Tiny Tropical Island by Butterflylove1

Tiny Tropical Island

Knitting
October 2011
DK (11 wpi) ?
US 2 - 2.75 mm
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $3.00.

Whether you’re simply working towards your next beach holiday or saving towards your very own piece of paradise, this cute tiny tropical island is the perfect way to cheer yourself up at the office!

The ButterflyLove Tiny Tropical Island pdf knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions to knit a little island, palm trees and even coconuts!

This pattern is suitable for an intermediate knitter and only involves working flat. You can also contact me at any point if you need technical advice. The finished island is about 5 inches high.

What you will need:

2 knitting needles (US2/2.75mm or as per tension advice)
Stitch holder (optional)
10g yellow yarn
10g brown yarn
10-15g light green yarn
Oddment of variegated yarn (optional)
12-18 inches (30-45cm) thin wire
Polyfil
Some stiff cardboard
1 stone or other weight (optional)
1 tapestry needle for finishing

Skills used:

Casting on and off
Increasing and decreasing
I-cord
Embroidery

Stitches used:

Stocking stitch

The pattern will be sent out within 24 hours from receipt of payment to your paypal email address. Let me know on checkout if you would like me to use a different email account.

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.

(c) 2011 Dawn Finney