With Second Set Of Double-point Needles
Knitted baby toys are a perfect handmade gift for a new baby, or they can be a delightful surprise for your own children. Our easy-to-knit patterns will brighten the eyes of any child, and they might even become much-loved family favorites. Use these free knitting patterns to make your own charming knitted baby toys. This farmer and his animal friends take Old McDonald to a whole new level. Perfect for sorting, stacking, and tumbling, these felted blocks will stimulate baby's senses with soft textures and bright colors. Our sweet teddy bear is just begging for a big hug, and the children in your life will be more than happy to oblige him. Go to the next page to learn how to knit our barnyard finger puppet collection. For an adorable gift that's destined to become a cherished favorite, why not knit a set of darling finger puppets? Parents will ooh and aah over your thoughtfulness, and children will love the toys!
Thread yarn tail on tapestry needle, and pull through 4 remaining stitches to close top. With small amount black yarn threaded on tapestry needle, work 2 duplicate stitches above beak for eyes. Using yellow yarn tail at top of head, fold puppet in half, thread tapestry needle, and close back seam with mattress stitch. Weave in loose ends to wrong side of work, and secure. Using pink yarn, cast on 15 stitches. Work 12 rows of stockinette stitch, ending with wrong-side row. Row 1: (right side) Knit 10 stitches, turn work. Row 2: Slip 1 stitch, purl 3, turn. Row 3: Slip 1, knit 3, turn. Row 4: Slip 1, purl 3, turn. Row 5: Slip 1, knit to end of row. Work 5 more rows in stockinette stitch. Follow head-shaping instructions for duck (above). Using pink yarn, cast on 5 stitches. Row 1: Slip slip knit decrease; knit 1; knit 2 together.
Row 2: Purl 3 together. Cut yarn, and pull through remaining stitch. Repeat for second ear. With black yarn threaded on tapestry needle, embroider 2 straight lines, each about stitch length, for nostrils. Work 2 duplicate stitches above nose for eyes. Thread tapestry needle with pink yarn tail remaining from head shaping, fold puppet in half, and close back seam using mattress stitch. Sew ears in position. Weave all loose ends to wrong side, and secure. With brown yarn, cast on 15 stitches. Work 12 rows in stockinette stitch. 3 times. Knit 5. Work 5 more rows in stockinette stitch. Follow head-shaping instructions for duck. Make the ears and eyes: Using double strand of brown yarn and crochet hook, make a slipknot. Make 2 additional chain stitches, pulling yarn tail through last loop. Thread end on tapestry needle; sew ear in place. Repeat to make second ear. Fold 1 strand in half and thread tapestry needle.
Insert needle and yarn through 1 stitch on top of horse's head and between ears. Pull both loose ends of strand together and insert them through folded yarn end; pull ends to tighten knot. Work remaining 6 strands the same, 1 at a time, inserting each folded strand into back seam about 1 stitch down from previous strand and knotting as above. Weave all loose ends to wrong side, and secure. With blue yarn, cast on 15 stitches. Work 7 rows in stockinette stitch, Shop Derila Pillow ending with right-side row. Row 8: (wrong side) Purl 6 stitches with red yarn, purl 3 with blue, purl 6 with red. Row 9: Knit 6 stitches with red, knit 3 with blue, knit 6 with red. Row 12: Purl row with red yarn. Row 13: With red yarn, knit 4 stitches; slip slip knit decrease; knit 1; knit 2 together; knit 4 (11 stitches). Row 14: Continuing work on same stitches, Shop Derila Pillow join beige yarn and purl row.