ENG Knubbelchen

„Knubbelchen…“ …can snuggle, comfort, encourage or just conjure a little smile on someone’ s face … Knitting up quickly and small enough to fit into a travel bag, it makes for a nice little gift for any occasion! Materials: 35g (1.5 oz) sock yarn, approx. 5g of this in a light color for the head, 5g for the hat and 22g for the body (For smaller children, sock cotton or other cotton yarn is recommended since it is less prone to pilling.) Set of 2.5 mm (US 1 or 2) DPNs, or size suiting your yarn weight Filling to stuff head Tapestry needle, some cotton waste yarn to hold stitches 4 to 5 stitch markers (experienced knitters can manage without) © 2012 “Knubbelchen” soft toy and pattern instructions: pezi888 on Ravelry Pattern for private use only. Commercial use, re-sale and re-publishing prohibited. © 2012 English translation: Katharina Sokiran, Manfredovna on Ravelry page 1 k5. join to rd. PM at begin of round. slip the next stitch knitwise. sm. k for 22 rds. Body: Color change sm (beg of rd). k5. k 5. Increase the same way every other rd. PM. k5 (= needle 1). sm. k5 –repeat 3 times more = 56 sts total k for 1 rd. slip knit: slip one stitch knitwise.. PM. Commercial use.Abbreviations: beg = begin k = knit k2tog = knit 2 sts together (right-leaning decrease) kfb = knit front and back of the same stitch (increase) pm = place marker rd = round rm = remove marker sm = slip marker ssk = slip. sm (beg of rd). k5 (= needle 4) sm (beg of rd). PM. k4 –repeat 3 times more = 48 sts total k for 1 rd. k5 (= needle 2). k5. k5. © 2012 English translation: Katharina Sokiran. kfb. always before and after the marker: kfb until you have 17 sts before and 17 sts after the marker. re-sale and re-publishing prohibited. k for 1 rd = 136 sts total © 2012 “Knubbelchen” soft toy and pattern instructions: pezi888 on Ravelry Pattern for private use only. k5 (= needle 3). then insert left needle into front part of both and knit them together through the back loops (left-leaning decrease) st = stitch(es) Head: CO 40 sts. kfb. PM. kfb. k4. kfb. Manfredovna on Ravelry page 2 . re-sale and re-publishing prohibited. Knit for 15 rds. © 2012 English translation: Katharina Sokiran. rm. Beg of rd is the center back. k17 à Go to page 9 to make girl doll or continue here for boy doll Boy doll belly: We now have 68 sts on 4 needles. k 34. rm. Commercial use. transfer 34 sts to waste yarn. © 2012 “Knubbelchen” soft toy and pattern instructions: pezi888 on Ravelry Pattern for private use only.Divide for arms: You are now in the center back (beg of rd): k17. Manfredovna on Ravelry page 3 . 17 sts on each. rm. transfer 34 sts to waste yarn. rm. at the same time binding off ** © 2012 “Knubbelchen” soft toy and pattern instructions: pezi888 on Ravelry Pattern for private use only. k 17 (= needle 2). k to last 2 sts of rd. k2tog = 28 sts total k for 3 rds {ssk. re-sale and re-publishing prohibited. © 2012 English translation: Katharina Sokiran. k to last 2 sts of rd. Manfredovna on Ravelry page 4 . k to last 2 sts of rd. beg of rd is now where the yarn end is (in the crotch). First leg: *ssk.Divide for legs (both for boy and girl version): We are now at the beg of rd in the center back with 17 sts on each needle. k2tog k for 1 rd ssk. leg) Use the just vacated needles to knit the leg: join to rd. transfer needle 3 and needle 4 sts to waste yarn (= 34 sts for ea. k2tog k for 1 rd ssk. k17 (= needle 1). k2tog k for 3 rds } {… } repeat 8 times more =10 sts BO using 3-needle-bind-off method: with 5 sts each on 2 opposite needles. k to last 2 sts of rd. Commercial use. use 3rd needle to k tog 1 st from ea needle with 1 from other needle. * k for 1 rd {ssk. Commercial use. Manfredovna on Ravelry page 5 . beg of rd being in armpit. use 3rd needle to k tog 1 st from ea needle with 1 from other needle. too) © 2012 “Knubbelchen” soft toy and pattern instructions: pezi888 on Ravelry Pattern for private use only. k for 1 rd Repeat from * to ** (after a few rds. at the same time binding off Unhold 34 sts for other arm. weave in end of tail on WS.Repeat from * to ** (after a few rds. k to last 2 sts of rd. weave in starting tail on WS (inside). weave in end of tail on WS. k2tog k for 1 rd } {… } repeat 6x = 20 sts total [ssk. later. too) Arm: Unhold 34 sts for one arm. later. k2tog k for 3 rds] [… ]repeat 4x = 10 sts total k for 3 rds BO using 3-needle-bind-off method: with 5 sts ea on 2 opposite needles. © 2012 English translation: Katharina Sokiran. beg of rd being again in armpit. weave in starting tail on WS (inside). k to last 2 sts of rd. beg of rd is again at the crotch.Second leg: Unhold other leg sts. re-sale and re-publishing prohibited. k2tog. k2tog. k21 *ssk. © 2012 English translation: Katharina Sokiran. Don’ t forget. re-sale and re-publishing prohibited. ssk. make knot it tip of hat. use 3rd needle to k tog 1 st from each needle with 1 from other needle. k for 5 rds** Repeat from * to ** until 10 sts are left k for 15 rds BO using 3-needle-bind-off method: with 5 sts each on 2 opposite needles.Hat: CO 42 sts. k to last 2 sts before marker. k to last 2 sts before marker. pm. at the same time binding off Weave in tail on WS (inside). k21. Commercial use. Manfredovna on Ravelry page 6 . you will still need the beginning tail to sew the hat to the head! © 2012 “Knubbelchen” soft toy and pattern instructions: pezi888 on Ravelry Pattern for private use only. leaving long tail (to sew hat to head later) k for 15 rds pm (beg of rd). Sew hat to head a short distance from the edge so edge stays rolled. Embroider a face if desired. slide knot to lower end and pull tight. pull neck tight and knot on inside. Loosely knot arms and legs. pull a doubled up piece of yarn from the center back at the color change through as shown. Fasten rolled brim with a few stitches. Commercial use. (This spot will be covered by the hat. re-sale and re-publishing prohibited. making sure seams end up at the sides. à Go to page 10 to make the skirt for girl doll © 2012 “Knubbelchen” soft toy and pattern instructions: pezi888 on Ravelry Pattern for private use only. Manfredovna on Ravelry page 7 . J ) Slightly roll up edge of hat. © 2012 English translation: Katharina Sokiran. Stuff head with filling. pull top of head closed and sew shut.Finishing: From the WS (inside). Pull hat onto back of head. © 2012 English translation: Katharina Sokiran. Manfredovna on Ravelry page 8 .Now you are done with „ Knubbelchen“ !… What about making another one? © 2012 “Knubbelchen” soft toy and pattern instructions: pezi888 on Ravelry Pattern for private use only. Commercial use. re-sale and re-publishing prohibited. Manfredovna on Ravelry page 9 . Commercial use. Knit for 4 rds. © 2012 English translation: Katharina Sokiran. Knit for 10 rds. © 2012 “Knubbelchen” soft toy and pattern instructions: pezi888 on Ravelry Pattern for private use only. 17 sts on each Beg of rd is the center back. Purl for 1 rd. è Continue working legs (Divide for legs (both for boy and girl version): on page 4 the same as for boy doll. re-sale and re-publishing prohibited. Girl doll belly: We now have 68 sts on 4 needles.„ Knubbe(linchen)”( girl) Work from begin of pattern to red line on page 3 the same as for boy doll. M1. Join to rd *… . p3** Rd. p3. Divide onto 4 DPNs or a short circular needle. fold in center back at purl row and cast on 68 sts from the back loops of the purls (see picture). Manfredovna on Ravelry page 10 . M1** © 2012 “Knubbelchen” soft toy and pattern instructions: pezi888 on Ravelry Pattern for private use only. beg rd being in the center back. M1. k3** Rd.Skirt: Hold the body upside down. p3** Rd. 2: *k3. p1. p3. Commercial use. 3: *k3. M1** Rd. 7: *k5. 5: *k3. 1: knit all sts Rd. M1. M1. 4: *k3.** Repeat to end of rd Rd. p1** Rd. © 2012 English translation: Katharina Sokiran.. 6: *k5. re-sale and re-publishing prohibited. © 2012 English translation: Katharina Sokiran. Manfredovna on Ravelry page 11 . 8: *k7. p3** Rd. 9: *k7. re-sale and re-publishing prohibited. p3** Rd. Abbreviations: M1 = make 1 st from the strand between sts © 2012 “Knubbelchen” soft toy and pattern instructions: pezi888 on Ravelry Pattern for private use only. Commercial use. 11: Bind off loosely and weave in ends. 10: *k7. p3** Rd.Rd.