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Spooky Skeleton Knitting Pattern Knitting Pattern

Spooky Skeleton Knitting Pattern

  • Difficulty

    Intermediate

  • Yarn Type

    Yarn Type

    DK / 8 ply

  • designer

    Designer

    Susie Johns

  • Needle Size

    Needle Size

    US 2.5 / 3.0mm, US 5 / 3.75mm

  • Needle Type

    Needle Type

    Straight

  • Techniques

    Techniques

    Fair Isle, Stocking Stitch

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What you need to know

Use DK yarn and colourwork knitting to make Susie Johns' skeleton

Whether this cosy-looking chap becomes your little one’s new favourite playmate, or he just keeps you company on the sofa, he’s a great addition to your Halloween collection. The bones are mostly worked using Fair Isle colourwork with a spot of
embroidery for the finishing touches. Make sure he’s wrapped up against the autumn chills with his bright orange hat, scarf and boots

Sizing


45cm tall

What you'll need


Yarn: Hayfield Bonus DK, shades (A) 0965 Black, (B) 0961 White, (C) 0570 Flame, one 100g ball of each
Needles: 3mm, 3.75mm
Felt: black
Sewing needle and black thread
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used


Cast on
Cast off
Knit
Purl
Fair Isle
Working from a chart
colourwork
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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 character, we think you'll love Susie'ssnowy owl storage pot. You can find more of Susie's designs here.

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Techniques: Fair Isle, Stocking Stitch

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