Cuddlekins by VknitB

Cuddlekins

by VknitB
Knitting
July 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
0 stitches and 0 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
109 - 142 yards (100 - 130 m)
one size - 17 cm/ 6.69’’
English
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This is a knitting pattern for Cuddlekins stuffed toy. The head and ears of the toy are worked flat (back and forth). Body part, arms and legs are worked in the round on double pointed needles.

MATERIALS: white DK yarn – approximately: 50 - 70 g and
10 - 15 g grey DK for face/legs/hands. String of
black DK yarn for the nose.

KNITTING GAUGE:
22 sts and 30 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 3 mm needles.

Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tight enough to ensure that the stuffing will not show through the stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 17 cm/ 6.69’’
The size will vary based on yarn type, needle size and your personal tension.

NEEDLES:
1 x 3 mm double pointed needles

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle
2 x 6 mm black beads/ safety eyes
Black sewing thread and needle
Stuffing
Scissors

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
Long tail cast on method
Knits Stitch
Purl stitch
Garter stitch
Mattress sts
Work in the round
Short rows
Cast off

Difficulty level: intermediate

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!