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Space Rocket and Astronaut
This space rocket cushion has a little pocket on the back to carry the astronaut into space adventures. Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the toys are knitted in acrylic DK yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round). Worked in stockinette, the astronaut and rocket use intarsia colour-work.
NEEDLES
A pair of 3.5mm single pointed knitting needles (US 4)
RECOMMENDED YARN
Stylecraft Special Double Knit; double knitting/light worsted weight; 100% acrylic; one 100g/295m skein in each shade.
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch holder, toy filling, black DK yarn to embroider details, buttons for the astronaut.
SIZES
One size only - The rocket is 36cm tall x 25cm wide. The astronaut is 12.5cm tall.
TECHNIQUES
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, and seaming to finish.
PATTERN INFO
This knitting pattern is a pdf download, 6 pages, and written in English. Patterns for personal use only; not for resale. Copyright © 2014 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.
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- First published: November 2014
- Page created: November 4, 2014
- Last updated: August 7, 2022 …
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