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Christmas Pudding
I hope you have fun knitting this delightful decoration, that has been designed to have many uses. It can be made into a Christmas tree decoration, soft and cuddly toy or a finger puppet. It could also be filled with chocolates, sweets or small treats and given as a gift or party favour. It are also ideal for a charity fundraising project.
Materials
Happy knitting! Sarah Double knitting wool (various colours) Knitting needles size 314mm (UK size 10) Sewing needle Good quality washable toy stuffing
Abbreviations
K P st(s) beg tog inc dec K2tog P2togyb yf sl st-st g-st m-st B&T Stitch(es) Beginning Together Increase by knitting into the front and back of the stitch Decrease by knitting two stitches together Knit two stitches together og Purl two stitches together Yarn back (take yarn to the back before working the next stitch) Yarn forward (bring yarn to the front before working the next stitch) Slip 1 stitch (stitch is passed from the left needle to the right needle without being knitted, slip purl-wise) Stocking stitch (1 row knit, 1 row purl) Garter stitch (every row knit) Moss stitch ( knit 1 stitch, purl 1 stitch) Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread through remaining stitches on needle, draw up tightly and fasten off.
Casting off
Always cast off knit wise unless otherwise stated.
Working in stripes
When knitting different coloured stripes, carry yarns up side of work.
Embroidered stitches
Thread sewing needle with yarn and knot end of yarn. Take needle through the stuffed toy and bring it out at the position required. Pull yarn to draw the knotted end right inside the stuffing. Now work the embroidered stitches. Insert the needle back into the toy at the same place and bring the needle point back up at the opposite end of the stitch. Loop the yarn around the needle and pull the needle through. Repeat the procedure to make a row of chain stitches.
Twisted cords
To make a twisted cord from a single length of yarn, cut a strand of yarn four times as long as the measurement required. Knot one end round a door knob, chair leg or hook and knot a loop in the other end to fit around the index finger of your right hand. Now keeping the yarn taught, twist your finger round and round in a clockwise direction. Keep twisting until when relaxed, the strand of yarn begins to curl back on itself. Fold cord at centre, bringing ends together. Allow yarn to twist tightly and knot ends. The bow on the tree is made from a twisted cord.
Rows worked in double yarn
There are occasions where one or more rows are worked using double yarn, changing back to a single strand of yarn for subsequent rows. When changing from double to single yarn, treat the two loops on each stitch on the previous row as one stitch when working the next row.
Toy safety
These characters have been designed for young children, so please ensure that attached pieces are sewn on very securely and seams are tightly finished off. If a twisted cord is tied in a bow, sew through bow so that it can not be undone if pulled. Use only new, hygienic, washable stuffing that conforms to current safety standards.
Size
Finished height: Approximately 12cm
Raising funds for Bobath Children's Therapy Centre Wales and Marie Curie Cancer Care
Christmas Pudding
Pudding
With brown cast on 10 sts Row 1 Knit Row 2 Purl Row 3 Inc into every st to end (20 sts) Row 4 Purl Row 5 K1, (inc, K1) 9 times, K1 (29 sts) Rows 6 - 8 Beg with a P row, st-st 3 rows Row 9 K1, (K1, inc, K1) 9 times, K1 (38 sts) Rows 10 - 15 Beg with a P row, st-st 6 rows Row 16 In brown P1, (in brown P2, in cream P2, in brown P2) 6 times, in brown P1 Row 17 In brown K1, (in brown K2, in cream K2, in brown K2) 6 times, in brown K1 Row 18 In brown P1, (in brown P1, in cream P4, in brown P1) 6 times, in brown P1 Row 19 In cream knit Row 20 Purl Row 21 K1, (K1, K2tog, K1) 9 times, K1 (29 sts) Rows 22 - 24 Beg with a P row, st-st 3 rows Row 25 K1, (K1, K2tog) 9 times, K1 (20 sts) Row 26 Purl Row 27 K2tog to end (10 sts) B & T
Holly Leaves (make two)
With green cast on 13 sts Rows 1 -2 Beg with a K row, st-st 2 rows Row 3 K1, (pass yarn under and over the tip of right hand needle to make a stitch, K2tog) to end Rows 4 - 5 Beg with a P row, st-st 2 rows Row 6 Cast off Sew cast on and cast off edges together with K side of st-st outside. Fold the strip in half and sew cast on, cast off edges together to form the leaf.
Holly Berries (make three)
Cast on 3 sts Row 1 Purl Row 2 Inc, inc, K1 (5 sts) Row 3 Purl Row 4 Knit Row 5 P2tog, P1, P2tog (3 sts) Row 6 sl, K2tog, psso B & T Make into a berry
To Make Up
Work a gathering thread through every stitch along the base edge of the pudding. Draw up and join the side edges, stopping 2cm above base edge. Now join the side edges, working down from the gathered top, leaving a 2cm opening. Turn right side out and stuff. Embroider currants and sew on the holly.
