Bright Spark the Light Bulb
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Please note that this pattern is untested and may contain mistakes (although I hope it doesn't). Please let me know if you find anything that doesn't make sense so I can amend the pattern. Thank you and enjoy!
What you need:
Worsted-weight yarn in three colours (screw part, bulb part, and embroidered filament). Or if you are in Australia (like me) you could use a 12 ply yarn Safety eyes or embroidery floss Polyfil stuffing · Set of size 6 US $(4.0\;\mathsf{m m})$ double-pointed needles · Stitch marker Tapestry needle
Gauge:
Not important, just as long as it is a bit tighter than usual for your yarn so that the stuffing doesn't show through.
Abbreviations:
$\mathsf{k}=$ knit $\mathsf{p}=\mathsf{p u r l}$ kfb $=$ knit front andback ssk $=$ slip slip knit $\mathsf{k2!o g=}$ knit two together $\mathbf{s}\mathbf{t}(\mathbf{s})=$ stitch(es) inc $=$ increase. Please use the increase of your choice. For my first light bulb (yellow) I used kfb but I wasn't happy with how visible the increase was so for the second one (white) I used the lifted increase' (Lk) because it's invisible. If you're not sure how to do this one just Google it, it's pretty easy to find.
Pattern:
Cast on 4 sts onto I needle and work as i cord. Row 1: [kfb] 4 times (8 sts) Distribute onto three needies and join to knit in the round being careful not to twist , and placing marker at beginning of row. Row 2: [kfb] 8 times (16 sts) Row 3: [kfb, k1] 8 times (24 sts) Row 4: purl Row 5-6: knit (2 rows) Row 7: purl Row 8-9: knit (2 rows) Row 10: purl Row 11: knit Change to second colour for bulb. Row 12-19: knit (8 rows) Row 20: [k2, inc] 8 times (32 sts) Row 21: knit Row 22 [k3, inc] 8 times (40 sts] Row 23: knit Row 24: [k4, inc] 8 times (48 sts) Row 25-29: knit (5 rows) Row 30: [k4, k2tog, k4, ssk) 4 times (40 sts) Row 31: knit Row 32: [k3, k2tog, k3, ssk) 4 times (32 sts) Row 33: knit Row 34: [k2, k2tog, k2, ssk) 4 times (24 sts) Insert eyes now! Otherwise the opening may become too small to get your fingers into. Row 35: knit Row 36:[k1, k2tog, k1, ssk] 4 times (16 sts) Row 37: knit Stuff your toy firmly now. Row 38: [k2tog] 8 times (8 sts) Row 39: [k2tog] 4 times (4 sts) Break yarn and draw tightly through remaining stitches. Tie a knot and pull through fabric to secure.
To finish:
Weave in any loose ends. Using tapestry needle embroider flament with contrasting yarn just under the eyes so it appears to give him a grumpy mouth.
