$$ \therefore P H O=\Delta E C A\sim\Delta C D E S $$ Designer of fun, easy patterns Russet The Pumpkin
Russet the Pumpkin
Russet is 3 $\frac{1}{2}$ inches high seated Materials DK/Light Worsted in orange and sage green Black felt Pair 10mm google eyes Pair size 3mm needles Pipe cleaner Abbreviations k = knit $p=p_{u r}|$ Ss. $\underline{{\underline{{\mathbf{\Pi}}}}}$ knit one row, purl one row St $\underline{{\underline{{\mathbf{\Pi}}}}}$ stitch tog $\underline{{\underline{{\mathbf{\Pi}}}}}$ together inc1= increase by knitting into back and front of the next stitch. NR $\underline{{\underline{{\mathbf{\Pi}}}}}$ next row Using orange, Cast on 10 sts. P1 row. NR ,(inc1) into every stitch to end (20sts) NR, p to end NR, ( inc1) into every stitch to end (40sts) NR, k1, p3 to end NR, k3, p1 to end Repeat these last 2 rows 12 times Please note as the increase was quick you might find the first few rows a little tight to knit, don't worry they get looser! NR, k1, k2tog, p1 to end (30sts) NR, k1, p2 to end NR, k2tog, p1 to end (20sts) NR, p2tog to end (10sts) Break yarn and draw through these 10 stitches and pull up tight. Join seam, this will be at the back, leave about an inch to make stuffing easier, stuff sew the remainder of the seam, thread through cast on stitches and pull up tight and secure. Leaf Stem: Using sage green, Cast on 3 sts and ss 4 rows NR, (inc1) into ever st to end (6sts) P1 row NR, cast on 1 st and knit to end (7 sts) NR, cast on 1 st and Purl to end (8 sts) NR, k2tog, k4, k2tog (6 sts) NR, p2tog, p2, p2tog(4 sts) NR, k2 tog twice (2 sts) NR, p2tog Break yarn and draw through. Over sew the stalk, draw the end back through so you can use this to sew to stalk Stalk Using sage green, Cast on 16 sts K1 row P1 row K2, k2tog to last sts k2 (10sts) P1 row NR (K2tog) to last stitch (5st) Ss 7 rows and cast off. Sew up the cast off edge and the side seam. Stuff the base lightly and attach over where you drew up cast off stitches on the pumpkin. Attach leaf half way up the stalk. (See main picture) Mittens (make 2) Using sage green, Cast on 12 sts Ss 3 rows NR p2tog to end (6 sts) NR, (inc1) in every stitch to end (12sts) Ss 4 rows and cast off Sew up the seams on each mitten leaving cast on edge open. Shoes Using sage green, Cast on 12 sts Ss 3 rows NR, p5, (inc1) into next 2 sts, k5 (14 sts) NR, k6, (inc1) into next 2 sts, k6 (16sts) NR,P Cast off. Fold shoes in half and sew up bottom and back seam leaving top open. Legs & Arms Both these are made from twisted cord in orange. For the arms use 4 strands of orange yarn 17 inches long for each arm. For the legs use 4 strands of orange yarn 34 inches long for each leg Cut the strands of yarn and fold them in half, tie a knot in one end, tie the other end to a hook, or a door handle. Insert a knitting needle through the end with the knot and Twist the knitting needle clockwise until the strands are well twisted together and, holding the centre of the cord, place the needle and the hook end together, keeping the cord taut to avoid tangling. Release the centre of the cord so that the two halves twist together. Smooth out any bumps Knot one end. Sew arms and legs as shown in picture leaving the knotted end to put inside mittens and shoes. Push knots into mittens and shoes and secure. For making the pumpkins tendril, wind wool evenly around a pipe cleaner, glue the wool to the pipe cleaner at both ends. When dry, coil the pipe cleaner around a pencil to make spiral. Push one end into stalk. (Omit this is giving to a child) Cut a small triangle in black felt for nose and glue just a little above centre in the middle of the head. Cut a half circle of black felt and cut two small notches into the straight edge to give the impression of teeth. (See main picture) Glue this in the centre of the face, 2 rows below nose. Glue on the google eyes equally, just above the nose 6 stitches apart. All done! Please make and sell as many of Russet as you wish, but please do not sell the pattern. Thank you. Phoenixknits $\circledcirc$ 2010 To find more patterns by Phoenixknits please go to http://www.ravelry.com/stores/phoenixknits
