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4th inc row (K1, inc 1, K2) to end. [50 sts] 1st dec row (K1, k2tog) to end. [16 sts]
23 ro
MIDDLE FINGER
Next row Using remaining length of yarn, K1
from left-hand needle, turn and work on these 4 Keep the whipping
sts only. stitches nice and
bold – they’re
Work as given for ring finger from * to **. part of the
essential
detail.
INDEX FINGER
Next row Using remaining length
of yarn, K 2 sts from left-hand
needle. [3 sts]. When sewing seams
St st 2 rows. on toy projects, use Work a gathering thread through
Thread yarn through sts on small stitches and every stitch along base edge, draw Thread approximately 20in (50cm) of
matching yarn. yarn on to your needle and secure it by
needle and draw up tightly. up tightly and fasten off. weaving it down the edge of one piece
Use yarn remaining at tip of each to the point where you will start
TO MAKE UP index finger to oversew side edges of stitching, then bringing it to the front
between the first and second stitch.
Unless otherwise specified, sew seams and join finger together and round thumb, then mattress Now lay both pieces to be joined
pieces using mattress stitch, working with right stitch arm seam, stopping 1in (2.5cm) away from together on a flat surface and insert
the needle between the first two
side of knitting uppermost. A one-stitch knitted top edge. Leaving fingers and thumb unstuffed, stitches on the other piece. Bring the
seam turning has been allowed on most pieces stuff hand and arm, then join remainder of seam. needle back up through the opposite
to accommodate this method. Work a gathering thread through every stitch piece between the two stitches on the
next row up. Keep stitching in this way
First spread a little glue on back of zip teeth to along top edge, draw up tightly and fasten off. all the way up the edges to be joined,
seal, and leave to set. Insert zip between side Use beige yarn to embroider uneven whipping pulling nice and tight on the yarn every
edges of body piece and pin in place. Draw out a stitches. First work round top of head on 5th two or three stitches in order to bring
the fabric together.
single strand from a length of Click and use the decrease row, pinching knitting between finger
remaining 2 strands to sew knitting to zip, using and thumb along this row as you embroider to
backstitch and working one knitted stitch in accentuate flat top of head. Now work a line of
from edge. Remove pins then, with zip running stitching down each side of head.
up centre front, fold base edge of body flat and Work a line of stitching down each leg seam,
sew across. Stuff body firmly. Also work a line of stitching round each wrist and
Cut four 3in (7.5cm) lengths of straw for neck up inside of arm, from wrist to top edge.
support, hold together and bind closely with Use Click to sew arms and legs securely in
Click, securing ends with spots of glue, then push place, then use beige yarn to
finger into stuffing at top of body to make a hole embroider whipping stitches up each
and insert support, leaving half extending above side of body and round top of arms. Sackboy is the hero of the
LittleBIGPlanet™, made
game LittleBIGPlanet
top of body. Mark eye positions with pins, by Media Molecule for Sony
Join head seam, starting at gathered top edge placing between 2nd and 3rd PlayStation 3. Knit our
and stopping 1in (2.5cm) away from neck edge. decrease rows and spacing 2in unofficial Sackboy for the
gamer in your life!
Stuff firmly, then join remainder of seam. Push (5cm) apart, then sew buttons
finger into stuffing at base of head and, with securely in place and remove pins.
head seam running down centre back, fit head Draw out a single strand
on to neck support, then join neck edges of head from a length of black yarn
and body. and use the remaining 2 Turn to page 35 for another great
Join seam on each leg, starting at gathered top strands to embroider mouth with Alan Dart toy pattern – his
edge and stopping 1in (2.5cm) away from base split stitch, working a 4in (10cm) glittering Jack Frost. Despite the ice,
edge. Stuff firmly, then join remainder of seam. long, slightly curved, line. his heart is warm!