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Peacock
This colourful Peacock is a cute and cuddly gift for kids. This pattern has been designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz using acrylic DK yarns, and is knitted flat on single pointed needles. A circular needle is used to accommodate a large number of stitches when working the tail, although the tail is worked flat (not in the round).
RECOMMENDED YARN
Deramores Studio Baby Soft DK in Sea, Sunshine, Kiwi, Sapphire and Snow; one 100g skein in each colour
Double knitting/light worsted weight
100% acrylic
NEEDLES
A pair of 2.75mm straight knitting needles
A 2.75mm circular needle, minimum length 40cm
NOTIONS
Toy filling
A darning or tapestry needle for seaming
Two 8mm domed black buttons for eyes
SIZES
One Size: The peacock is 18cm tall and the wings are 28cm wide.
TECHNIQUES
Work flat on single pointed needles (not in the round).
Other techniques include casting on and off, knits and purls, increases and decreases, knitting stripes and seaming to finish.
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- First published: August 2020
- Page created: August 6, 2020
- Last updated: February 14, 2022 …
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