Villainous Mini Sweater Ornaments by Christy Houghton

Villainous Mini Sweater Ornaments

Knitting
January 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
One size. Chest: 6¼ in. / 16 cm Length: 3½ in. / 9 cm
English German

Across nine epic saga films, Star Wars has given us some truly unforgettable villains. Darth Maul and his black facial tattoos, Darth Vader with his legendary ventilator mask, the iconic stormtrooper helmet, Kylo Ren’s evil mask inspired by his grandfather’s, fan favorite Boba Fett’s durasteel armored helmet—these sybmols represent villains who are masters of inspiring fear and awe in the hearts of Galactic citizens. Now you can, too, by gifting one of these adorable mini sweater ornaments to the Star Wars-loving friend—or enemy—of your choosing.

These tiny pullover ornaments are all worked identically, with unique duplicate stitching added after the knitting. Worked from the top down with traditional raglan increasing, the body and sleeves are separated, then the body is worked in stockinette and edged with 1x1 ribbing. The sleeve stitches are then picked up and worked in the round. This quintet of baddies is perfect for gift toppers, ornaments, or to hang in your cubicle as a reminder not to head toward the dark side.

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 6¼ in. / 16 cm
Length: 3½ in. / 9 cm

YARN
Fingering weight (super fine #1) yarn, shown in Yarn Café Creations Biscotti Sock (85% superwash merino wool, 15% nylon; 437 yd. / 400 m per 3½ oz. / 100 g hank), 1 hank each
Color A: Woodsmoke (light gray-green)
Color B: Pepper (medium gray)
Color C: Twilight (blue, C)
Color D: Cranberry (dark red, D)
Color E: Sunshine (yellow)
Color F: Mascara (black)
Color G: Bare (off white)
Color H: Sand (beige)
Color I: Basil (green)
Color J: White Pepper (light gray)

COLORWAYS
Darth Vader:
Main Color (MC): Woodsmoke (A)
Contrast Color 1 (CC1): Mascara (F)
Contrast Color 2 (CC2): Pepper (B)
Contrast Color 3 (CC3): Bare (G)

Darth Maul:
Main Color (MC): Pepper (B)
Contrast Color 1 (CC1): Sunshine (E)
Contrast Color 2 (CC2): Cranberry (D)
Contrast Color 3 (CC3): Mascara (F)
Contrast Color 4 (CC4): Sand (H)

Stormtrooper:
Main Color (MC): Twilight (C)
Contrast Color 1 (CC1): Pepper (B)
Contrast Color 2 (CC2): Mascara (F)
Contrast Color 3 (CC3): Bare (G)

Boba Fett:
Main Color (MC): Cranberry (D)
Contrast Color 1 (CC1): Basil (I)
Contrast Color 2 (CC2): Woodsmoke (A)
Contrast Color 3 (CC3): Sunshine (E)
Contrast Color 4 (CC4): Mascara (F)
Contrast Color 5 (CC5): White Pepper (J)
Contrast Color 6 (CC6): Pepper (B)

Kylo Ren:
Main Color (MC): Sunshine (E)
Contrast Color 1 (CC1): Cranberry (D)
Contrast Color 2 (CC2): Mascara (F)
Contrast Color 3 (CC3): Pepper (B)

NEEDLES
US 2 / 2.75 mm set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles or 24 in. / 60 cm–32 in. / 80 cm long circular needle for Magic Loop method or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Stitch holder or waste yarn
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
30 sts and 44 rnds = 4 in. / 10 cm in St st.
Make sure to check your gauge.