Big Friendly Star by Butterflylove1

Big Friendly Star

Knitting
November 2011
DK (11 wpi) ?
US 3 - 3.25 mm
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $3.00.

This pattern is a great way to make your couch or bed look super Christmasy - and to create a cuddly companion for those cold winter nights!

Measuring approximately 13 inches across, it adds a fun touch to any room without being overwhelming. Why not knit up a few in different colors to scatter over your sofa or bed?!

The ButterflyLove Big Friendly Star mini-cushion pdf knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions and handy hints along the way.

This pattern is suitable for a beginner/intermediate knitter. Please note that it’s a large project, with a lot of sewing up, so do allow at least couple of evenings to create each star.

You can also contact me at any point if you need technical advice.

What you will need:

2 knitting needles (US3/3.25 or size required to match tension advice)
150g DK yarn
Two plastic toy safety eyes (30mm)
Lots of acrylic toy stuffing (polyfil)
1 tapestry needle for sewing up

Skills used:

Casting on and off
Increasing and decreasing

Stitches used:

Stocking stitch

The pattern will be sent out within 24 hours from receipt of payment to your paypal email address. Let me know on checkout if you would like me to use a different email account.

Why not checkout the ButterflyLove Christmas knitting pattern collection at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButterflyLove1?section_id=6641225

This pattern is sold on the condition that it will be used for personal use only, e.g. making gifts for family and friends, not for commercial purposes.

(c) 2011 Dawn Finney