This pattern is for chunky “bubble writing” numbers which can be propped on a shelf or mantelpiece, or threaded with a ribbon or string to hang them up. Great for marking a birthday or a wedding or anniversary date, or how about a countdown advent calendar?

Each number is composed of an identical front and back, which are then sewn together around the edges and stuffed to form a delightfully squishy, tactile “bubble” number.

This pattern comprises the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. 9 is the same as 6, just turned upside down.

SPECIFICATIONS:

TO MAKE A STUFFED ORNAMENT
Approximate height: 14cm / 5.25”
Yarn: DK wool (around 16-20g / 40-50yds per number)
Needles: 2.75mm / US 2 / UK 12
Stuffing: varies considerably but generally wool stuffing will be slightly fewer grams than yarn, and even less for polyester stuffing
Knit the pattern twice, sew together around the edges and stuff to form a delightfully squishy, tactile three-dimensional letter or symbol. Optionally add a ribbon to make a hanging ornament.

TO MAKE A CUSHION
Approximate height: 34cm / 13.5”
Yarn: Wool and the Gang Heal the Wool or other super-bulky wool (around 250-350g / 109-152yds)
Needles: 10.00mm / US 15 / UK 000
Stuffing: around 100-150g wool stuffing (or around half that for polyester stuffing)
Knit and stuff as above

TO MAKE A WASHCLOTH
Approximate height: 19cm / 7.5”
Yarn: Worsted/Aran cotton (around 15-25g / 27-45yds)
Needles: 4.5mm / US 7 / UK 7
Knit 1 in cotton (or linen or hemp) and add a crochet hanging loop.

CUSTOMISE IT:
This is a highly customisable pattern. Make your number any size you like, from super-bulky to lace weight yarn. Vary the colours and patterns, use different stitches – the possibilities are endless!

For other yarns, if you are making a stuffed ornament or cushion, I simply suggest that you go down a needle size or two from that recommended for your yarn, to create a nice dense fabric and stop the stuffing showing through.

Number of pages: 16
Language: English only
Time required: 45 mins to 2 hours per single knitted number (2 to 5 hours for a stuffed number)
Difficulty: Easy

PLEASE NOTE: this is a digital PDF DOWNLOAD. You will not receive a physical item. You will be able to download the pattern once your payment is complete.

Once the pattern has been purchased and downloaded, I am unable to refund.

This pattern is copyright © Anna Funnell 2022, for personal use only. Please do not share this pattern and please do not sell the finished items without first requesting my permission.