If you love looking at the night skies, this little ringed planet would be the perfect companion to cheer you up during the long winter!

He also makes a super cute (and quick) gift knit for the astronomer, physicist or geek in your life. Your can turn him into a keyring, or not, whatever you fancy!

The ButterflyLove pdf Baby Ringed Planet knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions and handy hints along the way. It is suitable for a beginner/intermediate knitter and you can whip your little planet up in a matter of minutes. You can contact me at any point if you need technical advice or have any other queries.

What you will need:

2 knitting needles (US3/3.25mm or as per tension advice)
5g double knit yarn (e.g. Sirdar Snuggly DK)
5g double knit variegated yarn (e.g. Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK)
1 keyring (optional)
2 black toy safety eyes (6mm)
Polyfil acrylic toy stuffing
1 tapestry needle for finishing

Skills used: Casting on and off, Increasing and Decreasing, Picking up stitches, Blocking/ironing/pressing

Stitches used: Stocking stitch, Garter stitch

The pdf file will be made available for download once payment has been received.

Why not checkout the ButterflyLove geek knitting pattern collection at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButterflyLove1?section_id=6641225

This pattern is sold on the condition that it will be used for personal use only, e.g. making gifts for family and friends, not for commercial purposes.
(c) 2019 Dawn Finney