6 stitches on a dpn. Line up the two needles with the 6 sts, and kitchener st those 12 sts together. Finally, k the last 3 sts as an icord for 2 rounds, then k the first 2 sts togehter and cast off the last st.
Piglet’s Arms & Legs:
With fuzzy pink colored yarn and size 4 dpns, CO 3 sts and work as an icord until the piece measures 4 inches. (Only knit 1 piece not 2), Follow the same instructions to knit the legs.
Pooh’s Red Sweater:
With red colored yarn and size 4 dpns, CO 26 sts, join to knit in the round, PM at the beg of the round. K for 1 inch, then at the beg of the next round, k2tog, yo, k11 sts, k2tog, yo, k to end of round. K 1 more round then cast off all sts.
Piglet’s Green Sweater/Romper:
With green colored yardn and size 4 dpns, 20 sts and join to work in the round. K for 2.25 inches, then k the first 2 st together, yo, k8 sts, k2tog, yo, k to the end of the round. K 1 more round, cast off all sts.
Piglet’s Red Scarf:
With red colored yarn and size 4 dpns, CO 2 sts and work as an icord for 3.5 inches. Cast off by threading yarn though loops, tie off.
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