Kitty Cowl


Meow! ❤

Even kitties need to keep warm on these chilly February days!

Here is a super simple neckwarmer/cowl pattern for novice knitters to play around with. It requires only knowledge of the basic stitches (knits and purls), how to read a color chart, and how to knit in the round. If you're just starting to knit in the round, this could be a great easy pattern to practice with.



What you will need:

 ❤ fingering yarn in 3 different colors
❤ thin ribbon in a complementary color
❤ size 3 or 4 circular knitting needles (depending on your desired gauge)
❤ a very patient kitty (=^-^=)


The color chart:
(does not include the 2x2 ribbed borders)


The Pattern:

❤ Abbreviations ❤

p - purl
k - knit
CO - cast on
BO - bind off

❤ Colors ❤

color 1 = blue
color 2 = pink
color 3 = yellow

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CO 120 stitches, join and begin knitting all rows in the round

Rows 1-5 [color 1 = blue]: *k2, p2, repeat from * until end (just simple 2x2 ribbing)
Rows 6-37: k all and follow the color chart (the pattern repeats every 12 stitches, so you should end up with 10 repeats)
Rows 38 [color 3= yellow]: k all
Row 39-42 [color 3 = yellow]: same as rows 1-5

BO

Thread your ribbon through the 2x2 ribbing of row 39 (or wherever you'd like in the 2x2 ribbing border), and pull it tight like a drawstring.


Tie a bow and voila!

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Like I said, this is a super simple pattern, great for novice knitters or seasoned knitters looking for something quick and easy to use up some scrap yarn.

For those of you who don't have full-grown cats and want to resize this pattern for dogs, puppies, or kittens, simply increase or decrease the number of stitches for the cast on. Just remember to keep your cast on an even number since the borders are done in 2x2 ribbing.


As usual, if you have any questions, feel free to contact me!

Enjoy!
Di ❤

Pacman and Ghosts


Pacman and these ghosts were the first amigurumi patterns I came up with all by myself, circa Dec 2014. (For the strawberry pattern click here.)
These are really simple patterns but if you should have any trouble following my write-up, feel free to leave a comment here or send me a DM on instagram and I will give you a hand.

Pattern, yarn, and hook info below:
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft
Hook: 3.5 mm
Abbreviations:
ch -- chain
slst -- slip stitch
sc -- single crochet
dc -- double crochet
hdc -- half double crochet
^hdc^ -- [similar but NOT a half double crochet!] (1) yarn over, (2) pull active yarn through next stitch as you would at the start of a half double crochet -- you should now have 3 loops on your hook, (3) pull the first loop on your hook through the second loop, like a slip stitch -- you should be left with 2 loops, (4) now finish off the last two by hooking onto the active yarn and pulling it through both loops like a single crochet 


Pacman pattern:
** Note: This pattern is done in three pieces that are then joined. Two of the pieces are identical -- the top and bottom semicircles.
Top and Bottom Semicircles (make two of these):
Row 1 -- start with a magic circle, sc 6 into the circle, slst to join the last stitch to the first
Row 2 -- ch 1, sc 2 into every stitch, slst to join [12 stitches total]
Row 3 -- ch 1, *sc, sc 2, repeat from (*) until the end of row, slst to join [18 stitches total]
Row 4 -- ch 1, *sc, sc, sc 2, repeat from (*) until the end of the row, slst to join [24 stitches total]
Row 5 -- ch 1, sc in each stitch, slst to join [24 stitches total]
Row 6 -- ch 2, dc in the first 6 stitches, ^hdc^ in next 2 stitches, sc in the next 2 stitches, slst in next 4 stitches, sc in next 2 stitches, ^hdc^ in next 2 stitches, dc in last 6 stitches, slst to join and end
Make a second, identical semicircle by following the same steps.
Mouth:
Row 1-4 -- same as Row 1-4 for the semicircles
Attaching the three parts:
Join the two semicircles by stitching together the 12 double crochet stitches (6 on either side of the seam). You should be left with 12 open stitches on either semicircle (24 open stitches total). Join the mouth piece to these open stitches, making sure to stuff the amigurumi before closing the piece. I like to stuff it before joining the last 6 stitches since that's a nice-sized hole.
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Ghost pattern:
** Note: This pattern is done in two pieces that are then joined.
Body:
Row 1 -- start with a magic circle, sc 6 into the circle, slst to join the last stitch to the first
Row 2 -- ch 1, sc 2 into every stitch, slst to join [12 stitches total]
Row 3 -- ch 1, *sc, sc 2, repeat from (*) until the end of row, slst to join [18 stitches total]
Row 4-9 -- ch 1, sc in each stitch, slst to join [18 stitches total]
Row 10 -- ch 1, *sc, sc, sc 2, repeat from (*) until the end of the row, slst to join [24 stitches total]
Row 11 -- ch 1, *slst, [sc, hdc] into same stitch, dc, [sc, hdc] into same stitch, repeat from (*) until the end of the row, slst to join and end [36 stitches total]
Bottom:
Row 1-4 -- same as Row 1-4 for the body.
Attach this circular bottom piece to the body by joining its last row of 24 stitches with the 24 stitches in Row 10 of the body. Stuff the amigurumi before you join the last 6 stitches. Eyes and such are glued-on pieces of felt.
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And that's it!
Enjoy~
- Di
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