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Notes Use the srde of the red pencil lead and rub it
against the knitted stitches with a circular
motion
My Puppy theme began many years ago and just like other ideas it was filed in the ideas
drawer, patiently waiting for the wake-up call and the happy sound of the knitting needles
clicking. So 'Hooray at last', here they are - ten adorable easy quick-knits, five boys and five
girls, dressed in fanciful costumes. W orking e mb r oi dered stitches
To work embroidered stitches on a stufled
The basic puppy measures 21cm [Bt/ain] in height from the soles of the shoes to top of the item it is sometimes necessary to start and
head, not including the headwear. Each puppy only requires 40 grams [1t/zoz] of yarn fasten off the yarn ends invisibly lf this is
oddments and the same amount of stuffing. I have used light cream and fawn shades for the required, proceed as follows Thread a blunt-
heads, hands and ears, which compliment the colourful puppies'outfits beautifully. ended needle with yarn required and knot end
of yarn
The puppies will no doubt be favourites - amusing playmates for the children and also fun for
knitters
Take needle through the stuffed item, passing
Happy Knitting, woof woof! il between the knitted sts and bring it out at
the position required Pull the yarn to draw the
knotted end right inside the stuffing. Tug the
yarn to make sure the knot is caught in the
stuffing. Now work the required embroidered
yrn = yarn round needle as follows. Take strand stltches Pass the needle back through the
Yorn required of yarn under and over tip of right-hand needle, item to come out at a position between the
then continue as given in the instructions. knitted sts. Pass needle back through item
For the puppies' heods, eors ond again between the same knitted sts to come
honds out at a different position Repeat until yarn is
securely fastened off, then pull end of yarn
Oddments of double knitting yarn, IUSA, and snip off close to the knitted sts The cut
Patons Astra or Bonus DK, Australia 8 plyl USA glossory end will disappear jnside the knitted sts.
in light shades of cream or fawn. UK USA
K wise K ways
Yorn required Cast off bind off
Turisted cords
For the clothing Stockingstitch stockinettestitch
Cut a length of yarn four times as long as the
Oddments of double knitting yarn [USA, Tension gauge measurement required Knot one end around
Patons Astra or Bonus DK, Australia, 8 plyl a door knob or hook and knot a loop in the
rn colours stated in the instructions or colours other end to fit around the index finger of your
of your choice lnstructions in round brockets right hand.
These are to be repeated the number of times
Now keeping the yarn taut, twist your finger
stated after the closing bracket.
round and round in a clockwise direction,
Other moteriols required steadying the yarn by holding your left hand
Good quality washable stuffing, about 409 cupped around it close to your right hand
lltlzozl is required for each puppy ***
Stars are used to mark a place in the Keep twisting until, when relaxed, the strand
Large glass-headed or plastic-headed pins instructions which will be referred to later on. of yarn begins to curl tightly back on itself.
should be used at all stages of construction Meanwhile, follow the instructions in the Fold cord at centre, bringing ends together
Ordinary pins should not be used as they can Allow yarn to twist tightly then even out the
usual way
pass into the stuffing between the knitted twists by stroking the cord along the length.
stitches. Knot ends and trim to length
Tweezers are useful for turning small pieces
right side out and also for inserting small Tension
amounts of stuffing Using 3mm [No 11, USA 2] knitting needles
and double knitting yarn: 26 sts = 1Ocm [4in] Toy sofety guidelines
A red colouring pencil, for shading cheeks. in width over st-st, before stuffing. A certain amount of common sense should
always be used regarding the safety factor in
Black sewing thread, for the mouth stitches children's toys. lt is important to ensure that
the toy you are making is appropriate for the
Costing on age group of the child for which it is intended
Knitting needles required The thumb method is recommended. For example, children under 3 years of age
A pair of 3mm [No 11, USA 2]. should not be given toys which have separate
tiny parts, or any small attached pieces which
Abbreviotions Costing off might be pulled off
K = knit: p = purl; st[s] = stitch[es]; st-st =
Always cast off K wise unless otherwise stated
stocking stitch [K on the right side and P on The materials used for the designs which
the wrong sidel; g-st - garter stitch [every row
appear in this booklet are: knitting yarn and
Kl; inc = increase, [by knitting into front and polyester stuffing Do not add any other
back of stl; dec = decrease [by working 2 sts materials such as wire, pipe cleaners, buttons
togl; tog = together; mm = millimetresi cm = Working in st-st or beads Use only new, hygienic washable
centimetres; g = gramfs]; in = inchles]; oz = Always begin with a K row unless otherwise stuffing which conforms to current safety
ounce[s]. stated standards - your craft materials supplier will
advise
Speciol obbreuiotions When sewing up the items always use large
B & T tightly - means break off yarn leaving a Moking up glass-headed or plastic-headed pins. Ordinary
long end, thread it through the sts left on the Join all seams with right sides of work together pins should not be used as they can pass into
knitting needle, pull up to gather tightly, then and back-stitch one knitted stitch within the a stuffed item between the knitted sts. Take
fasten off. edges, unless oversewing is stipulated When care to sew all the added pieces securely in
B & T loosely - means the same as above, attaching any very small pieces you can use place - for example arms, hats etc. lf a yarn
but thread yarn through sts loosely and leave ordinary matching sewing thread for a neat cord is tred in a bow, sew through the bow so
until later on f inish. that it can not be undone it pulled.
2
The eyes are worked in back stitch as follows, Beginning with a P row, st-st 7 rows.
FOLLOWING THE Bring the needle and yarn out at one of the B & T tightly
INSTRUCTIONS marked eye positions Pass the needle
through the face, in the second knitted row
Begin by referring to the pattern for the directly below the first position, then bring it
puppy you wish to make There you will out at the first position. Pull the yarn through.
To moke up
find the instructions for knitting the LEGS, Repeat once more, then pass needle through Join the row ends of each arm, noting that this
BODY AND HEAD base of the eye and fasten off. seam will be at the underarm position, when
Repeat with the other eye sewing the arms in place Turn right side out.
The BASIG MAKING.UP INSTRUC.
TIONS FOR THE LEGS, BODY AND Stuff the arm to measure 6cml2ll2inl around
HEAD are given here along with other Nose at centre, stuffing more lightly towards the
knitted items which are the same for all the Mark the position with a pin, at centre of the cast on edge.
puppres face in the 10th knitted row above the head
Bring the seam to centre of the cast on edge,
inc row. Work three horizontal stitches, covering
After working any item from the Basic then oversew across the cast on sts *
half a st on each side of the marked centre
lnstructions always refer back to the and fastening off with the third stitch.
puppy you are making to check which item
comes next. To seu the qrms in ploce
M outh
Pin the cast on edges to each side of the
Mark lower end of the mouth with a pin at body, at the position of the shoulder shapings
centre of the face, in the Sth knitted row above and 1cm [s/ain] below the neck. Sew in place
THE MAKING-UP PROCESS the head inc row. Using four strands of black as pinned.
sewing thread, work a vertical line from centre
The making-up process should be followed
in the exact order of the instructions, to
of lower edge of the nose to the marked Now catch the underarm seams to sides of
position. Now work a V-shape at base of the the body, about 1.5cm 1s76;n1 below the top
avoid any awkward situations in the
sewing Here is an example. Each girl's
vertical stitch, making each stitch 1rlz sts wide edges of the arms **.
and 1 row deep.
skirt is sewn on to the body before the
arms are attached to the body, because it
would be difficult to sew on the skirt if the Cheeks
arms were in the way Colour cheeks with red pencil BASIC EARS
yarn. Now pull up the gathers very tightly, inserting the foot section of the leg
knotting the tail-ends. Knot again to secure Push shoe onto the'foot'section at base of
the tail-ends, then sew the ends into the neck. one leg, turning the shoe slightly to point away
from the body.
BASIC FACE Pin cast off edge to the leg at the first knitted
row of the leg colour. Sew cast off edge of
Notes: Use black yarn for the eyes and
shoe in place Bepeat wiih the oiher shoe
nose, black sewing thread for the mouth
stitches. When working the embroidered
stitches, start and fasten off the yarn and
thread ends at top of the head where they will
be hidden by the headwear.
BASICARMS
[Make two alike]
Begin at top of the arm and using the colour
Eges required for the sleeve cast on 13 sts.
The coloured thread marks centre of the face
Beginning with a P row, st-st 15 rows
Mark the eye positions with pins, in the 12th
knitted row above the head inc row, leaving P 1 row.
2 clear knitted sts to the left and right of the Break off yarn and join on colour for the hand
marked centre. as stated in the instructions.
SKIRT 2nd row: P1, (slip next st K wise, P1) to end G-st 2 rows
3rd row: K Cast off P wise, noting that cast off row is right
Begin at lower edge and using pink to match side.
the upper body section, cast on 75 sts. Cast off K wise
G-st 3 rows Note that first row is right side. Note that cast off row is wrong side of the frill.
Next row: K2, (yrn, K2tog) to last st, K1 Io moke up and sew in place
G-st 4 rows To sew in place Oversew the row ends together, then turn
* Beginning with a K row, st-st 3 rows Place cast off edge around the neck and catch right side out Place on the cap with the seam
G-st 3 rows ** the row ends together at centre back Sew at centre back and the cast off edge level with
Repeat once more from * to ** cast off edge to the neck the second row of g-st on the cap. Sew cast
Beginning with a K row, continue in st-st and off edge in place.
work 10 rows
CAP
Begin shaping top edge Main piece
Next row: (K3, K2tog) to end 60 sts
EARS
St-st 3 rows
- Begin at lower edge and using pink cast on Add BASIC EARS
54 sts
Next row: (K2,K2Iog\ to end - 45 sts G-st 2 rows
Cast off K wise
Beginning with a K row, continue in st-st and
work 10 rows. WINGS
To moke up snd seu in ploce
[Make two alike]
Join the row ends, then turn right side out Shape top
Place skirt on the puppy easing it over the 1st row: (K4, K2tog) to end - 45 sts Notes: The first knitted row is right side of
shoes and frills and with seam at centre back. 2nd and every following alternate the wing, which will face frontwards when
Pin the cast off edge to the first knitted row of row: P. sewn in place. The slipped st row edge is the
pink on the upper body. Sew cast off edge in 3rd row: (K3, K2tog) to end - 36 sts. base of the wing, which will be sewn to back
place. 5th row: (K2, K2log) to end - 27 sts of the body.
7th row: (K1 , K2tog) to end - 18 sts.
Using white cast on 14 sts tightly
SKIRT WA ISTBAND Next row: (P2tog) to end - 9 sts
B & T tightly. lst row: Slip first st K wise,
K to end
Begin at lower edge and using light blue cast
on 42 sts 2nd row: K3, (K1, winding yarn around the
K 1 row, noting that this row is right side. needle twice) 6 times, K to end
To make up and sew in ploce 3rd row: Slip first st K wise, K to end,
Cast off K wise.
Join the row ends then turn right side out. droppingthe extra loop on each wound-round st.
Place band around the waist, stretching it to fit Place on the head, with seam at centre back 4th row: K.
and with cast on edge against cast off edge of Pin cast on edge of the seam to head, 1.5cm 5th row: Slip first st K wise, K to end.
the skirt. Catch row ends together. With this
seam at centre back, sew cast on and cast off
[5/ain] above the neck 6th row: K3, (K1 , winding yarn around the
Pin centre front of cast on edge to head, 3 needle twrce) 6 times, K to end
edges in place.
knitted rows above tops of the eyes. Pin rest 7th row: Slip first st K wise, K to end, dropping
of the cast on edge to the head. the extra loop on each wound-round st.
WAISIBAND BOW Now make two small loops of yarn to match 8th row: K
the head Push them inside cast on edge at 9th row: Slip first st K wise, K to end.
Refer to WAISTBAND BOW on Page 13,
working from * to ** centre front, for the forehead fringe as illustrat-
Cast off row: Slip tirst st K wise, then cast
Sew bow securely, to centre back of the ed Sew cast on edge of the cap in place as off loosely K wise.
pinned, making sure that the fringe loops are
waistband.
secure.
To sew inploce
ARMS Cap trimming First gather along the slipped st edge of each
Follow the BASIC ARMS instructions as far wing, then pull gently and fasten off.
Begin at top edge and using light blue cast on
as *, using pink for the sleeves and puppy 63 sts
colour for the hands Pin the base of each wing to the puppy's upper
I st row: K1 , (slip next st P wise, Kl ) to end. back, leaving three pink sts on either side of the
Now lay the arms aside until the sleeve cuffs 2nd row: P1, (slip next st K wise, Pl ) to end body seam Sewthe base edges in place
have been sewn on
jl
SLEEVE CUFFS
[Make two alike]
Begin at top edge and using light blue cast on
'19
sts.
I st row: K1 , (slip next st P wise, Kl ) to end.
P 1 row.
Cast off P wise, noting that cast off row is right
side.
NECK FRILL
Begin at lower edge and using light blue casl
on 39 sts,
I st row: K1 , (slip next st P wise, K1 ) to end
*
With right side of st-st facing, continue in llth row: (K1 , K2tog) 4 times, (K2tog, K1 )
white and K across the 20 sts on the knitting 4 times
- 16 sts
Foiry needle, then across the 20 sts on the spare
needle -40 sts.
Next row: (P2tog) to end - 8 sts
B & T loosely, for top of the head
St-st 11 rows.
Make up as given in BASIC MAKING UP:
Who can resist a Fairy? Or even better a Fairy Break off white and join on pink for the upper LEGS, BODY AND HEAD
Puppy? This sweet companion is adorably body
cuddly and at Christmas you can even trim St-st 6 rows
your tree with this very special and unique FACE
decoration.
Shape shoulders
Next row: K7, (K2tog) 4 times, K1 0, (K2tog) Add BASIC FACE
Note: Each leg begins with a neutral colour 4 times, K7
tor the 'foot' section, which fits inside the shoe - 32 sts
St-st 5 rows, then break off pink
at the making-up stage SHOES
Make BASIG SHOES, using light blue
Heod
LEGS, BODY AND HEAD Join on the head colour
Legs St-st 2 rows PANTALET FRILLS
Next row: (K1, inc in next st) to end 48 [Make two alike]
Begin at lower edge of one leg and using llght
sts.
- Begin at lower edge and using white cast on
fawn cast on 10 sts.
Plrow St-st 13 rows, marking centre of one of these 31 sts
Next row: lnc K wise in every st rows with a coloured thread, as a guide to I st row: K1 , (slip next st P wise, Kl ) to end,
- 20 sts placing the facial stitches 2nd row: P1, (slip next st K wise, P1) to end
Beginning with a P row, continue in st-st and
work 3 rows 3rd row: K
Shape head
Break off light fawn. lst row: K1 1, (K2tog) twice, K1 B, (K2tog) Cast off K wise, knitting through the back of
Join on white for the pantalets and st-st twice, K1 1 each st
14 rows * - 44 sts
2nd and every following alternate Note that cast off row is wrong side of the frill
Break off yarn and leave sts on a spare row: P
SLEEVE CUFFS
fMake two alike]
Begin at top edge and using light blue cast on
1 I sts.
NECK FRILL
Begin at lower edge and using light blue cast
on 39 sts.
l st row: K1 , (slip next st P wise, Kl ) to end a:
BodU Next row: (P2tog) to end
- 8 sts
Shape shoulders
Add BASIC FACE
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Break off yellow and join on red Begin shaping
Beginning with a K row, st-st 4 rows, noting lst row: lnc in first st, K to last 2 sts, inc in
that K side of st-st is right side of the belt next st, K1
- 7 sts.
2nd row: P.
Break off red and join on yellow.
Bepeat these two rows twice more
G-st 2 rows, then cast off P wise, - 11 sts
Beginning with a K row, st-st 2 rows.
To moke up and sew in ploce
Oversew the row ends, then turn right side Shape lower edge
out Place the belt on the body, easing it over Next row: K1 , (K2tog) twice, K1, (K2tog)
the shoes and cuffs and placing the seam at twice,Kl -7sts.
centre back Cast off K wise.
With the cast off edge about 10 knitted rows
below the neck, sew cast off and cast on To moke up and sew in ploce
edges in place. Gather along the cast on sts, pull up tightly
and fasten off With right side out, bring the
row ends together. Oversew the row ends
A RMS together, noting that this edge will be under-
Follow the BASIC ARMS instructions as far side of the wings Oversew across the cast on
as *, using light blue for the sleeves and yel- StS
low for the hands [mittens] Pin the cast off edges to the helmet as
Now lay the arms aside until the sleeve cuffs follows.
have been sewn on.
The coloured thread marks centre of the first
row in light blue Place a pin in centre of the
SLEEVE CUFFS tenth stitch on either side of the coloured
thread Sew the bases of the wings to the
[Make two alike] marked positions as illustrated.
Begin at top edge and using red cast on 8 sts.
SUPERGIRL
1
G-st 2 rows.
Cast off P wise, noting that cast off row is right EARS Note: Each leg begins with a neutral colour
side Add BASIC EARS. for the 'foot' section, which fits inside the shoe
at the making-up stage.
To mske up ond seu in ploce
Oversew the row ends together on each cuff, CAPE
then turn right side out. Place cuffs on the
The neck cord
LEGS, BODY AND HEAD
arms, with cast off edges covering the first row
of the mittens and the seams at the underarm Legs
Note: lnstructrons for making twisted cords
Begin at lower edge of one leg and using light
positions. Sew cast off and cast on edges in are on Page 2
place fawn cast on 10 sts
Using yellow make a 30cm [12in] twisted cord P 1 row.
Now refer back to BASIC ARMS for To Tie it around the puppy's neck, knotting the
sew the alms in place. cord twice at centre front. Now knot each end
Next row: lnc K wise into every st - 20 sts.
to the length as illustrated and trim off excess Beginning with a P row, continue in st-st and
length about 5mm [r/+in] away from the knots. work 3 rows.
HELMET Break off light fawn.
Moin piece Join on red and stst 14 rows *.
The cope
Begin at lower edge and using yellow cast on Break off yarn and leave sts on a spare
Begin at lower edge and using red cast on double-pointed needle
54 sts. 38 sts
G-st 2 rows. Note that first row is right side Work second leg in the same way as far as *.
Break off yellow, join on red and g-st 2 rows G-st 4 rows.
Break off red and join on light blue.
Begin rib pattern Bodg
Next row: K, marking centre of this row with
a coloured thread, as a guide to placing the l st row: K2, (P2, K2) to end. Mark each end of next row with a coloured
wrngs.
2nd row: K4, (P2, K2) to last 2 sts, K2 thread.
Beginning with a P row, continue in st-st and Repeat these two rows until the piece With right side of st-st facing, continue in red
measures 8cm [3in], ending with a 2nd row. and K across the 20 sts on the knitting needle,
work 9 rows
then across the 20 sts on the spare needle -
Shape top Shape neck 40 sts
lst row: (K4, K2tog) to end - 45 sts. Next row: K4, (K2Iog, P2) to last 6 sts, St-st 17 rows
2nd and every following K2Iog, K4 - 30 sts
alternate Cast off loosely K wise
row: P Shape shoulders
3rd row: (K3, K2tog) to end - 36 sts, Next row: K7, (K2tog) 4 times, K10, (K2tog)
5th row: (K2,Kziog) to end - 27 sts Toblock the cape 4 times, K7
- 32 sts.
7th row: (K1 , K2tog) to end - 18 sts. St-st 5 rows, then break off red.
Noter Blocking is used to make knitted
Next row: (P2tog) to end - I sts. pieces form into shape.
B & T tightly
First wet the cape with warm water, then Heod
squeeze out the excess water.
To moke up ond sew in ploce Lay the cape flat on a tea towel, (or a similar Join on the head colour
Join the row ends then turn right side out piece of cloth) on an ironing board. Pull the St-st 2 rows.
Place main piece on the head with seam at cape from side to side to make a fan-shape, Next row: (Kl , inc in next st) to end - 48 sts.
centre back and cast on edge 1 Scm [s/ein] then smooth the rib pattern. St-st 13 rows, marking centre of one of these
above the neck. Pin in place. Pin the side edges and note that the neck rows with a coloured thread, as a guide to
Pin centre front of cast on edge 1cm [3/8in] edge will only stretch a little and this helps the placing the facial stitches.
above tops of the eyes. Pin remainder of cast fan-shape Leave until the cape is dry
on edge to head at sides. Sew in place as Shape head
pinned 1st row: Kl 1, (K2tog) twice, K18, (K2tog)
twice, K1 1
44 sts
To seuu in place 2nd and -every following alternate
Helmet uings Place the cast off edge around back of the row: P.
[Make two alike] neck covering the yellow cord Pin the cast off 3rd row: K10, (K2tog) twice, Kl6, (K2tog)
Begin at top edge and using yellow cast on edge ends to the neck, above the cord, so that twice, K10 40 sts
5 sts. the cape just covers tops of the sleeves Sew 5th row:-K9, (K2tog) twice, K14, (K2tog)
P 1 row. twice, Kg
cast off edge to the neck. - 36 sts
HELMET
Main piece
Begin at lower edge and using light blue cast
on 54 sts
G-st 2 rows
Break off light blue and join on yellow
Beginning with a K row, continue in st-st and
work 2 rows.
Note
The two yellow rows cannot be seen in the
photograph, because they are covered with
the yellow brim at the making up stage.
Break off yellow and join on red.
St-st 8 rows
Shape top
I st row: (K4, Kziog) to end 45 sts.
- alternate
2nd and every following
row: P.
3rd row: (K3, K2tog) to end - 36 sts
5th row: (K2,Kzlog) to end - 27 sts.
7th row: (K1 , K2tog) to end - 18 sts
Next row: (P2tog) to end - I sts.
B & T tightly
Yelloru brim
I Begin at top edge and using yellow cast on
58 sts.
7th row: K8, (K2tog) twice, K12, (K2tog) Break off light blue and join on yellow
lst row: (Kl through back of loop, Pl) to
end.
9th row:- (K2, K2lo9)
twice, KB 32 sts. Beginning with a K row, st-st 10 rows 2nd row: (K1 , Pl ) to end
4 times, (K2tog, K2) P 1 row.
4 times Shape top edge
- 24 sts.
llth row.'(Kl , K2tog) 4 times, (K2tog, K1 ) Next row: (K3, K2tog) to end 44 sts. Beginning with a P row, st-st 2 rows.
- Cast off K wise, noting that cast off row is
4 times
- 16 sts. Break off yellow and join on light blue
wrong side
Next row: (P2tog) to end - 8 sts. P the next 2 rows
B & T loosely, for top of the head Cast off K wise.
To moke up ond seu in ploce
Make up as given in BASIC MAKING.UP: To moke up ond sew ln place
LEGS, BODY AND HEAD. Oversew the row ends together, then turn
Join the row ends, then turn right side out. right side out Place brim on the main piece
Place skirt on the puppy, easing it over the with cast off edge level with top of the blue
FACE shoes and cuffs and placing seam at centre g-st rows, covering the yellow rows and with
Add BASIC FACE.
back With the cast off edge about 10 knitted seam at centre back.
rows below the neck, sew cast off edge in Now sew the cast off edge in place
place
SHOES
ARMS Top of helmet decorotion
Make BASIC SHOES, using light blue
Using yellow cast on 5 sts.
Follow the BASIC ARMS instructions as far
as *, using red for the sleeves and yellow for lst row: K, noting that this row is right srde.
SHOE CUFFS the hands [mittens] Now lay the arms aside 2nd row: Slip first st K wise, K to end.
[Make two alike] until the sleeve cuffs have been sewn on Repeat these two rows 7 times, then 1st row
Using yellow, follow the instructions for once.
Superboy's shoe cuffs on Page 6 as far as *, Cast off K wise.
noting that top edge is lower edge for the
SLEEVE CUFFS
Begin at lower edge and using light blue cast Gather along the slip st row ends, pull up very
Supergirl tightly and fasten off.
on 20 sts.
G-st 2 rows. Sew the gathered end to the B & T sts on the
Io sew in ploce Cast off P wise, noting that cast off edge is helmet, with the right side and the curve of the
Place the cuffs around the puppy's legs with wrong side decoration facing forwards, as shown in the
cast off edge uppermost. Oversew the row illustration.
ends of each cuff together, then place the
seams at centre back of the shoes. Sew cast
To moke up ond seu in p,oce
off edges in place, level with and above cast Oversew the row ends together on each cuff, EARS
off edges of the shoes. then turn right side out Place cuffs on the Add BASIC EARS.
arms with cast on edges covering the last row
of the sleeves and the seams at the underarm
SKIRT position. Sew cast off and cast on edges in CAPE
Begin at lower edge and using light blue cast place Refer to the Cape instructions for Superboy
on 55 sts Now refer back to BASIC ARMS for To on Page 7, using yellow for the cord and light
G-st 4 rows sew the arms in place. blue for the cape.
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Body 5th row: K9, (K2tog) twice, K14, (K2tog)
7th row:- K8, (K2tog)
twice, K9 36 sts.
Mark each end of next row with a coloured twice, K1 2, (Kzlog)
thread
With right side of st-st facing, continue in royal
twice, KB - 32 sts.
9th row: (K2, K2Io$ 4 times, (K2Iog, K2) 4
blue and K across the 20 sts on the knitting times - 24 sts.
needle, then across the 20 sts on the spare I I th row: (K1 , K2tog) 4 times, (K2tog, K1 ) 4
needle - 40 sts. times - 16 sts.
Jester costumes are traditionally made with St-st 17 rows Next row: (P2tog) to end - 8 sts.
quartered colours. For example, the left side B & T loosely, for top of the head
of a tunic is red and the right side is yellow Shape shoulders
Knitting a quartered outfit would require the Make up as given in BASIG MAKING.UP:
Next row: K7, (K2tog) 4 times, Kl0, (K2tog) LEGS, BODY AND HEAD.
technique of intarsia and so I made the 4 times, K7 sts
costume easy for everyone to make. No -32
St-st 5 rows, marking centre of one of these
complications but just as colourful! rows with a coloured thread, as a guide to
FACE
Note: Each leg begins with a neutral colour positioning the button stitches
for the 'foot' section, which fits inside the shoe Break off royal blue. Add BASIC FACE
at the making-up stage.
SHOES
LEGS, BODY AND HEAD Heod Befer to BASIC SHOES, using red for the
Legs Join on the head colour. right shoe and yellow for the left shoe.
St-st 2 rows.
Begin at lower edge of one leg and using light
Next row: (K l , inc in next st) to end - 48 sts.
fawn cast on 10 sts. Shoe cuffs
P 1 row. St-st l3 rows, marking centre of one of these
rows with a coloured thread, as a guide to [Make one yellow and one red]
Next row: lnc K wise into every st
- 20 sts. placing the facial stitches. Begin at the lower edge of the outside section
Beginning with a P row, continue in st-st and and cast on 28 sts Note that K side of st-st is
work 3 rows. Shape head right side.
Break off light fawn lst row: K1 1, (K2tog) twice, K18, (K2tog) Beginning with a K row, st-st 3 rows
Join on royal blue and st-st 14 rows * twice, K1 1
- 44 sts Work picot fold edge as follows
Break off yarn and leave sts on a spare
2nd and every following alternate Next row: Kl , (yrn, K2tog) to last st, K1
row: P.
double-pointed needle Next row: K, for the inside section.
3rd row: K10, (K2tog) twice, K1 6, (K2tog)
Work second leg in the same way as far as *. twice, K10 - 40 sts Cast off K wise.
Io moke up ond sew in ploce To moke up COLLA R
With right side of st-st outside, fold down the Fold the piece along the picot edge, with K Begin at neck edge and using yellow cast on
inside section at the picot edge. Sew the cast side outside. Sew the cast off edge in place 40 sts
off edge in place, above the cast on edge underneath the last yellow row of g-st. P 1 row.
Now oversew, the row ends together on each With right side of the frill outside, oversew the
outside row ends together. Now oversew the Break off yellow and join on red
section Ease the cuffs over the shoes, yellow Beginning with a K row, st-st 3 rows for the
on the red shoe and red on the yellow shoe row ends together on the inside
outside section of the collar
Place the oversew seams at back of the Note that K side of st-st is right side.
shoes. Sew cast on edges in place, level with Io seu in ploce
and above cast off edges of the shoes Ease the frill over the puppy's head, then Work picot fold edge as follows
down to the waist, with the seam at centre Next row: Kl , (yrn, K2tog) to last st, K1 .
back. Pin cast on edge of the frill to body Beginning with a K row, st-st 2 rows, for the
about 2 rows below the lower button. Sew in inside section of the collar.
BUTIONS place as pinned. Cast off P wise.
The coloured thread marks centre of the
upper body Place a pin at centre of the 8th To moke up and sew in ploce
knitted row below the neck. ARMS Fold the collar along the picot edge with K
Place the next pin in the 3rd row below the Follow the BASIC ARMS instructions as far as side outside. Sew the cast off edge in place,
first pin. *, using yellow for the right-hand sleeve, red below the cast on edge.
Using yellow, work a horizontal stitch across for the left-hand sleeve and puppy colour for
Put the collar around the puppy's neck with
half a st on each side of the first marked the hands.
the row ends at centre back. Oversew the row
position. Work another stitch in the same way Now lay the arms aside until the sleeve cuffs
ends together on inside of the collar, then out-
at the same position have been sewn on.
side. Sew the cast on edge to the neck.
Bepeat for the second button
SLEEVE CUFFS
Begin at top edge and using red for the right-
hand sleeve and yellow for the left-hand CAP
WAIST FRILL Moin piece
sleeve, cast on 18 sis.
Begin at top edge and using yellow cast on P 1 row, noting that this row is right side.
48 sts Begin at lower edge and using red cast on
Cast off K wise. 54 sts.
G-st 4 rows.
G-st 4 rows
Break off yellow and join on red.
To moke up ond sew in place Break off red and join on yellow.
Beginning with a K row, st-st 7 rows for the
outside section of the frill. G-st 4 rows
Oversew the row ends together on each cuff,
Note that K side of st-st is right side then turn right side out. Place cuffs on the Break off yellow and join on royal blue to
arms, with the oversewn seams at the under- match the legs and body
Work picot fold edge as follows arm positions and the cast off edges covering Beginning wiih a K row, continue in st-st and
Next row: Kl , (yrn, K2tog) to last st, K1
.
the first rows of the hands. Sew cast on and work 8 rows.
Beginning with a K row, st-st 5 rows, for the cast off edges in place
inside section of the frill Now refer to BASIG ARMS for To sew the Shape top
Cast off P wise. arms in place I st row: (K4, Kzlog) to end - 45 sts
2nd and every following alternate
row: P.
3rd row: (K3, K2tog) to end - 36 sts.
5th row: (K2, K2log) to end - 27 sts.
7th row: (K1 , K2tog) to end - 18 sts.
Next row: (P2tog) to end - 9 sts
B & T tightly.
To moke up
Oversew the row ends together, then turn
right side out Lay the cap aside for now.
The bow
Using yellow cast on 30 sts.
K 1 row.
Cast off K wise noting that this row is wrong
side of the bow.
Oversew the row ends together, then turn
right side out.
Now bring the row ends seam to centre to
form a bow shape. Knot a length of yellow
yarn tightly around the centre. Sew centre of
the bow to the B & T iop of the cap, making
sure that the bow goes across the cap, with
cap seam at centre back.
EARS
Add BASIC EARS.
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With right side of st-st facing, contrnue in red Make up as given in BASIC MAKING.UP:
FACE
Boy snd Girl St-st 17 rows, marking centre of one of these
rows with a coloured thread, as a guide to
positioning the button stitches.
Add BASIC FACE
11
St-st 13 rows, marking centre of one of these
A RMS SCARF rows with a coloured thread, as a guide to
Follow the BASIC ARMS instructions as far Begin at top edge and using green cast on placing the facial stitches
as *, using red for the sleeves and green for 70 sts.
the hands [mittens] Now lay the arms aside G-st 3 rows, noting that first row is right side. Shape head
until the sleeve cuffs have been sewn on Cast off K wise lst row: Kl 1, (K2tog) twice, K1 8, (K2tog)
Gather the row ends tightly at each end of the twice, K1 1
- 44 sts.
scarf. 2nd and every following alternate
SLEEVE CUFFS row: P
12
Place band around the i,'a s: s::eiching i: to flt
and with cast on edge agatns: casr off edge of
the skirt. Catch row ends iogether With this
seam at centre back. sew cast on and cast off
edges in place.
WAISTBAND BOW
* Note: Refer to Page 2, for how to make a
twisted cord.
Using white, make a cord about 26cm [1Ocm]
in length.
Tie a small bow at centre of the cord as
shown in the illustration
Now knot the ends of the cord to equal
lengths, then trim off excess cord beyond the
knots **.
Sew bow securely to centre front of the
waistband
A RMS
Follow the BASIC ARMS instructions as Iar
as *, using red for the sleeves and white for
the hands [mittens]
Now lay the arms aside until the sleeve cuffs
have been sewn on.
To seu in ploce To moke up
Place the frill around the neck and catch the Join the row ends, then turn right side oui.
SLEEVE CUFFS row ends together at centre back. Sew cast Now set the cap aside, until the bobble is
[Make two alike] off edge to the neck added.
Begin at top edge and using green cast on 20
StS
K 1 row, noting that this row is right side. CAP Bobble
Cast off K wise Refer to the SANTA HAT, Hat bobble
Moin piece instructions on Page 12 Using white, follow the
To moke up ond seu cuffs in ploce Begin at lower edge and using green cast on instructions from * to **
Oversew the row ends together on each cuff, 54 sts
then turn right side out. Place cuffs on the G-st 6 rows To seu cap in place
arms, with oversewn seams at the underarm Break off green and join on red Stuff top of cap very lightly. Place cap on the
position and the cast off edges just covering head with seam at centre back and cast on
Beginning with a K row, continue in st-st and
the first row of the white mittens Sew cast on
work 6 rows
edge 1 5cm 1s76;61 above the neck Pin in
and cast ofl edges in place. place. Pin centre front of cast on edge 1cm
Now refer back to BASIC ABMS for To sew Shape top [3/ein] above tops of the eyes Pin remainder
the arms in place. of cast on edge to head at sides.
Next row: (K4, K2tog) to end
- 45 sts.
St-st 3 rows Now make two small loops of yarn to match
NECK FRILL Next row: (K3, K2tog) to end 36 sts
the head Push them inside cast on edge at
Begin at lower edge and using white cast on P 1 row.
- centre front, for the forehead fringe as illustrat-
38 sts. ed Sew cast on edge of cap to head as
Next row: (K2,K2Iog) to end
- 27 sts. pinned, making sure that the fringe loops are
lst row: (Kl through back of loop, Pl) to P 1 row. secure.
end.
2nd row: P. Next row: (Kl , K2tog) to end
- 18 sts
EARS
Cast off P wise, noting that cast off row is right Next row: (P2tog) to end
- I sts.
side B & T tightly Add BASIC EARS.
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Shape shoulders
Next row: K7, (K2tog) 4 times, K10, (K2tog) SHOES Io moke up ond sew in ploce
4 times, K7
- 32 sts. Make BASIG SHOES, using green Oversew the row ends together on each cuff,
then turn rjght side out Place cuffs on the
St-st 5 rows, then break off green.
arms, with oversewn seams at the underarm
SHOE CUFFS position and the cast off edges covering the
Heod fMake two alike] last row of green on the arms. Sew cast off
Join on the head colour Begin at lower edge and using yellow cast on edges in place
St-st 2 rows 28 sts Beginning with a K row, st-st 2 rows
Next row: Cast off K wise, noting that cast off row is right Io ottoch the orms
(K1 , inc in next st) to end - 4g side.
sts. Note: At this stage only the tops of the arms
St-st 13 rows, marking centre of one of these will be sewn in place, as follows. pin the cast
rows with a coloured thread, as a guide to To sew in ploce on ch sid at the posi-
placing the facial stitches. Place the cuffs around the puppy's legs, with tio ulder 1cm [s/e in]
cast off edges uppermost. be . Sew nned.
Shape head Oversew the row ends of each cuff together,
lst ro-w: Kl1, (K2tog) twice, K1B, (K2tog) then place the seams at centre back-of the
twice, K] 1 44 sts. NECK FRILL
2nd and -every following alternate
shoes Sew cast off edges in place, level with
and above cast off edges of the shoes Begin at lower edge and using pink cast on
row: P. 38 sts
3rd row-: K10, (K2tog) twice, K1 6, (K2tog)
twice, K10 40 sts. lst row: (K1 through back of loop, p1) to
5th row:-K9, (K2tog) twice, K14, (K2tog) A RMS end
twrce, K9 36 sts. Cast off K wise, noting that cast off row rs
7th row:- K8. (K2tog) twice. K12. (K2tog)
Follow the BASIC ARMS instructions to *.
using green for the sleeves and puppy colour
wrong side.
twice. K8 32 sts
9th row:- (K2,
for the hands.
K2tog\ 4 times, (K2tog, K2\ Io seuu in place
4 times Now lay the arms aside until the sleeve cuffs
- 24(Kl
llth row:
sts
have been sewn on
Place the frill around the neck and catch the
, K2tog) 4 times, (K2tog, Kl ) row ends together at centre back Sew cast
4 times
- 16 sts. off edge to the neck
Next row: (P2tog) to end 8 sts
-
B & T loosely, for top of the head SLEEVE CUFFS
Make up as given in BASIC MAKING.Up:
LEGS, BODY AND HEAD
[Make two alike] POPOVER SKIRI
Begin at lower edge and using yellow cast on
18 sts Shoulder strops
FACE Kl row [Make two alike]
Cast off K wise, noting that cast off row rs Using yellow cast on 28 sts.
Add BASIC FACE wrong side Cast off K wise.
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Note that cast off row is wrong side and also Join the row ends, then turn right side out Now set the cap aside, until the bobble is
the outerside of the straps when they are Place skirt on the puppy, easing it over the added.
sewn in place shoes and cuffs and with seam at centre back.
The coloured thread marks centre of the body. Pin the cast off edge to the second green row
Place a pin in centre of the second white row above the last white row. Sew in place as Cop bobble
below the first green row pinned. Using yellow cast on 6 sts.
Now place a pin on either side of the first pin G-st 15 rows, noting that first row is right side
Cast off K wise.
in the same row, leaving 3 clear sts to left and The orms
right
Now catch the underarm seams to the body,
Oversew the cast on and cast oft edges
Now sew one end of each strap to the marked just above top of the skirt. together Gather round one set of row ends,
positions. pull up tightly and fasten off. Turn right side
out.
Pass the straps over the shoulders and in the
same knitted row as the front, sew the ends CAP Stuff the bobble firmly, then gather the
on each side of the body seam. Begin at lower edge and using green cast on remaining set of row ends, pull up tightly and
54 sts. fasten off, but do not break off yarn Use the
lst row: (Kl through back of loop, Pl) to yarn to sew the bobble securely to centre top
Skirt end. of the cap.
Begin at lower edge and using pink cast on Break off green and join on pink
66 sts. To sew cop in ploce
P the next 2 rows.
G-st 4 rows. Stuff top of cap very lightly. Place cap on the
Beginning with a P row, st-st 9 rows.
Join on green. head with seam at centre back and pin cast
Beginning with a K row, st-st 2 rows. Shape top on edge 1.Scm Is/ain] above the neck. Pin
lst row: (K4, K2tog) to end - 45 sts. centre front of cast on edge 1cm [3/ain] above
Break off green and continue in pink. tops of the eyes Pin remainder of cast on
G-st 2 rows. 2nd and every following alternate
row: P. edge to head at sides
Break off pink and join on yellow. 3rd row: (K3, K2tog) to end - 36 sts Now make two small loops of yarn to match the
Beginning with a K row, st-st 14 rows 5th row: (K2, K2log) to end - 27 sts head. Push them inside cast on edge at centre
Shape top edge
7th row: (K1 , K2tog) to end - 18 sts. front, for the forehead fringe as illustrated. Sew
Next row: (P2tog) to end - 9 sts. cast on edge of cap to head as pinned, making
Next row: (K1 , K2tog) to end - 44 sts. sure that the fringe loops are secure.
P the next two rows. B & T tightly.
Cast off P wise.
To moke up EARS
To make up ond sew in ploce Join the row ends then turn right side out Add BASIC EARS.
Shape shoulders
rows with a coloured thread, as a guide to
placing the facial stitches.
The Boy is dressed in working clothes, for a Next row: K7, ff2rog) 4 times, K10, (K2tog) Shape head
day on the farm. The Girl is wearing a pretty 4 times, K7
- 32 sts. lst row: K1 1, (K2tog) twice, Kl8, (K2tog)
twice, Kl 1
44 sts
2nd and -every following alternate
mob cap and an apron ready to make apple SLst 5 rows, then break off light yellow
pies for tea
row: P.
Heod 3rd row: K10, (K2tog) twice, K1 6, (K2tog)
COUNTRY BOY Join on the head colour. twice, K1 0 - 40 sts.
Body
Mark each end of next row with a coloured
thread.
With right side of st-st facing, continue in royal
blue and K across the 20 sts on the knitting
needle, then across the 20 sts on the spare
needle
- 40 sts
St-st 10 rows
15
5th row: K9, (K2tog) twice, K14, (K2tog)
ARMS lst row: K24 sts; K next 6 sts, winding yarn
twice, K9 36 sts. around the needle twice; K to end.
7th row:- KB, (K2tog) twice, Kl2, (K2tog) Follow the BASIC ARMS instructions to **,
Cast off K wise, letting the extra loops drop on
twice, K8 32 sts. using light yellow for the sleeves and puppy
9th row:- (K2, Kzlo$ 4 times, (K2tog, K2) colour for the hands.
the 6 sts Note that cast off row is wrong side.
4 times
- 24(K1
llth row:
sts
K2tog) 4 times, (K2tog, K1
, )
PANTS'BIB AND STRAPS
4 times
- 16 sts. To seu in ploce
B,b Wrap the neckerchief around the neck, with
Next row: (P2tog) to end
- B sts. Begin at the lower edge and using royal blue the row ends meeting over the puppy's right
B & T loosely, for top of the head. to match the pants cast on 12 sts Mark centre shoulder Catch the row ends together
of the cast on edge with a coloured thread
Make up as given in BASIC MAKING.UP:
LEGS, BODY AND HEAD St-st 6 rows, then cast off P wise
16
To make up Bodg 5th row: K9, (K2tog) twice, K14, (K2tog)
twice, K9 36 sts
7th row:-
With right side outside, oversew cast on and Mark each end of next row with a coloured
cast off edges together Oversew the row K8, (K2tog) twice, K12, (K2tog)
thread. twice, K8 32 sts
9th row:- (K2, Kzlog)
ends together, to form a circle.
With right side of st-st facing, continue in white 4 times, (K2tog, K2)
and K across the 20 sts on the knitting needle, 4 times
To sew in ploce then across the 20 sts on the spare needle
- 24 sts.
11th row: (K1
- , K2tog) 4 times, (K2tog, K1 )
Place brim on the puppy's head, with row 40 sts. 4 times
- 16 sts
ends seam at centre back The back of the St-s 11 rows Next row: (P2tog) to end B sts.
brim should be about 2.5cm [1in] above the Break off white and join on orange for the -
B & T loosely, for top of the head
neck. The front of the brim should be about upper body
1cm 1s76;n1 above tops of the eyes Pin, then Make up as given in BASIC MAKING.UP:
sew the brim in place St-st 6 rows, marking centre of one of these LEGS, BODY AND HEAD
rows with a coloured thread, as a guide to
positioning the button stitches.
Crown piece FACE
Shape shoulders Add BASIC FACE
Begin at lower edge and using a darker shade Next row: K7, (K2tog) 4 times, K10, (K2tog)
of green than the brim for the hat band, cast 4 times, K7 32 sts
on 54 sts. -
G-st 2 rows. St-st 5 rows, then break off orange. SHOES
Break off the dark green and join on green to Make BASIC SHOES. using green
match the brim
Heod
Beginning with a K row, st-st 8 rows
Join on the head colour.
PANIALEI FRILLS
Shape top St-st 2 rows fMake two alike]
1st row: (K4, K2tog) to end Begin at lower edge and using white cast on
45 sts.
- alternate Next row: (Kl , inc in next st) to end
- 31 sts
2nd and every following 48 sts.
row: P. 1st row: K1 , (P1, K1 ) to end.
3rd row: (K3, K2tog) to end - 36 sts St-st 13 rows, marking centre of one of these Cast off K wise, noting that cast off row is
5th row: (K2, K2tog) to end - 27 sts. rows with a coloured thread, as a guide to wrong side of the frill
placing the facial stitches.
7th row: (K1 , K2tog) to end - 18 sts
Next row: (P2tog) to end - 9 sts. Shape head To seu; in ploce
B & T tightly, leaving the long end of yarn for lst row: K1 1, (K2tog) twice, K18, (K2tog) Place the frills around the puppy's legs, with
indenting the top of the hat later on. I 44 sts.
twice, Kl cast off edges uppermost. Oversew the row
2nd and -every following alternate ends of each frill together, then place the
To moke up row: P. seams at centre back of the shoes. Sew cast
Join the row ends then turn right side out, 3rd row: K1 0, (K2iog) twice, K1 6, (K2tog) off edges in place, level with and above cast
twice, K10 40 sts. off edges of the shoes
making sure that the long end of yarn is on the -
right side Stuff the crown lightly. Place on the
puppy's head, with row ends seam at centre
back Pin cast on edge to the head so that the
2li
\i
crown is touching the brim seam Sew the
crown edge to the brim. E
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To indent top of the hat z-1
Itr
Use a darning needle to pass the B & T length E
of yarn through the B & T sts, then the hat and :)
EARS
Add BASIC EARS
COUNTRY GIRL
Note: Each leg begins with a neutral colour
for the 'foot' section, which fits into the shoe at
the making-up stage.
A RMS
Follow the BASIC ARMS instructions as far
as *, using blue for the sleeves and puppy
colour for the hands
Now lay the arms aside until the sleeve cuffs
have been sewn on.
SLEEVE CUFFS
[Make two alike]
Begrn at top edge and using yellow cast on
20 sts
I st row: (K1 , P1) to end.
Repeat the first row once more
Cast off P wise, noting cast off row is wrong
side.
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