Loops & Threads™ Knit Baby Toy
Keep the kids busy playing with this cute toy. Made from Loops & Threads™ Snuggly Wuggly, it’s soft enough for a baby to cuddle.
Designed by Loops & Threads™ Design Team
Material List
- Loops & Threads™ Snuggly Wuggly (Solids 5 oz / 140g): Main Color (MC) 01730 (Cool Blue) 1 ball
- Loops & Threads™ Snuggly Wuggly (Ombres 4 oz / 113 g): Contrast A 02415 (Candy) 1 ball
- Set of 4 size 3.5mm (U.S. 4) Double-Pointed Knitting Needles
- Size 3.5mm (U.S. 4) Knitting Needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stuffing
- Black Buttons (2)
- Pink Felt
Project Instructions
Step: 1
Measurement
Approx 10 ins [25.5cm] high.
Step: 2
Gauge
23 sts and 30 rows = 4 ins [10cm] in stocking st
Step: 3
Instructions
Step: 4
Body
With MC and set of 4 needles, cast on 10 sts. Divide sts on 3 needles and join in rnd, placing a marker on first st.
Step: 5
1st and alt rnds: Knit.
Step: 6
2nd rnd: *K1. M1. Rep from * around. 20 sts.
Step: 7
4th rnd: *K2. M1. Rep from * around. 30 sts.
Step: 8
Cont in same manner, inc 10 sts on every following alt rnd until there are 80 sts. Place marker on last rnd.
Step: 9
Knit in rnds until work from marked rnd measures 3 ins [7.5cm].
Step: 10
Next rnd: *K6. K2tog. Rep from * around. 70 sts rem.
Step: 11
Knit 3 rnds even.
Step: 12
Dec 10 sts as before on every following 4th rnd to 30 sts.
Step: 13
Knit 8 rnds even.
Step: 14
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Draw through rem loops.
Step: 15
Stuff body. Pull yarn tightly to close hole. Wind yarn tightly around last rnd of decs. Secure ends.
Step: 16
Feet and Legs (make 2)
With pair of needles and A, cast on 10 sts.
Step: 17
1st row: (WS). Inc 1 st in first st. K3. (Inc 1 st in next st) twice. K3. Inc
Step: 18
1 st in last st. 14 sts.
Step: 19
2nd row: Inc 1 st in first st. K5. (Inc 1 st in next st) twice. K5. Inc 1 st in last st. 18 sts.
Step: 20
Cont in same manner, inc 4 sts every row until there are 46 sts.
Step: 21
Knit 10 rows even.
Step: 22
Shape Toe
1st row: (RS). K12. (K2tog) 11 times. K12. 35 sts rem.
Step: 23
2nd and 4th rows: Purl. 3rd row: K6. (K2tog) 11 times. K7. 24 sts rem.
Step: 24
5th row: K4. (K2tog) 8 times. K4. 16 sts. Break A.
Step: 25
With MC, work 9 rows even in stocking st. Cast off.
Step: 26
Sew bottom and back seam. Stuff feet and legs.
Step: 27
Arms (make 2)
With MC and set of 4 double-pointed needles, cast on 15 sts. Divide sts on 3 needles and join in rnd, - placing a marker on first st.
Step: 28
Knit 20 rnds.
Step: 29
1st rnd: With A, *K1. M1. Rep from * around. 30 sts.
Step: 30
Knit 9 rnds even.
Step: 31
Shape Top
1st rnd: *K4. K2tog. Rep from * around. 25 sts.
Step: 32
2nd and alt rnds: Knit. Dec 5 sts evenly on every alt rnd to 15 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread yarn through rem loops, pulling tightly.
Step: 33
Stuff arms.
Step: 34
Bow
With A, cast on 12 sts.
Step: 35
Work in garter st (knit every row) for 2 ins [5 cm]. Cast off.
Step: 36
Wind A 3 times around center of piece to form bow.
Step: 37
Finishing
Sew legs and arms to body. Sew Bow and buttons in position. Cut out felt for lips and glue in position.
Tips
When using double-pointed needles be sure to mark your stitches so you don’t lose count.