AMiguRuMi * — J Knils qjAMiguRuMi KniTs patterns for 20 cute mini knits HaNsi SingHCopyright © 2008 Creative Publishing international, Inc Allrigts reserved. No part ofthis work covered by the copyrights hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping Ofinfermation on storage and retrieval systems —without the written permission of the publisher. ‘Due to differing conditions, materials, and silleves, the publisher and various manufacturers disclaim any ability for unsosfactory results or injury due to Improper use ofto}s, materials, or information in. ‘this publication. 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Singh Technica Editor: Rita Greenfeder ‘Copy Edtor:Lucis Raatma Proofreader: india Trosslt Printed inthe United States of AmericaWhat is Amigurumi? ann. 7 Techniques The BOSS one Shoping 10 ‘Around and Around: Knitting in Cie 1B Pick Up Those Sitches!....20 Seoming on. 22 loose Ends: Miscellaneous Tips, Ticks, & Techniques... 24 Five Servings a Day: the vegetable basket ....26 Aubergine... 28 TOMA nn 32 Corot... 35 Garlic... 38 CuCUMbEE nn Peas ina Pod... Get Your Barnacle On: underwater creatures....48 Hermit Cn 50 Common O¢tOpUS rn 56 Jellyfish 60 Black Devil Anglerish .... 64 $00 S10 nn 70 Sun Siar... 73 Garden Variety: backyard critters ...76 Earthworm TB Praying Mantis... 81 DIS BB Garden Saal... 82 Spider... 97 Revenge of the Cryptids: strange, mythical, cryptozoological specimens .... 102 Kraken JOH Nessie... 108 Jackalope 5 Abbreviations on. TM ‘About the Author 125 Index... 1264 amiguram knits What is Amigurumi? ‘Amigurumi isn’t aword that you can find in Webster‘s Abridged. Not yet. But with its meteoric rise to popularity, i's only a matter of time before it sneaks its way info everyday parlance. riginally derived from the Japanese, the word literally means “encompassing knit” In recent yeors, i's come to include crocheted, as well as knitted, plush creations that are defined by one litle word: cute, Sometimes overbearingly killer creepy cute, but cute, nonetheless. Though amigurumi has become the obsession of choice for the crochet ‘community in recent years, the knitting community has been 4 litle slower on the uptake, Even now, is dificult to find patterns for knitted amigurumi. in @ small way, | hope that this book can carve its way into the heart of the. knitting worl, introducing the idea of knitted amigurumi to the fiber artists ofthe globe. There's no reason why knitters can't enjoy creating amigurumi critters. We can‘tlet the crocheters keep all the cuteness fo themselves, can we? When most people think of knitting, they think of scarves, socks, and sweaters; mittens, perhaps; maybe a wrist cuff or a headband, But squishy stuffed things? Why would anyone want to knit those? Well, for those who doubt, naysay, or ‘wag their heads at his obsession, here are fen marvelous reasons why knitting ‘amigurumi really IS the best pastime out there—period.Top 10 List: \y you will love Knitting amigurumi It fakes much less time than knitting a sweater. Htknow about you, but like projects that havea definite begining, [middle and end, Sweaters nave a beginning (you have to cast-onsome= doit you?) and then a middle—a very long, tedious, endless middle JFyauire as impatient and easily distracted as | am. Squishes, onthe ather Ihand, always have an endin sight. you have cificlty seeing a project trom start to rsh kitting amigurumis the thing far you Most ofthe time, you can muster the sumption tofinsh up your citer 2. it akes much less yarn than a sweater. “The ony thing more daunting tome than the amount of time that takes {okata sweater isthe amount of yarn, Mest sweaters require more than 11000 yords (914m) of yarn. could never commit that, no mater how lush and scrumptious the yarns. Squisies, onthe ether hand, requite 2 ‘much smaller yarn commitment. For most proeets, about 100 0200 yards {120184 m) wit do, Thank goodness for that! 3. ttwor't keep you warm! Some of us vein places where keeping ourselves warm s high rot |Ivin eat, for example, and the winters are blstringenovgh that slaty to squeezes coupe of hat and mitten priectsint my kiting ‘queve nthe eat fl But that eaves about ight months of he yenr when Ion‘ want fob iting countless pairs of wit warmers or scarites, Its durngthstine hat | appreciate iting sushes I ved nF ‘woul ston the beach year-round ang sll nth perpetual sie) kit arin 4. ithelps you become a precise, highly adept knitter When yi working on a sweater ora car youl often find something tka this nthe pattern instructions: "CO 100 sts and work strait for 20° (Gtem)" Whenyoure knitngsqisies, on the other hand, such ose instructions neatly naneitent Neary every nanometer of your project ‘willcontain some sort of nerease, decrease short row, orcombintion of ‘maneuvers. In addon to keeping your attention engage, the variety of techniques that youl constantly be using n your project wil ake aiting, technician out of you, requiing you tohone your existing sks and to learn ‘many more, Pls, thesis that you pickup by kiting amiga wl rans- fer tonearly any ther sort of iting you decide tory. 5.11 mokes you popular among your friends. {As 0 a you besin iting suis the eyes cof people round youl Tight up withthe fire of interest. Nott acute people of opportunism, but earl everyone wll want piece of the action People you barely know wil ‘mention ther upcoming birthdays s they gush over the aigurumi octopus siting on your mantle. When people tar lying caimto all the beaut creatures ving rom yeurneedes ust smile ond nod, vasuely staring of intote ditonee Over ime they liometo rele thatthe ony way test imonthe action st take vs iting themselves. Then, brace yours fr nmirerable request for kiting lessor 6 . i makes you popular among the small children in your life, ‘Once you begin knitting amigurum, you wil become Santa Claus to every child you know (even without the red and white su fake belly and snowvhite beard). As soon as they se you, the kids wil flock about you, demanding to see the latest squishy project you've completed. Soon, as your efter passes irom one ite hand te the next ai oohs and aah youl hear the requests. "| want one!” And when you do begin handing out squishy sais and squids at birthdays and baby showers, youl have the high honor oben st about the colest alt eound‘T.trkeops your hands busy. began kitting when | was seven months pregnant. | honestly believe thatthe desire to knit was in some way linked to that notorious nesting Instinct that aficts pregnant women inthe latter stage of thet pregnancy, I had an iresistible urge to do something, anything, with my hands. The ‘sual ways that | occupied mysel. including writing, sketching, and dancing, {ust didnt seem to cut it, And so, | took up knitting. Now, two years later (and counting), that obsessive desire to do something with my hands has ‘transformed itself into something life-changing. But no matter how mary ‘amigurumi pieces | complete or patterns | design, the act of knitting remains thesame, worked one stitch at atime, The same tactility implicit in needles ‘and yarn that kept me occupied while | was waiting forthe birth of my son Continues to sustain me in my creative life, Whatever your passion the ‘meditative act of needles clicking and yarn passing through your fingers Is sure to inspire you, 8. Irhelps you decorate your surroundings with lovely handmade things. Witsdoestt atx tvioh hang cas ers minor of a flere lock-deonglerfih dang ts re on thelr mal? Once you eed ee ee catia eee ect cems eaieere eee err cncir ime tetwenis eee ae ate eee 9. ithelps clean out your yorn stash Otten when | buy yarn, don't buy it with speci reect in mind but rather because itloaks utterly divine ane irsitibe, cued up and dalicious within ts comfortable skein. | almost never think of what could do with it other than Brushing aginst my cheek and pondering its squishy cud ress. As you can imagine this type of impulse yarn purchasing as led to _accumuloting quite ier stash ut by kiting migra, ve figured out that can infact, work my way through my stash one skein a atime. Aigu: ‘rum projects are wonder, quick tash-busters. Most require one kein or tess of yar, You can make brillant ulramarine angora-erino blend slugs aheathaced navy qivut Nessie, or ay other quirky enter that your heat yearns or only taehes warent so eay to replenish 6 amigurumi knits TO i provides countess hours of addictive pleasure, “Mast people who knit squshies find the process very addictive. The most fascinating part of the process seems tobe the way that yourlittle fat piece ‘of knitting acquires a life of its very own. it suddenly transforms from just ‘anather yarn-thing to a recognizable little creature, The evolutions nearly magical. With every critter that | make, the transformation never fails to surprise me,“These are the techriques that you need to kn ‘no matter what you kit In this book, assume that you've already made your first simple Items:a scart, a washeloth, a simple hat, ‘other things along that vein. So, you probably ‘akeady know how to do the long-talcaston, kita stitch, pur stitch, andthe basic bind-oft Inthis section, Il give you a quick overview lof these techniques, and introduce some new ‘concepts relating to casting on, kitting, puling, and binding off that will help you in your amigu- ‘um’ knitting adventures! Casting-on ‘These are the methods forgetting stitches ‘onyour needle, The standardis the lone:tall cast-on, whichis the default way to get stitches ‘on your needle ifthe pattern doesn't specity another method. Longtaileast-on Long-tal Cast-on ‘Make a slipknot onthe needle and hold the reedlein your right hand, Put the thumb and Index finger of your lft hand between the tai ‘and working yar, the tall azound your thumb {and the working yarn around your index finger. Use the other fingers of your left hand to hold both strands snugly against your left palm (1). Insert the needle upward through the loop on your thumb (2). Pivot the needle to the right and go over and under the yarn on your index finger, Picking up loop (3) Pull the loop back down through the thumb loop ¢4). Let your thuml breviatedP-tb) Insert your needle from lft to right through the last loop of your left needle (G) and contioue to make a purl stitch inthe same wayPurthrough bck oop ‘Simple Stitch Patterns “The mast commonly used stitch patterns in kitting amigurumi include stockinette stitch, reverse stockinete stitch, and garter stitch, Each of them has different characteristies that make them approoriate for cifferent kiting situations. In stockinette stitch, the fabric, consists of ‘calm V-shaped stitches. In addition to being neat and unobtusve, stocknette stitch is an deal medium for executing the many shaping. ‘maneuvers used for amigurumi When kit in rows, stockinete stitch consists ofall knit stitches on te right sie, and al purl stitches con the weong side. When kit in the round, you simply knit all stitches, Reverse stockinette stitch is nearly identical tastockinete, In fac, itis merely the weone. side ofthe stockinete stitch pattern. Instead of kitting allright side rows, you pul ther, and instead of purling all wong side rows, you knit them. Instead of the neat V-shaped stitches that characterize stocknette stitch, you'll see a series of interlock stitches. While stockinette stitchis smooth, reverse stocknetiestitchis bumpy, giving it a pebbly, mottled fel. Reverse stockinette The final frequently used stitch in amigurumi isgarter stitch, Garterstitchie, possibly, the ‘easiest stitch patter in allo knitting. To work ‘ater stitch flat you simply knit allright and wrong side rows. To work garter stitch in the round, you altesnate knit and purl rounds. Ur lke stockinette and reverse stockinete stitch, which produce tight fries that cur garter stitch produces a springy fabric that abways lies flat. Like reverse stockinete stitch, the bumpy pur stitches are prominent, and garter stitch has lats of texture. techniques 9Slip and Side {SI knitwise and SN purlwise) Sipping stitchis eas. You ust move your stich fromthe let neeceto ght needle without dong anything tit ut, there are ‘some important subtleties even inthis simple action. When you spa stitch by inserting your right needle from right tlt int the other stitch (the same way you wouldifyou were ping to pur that set, you ae slipping stich puri. onthe other hand, you slip stitch by inserting your needle through it rom left to right (he way you would you were going to i that tite, you se spping the ste kritwise In amigurur kiting, yout iment be slipping the first stitch of every row katie. This helps create a selvedge thats ‘elatvely easy topik up stitches rom, andis ‘eat for seaming sitinwice 10 amigurumi knits Binding Off (BO) Most knitters are familiar withthe conventional bind-off method, where you knit stitch, and, sing your lft needle lift the second stitch ‘onthe right needle up and over the stitch that you've ust knit. In general thsi the default ‘method for binding of stitches, When pattern Just tells youto bind ofall sttches, this isthe ‘method touse. In addition to this default method, there are many other ways to bind off stitches. Most are simple variations on the default bind-off ‘method, involving @ combination of kitting or purling as you bind off Purl Two Together Bind-Off For this common method of binding off, pur two stitches together (transfer thisstitch back to your left needle (2), and pur two stitches again (@).Repeat this operation until you've bound off the required numberof stiches. Patepbind-tt ‘Three-Needle Bind-Off ‘One crucial method for binding off in argu rum knitting is the three-needle bin of “This method allows you to bind off two edges simultaneously ang, amazingly, join these eds together. As you can imagine, using this meth can really save alt of time that otherwise would have been spent binding off each ofthe ledges separately and searing them together. Hold the two pieces that you'e joining withthe right sides facing each other. Then, insert your needle knitwise through the first stich onthe front needle and through the first stitch on the back needle 1). Wrap the yarn around the tipo yout needle, and pull loop through bath stich as you simultaneously drop the stitches from th front and back needles (2) Repeat these steps geta second stich onto your right needle. * Binding off with righ sides together creates ‘an invisible seam. To create a decorative ridge, bind off with wrong sides together. ‘Once you have two stitches on yourright needle, use te tip ofthe left needleto it the second stitch on your right needle up and over the frst stiteh (2, thus binding af ene stitch Continue in this way, and you'll ave all tithe bound off, and your two pieces will be attacheThreenesdlebind-ff Shaping ‘Amigucum| creatures, ke their real-life or Imaginary counterparts, are characterized by thelr unique shapes, Fortunately as knitters, wehave ‘many tricks up ou sleeves for shaping: decreasing the numberof stitches onthe needle increasing the numberof stitches on the needle, and adding short rows into the work. The quickand dirty recipefor shaping kiting goes ike this: Adding another row increases the lenth othe shape, Increasing or decreasing the number of stitches Inthe row increntes or decreases the width of the shape. Adding short rows causes portions ofthe shape to protrude forward or backward inspace. When you put these three techniques together you ate able to adjust your kiting inallthree dimensions! nd, you can kn just about any three-dimensional abject you want tomawesome! Decreasing Here are various ways to decrease the number of stitches. Each method provides adstinct appearance Two Stitches to One K2tog and SSK) ‘One way to decrease the numberof stitches on the needles to combine two stitches together. The simplest way todo thsis to knit two stitches together abbreviated K2tog. Knitting ‘wo stitches together has a definite orientation: itis right-leaning, This means that whenever youn two stitches together, the stitch on the left always leans othe right and sits ontop of the stitch on the right Insert needle knitwise Into two stiches together, wrap the yarn around the needle (1) pull the loop through (2) nitive together (208) To create a let-leaning decease that mirors kitting two stitches together, sip-sip-knit (Gbbreviated SSK), Sip the two stitches knit- wise, one at atime (D, and insert your let reed into them to knit them together (2). You have decreased one stitch and the right stitch leans on top ofthe let stitch Slips (SS) (continued) techniques I‘Two Stitches to One on the Pur Side (P2tog and P2tos-tbl) Whatf you need to decrease while youre ‘working onthe wrong side of the fabric? This s when purling two stitches together {abbreviated P2tog) and puring two stitches together through their back loops (abbreviated 2tog-tbD) come int the game. To createa right-leaning decrease from the wrong side ofthe work, pur two stitches to- gether: insert the right needle into two stitches purlwise, wrap yarn around tip of right needle (and pula lop through 2). Purtwo together 2) 12. amigorami knits To create a left-leaning decrease from the \yreng side ofthe work, onthe other hand, we hhave to purl twa stitches together through their back loops. Tiss definitely one ofthe most awhward moves in al of kitting! Turning the work slighty to see the backside, insert the right needle left to right through the two end stitches. Then, wrap the yarn around the tip of your right needle (1), and, with as few expletives 25 possible, pull aloop through onto your right needle 2) Purltwo together troushbackloopP2ton-) ‘Three Stitches to One It’s aleo useful tobe abe to turn three stitches into one stitch, Though there are many ways to do this my favorite method by faris the central stitch double decrease, abbreviated SI2-K1- P2$S0. Unlike other three-torone decreases, this decrease doesn't havea sant tot Instead, the central stitch remains on top creating 2 neat, symmetrical appearance, an effect that satisfies the nea freak in me To work the decrease from the right sie ofthe work slip two stitches together by inserting ‘your needle knitwise into both simultaneously (D hit the next stitch, and, using the tip ofthe left needle lit the two sipped stitches up and cover the stitch that you just knit (2) ental stitch double decresse(SI2-K1-P2550) Working this decrease from the wrong side of the workis similar. Abbreviated SI2-PI-P2SSO, slip two stitches purlwise simultaneously through their backloops (1. Yes, thisig an avvkward move. Purl ane stitch, Pass the slipped stitches simultaneously over the stitch ust purled and ff your needle (2).yuturn your work over and look at the right Jaf the work youl discover an amazingly central stitch double decrease that'siden- to theright side version (3). ental atte (si2P1-P550) ble decease romthe pur side Increasing Like most things in kiting, there are many ‘ways to increase. Each ofthese different metheds looks diferent, andi suitable fora different situation. Al ill proveto be usefulin your arigurumi knitting adventures “The Bar Increase (Kb) This sone of the simplest increases, and, unlike ‘other modes of increasing, doesrt require you tolearaleft and ight version. Italso doesn't ‘boast of being invisible lke other increasing ‘methods. Instead, the new stitch that you cre= ‘ate with thie method wil have a ite barat its ‘base, which willbe highly visible. Often, the bar increase, abbreviated Kp, is usedin situations ‘where the bar blends in with the rest ofthe stitches (asin garter stitch) or when the bar serves. a decorative function te highligh the line ‘at which you are increasing stitches. Keita stitch, but don’t drop it off your lat needle (1). Now, insert your right needieinto the backloop ofthe stitch (2), and knit it again, now allowing the sttento sie off yourleft neecle (@). Your single stitch will now have become ‘wo, withthe second stitch branching from a litle horizontal bar. One stitch increased. Yeah! 3 ) ar increase 8) ‘The Make-One increases (MIRand MIL) Make-one increases are nearly invisible, which ‘makes ths pair of increases an ideal choice in ‘most amigurumi knitting situations. ‘To perform both the right and eft versions of the make-one increase, you pik up the running yar in between your needles lace it on your left needle, and knit int it. How you place the running yarn on your lft needle and how you knitinto the resulting loop varies, based on whether you are working the right or the let version ofthe increase, Unlike decreases which clearly have a direction, in which they slant, increases have a sant thet’ ‘much more subtle, Some expert kitts would argue tat the visual differences between the left and right versions of the make-one increase sare so slight tht you dont realy need to worry about learning two versions This may be true wien you are kritting a sweater. When youre kitting amigurumi, onthe other hand, you're ealing with a sculpted palm-sized object, one Inwhieh the increase and decrease lines play 2 ‘much more significant ole in the way the work looks na small piece lke this, small asymme- tres in your increase lines willbe easier to see than ina large piecelike sweater. (continued) techniques 13So, t makes sense to use both right and lft versions ofthe make-one increase, as this will ‘make your right and left increase lines look ‘more symmatrical, and make your amigurumi look mare polished ‘The right-leaning version ofthe make-one in crease, abbreviated MIR, tends tobe the default smake-one increase to use, To workitinsert yout right needle under the running yarn from front to back (1). Then transfer the resulting loop anto your left needle 2). Now, knit into this loop in the normal way, thereby adding an extra stitch to your row (3). Make-one right MIR) 1M amigurum knits “To work the lft version ofthe make-one in- crease, abbreviated MIL, insert your left needle ‘under the running yam from front te back (D. transfer the loop to your left needle. Now, kit Into the back loop ofthis stitch once again ade: Ingan extra stitch to your row. er ty Note the subtle difference inthe way these Increases slant. nL, Rin secondo under needle Lifting Up the Loop Increases (KRL and KLL) ‘Though the loop increases aren't nearly as nest ‘asthe make-one inreases, they ae useful insome situations. When you need to make ‘many increases n ane ow, the running yarn ‘canget extremely tight, and executing multiple make-one increases can be a challenge. The loop increases are alzo useful when you need to create two new stitches side by side. ‘And for those of us who have ahardtime re rmembering aright ad aleft version of anything (@ deficit | must confess to), the loop increases may be the only case in which the right and let. versions are memorable. Seriously! “To work the loop increases, add an extra stitch by kitting int the head of the stitch in the row bbelow the one you are working. As you might have guessed, you work the right version by ‘citing into the right side of this stich, and you ‘work the left version by kitting into the let side ofthe stitch, ‘To work the right version, abbreviated KRL use your right needle to lift up the head of the stitch that's directly below the stitch on your left ‘needle (1). Place this loop on your left needle (2) and knit into it (3), thereby adding an extra. stitch to your row. a ee >_ eeeoop merase (KRU) suork the left version ofthe loop increase, use let needle to liftup the head of the stitch Ystwo stitches below the stitch on your right le). Keep ths loop on your left needle. knit into this Joop (2), once again adding extra stitch to your row. Left lopincrease (KUL) ‘The Yarn-Over Increase (YO) If youre familiar with kiting lace or eyelets, you are probably already an expert, And you're probably wondering what an increase lke this is doingin a book on amigurumi. After ll ‘an amigurum critter cant have holes if you expect itt holdin its stuffing! There are some. places where the yarn-over increase useul, particularly when you ae creating parts for your critters that won't be stuffed ‘The yarn-over increase, abbreviated YO, is ene ‘ofthe simplest increases to perform. Bring your yarn forward, wrap it, counterclockwise, around the right needle and return itt the back ofthe work (Inthe next row, kit or purl this wrap like any other stitch. The yarn-over increase leaves hole (2) ‘Yar over(¥0) The Magic of Short Rows Increases and decreases can only adjust the ‘width ofa kritted shape. To also adustits bulge, or the extent to which it protrudes for- ‘ward or backward in space, we use short rows. ‘Some knitters love short rows, while others ‘shudder at their mere mention. After you've finished several ofthe projects inthis book, {you!lfind that short rows area simple, powerful technique for shaping your knitting, How De Short Rows Work? A short row is exactly what it sounds ike: a row ‘that you ad into your knitting that has fewer stitches than the number of stitches on your needle, Let's say, for example, that you have 20, stitches on your needle. Instead of knitting all 20, you knit only 10 of them, turn your knitting, and purl back tothe beginning of your row, ‘You've ust added a short row into your kiting ‘There ae a couple of ways to add short rows Into your kiting, If you add short rows to one Side of your knitting, as we just discussed, you are making one selvedge ofthe work longer than the other selvedge, Shortrowsonone side (continued) techniques 15If youadd short rowsto the centr of your kitting, on the other hand, you are making the central length of your work longer than the sel- vedge length. This wil result in a central bump of stitches protruding forward (or backward) atthe center of your work. Shortrowsinthe center Wrapping and Turning (weit) Let's go back to that 10-stitch short row that youjust added. fyou worked the short row as, described, you woud ind yourself with abig hole atthe junetion between the short row and the est of your knitting. Asis, this opening ‘would provide an ample opportunity for stuffing twescape from your finished toy. Not anattrac tive or safe possibilty. “Toavoid the hole that short rows can create in ‘your kritting, perform an operation called wrap- ping and tuning, aboreviated in kitter’s lingo ‘aS wt, Instead af kitting your short row and simply turning, knit your short row, wrap your yarn around the folowing unworked sith, and ‘only then turn and work back tothe beginning ‘ofthe row, How you wrap and turn depends on ‘whether you are working on the knit side or the pur side of stackinete stitch fabric. 16 amigurani knits When working a short row onthe kit side of the fabric, perform the wrap and turn operation 2s follows. Knit the required numberof stitches, bing the yarn forward tothe front of your work, Slip the next Curworked) stitch from the lft needle tothe right needle (1), bring the yarn to the back of your work, and slp the unworked stitch back tothe left needle (2). Now turn ‘the knitting and purl the required number of stitches in the next row (3) sv 3 When working a short row on the pur side of the fabric, you perform the wrep and turn slightly differenty. After you have pured the required numberof stiches and are ready to wrap the yarn around the next unworked stitch, the yarn wl already be at the front ofthe work To wrap the stitch, bring the yar to the back of the work, slip the next unworked stitch fom the left needle to the right needle (bring the yarn tothe front ofthe work again and sip the un- worked stitch back tothe left needle (2). Then, you're ready to turmand work the next ow (2). aves 2 3 eat Weep andar tom priseCare of Those Wraps (eve taken care of theholes, but theres ether problem, When you wrap andturn, ou areleft with some unsightly litle bars that Pizhlight where you turned the short row. These are neatly ievisibiein garter stitch and se stockinett stich, so when working in ese patterns, you can simply knit past the However, the bars can be very unsightly stockinette stitch and you must take care of wraps of yarn in some way, The standard Js toni or pur them when you pass them. Most patterns don't include notes on when be passing these wraps. As 2 conscious jou need to establish an awareness of n youre passing them and know how to care of them en You pass a wrap onthe purl side of the prc (he wrong side in stockinete stitch), ert your right needle from front to back under wrap (1) and place it onto your left needle, owing ittosit on the right ofthe stitch around chit was wrepped (2). Then, pul the stitch dits wrap together (3). Though this wll pro- cea bulbous yarn loop on the purl side of the bic, youl notice thatthe wrap wil disappear the knit side ofthe fabri, leaving an even, ¢ é | : - = groan oe When you pass a wrap onthe knit side ofthe fabric frstinsert your right needle from front to backunder the wrap (1). Then, it the wrap onto yur left needle, up and over the stitch that it ‘was wrapped around (2).Slp first the stitch and then the wrap knitwise (3, and then kei them together (4) Note that this final step of siping ‘vice and kitting togethers nearly identical to the slip-slip-knit (SSK) decrease. Kiting wrap with sttch techniques 17Around and Around: Knitting in Circles Lots of things are shaped ike tubes: arms, fingers, ess tentacles, tows, and horns, just to name afew Ther are cifferent ays to ket ‘these tubes: to kit them flat and seam them, ‘orto nit hem in cies. Kiting in ici is known in knitters pariance as kitting inthe ‘ound, Kettng around and arcundis easy when you're working on something large. ite the body ofa sweater or an adult hat. Youjust find a circular needle that’s age enough and cast on If-onthe other hand, you're trying toknit 9 tube that isteo smal tofiton a circular needle, youl haveto resort to ather measures. And since most amigurumitends to be onthe small side, you will use these small diameter cicular kritting techniques frequently Using Double-Pointed Needles The frst useful too for knitting small-diameter tubes are double-pointed needles (abbreviated ons), which ae sold in packs of five. When you use them, you have three or four needles span- ning the circumference ofthe tube that you're working on, hong the stitches that form your tube, You use an extra needle to do the actual keting To begin knitting tube on double-pointed rneades, cast onthe required number of stitches that form the intial circumference of your tube Contoa single needle. Then divide these stitches evenly onto tree or four double pointed needles and arrange the needles ina irl, being careful not totwist your stiches I). Use an extra needle and the yarn coming from the fra stitch that you caston to begin working the fist cast on stitch, the fist stitch of your round. 18 amiguruni knits A great way to keep your first stitch firmly at tached to your final stitch in your circle i to knit the first thee stitches of your round with both your working yarn and the long yarn tal fom your caston stitches (2). Krit the rest ofthe stitches from needle one using only the working yarn. Use the empty needle to continue knitting the stitches on the next needle in your round (@). Continue inthis manner, and you'l soon have. tube-shaped plece of kitting (4). Voila! iting tube with ouble-ponted ee Using Two Circular Needles ‘Another great way to kit small-diameter tubes is by using two circular needles. Though this ‘method stil has an aura of unconventionality about tis a technique that’s definitely worked Its way into the mainstzeam of kaiting, When you knit a tube on two circular needles, you work fom only one needle at atime, s0 youl alwayshave one working needle and one idle needle. Stitches onthe resting crcularneedle hhang loosely onthe cable portion ofthe needle Tobegin, cast on the stitches fr the c-cum- ference of your tube onto one circular needle. ‘Transfer half the stitches (beginning with the slipknot) onto the second ctcular needle, and slide these stitches to the opposite tp ofthat needle. Slide the stitches on needle one tothe center of the needle cable, and drop needle ‘one (1). Using the freetip ofneedle two, join the stitches into a round, working the first three. | stitches of your round with both the working yam and the yarn tailfromthecast-onend | held together (2). Finish knitting the rest of the stitches on that neeele, using only the working. | yarn. Then slide al the stitches on needle two to the contr of the needle cable. Drop needle two: and pick up needle one. Push the stitches from the cable othe tip ofthe needle (3).using the opposite end of needle one, knit the stitches on that needle. Drop needle one pick up needle two. Continue this process, tating between needles, until you've fin- {your tube (4) Kiting tube wih two crelarneedes How to Choose? So, which method of small-diameter circular keitting should you use? There are pros and ‘cons teach method. Working with double- pointed needles can be awkward on very ‘small tubes, andthe needles sometimes side off when they are holding only two or three stitches, With double-pointed needles, you also have to consciously snug up the stitches when _oing from one needle to the next to avoid loose stitches atthe intersections. Kritting tubes on ‘two circular needless less awkward, and you usually dont need to worry about loose inter- sections but constant pushing the stitches back and forth onthe cables can be very time ‘consuming. My recommendations tolearn both mathads and elscaverthe method that's ‘mare comfortable for your hands, Knitting the Ropes: I-cord! Some tubes canbe kit using ony two double- pointed needles, These tubes are known as idiot cord, referred toin genteel kitting society 0 merely -cord Ary tube that has five stitches or less in circumference can be worked as -cord Cast on or pick up the required number of stitches ona double-pointed needle. Knit the stitches with another double-pointed needle, but don't tura the work. Side the stitches tothe opposite end ofthe needle (1). Pll he working, yatntight across the back ofthe stitches (2) and knit another row. Repeat this many times, Forming a tiny knitted tube (3).To keep the stitches looking uniform, tug onthe tube every few rows. techniquesPick Up Those Stitches! Picking up stitches from one piece to begin ‘another piece isa common technique used inmany types of knitting. When knitting 2 sweater for example, common technique for Creating a collars to pickup stitches from the neck opening. When kitting amigurumi we ‘often create one or two constituent shapes and then, picking up stitches from both ofthese shapes, begin to buld another shape to round ‘ut our form. Picking up stitches allows you to avoid the pain ‘of seaming many small pieces together. It also allows you to create amigurumi by building it Lpwith a series of simpler shapes, eventually coming together into a complex whole. Itcan leven be addicting, once you learn how to pick Lupsstitches and realize how fun itis. So, let's get toit! The Basics: The most confusing thing about picking up stitches ithe technical jargon ise What does it mean to “pick up stitches”? I youlook att literally it seems as though the stitches are ‘already there, and you simply need to pick them up (put them onto your needle) and you're all set. In reality, you cast on stitches directly onto ‘your piece of knitting. Todo this, slip your right needle into an available hole along the indicated ‘edge, wrap your yarn around your needle (), ‘and pula loop through onto your right needle (@). Now you've picked up one stich. Continue {inthis manner across the edge (or middle) of ‘yout work until you've picked up the required ‘umber of stitches. 20 amigurumi knits Pctingup stitches Here are a couple tip about picking up stitches: Firs, don't insert your needle through a strand cf yarn, thereby splitting it. Second, don't pick upastitch through alarge hole, This will create an even larger hole. The way you pick up stitches also varies slightly ‘depending on where you ae picking up your stitches: from a cast-on or bound-off edge, from a selvedge, or from the middle of your fabric. From a Cast-On Edge To pickup stitches from 2 cas-on edge, pick up one stitch per column of stitches, There are two ways to pick up stitches from a cast-on edge You can pick up stitches invisibly froma easton ‘edge by poking your needle between each co umn directly underneath the yarn strands of the ‘aston edge iteelt, This will basically erase any line of demarcation between the old stitches ‘and the new anes you are picking up (). ‘You can also pick up stitches by poking your needle through the oops that are on the oth side ofthe straight edge. This will create ar line demarcating the edge itself, andi often useful for decorative purposes, where creat clear line at the edge where you are picking stitches isan important design element (2) Picking up stitches from aston edge From a Bound-Off Edge Picking up stitches from a bound-otfedgeis ‘almost identical to picking ther up frorn aca ‘on edge. Pick up one stitch for every column: stitches on your edge Pick up stitches nvsib from your edge, or pick them up in such a way ‘that you create a clear demarcating line whe you've picked up stitches.From a Selvedge ‘When ating in stocknete, the stitches ae Wider than the are tal So, picking up stches slong selvedge requires that you pickup ap- proximately three stitches for every fourrows long the edge. How to pickup sttches from your selvedge varies, depending on what type of selvedge you have. In most amigurumi Aniting designs, selvedges are either achain Selvedge crested by sipping the first sch of vary ow, ora garter selvedge, created by kit ting orputing the fst stitch of every rw Cainsovedse Sorter selvedse When you'e picking up stitches along a chain selvedge, you willhave two rows of stitches per linkin your chain. Pick up your stitches as. follows: pickup one stitch in between chain, one stitch at the chain, and anather stitch in between chain. Then, skip the next chain and begin again. Notice the groups of three. With this method, the picked-up stitches willbe lightly attached to your selvedge Peking stitches longa chain selvedee Ina garter selvedge, you have one knot per two rows of knitting. To maintain the thee:to~ four ratio, pick up one stitch between knots, onesstitch at aknot, another stitch between knots, and then skipthe next knot. The spaces between the knots, aswell asthe knots them= selves, are prety tight, soas long as you pick up three stitches per four rows of knitting. the Junction between your selvedge and your new stitches should be relatively hole-free From the Middle of Your Work “The way to pick up stitches on the middle of your work varies depending on the orientation ofthe stitches you need to pickup. fyou'e picking up stitches across columns of stitches, use the tip of your needle to reach into the stitch itself and it Up the running yarn from the wrong side. Pickup one stich percolumn of stitches. Seco. When you're picking up stitches across rows of stitches, remember the three-to-four ratio. You should pickup only three stitches per four rows, Peking stitches cross rows techniques 21Inallthe previous methods the stitches are picked up kntwise, fom the right side ofthe ‘work n a kitlike manner. There's another way topickup stiches that's alittle awkward but, nevertheless, will ear its fussy head from time. to time: picking up stitches purse. In this ‘method, you pik them up from the wrong side ‘ofthe work in a pur-like manner. With the wrong side (pur side) facing you and the yarn infront ofthe work, insert the needle rom back to front through the appropriate hole, ‘wrap the yarn around the needle.and pul aloop through onto your right needle. Repeat to pick Up the indicated number of stitches. ‘Searing Seaming is necessary in nearly any sort of kit ting, and amigurumi knitting is no exception. Even it we pickup stitches wherever possibe, and almost always knit in the round, seams fare pesky things that creep up where you least ‘expect them. Consider yourself lucky if your Amigurumi project calls fo only one sear. In ‘most situations, youl have several diferent ‘seams to deal with before you finish your critter The following types of seaming ae the most ccammon types found in amigutum) projects, 22. amigarani knits ee Whip Stitch This a simple stitch that i familiar to seamstresses,tallors, and surgeons Unlike ‘mest seams in knitting, which are very cleverly ‘executed 0 avid detection bythe dlscerning ‘eye, a seam that is whip stitched is meant to bbe seen, This also makes one ofthe easiest seams inall of knitting to work Towhip stitch a seam, hold the pieces with wrong sides facing each other, and push your threaded needle through both pieces. Take the next stitch close to the fist one, inserting the needle from the same side as the ist stitch, The yarn will wrap over the top ofthe seam. Repeat tothe end ofthe seam, np stn seam ‘Mattress Stitch Mattress stitch isan invisible seaming stitch, useful for attaching two pieces together by their selvedses. Lay the pieces edge to edge, ‘ight side up. Hook your threaded tapestry needle under thirst running yarn between the selvedge and the fist column of stitches on one of the pieces ‘Then, insert your needle under the first running yarn between the first column of stitches and selvedge on the second pece. Zigzag back and forth ike this, catching every row in turn Leave the stitches fail loose. After every few stitches, gently pull the yarnto tighten the sear ‘and bring the edges together. Note: When seaming a sweater with mattress stitch you usually catch two rows with each stitch. For amigurumi, recommend hooking ‘every row to make an irwsible sear. Mates attch sem Fake Grafting Fake grating allows you to connect caston edges to bound-of edges, cast-on edges to athercaston edges, and bound-off edges to ther bound-off edges. To begin, place the pec: sedge to edge, right side up. Hook the needle around te ist column of stitches in the fist piece and, subsequent, under the ist column al tithes in the second piece, Continue inthis ‘manner. Note that when you hook the needle under a column of stitches, the column must point toward the seam itsll. nother words hook the edie around the base of a kit stitch (oottom ofthe V) rather than around the top of the knit stitch (the tp of the W.Pieces do not always align columns to columns 1 OWS to rows. Often you need to seam two pieces tether with ows to columns. In these “cas0s, use a combination of mattress stitch and fake grafting to attach the pieces together. Kitchener Stitch Kitchener stitch, also known a grafting. isthe ‘seaming method of choice when youneed to join row of lvestitches toa second row oflive stitches, I produces an invisible seam that’s virtually undetectable to any but the most ‘expert of kritters. When you grat ve stitches together via kitchener stitch, the sears has the same thickness and elatcty a 2 normal ine of knit stitches. You use your tapestry needle to Buide the yarn through the ive stitches in away that replicates the path your yarn would follow ina normal row of stitches. CCut the working yarn, leaving atallabout 18 (46.m) ong. Leave the stitches onthe needles there shouldbe the same number of stitches on ‘each. Hold the nesles side by side in the let hhand, with the right sides facing out Slide the stitches toward the needle tips “The working yarn wil be coming from the frst stitch on the back needle. To help demonstrate the steps, a contrasting yarn has been used Inthe photos. Thread the yarn tall on a yarn ‘needle, raw the yarn through the frst stitch on the front needle aso purl and leave the stitch onthe needle CD. Keeping the yar under the needles, draw the yarn through the fist stitch on the back needle as ito kit, and leave the stitch on the needle (2), * Draw the yarn through the fist stitch on the front needle asf to knit, and slp the stitch off the needle (3) Draw the yarn through the next stitch on the front needle as if to purl, and leave the stitch onthe needle, Draw the yarn through the fist stitch on the back needle as ito pur, and slp the stitch off the needle (4). Draw the yarn through the next stitch on the back needle asifto knit, and leave the stitch onthe needle. Repeat from * unt all but the last two stitches hhave been worked of the needles. Insert the tapestry needle knitwise into the stitch onthe {ront needle, and purtwise nto the stitch on the back needle, slipping both stitches off their respective needles Stretch out your seam ar use the tp of aneedie to adjust stitches abt to ‘even out the tension in the yarn (5). SUA ; ¢ Waa}, y y. thee Aye TARAS AVEI NELoose Ends: Miscellaneous Tips, Tricks & Techniques There ae a few adds and ends of information that definitely belong ina book on amigurumi kitting, but dont necessarily apply to other kinds of kaitting. Be sure to browse this sec tion for useful tps, tricks, and techniques that will help you along in your amigurumi knitting adventures Amigurumi Gauge Sense Inamigurumi knitting, gauge sense is ttle bit diferent from what itisin most other types of keting. When you're knitting items that are to be worn, a precise gauges essential. A gauge that varies by evena quarter of astitch per inch can result na finished garment that's inches too large or small Since amigurumi doesn't really ned to fitanybody, however, youre not obligatec to work at any particular gauge. In that sense, gauge requirements when kitting amigurumi are much less stringent than they are when kitting sweaters, hats, and other types of dthing ‘Theres one extremely important aspect, however, in which gauge is erucal in amigue rumi knitting. Atsome point, most amigurumi critters are stufed with fiberfil, you don't want this lffy white stuf poking out of your creation, I's extremely important that you knit ata gauge that’ tight forthe weight of yarn that youre using Let's take worsted weight yarn for example. fyouire working 2 sweater or hat with worsted weight yar, it's pretty standard to knit tata gauge of 4 stitches per inch (25cm). 24 amigurumi knits If you kit amigurumi.with worsted weight yarn atthis gauge, however, your knitted fabric wil |ust look like a thin mesh that's barely holeing slant wads of fiberfil at ay. To work arigurum’ in worsted weight yarn, it's much more appro- priate to work at a much tighter gauge. A gauge 0F5.5to 6 stitches perinch (2.Sem) would do very nicely Since you'l need to work ata gauge that’s Significantly tighter then the gauge normally recommended for the yarn you're using, yout! need tose a neadle that's much smaller than hat you'd normally use, Instead of using the Size Ttosize 9 (45 to5.5 mm) needles nor mally recommended for worsted weight yarn, you'd use anywhere from a size 3toasizeS (3.25t03.75 mm) needle. f youre working with ‘another weight of yarn be sure touse a needle size that's approximately three to four sizes smaller than what you would typically use for that type of yarn ‘AWord on Yarn Uke most knitters, I'ma fiber addict's prob ably the reason that love to knit: it gives me an ‘excuse to fondle scrumptious yams fr hours at ‘time. There are, however, afew considerations totake into account when choosing yarn for yur arigurumi project, ‘One consideration is whether the yarn that you're using for your projec is machine-wash= able ort. Though it's nat much ofan issue it you plan to display your amigurumi on your coffee table, it ean become a problem ifthe critter is intended asa toy. hens probably ‘9 good idea to select a machine-washable yarn This way, youll never be too upset when the criter that you've labored over for hours ac cidentally ends up in the toilet or ammud pucil, ‘Another thing to ponders the type of fiber to use. Some fibers, namely woo, havea lot of ‘memory. This meane that once you've knitted them up and stuffed them with iberfil, they l ‘maintain their cut thrae-cimensional form quite nicely. Other fibers, like angora, alpaca, cotton, and bamboo, don't have the same elas- tity as wool, These ae bers that enjoy drap- ing much more than they like hugging. Amigu- rumi made in these types of fibers are more likely to lose their shape overtime, becoming ‘more and more blob- ke asthe months pass, To _2void ths, it's best to work your amigurumiina fiber that has some memory tot. Wool blends area great compromise in ths situation though they have some ofthe elasticity and memory of woo) they also contain other fiers that vary the ‘quality ofthe krited fabric A final consideration when working aigu rum isthe weight ofthe yarn that you use Since most amigurumi requires lts of shaping ‘maneuvers, it's probably a ood idea to begin working amigurum in a multiply worsted weight wool yarn. Such yarn eatvely easy tomanipulate with your needles, can be worked. ina tight gauge, produces clear stitch defn: tion, andi relatively easy on hands, One of my favorite yarns is Cascade 220, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 20 yards (201 m) per3.5 02 (100 g) skein. This is the yarn used foreach of the ojets inthis book in agation to having allof the above qualities, italso has one of the ‘most extensive color cars I've ever seen for 2 commercial yarn, Cascade 220 isnot machine washable, however.Regardless, multi-ply worsted weight yarns are everywhere. Find your favorite, and itl become your amigurumi workhorse. After you've gotten ‘few creatures under your belt, you cen move ontocther exotic yarns. Taking Care of Yarn Tails In many kitting patterns, youllfind this obligatory fina line: "Weave in yarn ends This simple statement is enough to strike dread into the heart of many akitter, who envision themselves, for days on end, using thelr tapes- ‘try needle to weavein the lions of yarn talls traling from their nearly-frished work. When you knit amigurumi, on the other hand, you don't need to feel such gloom. In most cases, the wrong side ofthe work will be utterly Unreachable, nestled within a dark, comfortable bed of fberfil Therefore, the wrong side of your work deesn't need tobe pretty and snag- free. Most of the time, you won't have to spend hours securing yarn ends to the wrong side of your work Here's a simple recipe for dealing with any yarn tals that you have in your work. First take any yamnteails emerging on the wrong side ofthe ‘workand shove them int the body of your work vile you are stuffing. Once you've stufed and closed up your piece, use your tapestry needle to thread any other yarn ends emerging from the right side of your work through the stuffed body ofthe piece. Then, simply snip the yarn tal atthe point where it emerges from the body of the work Sometimes, you will hve yaen tails that you really do need to secure. n such cases, you have {wo options. First if you haven't closed up the piece yet, you can always do the tried-and-true: use your tapestry needle to weave the yarn end. into the weong side ofthe work. If, however, you've already closed up your critter, but stil have some yarn ends that need securing, here's an excellent way to dot. First, use your tapestry needle to thread the yarn end through the body ofthe watk, Then, thread another yarn end (which may or may not need securing) through the body of the work, making itemerge from ‘the same point asthe first yarn end, Then, te these yarn ends together with a secure square knot. Then, thread each one int your tapestry needle in tur, and thread it through the body ofthe critter again, allowing each to emerge at an opposite end of your erter Finally, finish off by snipping each yarn end atthe point that it emerges from your work A Special Note on Toy Safety Most kids love amigurum and there's tls doubt that many of you willbe knitting up the. projects inthis book for the wee ones in your lives, On that note, here are some important points to consider when making arigurumi critters for children, First be especially wary of giving children toys that have plastic eyes, noses, and other parts that can easily come off. Knitting. in general, i ‘not well-suited for such knickknacks. By its very elastic nature, the knitted fabrcis too loose to reliably hold notions lke this nto the work. Hin doubt, erron the side of caution and use safer methods for detailing your citer. You easily embroider most facial features for your critter or knit them up and sew them on. Another important consideration is the use: the chenile stems used in many ofthe While chenille stems are fantastic for maki the limbs of your various critters moldable, they are not so fantastic when itcomes to children. Because knitted fabrics relatively loose even when i's worked ata tight it doesn't take much vigorous play to lead io exposed chenille stem protruding willy fs an amigueumi creature. And, ofcourse, and sharp wires don't mix well. For the allinvolved, | highly recommend that you use cherille stems in aigurum pieces! going tobe toys for children.Five Servings a Day: the vegetable basKet Knitting veggies is a good place to start because most of them are pretty easy to do. They don’t have arms or legs or faces to fret about. While you're knitting up a healthy basketful of veggies, you'll get lots of practice in shaping your knitting with increases and decreases and working in the round.Aubergine Strangely, the word aubergine sounds more delicious fo me than its colloquial counterpart. Whichever name you prefer, these luscious culinary treats are revered in many cuisines for their flavor and versatility. This knit version provides on excellent introduction fo picking up stitches and knifing in the round and is an essential addition to any basket of vegetables. yarn gauge Worsted weight 22to24 sts = 4" (enn in stockinete sti MC (eggplant) 75 ve (69 =) Shown: Cascade 220 color #7807 dimensions CC (deep green): 50 yo (as m) eee ‘ Shown. Cascade 221 Length: 8 needles difficulty One set US. size Geginne/infenenets and/or notions iberfil stuffing 28 amiguruni knitsPattern Leaves (iMate 5) In CC, COITsts. Continue, working back and forth in rows, as follows Row 1 (wrong side): Si (PI, K1]7 times, P2 Row 2 (right side): Sil, [K1, PI] 3times, SI2-KI-P28S0, [Pi] 3 times, I-15 sts. Row 3: Si, (PI, KI) 6 times, P2, Row 4: Si, [K1,PT]2times, KI, I2-KI-P2SSO, 1, (PLKT)2times, PI—13 sts Row 5: Sit, (PI, KI) 2times,P3, [KPT 2times, Pl Row 6: Sit, [KPI] 2times, I2-KI-P2SSO, (PI, KIN2 times, PIMTists Row 7: SI [PKI] 4 times, P2 Row 8: Si, KI,PI KI, SI2-K1-P2SSO, KI, Pl K1,PI—9 ats Row 9: Si, PKI, 3, KI, P2 Row 10: Si, KI, PI, SI2-KI-P2S5O, PI, KI PIT, Row TIS, [P1,K1] 2times, P2 Row 12:Sii KI, SI2-K-P2SSO, KI, PINS sts Row 13:Si, Pa Row 14: Sit SI2-KI-P2550, P13 sts, Row 15:Sil, P2 Row 16: Si2-K1-P25S0—Ist Cut yarn, thread through final st and pul tight 30. amigurumi knits Leaf Assembly and Stem Using CC, pickup 1 sts across the CO edge of each o the fe leaves fora total of 70 sts. See Figure for guidance in picking up these sts, Fiewret Join these sts inte a round, and proceed: Round t: “SSK, K10, K2tog, repeat from” to.end of round—60 sts, Round 2:°SSk, KE, K2tog, repeat from * toend of round—50 sts, Round 3: SSK, K6, K2t0g, repeat from of round—A0 sts end Round 4: “SSK, K4, K2tog, repeat rom *to end of round—30 sts Round 5:°SSk, K2, K2iog, repeat from * to end of round—20 sts, Round 6: “SSK, K2i0g, repeat from to end of, round—10 sts Rounds 7-18: Knit. Round 16:K2t0g, repeat from * round—5sts end of Cut yarn, thread through final 5 sts and pull tight. Using tapestry needle, thread this yarn tend back through the tip ofthe stem to give it ablunt lok. Body From the underside ofthe leaf and ster as sembly, pick upa total of 40 sts in MC. Pickup these sts atthe CO edge of the leaves. You wl be picking up approximately 8 stsn the CO ledge of each leaf, See Figure 2 for guidance in picking up these sts, Figure Join these 40 sts into around and continue: Rounds 1-16 Knit Round 18: Knit Round 19:°KI, MIL, KB, repeat from" to.end of round~50 sts, Round 20: Kit Round 21:°K1, MIL, K9, repeat from *to end of round—55 sts. Round 22: Kit Round 23:Ki, MIL KIO, repeat from *toend of round—60 ts, Round 24: Knit Round 25: MIL. Kl, repeat from “to end of round—65 stsRound 26: Koi Round 27:°X1, MIL, KI2,repest from “to end of 270 sts, Round 28: Knit Round 29: °K, MIL, K13, repeat from" if round—75 ts. Rounds 30-3 it Round 37: °K13, K2tog, repeat from “to endot 70 sts Round 38: "12, K2tog, repeat fom *toend of round 65 sts. Round 39: "11, K2t0g, repeat from *toend of ound—60 sts, Round 40: K10, K2t0g, repeat from * to end of 55 ats Round 41: K9,K2t0g, repeat from to end of round—50 sts Round 42: "KS, K2tox, repeat from" to.end of round—45 sts, Round 43:°K7, round—40 3s fom" to end of Round 44: °K6,K2tog repeat from *to end of round—35 sts Round 45: °K, K2tog, repeat from toend of round—30 sts Round 46: Ks, K2tog, repeat from toend of round—25 sts Round 47: K3, K2Iog, repeat from" to end of round—20 sts Stuff the body ofthe eggplant with iberfil Donot everstuff! Continue Round 48: 2, K2tog repeat from “to end of round—15 sts, Round 49: Ki, K2tog, repeat rom “to end of round—10 sts Round 50:“K2tog, repeat from * to end of Cut yarn, thread through final 5 sts and pul ia Finishing Sew the tips ofthe leaves to the sie ofthe bed. Take care of any loose yarn ends. aubergine 31Tomato Even in the middle of winter, tomatoes have a way of bringing back summer. This cute knit version is a great introduction to small diameter circular knitting, and makes a sleek, squishy ornament for your dining table year-round! yarn Worsted weight gauge MC (summer red); 50 yd (45.5 m) Showa: Cascade 220 color #9466 CC Gpring green): 20 yd (8m) 22 to 24 sts = 4 (10 em) in stockinette itch Shown: Cascade 220 #7814 dimensions Diameter: 5" 02.7 cm) needles Height: 3" (7.6 em) “One set US. size 5 (3.75 mm) double-pointed needles 5 ero difficulty Beginner/Intermediate “TwoUS size 5 (3.75 mm) citeular needles, “ = 20°-24" (Si-6l em) long notions + Fiber stuffing + Tapestry needle 32. amigaromi knitsPattern Leaves (mate 5) COBstsinCC. BOall sts, Thread yarn through final'p and pul tight. Weave in yarn ends Stem Use CC yarn and pick up2sts from the blunt end of each ofthe five leaves, fora total of 10 stitches, See Figure Ifor guidance. Join these into around and continue: Round : Ket. Round 2: K2tog, K2tog, KI] 2times—6 ss. Round 3:K2tog 3times—3 sts. Krit1" (25 em) of -cord, Cut yarn and thread through remaining 3 sts. Pal yan end through the center ofthe stem to make a blunt end 34 amigurum knits Body Use MC yam and CO stitches, Ion these sts into around and continue Rounds 13,5,7,9,1, 1318: Knt Round 2:[K1 KL, KRL K]2times—8 ts. Round 4:(K1, KL, K2,KRL KT] 2¢mes—12 st. Round 6: (1, KL, K6,KRL KI] 2times—16 st Round 8:(K1 KLL K6 RL, KI] 2times—20 sts Round 10: (KI, KL KB, KRL, KI] 2times— 2A sts, Round 12: "Ki, KLL, K2,KRL, KI, repeat from toend of round—36 ats, Round 44: "Ki, KLL, Ké, KRL KI repeat from toend of ound—48 ts, Round 16: "Ki, KUL, Ké, KRL, KI, repeat from to end of round—60 sts Rounds 17-27: Knit. Round 28: "KIO, K2tog, repeat from" toend of round—55 sts Rounds 29 and 31: Knit, K9, K2tog, repeat from” toend KB, K2tog, repeat from "to end of round—45 sts, K7, K2t0g, repeat from * to end KE, K2t0g, repeat from * to end of round—35 sts Round 35:°K5, K2tog, repeat from * toend of round—30 sts, Round 36: "Ka, K2tag, repeat from to end of round—25 sts Round 37:K3, K2i0g, repeat from to.end of round—20 sts Round 38: *K2,k2tog, repeat from to end of round—15 sts, Round 39: "KI, K2tog, repeat from *to end of round—10 sts Round 40: *k2toe 5 times. (5 stitches) Lightly stuff the body with polyester stuffing Donnot overstuff! Cut yarn, thread through final Sstsand pull tight Finishing Tread he yrn tal om te CO edge trough the body ofthe tomato, and pl fy orate anindentation, See Figure 2 for uidence. Secure this yarn al. Sew leaves and stem conto the top portion of the body within this Indentation. Take care of any loose yarn ends, as Qo00 Lt)Carrot This brilliant root vegetable is a wonderful source of beta-carotene, a relative of vitamin A This knit version is an excellent exercise in short row knitting, with an intricate top created by ulilizing a picot bind-off method, Knit a whole bunch to really brighten up your basket of veggies! yarn Worsted weight MC (brilliant orange): 40 yd (37m) Shown: Cascade 220 color #94658 CC (lively green): 40 ya (37 m) Shown: Cascade 220 color #2409 needles + One set U.S, size 5 (3.75 mm) double-pointed needles and/or Two US. size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, 24” (61cm) long, notions. + Fiberfl stuffing + Tapestry needle gauge 22 to.24 sts= 4" (10 om) instockinette stitch dimensions Length: 15° 8 om) difficulty Beginner/intermediate carrot 35Tn MC, CO 52 stitches. Contin, working back ‘nd forth in rows: Row Sil, Pad, wit Row 2:K43, wis Row 3:37, wit. Row 4:35, wi Row 5: P32, w6, Row 6:31, ws Row 7:37, WS. Row 8:K39, wit. Row9: Pas, w6e Row 10:K28, Row M1: SI, P32, wt. Row 12:27, w6 Row 13: P21, w6t, Row 14:K23, wit Row 15:20, ws. Row 16:K21, wt, Row 17:P27, w6A Row 18: K25, wéit Row 19: P40, wéit. Rows 20-26: Repeat rows 2-8 Row 27: P48, Ki Row 28: Sit, KS. Rows 29-37: Repeat rows 11-19, Rows 38-54: Repeat ows 2-18. Row 55:46, Kl Row 56: Sil, KSI Turn work. Usinga second needle, pick up an additonal 52 stitches along the CO edge ofthe work. Cut yarn, leaving a tong tall. Using tapestry needle and this ong yarn tall graft (Kitchener stitch) the 52 stitches from the original needle tothe 52 stitches on the second needle. ‘While grafting, stuff the body of the carrot with fiberfil, Do not overstu Top Make four ereen fronds for your earot top asfollows, InCC, COxstitehes, where xis equal to 20, 30, 35, and 40, respectively. Knit one row. Then 80 ysstitches, where y is equa to 16, 24, 28, ‘and 22, a follows: 80 one stitch; “transfer stitch back to the left needle and CO Ssstitches Using the kit-on method: BO 7 stitches; repeat from" until you've bound aff y stitches. Then, 80 the remaining stitches in the conventional fashion Finishing Sew each of the top fronds tothe top ofthe carrot body. Take care of any loose yarn ends.Garlic This pungent bulb is a quick and simple knit, and yet another essential item for any veagie bosket. For one thing, itl give you great practice knitting in the round, Plus, who can resist those fiendishly cute root hairs? yarn gauge Worsted weight 2249 24 sts = 4" (lO.cm) in stockinette stitch ‘MC (natural white): 40 yd (37 rm) Shown: Cascade 220 color #8010 dimensions Length: 4"C10.¢m) needles *One set US. sizeS (3.75 mm) double-pointed needles: difficulty and/or Beginner/intermediate *TwoU S.size 5 (3.75 mrn) circular needles, 24" (61 cm) long: nofions. + Flberfill stuffing “Tapesiryneedie 38 amigarumi knitsIn MC, CO 12sts, Join these sts into around ‘and continue Round Krit. Round 2: (MIR, Ki, Mil, KI 6 times—24 sts, Round 3: Knit Round 4: [K1, MR, KI MIL, K2) 6 time—36 sts Round 5: Knit Round 6:(K2, MIR, KI, MIL, K3]6 times — 48st, Round 7: Kit. Rounds 8-10: [K3, SI purwise, K4] 6 times. Round 1: Knit. Rounds 12-14: [K3, SI purhvise, KA] 6 times. Round’ Rounds 16-18: [K3, SI puriwise, KA] 6 times, Round 19: Kit. Round 20: (K2, SI2-K1-P2SS0, K3] 6 times— 365s. sit Rounds 21-2: 2, SI puriwise, K3] 6 times. Round 24: Knit. Round 25: (1, SI2-K1-P28S0, K2) 6 times— 2Ass. Rounds 26-28: [K1, I! puriwise, K2]6 times. Round 29: Kit Round 30: [512-KI-P2SS0, KI] 6 times—I2 sts, Rounds 316 32: Knit Round Rounds 34-36: Krit, 2108 6 times—6 sts, 4O — aniguruni knits Round 37: [k2t0g, KI] 2 times—< sts. Rounds 38-40: Knit. Round 41: k2tog, K2—3 sts Rounds 42 6 43: Knit, Round 44: K2t0g, KI—2 sts ‘Stuff the body ofthe garlic bulb with fiberfl Donot overstuft. CCutyarn, thread through fina 2 sts, nd pul tight Root Hairs Use MC to pick up 12ts around the CO edge fof the work. Join these ts into around and continue: Round 1: Pur Round: 2t0g 6 time—6 sts Round 3: Knit ‘Stuff the body ofthe garlic with any extra fiber- fil as desired, Continue Round 4:P2tog 3 times—3 ts CCutyarn, thread through final 3 sts, and pull tight. Thread this yarn end through the body of the work Cut several short (2° [5 em lengths of MC yarn. Separate the plies ofeach to obtain ine, single-ply strands. Use a tapestry needle to thread these single-py lengths of yarn through each ofthe purl bumps onthe underside ofthe work. Secure each by tyinga secure square knot. Fluff and clip the root hair, as necessery. Finishing ‘Take care of any loose yarn ends.Cucumber This refreshing vegetable is another summer staple. In addition to brightening your veg- etable basket, it will allow you to practice small diameter circular knitting as well as color stranding techniques. yarn Worsted weight MC (evergreen): 30 yd (275m) Shown: Cascade 220 color #9430 GC (chartreuse): 25 yd (23 m) Shown: Cascade 220 color #8902 needles One set US, size 5 (3.75 mm) double-pointed needles and/or “TwoUS. size 5 (3:75 mm) circular needles, 24" (61cm) long notions + Fiberfll stuffing + Tapestry needle gauge 221024 sts = 4" GO-cm) in stockinette stitch dimensions Length: 8/4° (21.5 em) difficulty Beginner/Intermediate cucumber llIMC, CO 4 sts, Join these sts in around Attach CC. Continue with MC and CC yarn. Rounds 7-47: K1 in MC, KTin CC, Kin MC, repeat from to end of round. Round 48:K1in MC, KTim CC, K2togin MC repeat from *to end of round—18 sts. Round 49: °K1 in MC, KTin CC, KT in MC, repeat from" to-end of round. Cut CC yarn, Stuff your vegetable with fiberfl Continue in MC. Round 50: ki, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round—12 sts Round SI: Koi Round 52: K2tog, repeat from * to end of round—6 sts Rounds 53 and 54: Knit CCutyarn, thread through final sts, and pulltight. Finishing Take care of any remaining yarn ends. cucumber 43Peas in a Pod Fresh peas are among the most aesthetically pleasing of all vegetables. With their spring- colored pods and petite seeds, these delectable treats are essential ingredients in any vegetable basket. This project includes both a closed pod and an open pod. yarn Worsted weight MC (spring green): 30 yo (2751) Shown: Cascade 220 color #8903 CC (chartreuse): 20 yd (18 m) Shown: Cascade 220 color #8910 needles +One set U.S. size § (3.75 mm) double-pointed needles and/or “Two US. size 5(3.75 mm) circular needles, 24" lem) long notions + Fiberfll stuffing + Tapestry needle amigurumi knits gauge 22 to 24 sts = 4" (10 em) in stockinette stitch dimensions Length of pod: 4" 10 em) Diameter of pea: 3’ (13 em) difficulty Beginner/IntermediateRound 38: SSK, KB, K2tog—10 sts. Row 10: SI, Sk, KS, MIR, K2, MIL, KS, K2tos, Round 39: SSK, K2, MIR, K2, MIL, K2, a K2t0510sts, Row 5, P16, en Round 40: SSK KE, K2t0g—8 sts Rows 12-33: Repeat rows 10 61 another InMC,CO-4sts. Join these st into around, fa Erdesitinue: Round 41: SSK, Ki, MIR, K2, MIL, KI,K2log— limes: Bats Row 34: Repeat ow 10 Rounds 1&2: Knit Round 42:55K, Ka, K2t09—6 ts Row 35 Sil, P2tog, P12, P2tog-b, KIm16 sts ‘Round 3: (KI, KL, KRL, K1] 2 times—8 sts. 7 - oe: ; Stuf the body ofthe pod with beri. Donot Rew 36:SI, SSK, Ka, MIR, K2, MIL, K@,K2tog, pou a Ka overstulf. Continue: KI-16 sts, Remescene ce 2 temas Round 43: SSK, MIR, K2, MIL, K2t0g—6 sts Row 37; Sil, P2tog, P10, P2tog-tbl, KI—4 sts, und 44: 5K. Ka, K2t06—A ts. fo 38: SI SSK, K3, MIR, K2, ML Rica Round 44: SSK, K2,K2tog—4 st Bo SSS MI 2 MTL, Ke Round 7: [K1, MIL, K4, MIR, KI) 2 times ee ae a le CCut yarn thread through final sts and RoR SvestLE sora re.F Ztoe WoL et 12 abs pultight. Row 40: Si, SSK, K2 MIR, K2, ML, K2,K2t08 Round 8 Knit KI-Rsts ee aa Row 41: Sil, P2tog, PS, P2togtb, KI-10 ts 1, SK, I, MIR,K2, MIL, KY, K2t0 a Open Pod : a. Ronde 3: Rept round 9 61 son InMc\CO At. Cotine ware bakand py a ig, Pog KI-sts - yw 44: SII, SSK, MIR, K2, MIL, K2tog, KI— Round 33: 5K, KS, MIR, K2, MIL, K5, Row St P2,K1 Ree een hes Sass Roe K2tog—16 sts Row 2: SI, KRL K2,KLL KI=6 sts, ote pecut-o Round 345K, k12,K2tog—14 sts ow 3:51, Pa Kl 1 K2tog, SSK, KI sts Round 35: 58K, Ké, MIR, K2, MIL, KA, Row: Sl (K1,KUL KRL, KI] 2 times, KI aera Katog—14sts Joa 3 Keg, SSK—2 sts SK, K10, K2tog—2 sts. Row 5: Sil, P&, K1, pee SK, K3, MIR K2, MIL, K3, Row 6:5 [KT MIL, K2, MIR, KI) 2times, ae ee eg Kato st. Ktasts Row 7: Si, P12, 1 Row 81, 1, MIL, K4, MIR, KI] 2times, Kin18 ats Row 9:5I1, P16, Kl £ 46 amiguromi knits :Peas Work several peas (three to five, as desired) Jnto the open pod as follows, Use CC yarn and pick up 8 sts ina circle at the midline ofthe Jnside of the pod. See Figure 1for guidance in. picking up these stitches. Join these sts inte around, and continue Round 1: Knit Round 2:(K1, KLL KR, Ki] 4times—t6 sts. Rounds 3-5: Kai. Round 6:[K2, K2tog] 4times—12 sts. Round 7: (i, K2tog] 4 times—8 st. Round8:K2t0g 4 times—A sts, Lightly stuf the pea with fiber, Cut yarn and thread through remaining 4 sts, Finishing Take care of any loose yarn ends. You're done! peas ina pod 47Get Your Barnacle On: underwater creatures We know more about the surface of the moon than we know about the deepest reaches of the oceans. Here is a generous sampling of oceanic amigurumi for your knitting pleasure, representing the myriad of fascinating creatures found in our planet's seas.Hermit CrabPattern Shel Using the knit caston method, CO 27 stsin SCI. Proceed as follows, working back and forth in rows Row Row 2: 5Iikwise, PI, Et. Row 3: Kb, PI-28 sts, Row 4: il kwise, P3, wét Ab, repeat from * to end of row. Row 5: Kb, Kb, K1,PI—30 sts Row 6: Il kwise, PS, wét Row 7: Kb, Kb, KI, Kb, K2, PI—33 sts Row 8: Si kwise, P10, wt. Row 9: Kb, Kb, KI, Keb, K2, Ket, K3, PI— 37 sts, CutSC1, and attach $C2. Continue: Row 10: It kwise, PI6, wéct Row Ti: Kb, Kb, Kb, KI, Kb, K2, Kb, K3, K-fo, Ka, I-43 sts, Row ws, P24, Ro 13 fh, KK, KK 2, Fe K3 Kb, a ib KS, IST Row Vivi, P34, wt Ro 5: KK, tb, Kb, 2, Je 2, TB KS, KB KE, Piasist, Cut $C2, and reattach SCI. Continue: Row 16: Sit kwise, P47, w6t Row 17:K-fo3 times, (Kb, 1] 2 times, CK, 2) 2 times, [K-fo, K3) 2 times, Kb, K4, Kb, 5, Kb, K6, Kb, K7, PITA sts, 52 amigorum knits Row 18: SII kwvise, P63, wt Row 19: K-b 3 times, [K-ib, KT] 3 times, (K-1, K212 times, [Kfb, (3) 2times, (Kb, Ka] 2 times, Keto, K5, Kf, K6, Kb, K7, Keb, KB, Pi—90sts, (Cut SCI, and reattach SC2, Continue Row 20: Si kwise, P83, w6t Row 21: Kb 4 times, [Ketb, K1]3 times, [Kb K213 times, [Kfo, K3]2 times, [Kfb, KA] 2 times, [Kfb, KS] 2 times, Kt, K6, Kt, K7, K-fb, KB, Kf, K9, PIMO sts, ‘Cut SC2, ané reattach SCI. Continue Row 22: Si kwise, 108, K1 Row 23:SIt kwise, Keb times, [K-f, KI ‘4 times, [K-fb, 2] 3 times, [K-fb, K3]3 times, [kf Ka] 2 times, (Kb, KS) 2 times, [K-b, 6] 2 times, Ko, K7, Kb, KB, Kf, KO, Kb, K10, PIW135 sts Cut SC1.Place 135 stitches ona stitch holder forlater use, Now, use C2 yarn, and pick up 27 sts kwise ‘rom the CO edge ofthe work. Continue, work Ing back and forth in rows as follows: Row 1: “Pb, repeat from * to end of row. N kwise, Kf, wSt—28 ss. Row 3:P3. Row 4: Sl kwise, Kb, KI, Kfb, w&t—30 sts 6. Row 6: SI kwise, Kf, K2, Keb, KI, Keb, wit—33 sts, Row 7: P10, Row 8: SIt kwise, Kb K3, Kf, K2, Keb, KI, Keto, wSt—37 sts, Row 9: PIS (Cut SC2, and attach SCI. Continue: Row 10: St kwise, Kb, K4, Keb, K3, Kb, K2, Kefb, KT Kefb 2 times, wét—43 st, Row 1: P23, Row 12: Si kwise, Kb, KS, Kb, K4, Kb, 3, Keb, 2, [Kefb, KI] times, Kb 2 times, WSt—SIsts. Row 13: P33, Row 14: SI kwise, Kb, K6, Kf, KS, Kb, Kd, K fo, K3, [K-fb, K2) 2 times, [K-fo, KT] 2 times, fb times, wt sts, Row 15: Pas Cut SCI, and reattach $C2. Continue: Row 16: Sit kwise, Kf, K7, Keb, K6, Kfb KS, Kf, Ka, [KF K3]2 times, Kf, K21 2 times, [k-th KI] 2times, Kb 3 times, w&t—74 sts. Row 17: P61 Row 18: Sit kwise, Kf, KB, Kf, K7, Kb, K6, K-fb, KS, [KF Ke) 2 times, [K-b, K3) 2 times, [K-th, K2] 2times, [K-fb, KT] 3 times, Keb 3 times, w&t—90 sts Row 19: P50. Cut SC2, and reattach SC1. Continue: Row 20: II kwise, Kf, K9, Kf, KB, Kb, K7, K-th,K6, [Kf K5].2 times, [K-f, K4] 2 times, ([Keth,K3] 2times, [K-fb,K213 times, [K-b, KI] Blimes, Kb 4 times, wét—T10 sts Row 21: PIO Cut SCI, and reattach SC2. Continue: Row 22: Si kwise, Kb, KIO, Kb, K9, Kb, KB, ‘Ket, K7,[Ktb, K6]2times, [K-tb, K5] 2 times, Ub, K412 times, [kb, K3]3 times, Ek, 2] 3times, (Kt, KI] 4 times, Kb 5 times, KI-135 sts.[Cut yar, leaving along tail. Transfer 135 held 4ats from stitch holder toa second needle, Use 2 Tapestry needle and graft (using Kitchener st) the 135 sts from the first needle to the 135 sts from the second needle. As you are grating carefully stuf the shell with fberfl. Foran ad~ ditional corkscrew effect, fold a chenille stem in half, and place it on the inner corkserew ofthe hell Use this chenille stem to shape the inner spiral ofthe shell as you are stuffing. Weave in ‘any yarnends. Chelipeds cake 2) In BC1, CO 37 sts. Continue, working back and forth in rows as follows: Row 1 (wrong side): Si kwise, PY2, wt Row 2:K11, w6t Row 3: P10, w6t Row 4: K9, WS. Row 5: PS, wt, Row 6:7, 8 Row 7:19, wit Row 8:K9, Row 9: P8, wt Row 10:7, w6s, Row 1h: P6, w6t Row 12: KS, w&t Row 13:21 Row 14: it kwise, K12, Row 15: P13 Row 16: Sit kwvise, KI, wit. Row 7:Pi2 Row 18: Si kwvise, KIO, w6t Row 19:P11. Row 20: SI kwise, K9, wt Row 21: P10, Row 22: Sit kwise, P35, KI BO all ts as follows: *P2tog, transfer st back tot needle, continue from until only 1p remains, Cut yarn, thread through fina st, and pulltight Using BC1, whip st the first 4st from the CO ‘edge tothe fst 4sts ofthe 80 edge. Next, use 8C2 and pick up 32st fom the BO ‘edge ofthe work. Turn work. Continue along CO edge and pick up another 32 sts using BC2. See Figure for guidance. ‘Cut 8C2 yarn leaving along tall Using a tap- estry needle and tis yarn tal grat (Kitchener ‘1 the sts picked up from the CO edge to the ts picked up from the BO edge. While you are rafting, lightly stuff the cheliped with fiber If desired, place a folded chenille stem inside the cheliped while you ace stuffing and grafting, ‘This willallow you to pose the chelipeds of your finished creature To work the pincer ofthe cheliped, use BCI yarn, and pick up 6 sts from the side ofthe cheliped, Turn the work, and pick up another 65ts rom the opposite side ofthe cheliped. for a total of sts. You willbe picking up the sts closet the tip of the cheliped near the inte section of the frst and second segments, Use Figure 2 for guidance gue Continue, working in rounds, as follows Round 1:K4, K2tog, SSK, Ka—10 sts Round 2: Kt, MIL, K2, K2tog, SK, K2, MIR, Kintosts, Round 3:K3, K2t0g, SSK, K3—8 sts. Round 4: K1, MIL, K), K2tog, SSK, KI, MIR, KIB ats Round 5:2, K2tog, SSK, K2—6 sts Lightly stuf the pincer with fiberfil Round 6:K', MIL, K2tog. SSK, MIR, KI—6 sts, Round 7:1, K2tog, SSK, KI—4 sts CCutyarn, thread through final 4 sts and pull tight hermit crab 53InBCl, CO31 sts. Continue, working in rows, as follows: Row 1 (wrong side): SI kwise, P9, w6i Row 2: K7, w6t Row 3:P6, wit Row 4: Ké, w5c Row 5:15, wt Figures Row 6:3, w6t Row 7:P8, wt. Divide these 40 sts evenly onto 2 needles, Cut Row 8:K7, wi yarn, leaving longtall Using tapestry needle aoe cath and ths long tal, graft (Kitchener st) the sts {rom the first needle tothe sts onthe second Row 10:K5, wat needle, While doing tis. lightly stuf the le, Row I: For a pose-able eg, fold a chenille stam in half and twist securely. Insert this, blunt end fst into the leg, and stuf bef around this as you Row 12:Sit kwise, K9, wit Row 13:10, are grating Row 14: Sil kwise, KB, w6t Row 15:P9, Row 16 kite K7, wt. Assembly of Legs Row 17:5, Using Figure 4 for guidance, sew the four legs Into the open end of the shel. Using Figure 5 fer guidance, sew the two chelipeds into the open end ofthe shel allowing them to rest atop the legs. Row 18: Sil kwise, K6, wc. BO sts.as follows: *P2tog, transfer st to left needle, repeat fom *untilonly 1p remains. Cut ara, thread through final st, and pull tight, Using BC1, whip st the first 10 sts ofthe cast-on edge to the 80 edge. Now, use 8C2to pick up 20 sts from the CO edge. Continuing withthe same yarn pick up another 20 sts from the BO edge, fora total of 40 sts, Pickup these sts {rom the Ips just inside ofthe CO or BO edge his wil create a clean demarcation between the carapace ofthe limi and its underside, Your leg should now resemble Figure 3. Figure 54 amiggrumi knits Head C25 stsinBCI, Join these sts into around ‘and continue: Rounds 1 Round 4: SSK, KI, K2tog, SK, K6, K2I0g— 2ists, Kit. Round 5: Knit Round 6: SSK, K9, K2tog, SSK, K4, K2t0g— sts, Round 7: Kit Round 8: SSK, K2, SI2-K1-F2550, K2, K2tog, SSK, K2, K2tog—M sts Round: Knit. Round 10: SSK, S12-K'-P2SS0, K2t08, §SK, K2tog—S sts. Rounds 11& 12: rit. Round 13: 12-KI-P2SSO, K2—3 ts. CCutyarn, thread theough final 3 sts and pulltightork the base of the left whisker as follows. ing BCI, pick up 4 sts on the decrease line on ‘the left side of the head. To pick these sts up, tart near the pointed tp of the face, and pick ‘upone st on every row, working along the de crease line, Turn the work, and pick up another 4 stson the decrease line behind the frst 4st. Figure 6 for guidance in picking uo these 8 “ts. Join these stitches na round and proceed Round 1:Knit Round 2:K2, K2t0g, SSK, K2—6 sts Round 3:1, K2tog, SSK, 1—4 sts. Round 4: K2i0g, SSK—2 ts utara, leaving 2 3°(7S.em) tail Thread this yamntail through the remaining 2 sts and pul tight. Using your tapestry needle, break apart the plies ofthis yarn to create the whiskers on the lft side ofthe face, ‘Work the base ofthe right whisker analogously by picking up sts on the right side of the head Eyestalks yestalk 28 follows. Pickup 3 sts Work the con the top ofthe left side ofthe head as shown, In Figure 7 Note thatthe sts are picked up ina ring onthe let side ofthe head, very close to the tp ofthe snout Join these sts into around and proceed! Rounds 19 Kit. Round 8: Kf 3times—6 ss, Rounds 9 & 10: Knit CutBCI yarn, and attach EC yarn. Continue Rounds 1-13: Krit, Cut yarn, thread through remaining 6 sts, and pultight Work the right eyestalk analogously by picking Uupsts onthe right sie ofthe head. Final Assembly and Finishing Stuff the head with beri Sew theheadinto the opening ofthe shel above the legs and chelipeds. Be sue to sew the CO edge ofthe head tthe inside ofthe lip ofthe shel. This wil give the ilsion that your itl erab is peck- ing out of hie shell. Before you irish sewing, be sure that you have adequately stuffed your creation. Toke car of any lose yaen ends hermit crab 55 anPattern Tentacles (ates) InCC, CO 28sts, Switch to MC Row 1 (Right side: K22, Row 2:1, Ect. Row 3:Kia, Row 4: P21, wéit. Row 5:21 Row 6:7, w&, Row 7: KT. Row 8: P28, Switeh to back to CC. Row 9:K25. BO allsts. Leave along tall of yarn and thread through Ip Pull tight Use tapestry needle and whip st CO edge to BO edge with long tall of yan, Mantle and Head CO4stsin MC. Divide onto-4 dpns or 2 circular needles. Join into around, Round 1:Kait. Round 2:“KRL, KI, repeat from *to end of round—8 sts. Round3: Knit 58 amigurumi knits Round 4: KRL, Ki, repeat from *toend of round—16 sts, Round 5: Knit Round 6:°K1, MIL, K2, MIR, Kl, epeat from * toend of round—24 sts. Round7: Round 8:K1, MIL, K4, MIR, KI, repeat from" toend of round—32 sts. Round9:Kit. Round 10; "KI, MIL, K6, MIR, KI, repeat from" to¢end of round—40 sts Rounds 1-17: Krit Round 18: "SSK, K16, K2tog, repeat from * to lend of round—36 ts, Round 19: Knit. Round 20: “SSK, K14, K2tog, repeat from “to ‘end of round—32 sts Round 21: Knit. Round 22: "SSK, KI2, K2tog, repeat from” to ‘end of round—28 sts, Round 23: Ki. Round 24: “SSK, K10, K2tog, repeat from * to fend of round—24 sts, Round 25: Kit Round 26: "SSK, K8, K2tog, repeat from “to ‘end of round—20t, Round 27: Knit. It working with dons, transfer half of sts to one needle. If working with two circular needles, half of sts wil already be on one needle, making. this step unnecessary. Ether way, the next sec tion is worked back and forth using just haf the round of ss. Shape the head by working short ows in the following manner Row 3: K9, wit Row 2: P8, wit. Row 3: Ki, MIR, K2, MIR, K2, MIL, K2, MIL, wt Row 4: P10, és, Row 5: 1, MIR, K3, MIR, K2, MIL, K3, MIL, wt Row 6: P12, w&t. Row 7: KI, MIR, Ka, MIR, K2, MIL, Ka, MIL, wt Row 8: P14, wit. Row 9:15, wt. Row 10: P16, Ee. Row TI: K17, wit 18, wt Row 13:5, SSK, Kd, K2tog, K6, wt Row 14: Ps, Sct. Row 1 Complete thehead by switching from short rows to rounds: Round 28: K6, SK, K2, K2t0g, K7. Before work ing the fists, pick upa couple ofthe wraps from the junction between the short row section and the rest ofthe round. Krit these together With the next st

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