Spring Blossom Babies
This sweet trio of springtime babies is sure to brighten your day. Each baby starts with the same body shape and will stitch up in no time. Add an adorable finish with a darling flower and precious ribbon tied in a bow.
Needles: U.S. size 6 (4mm) set of 5 DPNs or long circular needle, if using Magic Loop method and U.S. size 6 (4mm) needles, for pieces worked in rows
Yarn: 1 skein Comfort Worsted by Berroco, 50% super fine acrylic, 50% super fine nylon (210 yds/100g) in each of colors 9701 Ivory (A), 9732 Primary Yellow (B), 9766 Sable (C), 9724 Pumpkin (D), 9740 Seedling (E), 9704 Peach (F), 9734 Liquorice (G), 9737 Aster (H), 9786 Coffeeberry Heather (I)
Notions:
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
9-10mm black plastic safety eyes, 2 per animal
Polyester fiberfill
½“–¾” wide ribbon, 12”–15” long per animal (resource – really reasonable ribbon)
Busy Bees Playset
These busy bees and flowers will make for hours of sweet playtime fun! Then, when playtime is over, all of these adorable finger puppets can be tucked away in their cozy hive for easy storage.
Needles: U.S. size 6 (4mm) set of 5 DPNs or circular needles for magic loop.
Yarn: 1 skein Vintage by Berroco, 52% acrylic, 40% wool, 8% nylon (217 yds/100g) in each of colors: 5122 Banane (A), 5145 Cast Iron (B), 5100 Snow Day (C), 5131 Mellow (D), 5196 Caramel (E), 5175 Fennel (F), 51108 Magenta (G), 5125 Aquae (H), 5114 Aster (I)
Notions:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Polyester fiberfill
¾“–1” button, 1 total
Fabric glue
Black and white felt
Sewing needle and thread
Puff paint or 4.5mm plastic safety eyes (optional)
Back to School Bus Toy
Get ready for fall and back-to-school time with this soft and huggable school bus is full of adorable details like a stop sign, fenders, bumpers, and hubcaps. With a little bit of felt and some imagination, you can even add some smiling faces to the school bus windows!
Needles: U.S. size 3 (3.25mm) straight needles and set of 5 DPNs or circular needles for magic loop.
Yarn: 1 skein Ultra Pima by Cascade Yarns, 100% Pima cotton (220 yds/100g) in each of colors 3747 Gold (A), 3754 True Black (B), 3728 White (C), 3759 Taupe (D), 3713 Wine (E)
Notions:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Fiberfill
Four Calling Birds Ornaments
Four Calling Birds Ornaments
French Hens and Turtle Doves have nothing on these happy little warblers! Four songbirds are eager to sing their favorite carols for you! For an extra bit of holiday flair, try perching these darling ornaments or gift toppers on a sprig of holly or a faux evergreen branch.
Needles: U.S. size 4 (3.5mm) set of 5 DPNs or circular needles for magic loop
Yarn: 1 skein Ultra Pima by Cascade Yarns, 100% Pima cotton (220 yds/100g) in each of colors 3713 Wine (A), 3798 Suede (B), 3750 Tangerine (C), 3728 White (D), 3759 Taupe (E), 3754 True Black (F), 3748 Buttercup (G), 3725 Cobalt (H)
Notions:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Wool craft felt in white, black and orange
(2) 5mm plastic eyes per bird
2-3” long twigs, 4 total
Sewing needle and thread
¼“ ribbon
Polyester fiberfill
Merry Moose Toy
This cute and cuddly moose is all decked out for wintertime fun! Make this sweet stuffed animal as a fun gift for a child in your life, or set him on your desk at work to celebrate the season. Either way, his darling face and cozy accessories will warm hearts in spite of the chilly weather.
Needles: U.S. size 6 (4mm) set of 5 DPNs (or circular needles) and U.S. size 3 (3.25mm) set of 5 DPNs (or circular needles).
Yarn: 1 skein Soft by Red Heart, 100% acrylic (256 yds/141g) in each of colors 1882 Toast (A), 4614 Black (B), and 9388 Wheat (C) and 1 skein Ultra Pima by Cascade Yarns, 100% cotton (220 yds/100g) in each of colors 3761 Juniper (D) and 3728 White (E)
Notions:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
(2) 9mm plastic eyes
Polyester fiberfill
Hedgehog Family & Mushrooms
Hedgehog Family: Both mama- and baby-size hedgehogs are worked in stockinette with loop stitch to mimic their quills; safety buttons stand in for the eyes and nose.
Needles: One set (5) size 6 (4mm) double-pointed needles (
Yarn: 1 skein in #SW115 oats
Notions: One 9mm plastic safety eye (for each), Two 7mm plastic safety eyes for adult, Two 6mm plastic safety eyes for baby, Fiberfill
Mushrooms: In the wild, these mushrooms carry the hedgehog moniker because of the spines on the underside of the cap. Who knew? Embroider the satin-stitch dots on the mushrooms after stuffing them to keep the stitching from puckering the cap.
Needles: One set (5) size 6 (4mm) double-pointed needles (
Yarn: 1 skein each in #SW11 white frost (A), #SW115 oats
Notions: Fiberfill
Beluga Buddy Toy
This adorable little white whale is the perfect friend to keep close on adventures to the aquarium. She’s also a big fan of singing, and you can probably guess her favorite tune!
Hook:
U.S. size H-8 (5mm) crochet hook (with worsted yarn)
U.S. size D-3 (3.25mm) crochet hook (with DK yarn)
Yarn:
1 skein Comfort Worsted by Berroco, 50% nylon, 50% acrylic (210 yds/100g) in each of colors: 9758 Crypto Crystalline (A), 9720 Hummus (B), 9740 Seedling (C)
1 skein Comfort DK by Berroco, 50% nylon, 50% acrylic (178 yds/50g) in each of colors: 2731 Kidz Orange (D), 2719 Sunshine (E), 2733 Turquoise (F), 2734 Liquorice (G), 2736 Primary Blue (H), 2723 Rosebud (I), 2722 Purple (J), 2742 Pimpernel (K)
Notions:
Stitch markers
Fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Boo-boo Buddies
These caring critters are ready to apply some cool and soothing help for little bumps and bruises. Filled with dry beans, these all natural, soft, and adorable cotton ice packs provide 10–15 minutes of gentle, cooling relief when stored in the freezer!
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Measurements: 7” tall x 4” wide
Needles: U.S. size 5 (3.75mm) needles
Yarn: 1 skein Crème de la Crème by Red Heart, 100% cotton (125 yds/70.9g) in each of colors 331 Fudge Brown (A), 118 Linen (B), 679 Spruce (C), 701 Orchid Pink (D), 870 Cornflower Blue (E), 1 White (F), 12 Black (G)
Notions:
2 cups dried beans
Black felt
Fabric glue
Stitch Markers
Tapestry needle
Roly Poly Hedgehog & Teddy Bear
Roly Poly Hedgehog: This happy hedgehog can’t wait to snuggle up in a warm, handknit blanket. For children under the age of three, you can apply French knots for eyes to make your hedgehog baby safe!
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Measurements: 6″ tall
Needles: U.S. size 6 (4mm) set of 5 DPNs or circular needles.
Yarn: Ultra Alpaca by Berroco – 1 skein Ultra Alpaca by Berroco, 50% wool, 50% alpaca (215 yds/100g) in each of colors 6208 Couscous (A), 6280 Mahogany Mix (B), 6245 Pitch Black (C)
Tools:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
(2) 9mm plastic safety eyes
Fiberfill
Teddy Bear:
This sweet teddy bear is perfect for little hands (and not so little hands) to hold and cuddle! His friendly face will make him a loveable pal for a special child in your life.
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Measurements: 9” tall x 5” wide
Needles: U.S. size 6 (4mm) set of 5 DPNs or circular needles.
Yarn: Soft Yarn by Red Heart – 1 skein Soft Yarn by Red Heart, 100% acrylic (256 yds/140g) in each of colors Chocolate (A) and Black (B)
Tools:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
(2) 9mm plastic safety eyes
Fiberfill
4″ square beige felt
Sewing needle and thread
Knitted Mice and Bunny, Mouse, and Bear
Knitted Mice
Kids and cats alike will love these cute creatures. Knit in the round at a tight gauge, they feature embroidered expressions and twisted-cord tails. The ears are knit separately.
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Measurements: 5” long x 3” wide
Needles: U.S. size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles or
Yarn: 1 skein Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in #560 my but heaven (A), #555 robin egg blue (B), #844 celery leaves (C), or #410 green apple (D).
Notions:
Stitch Markers
Tapestry needle
Fiberfill
Bunny, Mouse, and Bear
Each of the toys in this sweet trio
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: 7″ tall
Needles: U.S. size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles or a set of 5 DPNs
Yarn (for animals): 1 skein Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in #102 taupe, #27 stone, #09 grey, #603 baby pink, #300 black, #72 peach
Yarn (for outfits): 1 skein Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran
– #72 peach and #73 coral – Tutu
– #56 mallard – Overalls
– #47 aqua , #58 leaf, and #502 lime – Sweater & Pants
Notions:
Stitch Markers
Tapestry needle
Fiberfill
(2) 9mm plastic safety eyes per animal
(2) 1/4″ buttons
Snow Plow and Dear Reindeer
Snow Plow: Soft and huggable, this charming snow plow is full of fun and realistic details. Featuring a siren light, curving plow, and a tipping dumper filled with road salt, this truck is sure to make quick work of clearing away deep drifts of yarn skeins, or even the occasional yarn-a-
Skill Level:
Finished M
Needles : U.S. size 3 (3.25mm) straight needles and set of 5 DPNs
Yarn: Ultra Pima by Cascade Yarns – 1 skein Ultra Pima by Cascade Yarns, 100% Pima cotton (220 yds/100g) in each of colors 3774 Major Teal (A), 3759 Taupe (B), 3754 True Black (C), 3729 Gray (D), 3727 Sky Blue (E), 3718 Natural (F), 3803 Tiger Lily (G)
Tools:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Fiberfill
Dear Reindeer: This adorable reindeer would love nothing more than to snuggle under a cozy blanket while watching the snowfall. Knitted with durable acrylic yarn and easy stitches, this little friend will quickly become a cherished toy.
Errata:
Muzzle:
Using MC and 4 mm DPN, pick up 8 stitches above the waste yarn and 8 sts below the waste yarn (do NOT knit these stitches). Remove waste yarn.
continue on to Rnd 1 as written…
Antler: cast on 8
Antler Stubs: Rnd 1 – k2’s should be k3
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: 7” tall x 5” long
Needles: U.S. size 6 (4mm) straight needles and set of 5 DPNs
Yarn: Soft Yarn by Red Heart – 1 skein Soft Yarn by Red Heart, 100% acrylic (256 yds/140g) in each of colors Chocolate (A) and Black (B)
Tools:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
(2) 9mm plastic safety eyes
Fiberfill
4″ square black felt (optional for felt eyes)
Sewing needle and thread
Circus Engine
Circus Engine
Choo Choo! Car number one in a four-car series, this decked-out circus train engine comes complete with whistle and cow catcher. Customize it with gold pinstriping to make your locomotive extra special.
Skill level: Intermediate
Finished measurements: About 8″ long, 6½” tall, and 5″ wide.
Needles: DPN or Circular Needles (magic loop) US-4 (3.5 mm) and Straight needles US-4 (3.5 mm)
Yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima (100% pima cotton; 220 yd 200 m/3½ oz 100 g): #3733 turquoise (A), 100 yds; #3779 pansy (B) and #3729 gray (C), 75 yd each; #3754 true black (D), 50 yd; #3728 white (E), 40 yd; #3747 gold (F), 25 yd.
Notions:
tapestry needle
polyester fiberfill
stitch markers
(1) ¾” grey plastic button.
Circus Train Coal Car
Circus Train Coal Car
Car number two in a four-car series, this adorable tender filled to the brim with lumpy, bumpy coal is the perfect companion for a hardworking circus engine.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: 4½ “ long (not including hitch loop), 5” tall, and 4¼ “ wide.
Needles: DPN or Circular Needles (magic loop) US-4 (3.5 mm) and Straight needles US-4 (3.5 mm)
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima (100% Pima cotton; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; CYCA #3): #3729 gray (A), #3735 jade (B), #3754 true black (C), #3728 white (D), and #3747 gold (E), 1 skein each.
Notions:
tapestry needle
polyester fiberfill
stitch markers
(1) ¾” grey plastic button.
Seahorse, Goldfish, & Sea Star
Sea Star: A knit/ purl textures pattern creates this charming sea star’s spiny surface, which is worked with increases from the center out using the rust and emerald tones of colorway #417. Shaped in the same way, the smooth stockinette underside is knit in a white shade of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK. This design uses: 1 skein of
Goldfish: Knit in colorway #417’s brown and orange shades, this little goldfish is worked seamlessly in a scaly slip-stitch texture pattern. The ruffled fins and tail are knit in eyelet patterning with a picot bind-off. Details like a pouty mouth and protruding bead eyes form its goofy-yet-cute face. This design uses: 1 skein of NORO Silk Garden #417
Seahorse: Bright bead eyes give this seahorse a sweet look. Knit in the pink, purple and green shades of colorway #420, the bony body is worked with garter-ridge texture and short-row shaping. Finished with a pointy picot bind-off, the eyelet-patterned spine and fins offer delicate detail. This design uses:1 skein of NORO Silk Garden #420
Circus Train Passenger Car
Circus Train Passenger Car
A circus train has to have room for passengers. Knit a bright passenger car as the third installment in a four-car train.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: About 9” long, 7” tall, and 5” wide.
Needles: DPN or Circular Needles (magic loop) US-4 (3.5 mm) and Straight needles US-4 (3.5 mm)
Yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima (100% pima cotton; 220 yd 200 m/31/2oz 100 g; ): #3764 sunshine (MC), #3729 gray (A), #3754 true black (B), #3728 white (C), #3737 emerald (D), 1 ball each.
Notions:
tapestry needle
polyester fiberfill
stitch markers
(1) ¾” grey plastic button.
Rat-a-Cuties
Rat–a–Cuties
These soft and cuddly rats make perfect pets. With realistic details like thread whiskers, painted noses, and dainty little paws, your new friends are sure to win over anyone who might not be a fan of rodents. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: 9” long from head to tail; 3” diameter.
Hook: Size 2 (2.75 mm): straight and set of double pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns LB Collection Angora Merino (80% extrafine merino,20% angora; 131 yd 120 m/1 ¾ oz 50 g): Version 1: #491-152 pewter (gray; MC), #491-088 vanilla (white; CC1), and #491-103 blossom (pink; CC2), 1 ball each. Version 2: #491-098 vanilla (white; MC & CC1 see Notes) and #491-103 blossom (pink CC2), 1 ball each. Version 3: #491-150 smoked pearl (light gray; MC & CC1 see Notes) and #491-103 blossom (pink, CC2), 1 ball each.
Notions:
9 mm safety eyes or glass beads (black or red); black embroidery floss; white or beige thread; st markers (m); tapestry needle; scissors; polyester fiberfill; row counter to track rnds (optional); marking pins (optional); small paintbrush, paper napkin, white and red acrylic gouache (optional).
Circus Train Caboose
Circus Train Caboose
Choo choo! This plucky little caboose rounds up the four-car train series. Complete with railing and windows, the last seat the best seat on the train to the big top.
Finished Size: 6” long x 7 1/2” tall x 4” wide
Skill level: Intermediate
Needles: DPN or Circular Needles (magic loop) US-4 (3.5 mm) and Straight needles US-4 (3.5 mm)
Yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima (100% Pima Cotton; 220 yds [200 m]/3.5oz [100g]) #3702 – Pink Sapphire (MC), #3729 Gray (A), #3754 True Black (B), #3728 White (C), #3747 Gold (D), 1 ball each.
Notions:
tapestry needle
polyester fiberfill
stitch markers
(1) ¾” grey plastic button.
Furuset Gingerbread People
Furuset Gingerbread People
Plump gingerbread dolls with brightly colored dress-up accessories make great gifts for kids. The Furuset IKEA store in Oslo, Norway, has held the Guinness World Record for largest gingerbread man since 2009.
Finished Size: 4” wide and 7” tall
Skill level: Intermediate
Needles: DPN or Circular Needles (magic loop) US-4 (3.5 mm) and Straight needles US-4 (3.5 mm)
Yarn: Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme (100% cotton): #631 fossil (brown; MC), #502 white (CC1), #515 blue (CC2), and #509 red (CC3), 1 skein each.
Notions:
tapestry needle
polyester fiberfill
stitch markers
(6) Size 3 eye hooks
4″ square pink felt
craft glue