Care Wear Patterns: Knit

Knitted Finger Puppet

Materials:

  • Size #1 or #2 needles
  • Odd bits of baby yarn or fingering
  • Embroidery floss or textile paint

Directions:

  • Cast on 24 stitches using #1 or #2 knitting needles.
  • Do 6 rows, beginning each row with purl (P, K, P, K, etc.).
  • Change color.
  • Do 8 rows beginning each row with K, K, then continue P, K, P, K, etc. to end of row.
  • Change back to first color.
  • Do 6 rows, beginning each row with purl (P, K, P, K, etc...) to end of row.
  • Run single strand of yarn through top of puppet to gather.
  • Pull tightly and knot.
  • Sew seam down the back of the puppet.
  • Add pom-pom or bow on top.
  • Embroider or paint on eyes, nose, and mouth.

Shawl Pattern (18" x 44")
Use : 5oz worsted yarn and #15 needles; Gauge 3 sts = 1", 5 rows = 1"
Directions: Cast on 4 sts. Knit 1 row. Increase 1 st each side 46 times (96 sts on needle). Then increase 1 st each side every second row 22 times (140 sts on needle). Knit 1 row. Bind off loosely.

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