Zoo collection
T
reat a little bundle
of joy to this lion
comforter – an
irresistible combination of
soft blanket and lovable toy.
Baby will love waking up to his
friendly face after naptime, so
it's worth taking the time to getthe lion's features just right,
with a sweet smile and gentle
expression. This gorgeous gift
is knitted in Stylecraft Special
DK, which comes in a range of
bright colours and is soft yet
durable – the perfect yarn for
a toy that will be well loved!Lion comforter
You will need
■ Stylecraft Special DK, 100g in:
Citron (shade 1263) x 1 ball
Gold (shade 1709) x 1 ball
Black (shade 1002) x 1 ball
White (shade 1001) x 1 ball
■ 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles
■ Tapestry needle for sewing seams
■ 8S]ƤPPMRK
Measurements
■ Approx. 20cm (7¾in) from top of
mane to base
Tension
■ 25 sts and 30 rows to 10cm (4in)
over st-st, using 3.25mm (UK 10,
97
RIIHPIW
Abbreviations
■ For standard abbreviations
see page 65
Lion comforter
Base
Beginning at centre of comforter, using
3 .25mm (UK 10, US 3 ) needles and
Citron, cast on 10 sts.
Row 1 Purl.
Next row Inc in every st. 20 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K1, inc in next st) to end.
3 0 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K2, inc in next st) to end.
40 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows.
Next row (K 3 , inc in next st) to end.
50 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows.
Next row (K4, inc in next st) to end.
60 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K5, inc in next st) to end.
70 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows.
Next row (K6, inc in next st) to end.
80 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K7, inc in next st) to end.
90 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows.
Next row (K8, inc in next st) to end.
100 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K9, inc in next st) to end.
110 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows.
Change to Gold.
Next row (K10, inc in next st) to end.
120 sts
Next row Purl.Change to Citron.
Next row (K11, inc in next st) to end.
13 0 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows.
Change to Gold.
Next row (K12, inc in next st) to end.
140 sts
Next row Purl.
Change to Citron.
Next row (K1 3 , inc in next st) to end.
150 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows.
Change to Gold.
Next row (K14, inc in next st) to end.
160 sts
G-st 5 rows.
Cast off.Head
Beginning at back of head using Citron,
cast on 6 sts.
Row 1 Inc in every st. 12 sts
Next (and every alt) row Purl.
Next row Inc in every st. 24 sts
Next row (K 3 , inc in next st) to end.
3 0 sts
Next row (K4, inc in next st) to end.
3 6 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows.
Next row (K4, k2tog) to end. 3 0 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K 3 , k2tog) to end. 24 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K2, k2tog) to end. 18 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K2tog) to end. 9 sts
Cut yarn and thread through.
Pull up tightly and secure. Sew
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+EXLIVTop Tip
Use a long sewing needle
to work facial features
so that it is easier to
pass through the front
of head out to the back