Nemo the Clown Fish by Nicola Riley

Nemo the Clown Fish

Knitting
May 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 2 - 2.75 mm
120 - 130 yards (110 - 119 m)
English
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Nemo is knitted flat, the body has one seam along the bottom, the fins are two knitted pieces seamed together to give a feeling of quality to the finished item.

Step by step instructions are given for each piece required and there is a section at the end, with photos, to show you how to put everything together

German Short Rows are used to give a curved shaped to the middle white area, step by step instructions are given on how they will be worked.
This curved area gives a distinctive look to Nemo, however, if short rows are not something you wish to work with then instructions are given to make this area a regular stripe as an alternative

Materials Required - 2.75mm knitting needles, darning needle, toy stuffing (~40gms) and coloured yarn

Gauge: Not important, but do ensure to knit tight enough so that the stuffing does not show through on the body and the eyes

Approximate size is 24cm X 15cm

Yarn suggested:
30gm James C Brett Top Value DK 8443 Bright Orange
10gm James C Brett Top Value DK 8428 White
10gm James C Brett Top Value DK 8430 Black

Knitting skills required:
Knit, Purl, Kfb, K2tog, P2tog, P3tog, German Short Rows - Optional

Sewing skills required:
Mattress stitch, overstitch, running stitch

I would say that this project is suitable for a beginner/intermediate knitter

Happy knitting

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