Squidgy Beanbugs by Jean Greenhowe

Squidgy Beanbugs

Knitting
February 2010
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
5cm (2in), 6cm (2⅜in) and 7cm (2¾in) across the centre
English
This pattern is available for free.

Description from pattern:
These colourful bean bag characters can be squished and squashed into dozens of different poses. Knit them as comical desk top toys or computer mascots to amuse the grown-ups and they will happily double-up as useful paperweights. They are also good for throw and catch games and learning how to juggle.

The plastic granule ‘beans’ are safely secured within the knitted pieces in a gathered circle of fabric. Only bits of yarn are required and all the bugs can be knitted up very quickly. Who could resist those bobbly tails!

Also Needed:

  • Two 5mm plastic glue-on wiggle eyes (also known as joggle eyes or moveable eyes) for each bug.
  • Glue
  • PVC beanbag granules
  • Butter muslin