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K - Knit CO - Cast on P - Purl BO- Bind off KF&B - Knit stitch in the front, and then to the back. PF&B - Purl stitch in the front and then to the back. Sl 1 - Slip stitch from left to right needle without working it. PSSO - Pass slipped stitch over stitch just worked K2tog or P2tog - Knit or Purl 2 stitches together working, Place left needle through front of 2 stitches, and knit as one stitch W&Tyb or W&Tyf - This is a method to change directions during short rows. When working short row, slip 1 stitch from left needle to right needle without working it. Wrap yarn to the front and move slipped stitch back to left needle. Turn work around, and wrap yarn to the front(yf) or to the back(yb) to allow for next pattern Igloo- This pattern is worked in approximately 150 yards of heavy weight white wool yarn, and 100 yards of heavy weight light gray yarn. The first 3 sections are worked in stockinette stitching on size 10 12 circular needles, then the pattern changes to work on circular needles in circular knitting. CO 84 stitches, (6 white, 1 gray) x 12
Section A
Row 1: (P1g, K6w) x 12 Row 2: (P6w, K1g) x12 Row 3: (P1g, K6w) x 12 Row 4: (P6w, K1g) x12 Row 5: (P1g, K6w) x 12 Row 6: Purl all stitches in gray
Section B
Row 7: K3w, P1g, (K6w, P1g) x 11, K3w Row 8: P3w, K1g, (P6w, K1g) x11, P3w Row 9: K3w, P1g, (K6w, P1g) x 11, K3w Row 10: P3w, K1g, (P6w, K1g) x11, P3w Row 11: K3w, P1g, (K6w, P1g) x 11, K3w Row 12: Purl all stitches in gray
Section C
Section D - Continue rest of pattern on circular needles, knitting in the round Row 19: K1w, P1g, (K5w, P1g) x12, K4w Row 20: K1w, P1g, (K2w, K2tog, K1w, P1g) x12, K2w, K2tog Row 21: K1w, P1g, (K4w, P1g) x12, K3w. Row 22: K1w, P1g, (K4w, P1g) x12, K3w Row 23: K1w, P1g, (K4w, P1g) x12, K3w Row 24: K1w, K all stitches in gray
Section E
Row 25: K2w, P1g, (K4w, P1g) x12, K2w Row 26: K2w, P1g, (K4w, P1g) x12, K2w KOW 2/: NzW, rig, (Kl, Kzu0g, Kiw, Pig) x12, Kiw, Kzu0gw, KiW Row 28: (P1g, K3w) x13 Row 29: Allin gray (K2tog, K2) x13 Section F Row 30: P1g, (K5w, P1g) x5, K4w, P1g, K4w Row 31: P1g, (K5w, P1g) x5, K4w, P1g, K4w Row 32: P1g, (K2tog, K1, K2togw, P1g) x5, K1, K2tog, K1w, Plg, K1w, K2togw, Row 33: P1g, K1w, K2togw) x7 Row 34: K21g Section G Row 35: (K1, K2tog w) x7 aroung row. Row 36: K2tog w x7. Break off yarn with 12 inch end. Double over end, thread or remaining stitches then pull tight to cinch top closed. Tie off and bury end. Igloo Base - CO 10 sts in white Row 1-10: Work 10 rows stockinette stitch (this forms tunnel entrance base) mark Row 11: CO 4 stitches and K14 Row 12: CO 4 stitches and P18 Row 13: KF&B x2, K14, KF&B x2 Row 14: P22 Row 15: KF&B, K20, KF&B Row 16: P24 Row 17: KF&B, K22, KF&B Row 18: P26 Row 19: K26 Row 20: PF&B, P24,PF&B Row 21: KF&B, K26, KF&B Row 22-24: Work 3 rows stockinette stitch Row 25: KF&B, K28, KF&B Row 26-42: Work 16 rows stockinette Row 43: P2tog, P28, P2tog Row 44-46: Work 3 rows stockinette stitch Row 47: P2tog, P26, P2tog Row 48: K2tog, K24, K2tog Row 49: P26 Row 50: K26 Row 51: P2tog, P22, P2tog Row 52: K24 Row 53: P2tog, P20, P2tog Row 54: K22 Row 55: Sl 1, P2tog, psso, P16, P2tog, leave last stitch on left needle and turn Row 56: Sl next and psso last unworked stitch from row 55, K1, and BO second sl : and do not work last stitch, turn Row 57: Sl1, psso last unworked stitch from row 56, BO all remaining stitches. Wi stitch marked on row 10, attach igloo top to base. Turn right side out. Entrance Tunnel - CO 5 white, 1gray, 3 white Row 1: K3w, P1g, K5w Row 2: P5w, K1g, P3w Row 3: K3w, P1g, K5w Row 4: Purllstitches in gray Row 5: K5w, P1g, K3w Row 6: P3w, K1g, P5w Row 7: K5w, P1g, K3w Row 8: Purl all stitches in gray Repeat these 8 pattern rows 11 more times to row 8 on last repeat. Purl last row in 1 off and leave a 2 foot end for sewing to igloo. Facing- Turn entrance tunnel sideways, and pick up 33 stitches along side of tunnel Row 1: With knit side facing you, knit 3w Row 2: P33w Row 3: BO loosely as you K33. Tie off and leave 2 foot end. Use a size 16 tapestry needle, sew facing to purl side of tunnel. Attach one end of tunnel to base, then attach the rest of tunnel to igloo opening. Felting Instructions- Once your projeet is sewn together, it must be felted. Using a low water setting, with hot water, fill your washer, add normal washing detergent, and add your project. The time it takes to shrink your project to the desired size and material thickness will vary depending on water temperature, and the nature of the wool you chose. Be aware that different wool types felt differently, so this may affect the final project. You may have to check on your project several times until it is finished. Remember - Synthetic yarns will not felt, in this case you Want your project to shrink. When your project is well felted, turn the washer to the spin cycle, to remove the most water. This creature was designed by Ellen Sibelius. To contact Ellen about additional patterns offered, availability of creature kits or pattern ideas you would like to see created, you may. write to Ellen Sibelius email Ellen at woolywonders @hotmail.com call Ellen at 201 Pioneer Circle 970-259-3373 or Durango, CO 81303 web site: ellenswoolywonders.com 970-946-2808
