GREAT stocking filler!
TAKE ON A CHALLENGE
YOU WILL NEED
■ King Cole Pricewise DK (100% acrylic, 100g/282m) 1 ball of each
Yarn A Sand (1695)
Yarn B Natural (046)
Yarn C Cornflower (056)
Yarn D Blush (149)
Yarn E White (001)
Yarn F Cranberry (308)
Yarn G Forest (3380)
■ A pair of 3mm needles
■ 2 black safety toy eyes, 8mm diameter
■ Toy filling
■ Dark brown embroidery thread
■ Yarn bobbin
■ Doll needle (optional)
TENSION
30 sts and 33 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 3mm needles
MEASUREMENTS
32cm (12½in) tall
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list see page 87
WHERE TO BUY
■ For yarn stockists contact King Cole on 01756 703670 or www.kingcole.com
OR YOU COULD TRY…
■ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
■ Unique Knit and Sew 01243 826132 or www.uniqueknitandsew.co.uk
PETER RABBIT™
Note Before starting, wind a yarn bobbin with Yarn A. Body colourwork uses the intarsia technique, with a separate end of yarn for each section. Cross yarns at colour changes to prevent holes.
BODY
Cast on 12 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn A. Start at base.
Row 1 (WS) Purl.
Row 2 (Kfb) 12 times. [24 sts]
Row 3 Purl.
Row 4 (Kfb, K1) 12 times. [36 sts]
Row 5 Purl.
Row 6 (Kfb, K2) 12 times. [48 sts]
Row 7 Purl.
Row 8 Knit.
Row 9 Purl.
Row 10 (Kfb, K3) 12 times. [60 sts]
Row 11 Purl.
K26, join Yarn B