Kitty Beans by Jenna Krupar
Kitty Beans are so cute and playful! They're always up for fun, like to laugh and just plain have a ball! The best thing about knitted toys is that gauge doesn't matter! I recommend going down 2-3 needle sizes from the suggested needle size on the yarn label
Materials:
Yarn- 30 yards Needles- one 36" or longer circular & one needle of the same size Safety Eyes Safety Nose Serap Yarn - for mouth Stuffing Scissors Yarn/Tapestry Needle
Body
Co 16 sts Join in the round using the Magic Loop method, making sure not to twist your stitches. Row 1: (k1, k1fb, k1fb, k2, k1fb, k1fb, k1) twice - 24 sts R 2: k all sts R 3: (k2, k1fb, k1fb, k4, k1fb, kifb. k2) twice - 32 sts R 4: k all sts R 5: (k3, k1fb, k1fb, k6, k1fb, k1fb, k3) twice - 40 sts R 6-16: k all sts R 17: (k3, k2tog, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k2tog, k3) twice - 32 sts R 18-26: k all sts R 27: (k2, k2tog, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k2tog, k2) twice - 24 sts R 28: k all sts R 29: (k1, k2tog, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k2tog, k1) twice - 16 sts R 30: k all sts Turn the body inside out and Bo using the 3 needle bind off. Then turn the body right side out again. Add the safety eyes, embroider on the mouth, and add the nose. Stuff generously, and whip stitch the bottom of the body closed.
Ears
Co 10 sts Join in the round using the Magic Loop method, making sure not to twist your stitches. Rows 1-2: k all sts R 3: (k2tog, k3) twice - 8 sts R 4: k all sts R 5: (k2, k2tog) twice - 6 sts Cut your yarn, and with a tapestry needle run the yarn through all of the stitches and pull the end closed. Whip stitch the ears to the top of the head.
Tail
Co 4 sts Work as an I-cord. This can be done with a circular needle or 2 DPNs. Rows 1-15: k all sts Cut your yarn, and with a tapestry needle run the yarn through all of the stitches and pull the end closed. Whip stitch the tail to the lower back of the Kitty's body.
Sample Info
Yarn: Worsted Weight Needle Size: US 5 Safety Eyes: 9 mm Safety Nose 12 mm
Questions
Email Me- RetroLemon@gmail.com You can also find me on Ravelry.com user name RetroLemon
Abbreviations
Bo Bind Off Co Cast On DPN Double Point Needle k knit kifb Knit into the front and back loop of the same stitch k2tog Knit 2 stitches together R Row sts Stitches () Repeat the directions in brackets as directed @ Jenna Krupar 2014 All Rights Reserved
