Flying Kites by Butterflylove1

Flying Kites

Knitting
July 2011
DK (11 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
40 - 50 yards (37 - 46 m)
Kite: 6.5 inches high and 6 inches wide (excluding tail)
English
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for £1.80.

What a simple way to transform your little one’s bedroom!

Simply attach a beautiful kite - or two - to their walls or hang them from the ceiling to create an instant impact.

Please note that your kite should be hung or attached well out of reach to avoid it posing a strangulation or choking hazard.

The ButterflyLove pdf Kite knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions and handy hints along the way. The finished kite will be 6.5 inches high and 6 inches wide (excluding the tail).

This pattern only involves knitting flat and is suitable for a beginner or intermediate knitter. It’s also a great way to use up those odd ball ends you have lying around the place!

You can contact me at any point if you need technical advice or have any other queries.

What you will need:

2 knitting needles (US2/2.75mm or size required to match tension advice)
10-15g DK yarn in each of two colors for the kite
10g white DK yarn for the tail
Yarn oddments for the bows
1 tapestry needle for finishing

Skills used: Casting on and off, Increasing and decreasing, I-cord, Intarsia

Stitches used: Stocking stitch, I-cord

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 Etsy shop have been designed and written by Dawn Finney and are protected by law. © 2011 D Finney