Space Theme Nursery Mobile Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, 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

Knit Nicola Valiji's quick and easy space mobile designed for beginner knitters.

Knitters, we have a problem. This intergalactic mobile project is just too adorable and we can’t decide which part we want to make first! Nicola Valiji’s creation is perfect for a nursery or playroom. We think that new parents would be over the moon to receive it as a congratulations present or you could gift the space-themed toys to any little budding astronauts in your life!

What do I need?

Yarn: DK, shades Mint, Bright Pink, Variegated Purple, Orange, Cream, Blue, Yellow, Blush, 25g of each
Needles: 3mm
Safety toy stuffing
Ribbon: gold, 1.5cm wide, 4m
Sewing thread and needle
Polystyrene wreath: flat-backed, 20cm
Tapestry needle

Sizing

Ring: 20cm diameter
Rocket height: 10cm
Star height: 7cm
Planet height: 7cm
Moon height: 7cm

Top knit tip

Mobiles make great additions to any baby’s room but make sure you hang them well out of reach. If you’re choosing to use these items as toys rather than a hanging decoration, be sure to use safety toy stuffing and sew all the parts together really securely.

Meet the designer

Nicola Valiji is a regular designer for Let's Knit Together – she first learned how to knit while making a Jean Greenhowe doll with help from her nan. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make her dream bunting for baby's nursery? You can view more of Nicola's designs here.

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