One of the wonders of the natural world, these little choloroplasts are busy turning sunlight and water into energy and oxygen. Rather handy as I quite like breathing!

They make super cute gifts for scientists, stiuents and teachers, or can be just cheerful reminders of our beautiful world.

The ButterflyLove Baby Chloroplasts pdf knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions to make your own botanist’s treat.

This pattern only involves knitting flat and is suitable for a beginner knitter. You can also contact me at any point if you need technical advice or have any other queries.

What you will need:

2 knitting needles (US1/2.25mm or as per tension advice)
5g 4 ply green yarn, ideally variegated or multicolour (e.g. Bergere de France Reflet 35250 ‘Gingembre’)
2 black plastic toy safety eyes (6mm)
Polyfil toy stuffing
1 tapestry needle for finishing

Skills used: Casting on and off

Stitches used: Reverse stocking stitch

This pattern is sold on the condition that it will be used for personal use only, e.g. making gifts for family and friends, not for commercial purposes.

All knitting patterns in ButterflyLove1’s Ravelry shop have been designed and written by Dawn Finney and are protected by law.

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