This pattern has you knitting up a curved little cucumber in no time. The instructions are for knitting flat, although knitting in the round is preferable to eliminate most of the seaming. The finished object measures about 6” in length when knitting with Aran or Bulky weight yarn on size US 6 (4.00 mm) needles. Included are extra instructions for a miniature cucumber version (or cocktail pickle) measuring 2.5” in length. Both can easily be adapted for knitting in the round.

MATERIALS:
5 g Green Aran or Bulky Wt. (1 g for mini)
Poly-fill stuffing

NOTIONS:
Pair US 6 / 4.00 mm knitting needles
Long Sewing Needle

GAUGE:
Different size needles and yarn can be substituted. Gauge is not important so long as the needles are smaller than specified for the weight of the selected yarn. The fabric should knit up pretty tightly to prevent white stuffing from showing through the work.

SKILLS:
Basic knitting technique (stockinette stitch, increases, decreases) with basic seaming and optional embroidery (French knot and/or lazy daisy stitch).