A for Apple, B for Ball, C for car Cube BY FIONAKELLY This knitted cube toy is an ideal project for a beginner to make. It is simple & easy to knit & embroider. Each letter and picture motif is duplicate stitch embroidered (UK Swiss Darn) onto a single colour knitted square. To ensure the finished cube has flat stable sides & keeps its shape I suggest using foam precut to the required size inside rather than loose stuffing. This is a simple and delightful toy that any precious new arrival will treasure, love & have many hours of fun with over the years.
Materials Needed
Aran (worsted) weight cube 6 x 6inches ( $15\times$ 15cms)
$1\times50\mathfrak{g}$ balls each in Navy, Apple Green & Red Aran (worsted) weight cotton or similar yarn. 1 Pair of 4mm knitting needles $1\,\,\mathsf{x}$ cube of foam for stuffing measuring $6\times6\times6$ inches $15\times15\times15\mathrm{cms})$
Double knitting (sport) weight cube $\mathsf{5}~\mathsf{x}$ 5inches( $12.5\times12.5\mathrm{cms})$
$1\times50\mathfrak{g}$ balls each in Navy, Apple Green & Red Double Knit (sport) weight cotton or similar yarn. 1 x cube of foam for stuffing measuring $5\times5\times5$ inches $12.5\times12.5\times12.5c m s)$ 1 Pair of $3.5\mathsf{m m}$ knitting needles
4Ply (fingering) weight cube $\pmb{4}\pmb{x}$ 4inches ( $70\times10\mathrm{cms})$
$1\times50\dot{\mathfrak{g}}$ balls each in Navy, Apple Green & Red 4Ply weight cotton or similar yarn. 1 x cube of foam for stuffing measuring $4\times4\times4$ inches ( $10\times10\times$ 10cms) 1 Pair of 3mm knitting needles
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1 x Bodkin or blunt ended darning needle, $1\,\,\mathsf{x}$ Pair scissors, $1\,\,\mathsf{x}$ Row counter (optional) Gauge - stocking stitch over 10x10cms (4x4inches) Note these tensions are using $0.5\mathsf{m m}$ thinner needles than normal for the weight of the yarns so the foam stuffing inside the cube is less visable. The yarn ball bands will show less rows and sts per 10cms Aran weight yarn & 4mm needles $=$ 20sts x 27rows eg Debbie Bliss Eco Fairtrade Aran $100\%$ Cotton DK weight yarn & 3.5mm needles $=$ 23sts x 32rows eg Rico $100\%$ Cotton essentials DK 4Ply weight yarn & 3mm needles $=$ 29sts $\boldsymbol{\mathsf{x}}$ 40rows eg Patons $100\%$ Cotton 4 ply
Instructions for knitted squares
Complete all 6 squares shown below as per their individual pattern sheets. Each 50g ball will be enough to knit 2 plain squares of every colour & complete your duplicate stitch (UK Swiss Darn) embroidery on every side of the cube before sewing up.
Sewing Instructions for cube
Lay out your 6 finished squares as per the photos above. With right sides together neatly join them following the stitching lines marked on the chart below left taking care not to distort the size of the square with either stretching or bunching. A small mattress stitch using any long tails of yarn still attached from casting on & off (where possible) works well. Secure any yarn ends and trim them to about 1 inch (2.5mm).
Following the diagram above right & keeping right sides together neatly mattress stitch sides 1a to 1b, 2a to 2b, 3a to 3b & 4a to 4b. With right sides facing outside Insert precut foam cube stuffing before closing up your cube by sewing remaining cube seams 5a to 5b, 6a to 6b. Make sure to secure and trim any loose ends of seams 5a/b & 6a/b before you finish sewing seam 7a to 7b. Secure the yarn tail and neaten before trimming. Your A for Apple, B for Ball, C for Car Cube is now finished!
KnITTED ALPHABET SQUARE - CAPITAL A BY FIONA KELLY
Instructions for knitted square
With your chosen ply of yarn & matching knitting needles as per previous page cast on 31 sts using the long tail method in main colour. Row 1 Purl. Row 2 K1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ , K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to end of row. Row 3P1, \*P1, K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 4As row 2 Row 5As row 3 Row 6As row 2 Row 7P2,K1, P1,K1, P21, K1, P1,K1, P2. Row 8 K1, P1, K1, P1, K23, P1, K1, P1, K1. Continue repeating rows 7 & 8 until you are about to start row 35. Row 35 P1, $\mathsf{\Pi}^{*}{\mathsf{P}}\,1$ , K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 36 K1, \*P1, K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to end of row. Row 37 As row 35 Row 38 As row 36 Row 39 As row 35 Row 40 Knit. Cast off. Secure & neaten ends.
Instructions for Embroidery
Thread a bodkin or similar blunt needle with your chosen contrasting colour of yarn. Follow the chart opposite to duplicate stitch (UK Swiss Darn) embroider all required stitches in the stocking stitch area on the right side of your blank knitted square. Secure all ends on the wrong side of your square & trim any long tails to about an inch (2.5cms) long.
Key to Symbols & Abbreviations used
Knit K Main Colour Purl PXMain Colour Duplicate Stitch (UK Swiss Darn) Contrast Colour
Right Side
Wrong Side
Embroidery Chart for Duplicate Stitch (UK Swiss Darn stitch) or knit in fairiasle if preferred
KNITTED PICTURE SQUARE - APPLE
BY FIONA KELLY
Instructions for knitted square
With your chosen ply ot yarn & matching knitting needles as per previous page cast on 31 sts using the long tail method in main colour. Row 1 Purl. Row 2 K1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ , K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to end of row. Row 3P1, \*P1, K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 4As row 2 Row 5As row 3 Row 6As row 2 Row 7P2, K1, P1, K1, P21, K1, P1, K1, P2. Row 8 K1, P1, K1, P1, K23, P1, K1, P1, K1. Continue repeating rows 7 & 8 until you are about to start row 35. Row 35 P1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ ，$\mathsf{K}\mathsf{1}^{\ast\ast}$ repeat from \* to \*\* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 36 K1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ ，$\mathsf{K}1^{\ast\ast}$ repeat from \* to \*\* to end of row. Row 37 As row 35 Row 38 As row 36 Row 39 As row 35 Row 40 Knit. Cast off. Secure & neaten ends. i Thread a bodkin or similar blunt needle with your chosen contrasting colour of yarn. Follow the chart opposite to duplicate stitch (UK Swiss Darn) embroider all required stitches in the stocking stitch area on the right side of your blank knitted square. Secure all ends on the wrong side of your square & trim any long tails to about an inch (2.5cms) long.
Key to Symbols & Abbreviations used
Knit K Main Colour Purl P Main Colour Duplicate Stitch (UK Swiss Darn) Apple Colour Duplicate Stitch (UK Swiss Darn)
Right Side
Wrong Side
Embroidery Chart for Duplicate Stitch (UK Swiss Darn stitch)
KNITTED ALPHABET SQUARE - CAPITAL B BYFIONAKELLY
Instructions for knitted square
With your chosen ply of yarn & matching knitting needles as per previous page cast on 31 sts using the long tail method in main colour. Row 1 Purl. Row 2 K1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ , K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to end of row. Row 3P1, \*P1, K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 4As row 2 Row 5As row 3 Row 6As row 2 Row 7P2, K1, P1,K1, P21, K1, P1, K1, P2. Row 8 K1, P1, K1, P1, K23, P1, K1, P1, K1. Continue repeating rows 7 & 8 until you are about to start row 35. Row 35 P1, $\;{\bf\ddot{\rho}}{\bf\rho}_{1}$ ，$\mathsf{K}1^{\ast\ast}$ repeat from \* to \*\* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 36 K1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ , K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to end of row. Row 37 As row 35 Row 38 As row 36 Row 39 As row 35 Row 40 Knit. Cast off. Secure & neaten ends.
Instructions for Embroidery
Thread a bodkin or similar blunt needle with your chosen contrasting colour of yarn. Follow the chart opposite to duplicate stitch (UK Swiss Darn) embroider all required stitches in the stocking stitch area on the right side of your blank knitted square. Secure all ends on the wrong side of your square & trim any long tails to about an inch (2.5cms) long.
Key to Symbols & Abbreviations used
Knit K Main Colour Purl P XMain Colour Duplicate Stitch (UK Swiss Darn) Contrast Colour
Right Side
Wrong Side
Embroidery Chart for Duplicate Stitch (UK Swiss Darn stitch) or knit in fairisle if preferred
KNITTED PICTURE SQUARE - BALL
BY FIONA KELLY
Instructions for knitted square
With your chosen ply of yarn & matching knitting needles as per previous page cast on 31 sts using the long tail method in main colour. Row 1 Purl. Row 2 K1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ , K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to end of row. Row 3P1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ , K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 4As row 2 Row 5As row 3 Row 6As row 2 Row 7P2, K1, P1, K1, P21, K1, P1, K1, P2. Row 8 K1, P1, K1, P1, K23, P1, K1, P1, K1. Continue repeating rows 7 & 8 until you are about to start row 35. Row 35 P1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ ，$\mathsf{K}\mathsf{1}^{\ast\ast}$ repeat from \* to \*\* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 36 K1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ , K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to end of row. Row 37 As row 35 Row 38 As row 36 Row 39 As row 35 Row 40 Knit. Cast off. Secure & neaten ends.
Instructions for Embroidery
Thread a bodkin or similar blunt needle with your chosen contrasting colour of yarn. Follow the chart opposite to duplicate stitch (UK Swiss Darn) embroider all required stitches in the stocking stitch area on the right side of your blank knitted square. Secure all ends on the wrong side of your square & trim any long tails to about an inch (2.5cms) long.
Key to Symbols & Abbreviations used
Knit K Main Colour PurlP Main Colour Duplicate Stitch (UK Swiss Darn) Baill Colour
Right Side
Wrong Side
Embroidery Chart for Duplicate Stitch (UK Swiss Darn stitch)
KNITTED ALPHABET SQUARE - CAPITAL C BY FIONA KELLY
Instructions for knitted square
With your chosen ply of yarn & matching Kllllily iteutes a> pei pieviuus page Last on 31 sts using the long tail method in main colour. Row 1 Purl. Row 2 K1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ , K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to end of row. Row 3P1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ , K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 4As row 2 Row 5As row 3 Row 6As row 2 Row 7P2, K1, P1, K1, P21, K1, P1, K1, P2. Row 8 K1, P1, K1, P1, K23, P1, K1, P1, K1. Continue repeating rows 7 & 8 until you are about to start row 35. Row 35 P1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ ，$\mathsf{K}\mathsf{1}^{\ast\ast}$ repeat from \* to \*\* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 36 K1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ , K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to end of row. Row 37 As row 35 Row 38 As row 36 Row 39 As row 35 Row 40 Knit. Cast off. Secure & neaten ends.
Instructions for Embroidery
Thread a bodkin or similar blunt needle with your chosen contrasting colour of yarn. Follow the chart opposite to duplicate stitch (UK Swiss Darn) embroider all required stitches in the stocking stitch area on the right side of your blank knitted square. Secure all ends on the wrong side of your square & trim any long tails to about an inch (2.5cms) long.
Key to Symbols & Abbreviations used
Knit KMain Colour Purl PXMain Colour Duplicate Stitch (UK Swiss Darn) Contrast Colour .
Right Side
Wrong Side
(UK Swiss Darn stitch) or knit in fairisle if preferred
KNITTED PICTURE SQUARE -CAR
BY FIONA KELLY
Instructions for knitted square
With your chosen ply of yarn & matching knitting needles as per previous page cast on 31 sts using the long tail method in main colour. Row 1 Purl. Row 2 K1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ , K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to end of row. Row 3P1, \*P1, K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 4As row 2 Row 5As row 3 Row 6As row 2 Row 7P2, K1, P1, K1, P21, K1, P1, K1, P2. Row 8 K1, P1, K1, P1, K23, P1, K1, P1, K1. Continue repeating rows 7 & 8 until you are about to start row 35. Row 35 P1, $\mathbf{\hat{\Delta}P}_{1}$ , K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to last 2 sts, P2. Row 36 K1, \*P1, K1\*\* repeat from \* to \*\* to end of row. Row 37 As row 35 Row 38 As row 36 Row 39 As row 35 Row 40 Knit. Cast off. Secure & neaten ends.
Instructions for Embroidery
Thread a bodkin or similar blunt needle with your chosen contrasting colour of yarn. (UK Swiss Darn) embroider all required stitches in the stocking stitch area on the right side of your blank knitted square. Secure all ends on the wrong side of your square & trim any long tails to about an inch (2.5cms) long.
Key to Symbols & Abbreviations used
Knit K Main Colour Purl P XMain Colour Duplicate Stitch (UK Swiss Darn) Car Body Colour Duplicate Stitch (UK Swiss Darn) Car Wheels Colour
Right Side
Wrong Side
Embroidery Chart for Duplicate Stitch (UK Swiss Darn stitch)
