Jean Greenhowe’s DiC ma id Next row: Cast of sis, K to end — 4 sts Next row: Slip fist st K wise, P to end Next row: Cast on 26 sts at beginning of the ow using the tworneedle method: K into the back of these 26 sts, K into back of next st, K toend — 30 sts. Beginning with a P row, st.st 7 rows, but slip the first st K wise on every P row sm Repeal trom # to #. Cast off With the K side of st-st against the head, pin the long set of row ends on each piece to each side of head level with lower edge of cap. The pieces should be 13cm (Sin) apart, measuring around lower edge of cap at front. Sew the ‘edges in place as pinned, Thread a needle with a length of gold yarn When plaiting. allow the cast on and cast off ledges of each knitied section to cur in toward feach other. Plait four times, then sew all the sections together with the gold yarn, Wind yarn tightly around plait and fasten off (On each plait, gather all the short row ends of the three strips up tightly and fasten off but do ‘not break yarn. Fold them up to the inside of plait then sew t0 lower end of the plaited Make a 22cm [8uin] double twisted royal biue ‘cord for each plat. Tie in bows around the Dlaits, Sew through bows to secure, then cate lower ends of plaits to head, leaving lower loops fee,ing needles: A pair of 3mm [No 1 eh Stutfing: 2009 [7/02] required for each tecdy Yarn required for each teddy: 70 Measurements: heads measures 31cm front to top of the head 21.5em (8x fromHead Begin at end of nose and cast on 6 sts loosely, ‘at row: Inc K wise into every st— 12 sts, Pt row. Next row: Ki, inc in nex! 10 sts, K1 — 22 sts. P 1 row. Shape nose ‘Ast row: K1, m1, K7, m1, K6, mt, K7, mt, K1 = 26. 2nd and every following alternate row: P. 23d row: K1, mt, K9, mt, K6, m1, K9, m1. K1 =s0 ss ‘5th row: K1, m1, K11, mt, K6, mt, K11, mt. k1—34 ets 7th row: Ki, mt, K13, mt, KB, mt, K13, mt. k1—38 sts. ‘th row: K1, mt, K15, m1, K6, mt, K15, mt, ki—a2sts. Next row: (P1, P2tog) 6 times, PO, (P2tog, P1) 6 times — 30 ats. Shape head 41st row: K11, mt, Ki, mt, K6, mt, K1, mt, Kit —a4sis. [Mark centre of this frst row with a coloured tvead as a quide for positioning the eyes) 2nd and every following alternate row: P. 3d row: K12, m1, KI, mt, K8, m1, Kt, mt. K12—38 sts. Sth row: K13, m1, Ki, mt, K10, m1, K1, mt K19— 426s, ‘7th row: K14, mt, K1, mt, K12, m1, KI, mt, K14—46 sts, 9th row: K15, m1, Kt, m1, K14, mt, K1, m1 K15 —50 sts 411th row: K16, m1, Ki, mt, 16, mt, K1, mt. K16—54 sts. 419th row: KB, (mt, K1) 13times, K16, (K1, m1) 13 times, K6— 80 sts, Beginning with a P row, stst 13 rows. Shape back of head Note: Mark each end. of first row with a Coloured thread ‘1st row: (KB, K2109) to end — 72 ss. 2nd and every following alternate row: P. 2rd row: (K7, K209) to end — 64 sts, ‘5th row: (KB, K210g) fo end — 56 sts Th row: (KS, K2!0g) to end — 48 sts. ‘9th row: (4, K2!0g) to end — 40 sts ‘1th row: (K3, K2tog) to end — 32 sts 18th row: (K2, K2tog) to end — 24 sts 1th row: (K1, K2t0g) to end — 16 sts, 17th row: (K2109) fo end —8 sts BAT tightly To make up head Join row ends leaving a gap at centre of seam for turning and stufing. This seam wall run Underneath the head. Gather round cast on sis, pull up tightly and fasten off. Before turing right side out, transfer the coloured threads on head seam to right side of seam. Turn head right side out and stu very firmly, taking care to push stuffing well into nose to shape 16 Pin the edges of gap in seam together. The head should now measure 34cm. [13%in} ‘around atthe fattest position [the 13 rows of st st], Close gap in seam Eyes Mark eyo postions wth pins. Leave 3 clear knited sta to the right and the let of the Coloured thread on face, s0 that there ao 6 Clear knite sts Between the pins The eyes are worked in back-stitch as described below. Use a length of black yarn to work the back-sttches, starting and fastening off yarn ends invisibly as described on page 2 "Working embroidered stitches' Bing needle and yarn out at one marked eye postion, pass needle through face 2 knitted rows directly above first postion. Bring needle ‘out at first position and pull yarn through. This ‘completes one back-stitch. Repeat four more times. Fasten off yarn, Work other eye in same way, Nose Begin at top edge and using biack cast on 7s KTrow Next row: (P1, P2t0g) twice, Pt — 5 st. Beginning wit aK row, sti 2 rows BT tightly Sew nose to end of snout as shown in the ilystration Ears {Make two pieces alike for each ear] Begin at top edge and cast on 16 sts Pt row. ‘Shape ear Ast row: K1, mt, Ktolastst, mt, Ki — 18sts, 2nd row: P Repeat those two rows twice more — 22 ss. Next row: K, K2t09, KS, (K2t0g) 3 times, KB, K2t09, K1 — 17 sts. Cast oft Oversew the pieces together in pairs, leaving cast off edges open. Turn right side out and push a litle stuffing in each ear. spreading it fut evenly. Oversow cast off edges of each ear together Pin the ears to sides of head curving them slight, The ears should be 6cm (24in} apart ‘measuring between them across top of head Sew ears in place as pinned, Body Begin at neck edge and cast on 30 sis st row: KB, nc into next 20 sts, KS — 50 st, Beginning with a P row, continue in st-st and work 11 f0¥s Inc to shape sides Next row: K1, (mt, K1)4times, K20,(K1, m1) 4 times, K11 — 58 sts Stst 19 rows.Dec to shape sides Next row: K12, (K2I0g) 4 times, K18, (210g) 4 times, K12— 50 sta. Seat 5 rows Note: On the next row there are two sts which ‘are marked with coloured threads as a quide {or positioning the legs on the siting ted, These marker threads are not required when ‘making the standing teddy, Next row: K9, K1 and mark the st with a coloured thread, (K2tog) 4 times, K14,(K2tog) 4 times, K1 and mark the st with a coloured thread, K9— 42 sts, Stet 4 rows. Shape lower body ‘st row: P12, turn 2nd row: Slip first st K wise, K to end, 3rd row: P11, P2tog, P to end — 41 sts, 4th row: K12, turn Sth row: Siip frst st P wise, Pto end (6th row: K11, K2t0g, K to end — 40 sts, ‘7th row: P12, tun {th row: Slip frst st K wise, K to end ‘9th row: P11, (P2t09) twice, Pto.end 10th row: 12, tun 11th row: Slip first st P wise, P to end. 42th row: K11, (K2t09) twice, K to end ats. ‘13th row: (P2t0g) to end — 18 sts ‘Vath row: (K2t09) to end —9 sts B& Tight 38ers. To make up Join row ends, This seam will be at centre back of body. Turn right side out and stuff firmly. The body should measure 31cm [12%n] around at the ‘waist To sew head to body Place head on the cast on edge of body, pinning the coloured threads on head seam to the centre back seam of body. Pin the remainder of cast on edge of Body to the head where it touches. Sew in place as pinned, pushing more stuting into body i necessary before completing sewing Right leg Begin at sole of foot Cast on 16 sts and mark the 16th st with a Coloured thread, then cast on & more sts — 2a ats. Boginning with a P row, continue in st-st and work 3 rows, Next row: Inc K wise into every st — 48 sis, St-st 2rons, ‘This completes the sole in reversed sist Begin foot Beginning with a K row continue in st-st and work 10 rows. ‘Shape foot (Next row: K7, (K2t0g) 10 times, K10, (K2t09) Atimes, K3 — 34 sts, Next row: P. Next row: K6, (K2t0g) 6 times, K16 — 28 sts. Stst 11 rows. Shape leg Next row: 8, m1, K2, mt, KI, mt, K2, mt K5— 321s, 4 Stst 7 rows ‘Shape top of leg Next row: Cast off 3 sts P wise, K to end — 29sts, Next row: Cast off 3 sts K wise, P to end — 26 sis, Dec 1 st at beginning of next 6 rows — 20 sis. Dec 1 stat each end of next 4 rows — 12 sts, Next row: (K2t0g) to end — 6 sts, Ba Tightly ws, Left leg Begin at sole o oot Cast on 9 si8 and mark the 9th st with a coloured thread, then cast on 15 more sts 24eis, Beginning wih a P row, continue in st-st and work 3 OWs, Next row: Inc K wise into every st — 48 sts. Stst2 rows, This complotes the sole in reversed st-st. Begin foot Beginning with a K row, continue in st-st and work 10 rows, ‘Shape foot Next row: K3, (K2tog) 4 times, K10, (K2t09) 10 times, K7 — 34 sts, Next row: P. Next row: K16, (K2t0g) 6 times, K6 — 28 sts, St-st 11 rows. Shape leg Next row: K5, m1, K2, m1, K11, mt, K2, mt, k6— 2261s, Now work as given for right lag ftom # to He To make up legs Join tow ends of each leg from cast on edge, leaving the top shaped edges open, Beginning at the Coloured thread at each cast fon edge, oversew cast on sts together. Tun legs right side out and stu firmly. The leg ‘Seam will now be at the inside leg position. To sew legs to body for sitting teddy Place base of body on a fiat surface. Position the open top edge of right leg against right side of body. Pin the B & T sts of leg to the position ofthe coloured thread on body 'Now pin remainder of open top edge to body with leg ata right angle to body. Pin left leg in place in same way. Check that teddy sits up properly and adjust legs #f necessary. There ‘should be about 8 knited sts between the legs at front of body. Sew legs in place as pinned, pushing a litle more stuffing in tops of legs it necessary, before completing sewing. To sew legs to body for standing teddy Pin the B & T sts of right og to the centre of the first set of dec sts at right side of body. Pin the top endo leg seam to base of body beside the B& T sts, Pin remainder of open lag edge 10 body. Sew in place as pinned, pushing a litle more stufing in top of leg if necessary, betore Completing sewing. Repeat for lft leg Arms Note: There isa right and Jet arm. The variation for let arm is given in) brackets, ‘otherwise the instucions are the same for both arms. Begin at lower edge and cast on 15 sts, Ast row: Kt, (inc in next st, K1) to end 22315 Next row: [Right side] P11, K11, for right arm, IK11, PH, for lett arm} Repeat this row 10 more times P trom. ‘Shape arm Next row: K9, m1, KT, m1, K2,m1, K1.m1, K9. —26 sis. Beginning with a P row, continue in st-st and work 21 rows, Shape top of arm Dec 1 st at each end of next 4 rows — 18 sts. Dec 1 st at beginning of next 4 rows — 14 sts. Next row: (K20g) to end —7 sts, B& Tightly ‘To make up arms Join row ends of each arm from cast on edge, leaving top shaped edges open. These seams willbe the underarm seams when sowing the arms in place. Oversew across cast en sts, Turn arms right side out and stuf. Pin the open top edges of arms to sides of body, with the 8 & T'sts tom [xin] below the neck. Sew arms in place as pinned, pushing a litle more stuffing in tops af arms if necessary, Neck bow Make a 46cm (18in] blue or pink twisted cord Using four strands of yarn, Tie in a bow around teddy's neck, then sew through bow to secure. 7Little Darlings These iresistibl litle baby dolls are made from the same basic patter, with rompers for the boy and a pretty dress forthe gi. Measurement: Each baby doll measures 190m [7n] from soles of the bootees to top of the head Knitting need) a. ‘Stuffing: 409 [102] required for each dol Yarn required: Oddments of The required ‘kin! colour, white, light turquoise light pink, black and light yeiow. For the faces:- lengths of black, dark brown and pink Note: Make and add the pieces in the order ‘given inthe instructions, passing over the sets of instructions which do not apply to the doll you are making, Pair of Smm [No 11, USA Legs, body and head Right leg Begin at lower edge and using white cast on Beis, P trow. Next row: Inc K wise into every st — 16 sts, Beginning with a P row, st-st 4 rows Next row: K, to matk position for adding the ‘bootees later on. Break off white and join on required skin colour Beginning with a K row, stst 14 rows +. Break off yarn and leave sts on a spare double-ponted needle Left leg Work a8 given for right leg as far 08 Continue n same colour Body \Witn right side of work facing, K across the 16 sis on the kniting needle, then across the 16 sts on the spare needle — 32 sts, Mark each end of the last row with a coloured thread Beginning with a P row, continue in st-st and work 15 rows, Shape sides Next row: K7, (k2tog) twice, K10, (K2tog) twice, K7 — 28 sts. Stst 3 rows. Next row: K6, (K2tog) twice, KB, (K2t0g) twice, K6— 24 ss, P trom, Inc tor head Next row: (K', inc in next st) to end — 96 sts, ‘Stst 21 rows. Next row: (K1, K2I0g) to end — 24 sts, P'1 row. Next row: (K2109) to end — 12s B& T loosely. 18 ‘To make up Join row ends of the body and head, from Coloured threads to the B & T sts. doin row fends of each leg. Gather round each set of ‘cast on leg sts, pull up tightly and fasten of. Turn right side out. Stuff legs, then body and head, The body should measure 16cm [6%in} ‘around and the head 190m [7] around. Pull Up length of yarn tightly at top of head and, fasten off To shape neck, use a lenath of matching yarn and gather around the head inc row. Pull up ‘gathors very tightly and knot ends of yarn. Sew fends into neck. Now tie another length of matching yam tightly around the neck, kknatting the ends, Sew ends into neck Eyes Mark eye positions with pins on the face placing pins 10 rites rows above the neck fang leaving 4 clea knitted sts between the pins. Tha eyes are worked in backesiich 38 Gescrived bei Use a length of biack yarn for brown baby brown yarn for pik baby. Start and fasten off yarn ends invisibly as described on page 2 forking embroidered stiches Bing needle and yarn out at one marke oye postion, pass needle trough face ? knited rows drecty above fst positon Bing need out a rst postion and pull yan through. Ths competes. one. back-sttch Repeat wice more, Fasten off yam. Work other eyern same way Mouth Slart and fasten off yarn as for the eyes. Mark ‘mouth postion wih a pin at centre of face, 6 knitted rows above the neck. Use pink yar to work atiny horizontal stitch at marked poston Colour cheeks with red pencil. For nose use fed penel to colour a smal dot at cent of face, level with lower edgos of eyes. Hair Use black yam for brown baby, ight yellow for pink baby. Cast on 15 sts and note that fst row is wrong side. Astrow: Cas off 2 sts, Kto last sts, tun 2nd row: fo end Bd row: Inc in fist 2 sts. K to las 6 st, tun 4th row: K 10 enc Sth and 6th row Repeat these sx ows 15 more tes Cast of Oversew cast on and cast off edges together. This seam wil be at centre back of the dol's head Gather round tne shor set of row ends, pull > tgtly and fasten of Turn right side out Place hai on dol's head as ilusvated. Pin each wavy point tne head, puling tdown sligry Sew in place. Ears [For boy baby only} Make wo alike Using the required skin colour cast on § sts Ktrow, Next row: P2i0g, Pt, P2tog — 3 ss. Next row: Inc K wise into fist 2sts, K1—8 sts P-1 row, then cast off P wise. With right side of st-st outside, oversew cast on land cast off edges of each ear together. COversew row ends together at each side. Pin cast on/cast off edges of ears to sides of head as illustrated, Sew in place, Arms Make two aie} Begin at top edge and using required skin colour cast on 14 sts, S81 17 rows, [Next row: (P2t0g) to end — 7 sts. BAT tightly Join row ends of each arm. This seam will be the underarm seam when sewing to the doll Turn arms right side out and stuf. Sew the ‘open cast on edges to sides of dll ust below the neck Panties {For git baby only} Begin a front waist edge and using white cast on22 ss Stst4 rows ‘Shape leg edges Continue in stst and dec 1 st at each end of ext and every following row unt 2 sts remain, Stst 4 rows, Inc 1 st at each end of next and every folowing row until there are 22 sts, Stst4 rows, then cast off P wise for back waist edge: Bring cast on and cast off edges together ‘Oversew the stright sets of row ends together al each side, leaving the shaped leg edges ‘open, Turn right side out. Place panties on the doll and sow cast on and cast off edges in place. Skirt For gir baby ony) Bogin at lower edge and using white cast on esas 812 rons Join on light pink and use light pink for next 2Next row: Ki, (yin, K2tog) to end Repeat his row once more, then break off ight pink Continue in white and g-st 2 rows. Beginning witha K row, st-st 8 rows. Next row: Ki, (K2t0g) to]end — 49 ss. Cast off Join row ends and turn right side out, Place Skit on doll with seam at corire back. Sow ‘cast off edge in place just above waist edge of panties Rompers {For boy baby only} Make two pieces alike Begin at lower edge of tog and using light turquoise cast on 23 st. G-st2rows. Join on white and use white for next 2 rows. Next row: Ki, (ym, K2t0g) to end. Ropeat this row once more, then break off white Continue in ight turquoise and gst 2 rows. Next row: K, through back of loops. Next row: K1, inc K wise into next 21 sts, K1 44 sts. Dee for body Beginning with a K row, continue in st-st and ‘dec 1 stat each end of next 3 rows — 38 sts, St-st 11 roms. Next row: (K1, K2t0g) 3 times. (K2t0g) 10 times, (K2t0g, K1) 3 times — 22 sis Cast of Place the two pieces together, matching all ‘edges. Starting at the cast off edges, join the row ends at each side as far as the fist body doc row. These seams will be at centre front and back of the doll. Now oversaw the row ends of each leg together. Turn right side out Place rompers on the doll and sew cast off ledges to dol, ust below the arms. Bib Use white for girl baby and light turquoise for boy baby. Begin at top edge and cast on 12 sts. G-st2 rows Beginning with a K row stst 5 rows, but K the fst 2 sts and last 2sts on each P row. Cast oft Sew cast off edge of bib to centre front waist edge of the git's skirt or boy's rompers. Sew the other edges in place, Neck strap Using white for git baby, light turquoise for boy baby, cast on 28 st. Cast off Place strap around back of dol's neck wih ‘cast off edge against the neck. Sew row ends totop comers ofthe bib. Bootees [Make two aie} Begin at lower edge and using white cast on 16sts Note that fist row is wrong side. Pt row Next row: (K', inc in next st) to end — 24 st, Gt rows ‘Shape front Next row: K8, (K2!0g) 4 times, KB —20 sts, K tow. Next row: K8, (K2t0g) twice, KB — 18 sts, Gst2.oWs. Cast of. ‘Oversew row ends of each bootee together for ‘back seam, Oversew across cast on sts. Turn right side out and stuff toes. Push lower white Potton of the legs inside the bootees. The bootees should point slightly away trom each ‘other. Pin cast off edge of each bootee 10 leg, just below the last knitted white row. Sew in place as pinned, For the top section of each bootee use white and cast on 22 sts, 1 row [ight side}, then cast off, Place one around each leg and oversew row fends together at back Sew the pieces to legs, just covering the last knitted white rows on the legs. Bows For each bow, make a 10cm [Ain] single |wisted cord using light pink fr git baby and light turquoise for boy baby. Tie each one in a ow and sew to front of bootees| Make another bow for girl baby in same way ‘and sew to hair as illustrated. © 1992 Jean Greenhowe Designs, Designed and published by Jean Greenhowe Designs, PO Box 295, Aberdeen ABS BNW, Scotland, UK. Printed by Gilcomston Litho (Aberdeen) Ltd. Photography by Jim Miler, Aberdeen. WARNING—COPYRIGHT. This pubiication is protected by he law of copytight and reproduction in any frm or by any means including photocopying) is stcy forbidden, The dols and toys in tis publication are copyright and may not Be reproduced in whole o in part for commercial or indus! purposes. ‘Sem Searerow creations Rel. No. JG0 09 199 re1873 Me * New booklet! Jean Greenhowe’s Celebration Clowns The Red Nose Gang — Part Two! All the designs are easy to make from ‘oddments of double knitting yarn.