Stripes is a cute and cuddly penguin. This toy uses increases and decreases for shaping, and the body is knitted in stripes of colour in stockinette. Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the penguin is knitted in acrylic DK yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round).

NEEDLES
A pair of 3.75mm single pointed knitting needles (US 5)

RECOMMENDED YARN
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK; double knitting/light worsted weight; 100% acrylic; one 100g/276m skein in each colour.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, toy filling, and beads for eyes.

SIZES
One size only - 23cm tall.

TECHNIQUES
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, knitting stripes, and seaming to finish.

PATTERN INFO
This knitting pattern is a pdf download, 5 pages, and written in English. Patterns for personal use only; not for resale. Copyright © 2011 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.