Ghost by Clare Doornbos

Ghost

Knitting
August 2009
DK (11 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
25 yards (23 m)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Knit your own cuddly ghosts only 3” tall. This little spook could be a (not really) scary toy or you could knit several for Halloween party favors or decorations.

For a BEGINNER knitter. The ghost is knitted flat on straight needles using short row shaping which is fully explained in the pattern. There is only one sewn seam.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
Knit stitch
Short row shaping (explained in pattern)

MATERIALS REQUIRED:
1/8 ball (23 yards) of white double knitting yarn
US size 3 (3.25 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Scraps of black felt for the eyes
Tapestry needle
Sharp pointed large eyed needle (candlewicking needle)
Handful of washable fiberfill (stuffing)

HINTS AND TIPS to help you with this pattern are available on my blog http://nattyknitter.wordpress.com this is mentioned in the pattern.