Cherries
Cherries
Design by Amanda Berry
fluff & fuzz
Cherries
Contents... Cherry Knitting Pattern Knitting Needle Size Chart
Tension...
Tension (or gauge) is not important. However, stitches should be close together so that when the finished cherry is stuffed, the stuffing does not come out through gaps in the stitches. It is advisable to knit a test square before starting to ensure the correct needle size and tension is used. If the test square shows stitches are loose, try adjusting the tension or using a smaller needlesize.
Abbreviations...
The cherry is knitted using stocking stitch (knit on the right side and purl on the wrong side). All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles, except the stalks which are made from i-cord using two double pointed needles. Please note that the instructions below are for right-handed knitters.
About the patterns...
If you are making these cherries to give to a baby or child, please ensure you have no loose parts (loose threads, etc) which can be potential choking hazards.Also be cautious about the type of yarn, as fluffy brushed mohair yarns can have small fibres that can be swallowed by children. For safety, do not add a pin if this is to be used by a baby or child. Please make a note of the washing instructions provided with the chosen wools and stuffing. Copyright $\circledcirc$ 2010 Amanda Berry All patterns offered by fluff & fuzz (designed by Amanda Berry) are protected by international copyright laws. These patterns are intended for personal use only. Other uses are strictly prohibited. Any unauthorised copying will constitute an infringement of copyright. All rights reserved. KFB (Increase)-Knit twice into the stitch. Knit into the frontofthe nextstitchon theleft hand needle, but do not slip off the needle. Then take the right hand needle and knit into the back of the stitch, then remove the loop from the left hand needle. SSK (Decrease) - Slip the next stitch on the left needle knitwise, then slip the next stitch on the left needle purlwise. Take the left needle and knit through the front of the two slipped stitches on the right needle. [An alternativetoSSKis todecreasewithSKPO (slip, knit, pass over). To do SKPO, slip the next stitch on theleftneedle knitwise,knit the next stitch on the left needle, then pass the slipped stitch on the right needle over the knitted stitch on the right needle.] (Decrease) - Knit two stitches together through the front of the loops. K2TOG P2TOG [..] (...) (Decrease) - Purl two stitches together. Repeat the stitches in square brackets by the numberindicated.
Cherry
Finished size..
Approximately 8cm high; 8cm wide including leaves and stalks.
Wool...
$_{20\mathfrak{g}}$ pure wool DK - red for cherries 20g pure wool DK - green for stalks and leaves Length of black wool for decoration This is an approximate amount, but should be sufficient to knit all the pieces and sew your cherry together.
Needle size..
$3~\mathsf{m m}$ straight needles. Two $3~\mathsf{m m}$ double pointed needles (DPNs) for i-cord stalks.
Other materials and equipment ..
Toy filling/stuffing (approximately $20\mathfrak{g}.$ Tapestry needle (to sew the pieces together). Safety pin or brooch pin (optional).
Knitting pattern...
Cherry
Make 2 Start at the top of the cherry. Knit in red. co6 1. P (6) 2. [KFB] × 6 (12) 3. P (12) 4. [KFB, K1] × 6 (18) 5. P (18) 6. [KFB, K2] × 6 (24) 7. P (24) 8. K (24) 9. P (24) 10. [K2TOG, K2] × 6 (18) 11. P(18) 12. [K2TOG] X 9 (9) Break the yarn leaving a tail. Thread the yarn through the remaining stitches and pull tight to gather at the base of the cherry. Secure the thread.
Leaf and Stalk
Make 2 Start at the tip of the leaf. Knit in green. cO3 1. P (3) 2. K1, kFB, K1 (4) 3. P(4) 4. [KFB] X 4 (8) 5. P (8) 6. K1, [KFB] X 2, K2, [KFB] X 2, K1 (12) 7. P (12) 8. K2, [KFB] X 2, K4, [KFB] X 2, K2 (16) 9. P(16) 10. K(16) 11. P(16) 12. K (16) 13.P(16) 14. K2, K2TOG, SSK, K4, K2TOG, SSK, K2 (12) 15.P(12) 16. K1, K2TOG, SSK, K2, K2TOG, SSK, K1 (8) 17. P (8) 18. [K2TOG] X 4 (4) 19. P2TOG, P2 (3) Change to double pointed needles (DPNs) to knit the i-cord stalk. Start with the right side facing you. Knit i-cord on 3 stitches for a length of 4cm. Cast off all stitches.
Making up...
Tips
Use the same yarn used to knit the cherry or leaf to sew all seams. Tie any knots on the inside (as these will not be seen when the cherry is completed), and bury any loose ends from sewing in the stuffing. Use mattress stitch to sew the seams together unless otherwise specified.
Cherries
Using the cast off tail at the base of the cherry, sew the seam towards the top of the cherry (the cast on edge). Add stuffing as you sew.[Seepicture 1] Picture 1 - Stuff the cherry as you sew the seam closed.
Gather the cast on stitches at the top of the cherry and secure thethread. Embroider small stitches on the base of the cherry using black wool.[See picture 2] Picture 2 - Embroider small stitches on the base of the cherry.
Leaves
Note thatthe leafseamruns down the centre of theback of the leaf.[See picture 3] Picture 3 - The position of the seam on the leaf.
Sew the leaf seam using mattress stitch from the tip, ending at the beginning of the i-cord stalk. Secure the thread. [See picture 4] Picture 4 - Sewing the leaf seam.
Place the two finished leaves side by side, seams facing downwards. Sew through the top of the stalks to attach the two leaf pieces together.[See picture 5] Picture 5 - Attach the two leaves together at the tops of the stalks.
Sew the stalks to the cherries. [See picture 6] Picture 6 - Sew the i-cord stalk to the top of each cherry.
Add a brooch pin or safety pin on the back of the leaves. [See picture7]
Picture 7 - Sew a safety pin or brooch pin on the back of the leaves to finish.
Pattern variations..
Create your own original decoration with these variations. The finished size will depend on the choice of yarn and needle size. Try using different yarns and a suitable needle size for your chosen yarn to make smaller or larger decorations. You do not have to add a pin, you can sew the decoration in place if you prefer. You could make your cherries as a hanging decoration by adding a length of ribbon or braided wool. http://www.fluffandfuzz.folksy.com http://www.fluffandfuzz.etsy.com http://www.ravelry.com/stores/fluff-and-fuzz
Knitting Needle Size Conversion Chart
