Knitted Squashed Rat Bookmark
The Knitted Squashed Rat Bookmark is a fun and quirky accessory that adds a unique touch to your reading experience. This adorable bookmark is not only practical but also sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use it. Its charming design makes it a conversation starter and a delightful addition to any book lover's collection. Whether you're marking your spot in a novel or a textbook, this knitted bookmark is both functional and whimsical, making reading even more enjoyable.
What You’ll Need:
- Grey or brown wool
- Small amount of black wool
- Small amount of light pink/peach wool
- Small amount of stuffing
Pattern
Using 3mm needles cast on 2 stitches in grey/brown.
Knit 1 row
Increase into each end stitch 2 times (6 stitches)
St-st 3 rows starting pearlwise
Increase at each end k wise
St-st 3 rows
Increase each end k wise
St-st 3 rows
Increase each end k wise
St-st 3 rows
Increase each end k wise
Pearl next row
Increase each end k wise
Pearl row
Increase each end k wise to 18 stitches
Pearl row
Cast off 6 stitches, knit 6, cast off 6
3 -stst rows starting p
Increase each end k wise
Pearl
Increase each end k wise
P
Increase each end k wise
P
Increase each end k wise
P
Repeat to 18st
P
Cast on 12 stitches, cast off then knit across original stitches
Cast on 12 p wise, cast off then p across original stitches
St-st 18 rows
Cast on 12 stitches, cast off then knit across original stitches
Cast on 12 p wise, cast off then p across original stitches
K2tog, knit to last 2 st then k2tog
Pearl row
Repeat last 2 rows until 2 stitches remain, attach pink/peach for tail
St-st 20rows
K2tog
Cast off.
Bring the two sides of the head together and stitch leaving the back open, lightly stuff before closing.
Stich on eyes using black wool and making cross shapes.
Stich nose using pink/peach wool
The ears are made by stitching a large stitch in grey on the top of the head and then blanket stitching around this stitch about 5 times.