Herbert the Gardener by Alan Dart

Herbert the Gardener

Knitting
January 2007
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 36 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette Stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
26 cm/10" standing
English
This pattern is available from alandart.co.uk for £2.50.

Summary Herbert is dressed in trousers, shirt, waistcoat, boots, neckerchief & a cap -- all permanently attached or knitted on. He also carries a watering can and carrots from his garden.

Additional Yarn Info
Sirdar Denim Tweed DK

  • 50g beige

Sirdar Bonus Toytime DK

  • 50g chocolate
  • 25g mink
  • 25g silver cloud
  • 25g bottle
  • 25g orange
  • small amount of apple

Sirdar Bonus DK

  • 100g denim
  • 100g powder blue
  • small amount maroon

Additional Materials Needed

  • 150g washable toy stuffing

  • pair 10.5 mm brown safety teddy eyes

  • 3 small buttons

  • 7 cm length of drinking straw

  • 5 cm diameter toilet tissue cardboard tube

  • clear adhesive

  • long tweezers