Knitted Adorable Ghost
Oh, let me tell you about the knitted adorable ghost I stumbled upon recently! It was such a delightful sight with its soft, white yarn and tiny, black eyes stitched with care. This little ghost exuded a charming and whimsical aura, making it hard to resist smiling at its cuteness. Its playful design and friendly presence truly warmed my heart, offering a touch of spooky fun in the most adorable way possible. I couldn't help but appreciate the creativity and skill that went into crafting such a lovable and unique ghostly creation. It's amazing how something as simple as a knitted ghost can bring so much joy and charm to anyone lucky enough to encounter it.
You will need:
- white double knit yarn
- toy stuffing
- 4 x double ended knitting needles (3.25mm)
- tapestry needle
- scissors
Pattern:
Cast on 4 stitches in white and join into a round.
- Round 1: kfb x 4 (8)
- Round 2 and all even rounds: k –
- Round 3: kfb x 8 (16)
- Round 5: [kfb, k1] x 8 (24)
- Round 7: [kfb, k2] x 8 (32)
- Round 9: [kfb, k3] x 8 (40)
- Round 11: [kfb, k4] x 8 (48)
- Round 13: [kfb, k5] x 8 (56)
- Round 15: p –
- Round 17: [k1, inc, k2, k2tog, k2tog, inc] x 8 (56)
Repeat rounds 17 and 18 eleven more times each (twenty-four rounds in total).
- Round 41: [k3, k2tog, k2tog] x 8 (40)
- Round 43: k –
Change the start position of the round by slipping the first stitch p-wise and transferring it onto the last needle. The second stitch becomes the first stitch for all remaining rounds.
- Round 45: [k1, k2tog, k2tog] x 8 (24)
- Round 47: k –
- Round 49: [k2tog, k1] x 8 (16)
- Round 41: k2tog x 8
Stuff the shape through the small hole that remains. Thread yarn through stitches and pull tight to close.
Making Up:
Give the ghost arms by running a single length of white yarn completely through the body from side to side. Tie a knot either side of the body to keep the thread in place then cut the yarn so that an equal length of it hands on each side of the body. Tie a knot at the very end of each arm to keep it from fraying.
Embroider a simple face in black.
Lose any remaining loose ends yarn inside the shape.