BLANKET BUDDY
With larger needles, cast on 3 sts.
Row 1: Inc 1 in first st, knit to last st, inc 1 in last st – 5 sts.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: Inc 1 in first st, knit to last st, inc 1 in last st – 7 sts.
Rows 4-24: K 3, yo, knit to end of row – 28 sts at end of Row 24.
Rows 25 and 26: Cast on 14 sts, knit to end of row – 56 sts.
Rows 27 and 28: Knit.
Row 29: Bind off 14 sts at beginning of row, knit to end of row.
Row 30: Bind off 14 sts at beginning of row, knit to end of row – 28 sts.
Rows 31-42: K 2, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end of row – 16 sts at end of Row 42.
Shape Head
Change to smaller needles.
Row 43: K2tog across row – 8 sts.
Row 44: Inc in each st across row – 16 sts.
Row 45: *Purl 1, slip 1 with yarn in back; repeat from * across row.
Note: Head is made using double knitting to create a double thickness of fabric that can be
stuffed.
Repeat Row 45 until head measures 4 in. [10 cm]. Cut a 10 in. [25.5 cm] length of yarn. Thread
yarn through every other st on needle, then back through remaining sts. Remove knitting needle and
stuff head. Pull yarn tightly to close top of head and knot to secure.
EARS (make 2)
With larger needles, cast on 3 sts.
Row 1-3: Knit.
Row 4: Inc 1 in first st, k 1, inc 1 in last st – 5 sts.
Row 5-7: Knit.
Row 8: K 1, k3tog, k 1 – 3 sts.
Row 9-12: Knit.
Row 13: K3tog. Fasten off last st.
FINISHING
Sew Ears to sides of head. Work straight st face with black yarn. Weave in ends. Knot each paw. |
