This Cheery Piper is ready to head to the Christmas parade with some cheery tunes, dressed for the occasion with a feathered cap and bright festive uniform. Knit this bugler for your yuletide decor, to pipe in some cheer for the eleventh day of Christmas.

Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the piper is knitted in acrylic aran weight yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round). A crochet hook is used to crochet a single chain for the bugle’s handle/lanyard.

NEEDLES
A pair of 4mm single pointed knitting needles (US 6).

RECOMMENDED YARN
For the doll, Stylecraft Special Aran (medium/worsted weight) 100% acrylic; 25g in each shade.
For the feather in the cap, King Cole Cuddles Chunky 100% polyester faux fur yarn; 25g in White.


NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, toy filling, a stitch holder, a 4mm crochet hook, and two 6mm buttons for eyes.

SIZES
One size only - 18cm tall.

TECHNIQUES
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, and seaming to finish.

PATTERN INFO
This knitting pattern is a pdf download, 5 pages, and written in English. Patterns for personal use only; not for resale. Copyright © 2023 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.