OTTO a lovable monster
by Bonnie Jacobs
Mischievous, fun and oh so lovable with super big hearts, monsters give strength, hope, love and that all important hug. They are also a great way to use up scraps and small skeins in your stash. Please consider donating your monster to someone in need. Help comfort a person suffering from chronic health, depression, abuse, homelessness & other tough times. I make, collect & deliver monsters to homeless children & those in need. If you would like to donate a monster please contact me.
MATERIALS
150 yards for main colour (MC) 100 yards for contrasting colour (CC) 20-50 yards each white & black yarn Circular needle or DPNs (Use a needle 3 sizes smaller than recommended for the yarn) Poly Fil (or hypoallergenic stuffing) Tapestry needle Stitch Markers
STITCHES:
Kfb: Knit into the front then the back of the same stitch K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together TIPS Needle Selection: Pick a needle that will create a dense knit but not so tight that your hands hurt while knitting. Stuffing: When stuffing body, do not stuff so much that you are stretching the stitches. Monsters should be squishable. Attachments: If the monster is intended for young children, do not add attachments that could pose a choking hazard (buttons, ribbons, beads, etc.) Washability: Use a durable machine washable & dryable yarn to make cleaning it easy for the parent... a well loved monster will get many washings! Feel: Use a soft huggable yarn. Scratchy, itchy monsters don't get as much love as soft ones DUUI Note: When switching colours in this section do not cut yarn, just carry it up. CO 60 in MC & join to knit in the round Round 1-8: Knit around Round 9-12: Switch to CC Knit around Round 13-16: Using MC Knit around Round 17-20: Using CC Knit around Round 21-24: Using MC Knit around Round 25-28: Using CC Knit around Round 29-32: Using MC Knit around Round 33-36: Using CC Knit around Round 37-40: Using MC Knit around Round 41-44: Using CC Knit around Cut CC yarn & weave in end (the remainder of body will be worked in MC only) Round 45-47: Using MC Knit around Round 48: K5, P20, K35 (Purl stitches will become the mouth. You can use a different colour for this if you like) Round 49: K5, P1, K18, P1, K35 Round 50-52: Knit around Round 53: (K2tog, K28) twice (58) Round 54: Knit Round 55: (K27, K2tog) twice (56) Round 56: Knit Round 57: (K2tog, K26) twice (54) Round 58: Knit Round 59: (K25, K2tog) twice (52) Round 60: Knit Round 61: (K2tog, K24) twice (50) Round 62: Knit Round 63: (K23, K2tog) twice (48) Round 64: Knit Round 65: (K2tog, K20, K2tog) twice (44) Round 66: (K2tog, K18, K2tog) twice (40) Round 67: (K2tog, K16, K2tog) twice (36) Round 68: (K2tog, K14, K2tog) twice (32) Round 69: (K2tog, K12, K2tog) twice (32) Graft remaining stitches together using Kitchener stitch ARMS (Make 2) CO 12 in MC & join to knit in the round (leave a long tail to sew to body) Round 1-40: Knit around Round 41: Kfb around (24) Round 42-52: Knit around Round 53: K2tog around (12) Stuff hand Round 54: K2tog around (6) Cut yarn leaving a 6" tail. Pass yarn tail through stitches, knot discreetly and weave in ends LEGS (Make 2) When switching colours in this section do not cut yarn, just carry it up. CO 12 in MC & join to knit in the round (leave a long tail to sew to body) Round 1-10: Knit around Round 11-14: Using CC Knit around Round 15-18: Using MC Knit around Round 19-22: Using CC Knit around Round 23-26: Using MC Knit around Round 27-30: Using CC Knit around Round 31-34: Using MC Knit around Round 35-38: Using CC Knit around Round 39-42: Using MC Knit around Cut MC yarn & weave in end (the remainder of leg will be worked in CC only) Round 43-46: Using CC Knit around Note: The next 5 rows (forming the heel) are worked back & forth using the LAST 6 stitches you just knit, so turn work so you are ready to work on the wrong side. Row 1: Slip 1 purl-wise (pw), purl 5, turn Row 2: Slip 1 knit-wise (kw), knit 5, turn Row 3: Slip 1 pw, purl 5, turn Row 4: Slip 1 kw, knit 5, turn Row 5: Slip 1 pw, purl 5, turn Note: The next 16 rows (forming the foot) are worked in the round Round 1: Place marker (this is now the new beginning of round) Knit 6, PU 3 stitches from heel (use those slipped stitches you made when doing the heel), Knit 6, PU 3 stitches from heel. (18) Round 2: Knit around Round 3: (K5, K2tog. K2tog) twice (14) Round 4-14: Knit around Round 15: [K1, (K2tog) 3 times] twice (8) Stuff foot Round 16: K2tog around (4) Cut yarn leaving a 6" tail. Pass yarn tail through stitches, knot discreetly and weave in ends EARS (Make 2) CO 24 in CC & join to knit in the round (leave a long tail to sew to body) Round 1 (and all odd numbered rounds): Knit around Round 2: K2tog, K10, K2tog, K10 (22) Round 4: K9, K2tog, K9, K2tog (20) Round 6: K2tog, K8, K2tog, K8 (18) Round 8: K7, K2tog, K7, K2tog (16) Round 10: K2tog, K6, K2tog, K6 (14) Round 12: K5, K2tog, K5, K2tog (12) Round 14: K2tog, K4, K2tog, K4 (10) Round 16: K2tog around (5) Cut yarn leaving a 6" tail. Pass yarn tail through stitches, knot discreetly and weave in ends.
LARGEWHITE EYE
CO 6 in white & join to knit in the round. Round 1: Kfb around (12) Round 2: (K1, Kfb) around (18) Round 3: (K2, Kfb) around (24) Round 4: Knit Round 5: BO all stitches in purl Leave a long tail to sew to body
SMALL WHITE EYE
CO 6 in white & join to knit in the round. Round 1: Kfb around (12) Round 2: (K1, Kfb) around (18) Round 3: Knit Round 4: BO all stitches in purl Leave a long tail to sew to body EYE PUPILS (Make 2) CO 4 in black & join to knit in the round. Round 1: Kfb around (8) Round 2: BO all stitches in purl Leave a long tail to sew to body
ASSEMBLINGYOURMONSTER
Weave in or knot as many ends as you can & tuck the tails to the inside of the monster. Use the long cast on tails to sew the body parts to the monster body. Once sewn on knot discreetly and weave in ends Eyes: Using a whip stitch, sew white eye pieces on to head, then sew black pupils onto white eye pieces. Tooth: Using white yarn add a tooth (or more if you like). Use the line of purl stitching as a guide. Ears: Using a whip stitch, sew ears onto head. Arms: Using a whip stitch, sew arms on to body. Belly Button: Add a large yarn knot or French knot to the front where you feel his belly button should be.
Legs: Sew legs onto body AFTER body base is complete BODY BASE (allows monster to sit upright) Using MC, PU 60 stitches around CO edge of body Round 1: Knit around Round 2: K2tog around (30) Round 3: Knit around Round 4: K2tog around (15) Stuff body Round 5: Knit 1, (K2tog) around (8) Round 6: K2tog around (4) Cut yarn leaving a 6" tail. Pass yarn tail through stitches, knot discreetly and weave in ends Using a whip stitch, sew legs to body where the bod) & base meet at the front of the monster. Knot discreetly and weave in ends Give your monster some love!
@2012Bonnie Jacobs·www.bonniejdesign.com This pattern is intended for personal use only. You may knit it for yourself, as a gift, a swap or for charity. It is not for resale and does not include resale rights. Reproducing and distributing this pattern and photographs in any form (including selling, sharing, trading, or posting of this pattern on any web site) is strictly prohibited. Items made from this pattern may not be used for any commercial purposes without written consent. By downloading this pattern you agreeto these terms.
