Dinosaur Storage Jar Halloween Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Susie Johns
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Hide your sweet treats in this t-rex-cellent container from Susie Johns

Get ready to stomp into Halloween crafting with this Jurassic jar from designer Susie Johns. This roar-some project upcycles an ordinary glass jar into a cuddly dinosaur, perfect for holding treats, decorations, or just showing off your love for all things prehistoric. Best of all, it’s a fun way to recycle – Susie’s jar originally held gherkins, but any similarly-sized jar will do.

Sizing

Height: 36cm

What you need

Yarn: (A) Cascade 220 Superwash Wave DK, shade 121 Grellow, (B) Cascade 220 Superwash DK, shade 887 Wasabi, one 100g ball of each
Needles: 3.25mm
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holder
Safety toy stuffing
Safety toy eyes: black, two
Lightweight wadding
Hot glue gun
Jar: 13cm tall x 30cm circumference

Meet the designer

Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in knitting, papercrafts and embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, papier-mâché and more. If you like this Halloween pattern, check out our full collection of Halloween knitting patterns.

How to access this pattern

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