Carl the Candy Corn by Aubrey P Busek

Carl the Candy Corn

Knitting
October 2023
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
25 - 50 yards (23 - 46 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

Sweeten up your project bag or backpack with a festive keychain plushie! Knit using our Deluxe Bulky Superwash yarn, Carl the Candy Corn is always ready to celebrate Halloween. This fun toy makes a great gift for a friend or colleague, and you can make a matching one for yourself!

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference (at widest point): 8½”
Length: 5½”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Deluxe Bulky Superwash (100% superwash wool; 100g/106 yds)
• 908 Butter (A) – 1 skein
• 904 Nectarine (B) – 1 skein
• 928 Pulp (C) – 1 skein
Needle: US Size 9 (5.5 mm) set of DPNs or your preferred ndl for knitting small circumferences or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker, poly-fill stuffing, key ring with lobster clasp, scrap black yarn for embroidery

GAUGE
14 sts x 19 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch (St st)
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
Carl is knit beginning with a bottom base strip that is worked flat. Stitches are picked up and worked in the round to create the body. A face is embroidered using scrap black yarn and a tapestry needle. A key ring is added as a final step.