Fun Fast Food Knitalong: Part Three - Knitted Beer Bottle and Pint

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Susie Johns
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm, US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight, Double-pointed
Techniques

knit, Purl, Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Upcycle plastic cups and bottles to add a bottle of beer and a perfectly poured pint to Susie Johns' fantastic food collection

Wash down your feast of fast food favourites with a bottle of beer and a pint! Designer Susie Johns has covered plastic drinks cups and bottles to make these life-size items that are perfect for any play kitchen or restaurant. They would also make great gifts for a beer lover. Download the knitting pattern for both items today!

Sizing

Sausage roll: 17.5cm tall
Bag: 13cm wide x 15cm tall
Coffee cup: 12cm tall
Burger: 9.5cm tall (stacked)
Fries box: 10cm tall
Pizza: 15cm wide x 16cm long
Bottle: 28cm tall
Pint: 15.5cm tall

What you need

Yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash DK, shades (A) 1920 Pumpkin, (B) 814 Hyacinth, (C) 1913 Jet, (D) 871 White, (E) 1961 Camel, (F) 369 Antique Heather, (G) 887 Wasabi, (H) 1952 Blaze, (I) 820 Lemon, (J) 1975 Provence, (K) 906 Chartreuse, (L) 809 Really Red, (M) 346 Daisy Yellow, one 100g ball of each; Rico Ricorumi Lamé DK, shades (N) 002 Gold, (O) 001 Silver, one 10g ball of each
Needles: 3mm straight and double-pointed, 3.75mm straight
Craft foam
Stitch marker
Safety toy stuffing
Empty plastic water bottle: 500ml
Plastic cups: 16fl oz, 12 fl oz
Sewing needle and black thread
Buttons: black, shank, two per character
Tapestry needle

NOTE: this is all the yarn and equipment needed for every part of the knitalong

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 enjoyed this food pattern, we think you'll love Susie's knitted breakfast too.

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