Swan and Cygnets Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Laura Telfer-Williams
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
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 our swan and babies play set in soft DK yarn, designed by Laura Telfer-Williams

We may only have three swans a-swimming in this Christmas set but when they’re as cute as this, who’s to argue! Laura Telfer-Williams’ fabulous family of swans will make a charming addition to your little one’s toy box. There’s a fair amount of shaping, so make sure you count your stitches carefully while you work. Tease out the stuffing to allow you to fill your toys firmly.

Sizing

Swan height: 32cm (including crown and excluding legs)
Swan length: 30cm (including beak)
Swan width: 16cm
Cygnet height: 10cm tall (excluding legs)
Cygnet length: 11cm
Cygnet width: 16cm

WHAT YOU NEED

Yarn: Cygnet Kiddies Supersoft Aran, shades (A) White, two 100g balls, (B) Ginger; (C) Cygnet Aran, shade Grey, one 100g ball of each; (D) Rico Ricorumi Lamé, shade Gold, one 10g ball; Cygnet Kiddies Supersoft DK, shades (E) Soft Grey, (F) Lemon; one 100g ball of each
Needles: 3mm, 3.5mm
Safety toy stuffing
Safety toy eyes: 12mm, two; 8mm, four
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Knit
Purl
kfb
k2tog
Cast on
Cast off

Meet the designer

Laura Telfer-Williams knits gorgeous toys, including glorious gonks, like our recent Gonk Family Knitalong. She has been crafting ever since she was small and we love her cute characters. If you enjoyed making this pattern, we think you'll love Laura's carol-singing donkey knitalong. View all of Laura's patterns here.

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