I had requests for a version of my dog finger puppet knitting pattern that includes instructions for knitting flat on straight needles. So here it is:
PATTERN
FOR A KNITTED DOG FINGER PUPPET
This is a
knitting pattern for a dog finger puppet that should fit most children and adults.
It can be knitted flat or “in the round”. I have included instructions for both
methods. The benefits of knitting “in the round” are a neater finish and
minimum seaming.
You will need
dk yarn in dog colours: brown, beige, grey
etc
dk yarn in bright colours for the scarf
3mm straight knitting needles if knitting
flat
black embroidery thread for facial features
soft toy filling for the head
3mm double pointed knitting needles if
knitting “in the round”
Body and head
With 3mm needles cast on 18 stitches.
Rows 1 – 4: knit every row. This
makes a garter stitch hem.
If knitting flat:
Rows 5 – 35: continue in stocking stitch
commencing with a purl row.
(If you want a different colour head,
change colours on row 26.)
If knitting “in the round”:
Change to 3mm double pointed knitting
needles.
Rounds 5 – 35: knit every round. This makes
a stocking stitch body and head.
(If you want a different colour head,
change colours on round 26.)
Row or round 36: knit 2 together to end of
round.
Draw a thread through remaining 9 stitches.
Pull tight and sew firmly.
With right sides together, close the seam.
Turn right sides out and stuff the head
with soft toy filling. Draw a thread around the neck. Pull tight and sew very firmly
so that there is no access to the stuffing.
Scarf
Cast on 30 stitches.
Cast off all stitches on next row.
Sew scarf on to the puppet.
Ears (make 2)
Cast
on 4 stitches.
Rows
1 – 7: knit every row.
Row
8: knit 2 together to end of row.
Cast
off.
Sew
ears to either side of head.
Face
Embroider facial features.
