Dec the Decorator by Alan Dart

Dec the Decorator

Knitting
December 2007
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
Flag of English English
This pattern is available from alandart.co.uk for £2.50.

Summary Dec is knit flat in pieces and seamed & assembled. He carries a paint brush and a can of paint. His clothes and accessories are permanently attached.

Yarn Needed

Eyelash 30g golden brown

Tweedy dk 30g denim blue

Standard dk:

  • 20g white
  • 10g red
  • 5g bottle green
  • 5g cream
  • small amounts of pale grey, royal blue, oatmeal, coffee, cerise, and black
  • smaller amounts of bright green, yellow, mustard

Additional Materials

  • 90g washable toy stuffing
  • pair 9mm black safety teddy eyes
  • 4 10mm bronze buttons
  • light brown sewing thread
  • scrap of stiff card
  • card tube from kitchen paper roll
  • clear adhesive
  • hair spray