Mina the Vampire Squid by Louise Walker

Mina the Vampire Squid

Knitting
June 2023
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
US 5 - 3.75 mm
One Size
English
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  • This squid’s scientific name, Vampyroteuthis Infernalis, translates to ‘vampire squid from hell’
  • Intermediate - advanced knit, aimed at confident knitters
  • A step by step guide has been included for the tricker bits
  • Straight and circular needles are used, but there’s no working in the round (the straight needles are used to hold the stitches)
  • The digital pattern is written English, with a photo tutorial for sewing up
  • Pattern and pieces made from it are for personal use only

YARN:
Scheepjes Stone Washed XL - Aran
M - Main colour x 2 balls
C - Contrast colour x 1 ball
I recommend holding the C yarn with a strand of 4ply or fingering cream cotton, such as 25g of Scheepjes Catona. This gives the webbing more structure
B - Small amount of black chunky yarn

OTHER MATERIALS:
5mm (US 8) knitting needles
5mm (US 8) circular knitting needles, this project is not knitted in the round, but it does use a pair of circular needles
60g toy stuffing
2 x 24mm toy eyes and washers or a pair of 25mm blue dome buttons

FINISHED SIZE: 30cm x 25cm x 13cm (12in x 10in x 5in)

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - Advanced This pattern is aimed at confident knitters. A photo tutorial has been included for the trickier parts and sewing up.

STITCHES USED: Knit, purl, increasing, decreasing and mattress stitch for sewing up.


Please note the price of the pattern will vary from country to country due to digital VAT laws. I’ll receive the same amount per sale.