At last, your own little magnetic molecule cuties to add a touch of geek chic to the metallic surface of your choice!

Carbon dioxide and methane both contribute to the greenhouse effect, with methane being far more potent. These little fridge magnets are designed to help you remember to make more environmentally considerate decisions when it comes to food choices. Maybe you can purchases locally grown produce or have a meat free day?

Carbon dioxide (CO2) - black and red
Methane (CH4) - black and white

The ButterflyLove pdf Magnetic Greenhouse Gases knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions and it only involves knitting flat. This pattern is suitable for a beginner/intermediate knitter and the finished carbon dioxide and methane molecules are approximately 3 inches (7.5cm) and 3.25 inches (8cm) wide respectively.

You can also contact me at any point if you need technical advice or have any other queries.

What you will need:

Both:
2 knitting needles (US3/3.25mm or as per tension advice)
2 knitting needles (US2/2.75mm)
5g black DK yarn (e.g. Stylecraft Special DK 1002 ‘Black) per molecule
2 black toy safety eyes (9mm) per molecule
Polyfil toy stuffing
1 magnet or magnetic stone per molecule
1 tapestry needle for finishing

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Molecule:
5g red DK yarn (e.g. Sirdar Snuggly DK 242 ‘Flamenco’)

Methane (CH4) Molecule:
5g white DK yarn (e.g. Sirdar Snuggly DK 251 ‘White’)

Skills used:

Casting on and off
Increasing
Decreasing

Stitches used:

Stocking stitch

The pdf file will be made available for download once payment has been received. Why not check out the ButterflyLove geek 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.

All knitting patterns in ButterflyLove1’s Ravelry shop have been designed and written by Dawn Finney and are protected by law. © 2020 D Finney