Stuffed Key
@Jordan Bush
This key is a very quick knit, and makes for a fun little whimsical toy. Since the size of it doesn't really matter, you can use any fibre you choose. You could even use something slobber-friendly for your puppy! I made this originally as a request from my boyfriend, using a random skein I found at the bottom of my yarn stash. Unfortunately, I lost the label so I can't tell you the name of it, but the yarn is a 3ply sock yarn. I really enjoyed whipping this pattern up, and I hope you enjoy making it. If you have any suggestions, please message me on ravelry (username: jordaddy) and Ill make changes!
Notions Needed:
US 5 (3.75mm) circular needles or DPNs Tapestry needle 1 Skein of a yarn of your choice Polyfill or similar toy stuffing
Gauge:
20 rows, 32 sts = 4"x4" in stockinette.
Abbreviations:
k:knit m1f: make 1 front. Lit the thread between the stitches by inserting the left needle front to back (as if to knit), and knit in to the front of it.
Pattern:
Handle
CO 36 sts, join in the round. If using circulars, use the magic loop method. Make sure stitches aren't twisted, and place marker. Row 1 and every odd row: K Row 2: K1, m1f, K16, m1f, K1\* rep from \* once more (this will be the same for all future "\*" EXCEPT for shaft section) Row 4: K1, m1f, K18, m1f, K1\* Row 6: K1, m1f, K20, m1f, K1\* Row 8: K1, m1f, K22, m1f, K1\* Rows 9-11: K Row 12: K1, ssk, K20, K2tog, K1\* Row 14: K1, ssk, K18, K2tog, K1\* Row 16: K1, ssk, K16, K2tog, K1\* Row 17: K BO Fold in half, connecting the CO edge with the BO edge (as in photo). Sew edges together, starting at the beginning of the round. Once halfway done sewing, start stuffing. Continue sewing and stuffing until complete. Weave in ends and set aside.
Shaft
CO 18 sts, divide between DPNs or use magic loop method.
RowS 1-41: K Row 42: K1, ssk, K4, K2tog, K1 Row 43 and every odd row:K Row 44: K1, ssk, K2, K2tog, K1 Row 46: ssk, K2tog\* rep from \* TWICE more BO, stuff, weave in ends and sew to the long side of the handle (where my thumb is in the picture).
Tooth 1
CO 14 sts, divide between DPNs or use magic loop method. RowS1-13:K Row 14: K1, ssk, K1, K2tog, K1\* Row15:K Row 16: ssk, K1, K2tog' BO, stuff, weave in ends and sew halfway along the shaft. Tooth 2 CO 14 sts, divide between DPNs or use magic loop method. RowS1-25:K Row26:K Row 27: ssk, K1, K2tog BO, stuff, weave in ends and sew near the end of the shaft.
