Loom: 24-peg Blue Knifty Knitter

Kids love these stripey friends. They’re easy to make with inexpensive yarn and mismatched buttons, and they’re fun to play with. Whip up a bunch of puppets to have on hand for last-minute birthday gifts!

REQUIRED SKILLS

E-wrap cast-on and knit stitch on a round loom
Sock-knitting techniques on a round loom (short row heels, shaped toes, flat-closed bind-off). If you don’t know how to do these things, there are links included to resources that can help you learn.
Sewing a button

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

1/2 skein worsted weight wool in blue
1/2 skein worsted weight wool in yellow
1/4 skein worsted weight wool in purple
2 matching red buttons
1 big focal button
Small amount of yellow embroidery floss
Small handful of pillow stuffing
24-peg blue Knifty Knitter
Loom hook
Tapestry needle
Embroidery needle

TOPICS COVERED

The pattern for a striped sock puppet

DISCLAIMER

The instructions for this project are available for free through a post on my blog. What you get for your money here, is a handy ebook version that you can take with you on your favorite mobile device. And you get my sincere thanks for your support!