\*WILL O' the WISP\*
by Stephanie Dosen a tiny owl knits pattern S Litle wispy ghost flames. Totaly cute s totally pointles! Stuff them into votive candleholders just for the fun of it. Yarns used: super bulky wool such as: Debbie Bliss Como 50 g/ 42 m/ 46 yds, 90% wool 10% cashmere, Wraps per inch 5-6, Soft grey, Color No 19003. No. of balls: 1 or 2 if you want more wisps.
Measurements: about 2 apples tall @ Ready? Let's go! Wisp: Wisps are worked flat & sewn up. Crochet base is optional. All crochet terms in American English Standard.
Pattern notes:
Tension/gauge: With size US 15 needles cast on 14 stitches. Row 1: knit Row 2: purl Row 3: k2tog, k 10, k2tog Row 4: p2tog, p 8, p2tog Row 5: k2tog, k 6, k2tog Row 6: p2tog, p 4, p2tog Row 7: k2tog, k 2, k2tog Row 8: p2tog, p2tog Row 9: k2tog Pull yarn through final stitch and fasten off. Seam triangle into cone with a tapestry needle using whipstitch or mattress stitch. Work 10 sts to measure 4" in St stitch using 10 mm or US 15 needles and super bulky wool.
Notions:
A pair of 1o mm (US 15) straight needles, Tapestry needle, a bit of polyester or cotton stuffing. Size P crochet hook, decorative votive candle holders. Tiny owl stitch dictionary: ch: chain k: knit k2tog: knit the next two stitches together p: purl p2tog: purl the next two stitches together sc: single crochet ss: slip stitch Base: (It's a circle.) Work this part a bit tighter ok? With size P crochet hook, make a slipknot, ch 3, ss into first ch to form ring. round 1: ch 1, 7 sc into ring, ss into first ch 1. round 2: ch 1, 2 sc into each stitch around (14 sc) Break yarn.
Construction:
Stuff the little wisp with stuffing and seam the circular base to the wisp by using whipstitch all the way around. Now stuff the little guy into a votive candleholder. CUTE! Have fun with your spooky little wisp! Will o’ the wisps are ghostly lights sometimes seen at night or twilightover bogs,s swamps, and marshes. They resemble a flickering lamp and are sometimes said to recede if approached! \* Oooh spookiness! Stephanie Dosen is an American singer living in London with her partner, two CATS, one DOG, and recently several GNOMES have moved in as well. Come see more tiny owl knits patterns on etsy, ravelry & at www.tinyowlknits.com.
@ will o' the wisp published by tiny owl press october 2009 Items made from this pattern are not to be sold commercialy. Thanks!
