Roary by VknitB

Roary

by VknitB
Knitting
October 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
0 stitches and 0 rows = 4 inches
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
109 - 131 yards (100 - 120 m)
15 cm/ 5.90’’
English
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This is a pattern for a stuffed pocket toy - tiger cub. The toy is knitted flat on 2 double pointed needles and then sewn.

MATERIALS: dark mustard DK yarn approximately: 20 - 25 g
Cream DK yarn approximately: less than 5 g
piece of strong black thread for the nose
a few short pieces of black DK yarn for the stripes

KNITTING GAUGE:
24 sts and 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 2.5 mm needles.

Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tight enough to make sure the stuffing would not show through the stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 15 cm/ 5.9’’
The size will vary based on yarn type, needle size and your personal tension.

NEEDLES:
1 x 2.5 mm double pointed needles/ straight needles

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle
2 x 8 mm safety eyes
Removable sts markers
Stuffing
Scissors

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
Long tail cast on method
Knits Stitch
Purl stitch
Cast off
Mattress stitch

Difficulty level: intermediate

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!