Knitting Pattern: Giant Pencil Toy

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This is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for the “Giant Pencil Toy.”

A whimsical oversized toy designed for my nephew and godson’s first days of school.

Pattern Notes:

Yarn:
Color A (main color): approx. 15 yards of worsted weight yarn in a bright color

(Suggestions: yellow, red, bright blue)

Color B: approx. 3 yards worsted weight (light brown, ecru, tan, beige)

Color C: approx. 3 yards worsted weight (black, dark brown, dark gray)

Color D: approx. 5 yards worsted weight (gray, silver, gold, metallic)

Color E: approx. 5 yards worsted weight (pink, coral, red)

Needles:
Size US 6 (4 mm)

Tools:
Tapestry needle for finishing
Poly-fill or other stuffing material

Gauge:
Gauge is not important for this project!

Finished Dimensions:
Measures approximately 16.5” tall (42cm)

Key:
K - Knit
P - Purl
K2T - Knit two together
SSK - Slip slip knit
STS - Stitches

Techniques:
Knitting in the round, stranded colorwork, simple decreases, picking up stitches. basic embroidery (optional).

(Pattern includes charted colorwork instructions)

Construction:
Start by knitting a tube in the round. Two rounds of simple stranded colorwork start to form the sharpened end, and simple decreases form a point. Stitches are picked up at the other end to knit the metal crimp and eraser.

This is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for the “Giant Pencil Toy.”

A whimsical oversized toy designed for my nephew and godson’s first days of school.

Pattern Notes:

Yarn:
Color A (main color): approx. 15 yards of worsted weight yarn in a bright color

(Suggestions: yellow, red, bright blue)

Color B: approx. 3 yards worsted weight (light brown, ecru, tan, beige)

Color C: approx. 3 yards worsted weight (black, dark brown, dark gray)

Color D: approx. 5 yards worsted weight (gray, silver, gold, metallic)

Color E: approx. 5 yards worsted weight (pink, coral, red)

Needles:
Size US 6 (4 mm)

Tools:
Tapestry needle for finishing
Poly-fill or other stuffing material

Gauge:
Gauge is not important for this project!

Finished Dimensions:
Measures approximately 16.5” tall (42cm)

Key:
K - Knit
P - Purl
K2T - Knit two together
SSK - Slip slip knit
STS - Stitches

Techniques:
Knitting in the round, stranded colorwork, simple decreases, picking up stitches. basic embroidery (optional).

(Pattern includes charted colorwork instructions)

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A friendly little pothos is the perfect way to recycle your le fermiere crocks.

Find handmade candles in recycled crocks by elisemade here.

Finished Dimensions

In crock: approx. 7 x 7” (17.5 x 17.5 cm)

Yarn & Yardage

Soil: 2g/5.5 yds DK weight in brown

Pothos: 12g/32 yds D K we ight in green

Needles

US 2 (2.75mm) using preferred small circumference method (DPNs, magic loop, or 2 circulars)

Gauge

26 sts and 36 rows in 4”/10c m in stockinette stitch in the round

Tools
Tapestry needle
Polyfil stuffing
22 gauge green floral wire
Wire cutters
Clean & empty La Fermiere crock, or other 3x3” (7.5 x 7.5 cm) container
Hot glue gun or other strong adhesive

Key

BO – bind off
CO – cast on
CDD – centered double decrease; slip two stitches knitwise, then knit the next stitch. Pass 2 slipped stitches over as if to bind off (2 stitches decreased)
K - knit
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
KFB – knit front and back (increase)
M1L – make one left (left -leaning increase)
M1R – make one right (right-leaning increase)
P - purl
SL1KW – slip one stitch knitwise with yarn in back
SKP – slip 1 stitch purlwise, knit the next stitch; pass slipped stitch over
SSK – slip 2 stitches knitwise, knit these 2 sts together through the back loops (left-leaning decrease)
ST/STS – stitch/stitches
YO – yarn over

Note: instructions written inside square brackets are worked as a repeat across the round

Construction

Soil is knit starting at the bottom in round stockinette and then shaped with simple directional decreases. With remaining live stitches, color is changed and pothos stem is knit in icord then shaped into leaves. Additional vines and leaves are knit starting with shorter icord and seamed to original vine piece

Knitting Pattern: Sprout

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A friendly little sprout is the perfect way to recycle your le fermiere crocks.

Finished Dimensions

Sprout: 3 x 3.5” (7.6 x 8.9 cm)

In crock: 3 x 5.5” (7.6 x 14 cm)

Yarn & Yardage

Soil: 4g/14 yds fingering weight in brown

Sprout: 2g/7yds fingering weight in green

Needles

US 2 (2.75mm) using preferred small circumference method (DPNs, magic loop, 2 circulars)

Gauge

24 sts and 36 rows in 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round

Tools

Tapestry needle
Polyfil stuffing
Clean & empty La Fermiere crock

Key

BO – bind off
CO – cast on
CDD – centered double decrease; slip two stitches knitwise, then knit the next stitch. Pass 2 slipped stitches over as if to bind off (2 stitches decreased)
K - knit
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
KFB – knit front and back (increase)
M1L – make one left (left -leaning increase)
M1R – make one right (right-leaning increase)
P - purl
SL1KW – slip one stitch knitwise with yarn in back
SSK – slip 2 stitches knitwise, knit these 2 sts together through the back loops (left-leaning decrease)
ST/STS – stitch/stitches

Note: instructions written inside square brackets are worked as a repeat across the round

Construction

Soil is knit starting at the bottom in round stockinette and then shaped with simple directional decreases. With remaining live stitches, color is changed and sprout stem is knit in icord. Finally, stitches are split to create leaves in flat garter stitch.

Knitting Pattern: Spooky Spirits

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A simple square with some quick and clever finishing is transformed into a fun and spooky Halloween decoration!

Finished Dimensions

21 x 21” (53.3 x 53.3 cm)

Yarn & Yardage

1 ball of Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze

58% Alpaca, 22% Wool, 20% Polyamide

212m/233yds, 25g

Sample color: 013 Silk

Needles

US 9 (5.5 mm) 40” circular

Gauge

15 sts and 21 rows in 4”/10cm

Tools

LED tealights [Click to Purchase]

60mm clear fillable ornament balls [Click to Purchase]

Clear fishing line for hanging

Black Sharpie for making face

Key

BO – bind off

CO – cast on

K – knit

K2TOG TBL – knit 2 stitches together through the back loops

P – purl

PU – pick up (sts)

ST/STS – stitch/stitches

Construction

A large square is knit in stockinette stitch using mohair held double. Square is bound off using a 3-stitch icord and then stitches are picked up all the way around the square and bound off continuing the 3-stitch icord. Mohair square is -draped over a clear fillable ornament ball with a clear string tied to the top for hanging.

Knitting Pattern: Giant Colored Pencil Toy

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A whimsical oversized toy designed to celebrate “Back to School.” Makes a great gift for teachers or artists!

You can download the corresponding “Binder Paper” pattern guide for free HERE!

Finished Dimensions

30” long x 15” circumference (76.2 x 38.1 cm)

Yarn & Yardage

Berroco Vintage Baby DK
52% Acrylic, 40% wool, 8% Nylon
1.75 oz/50g, 145yds/133m

1 ball in color 10072 Toast (color B)
2 balls in color of your choice (color A)

Sample colors: 10033 Poppy &
10034 Royal Blue

Needles

US 4 (00.0 mm) double pointed needles & 16” circular

or 40” circular for magic loop

Gauge

24 sts and 26 rows in 4”/10cm

Tools

4 stitch markers including 1 unique BOR marker
Tapestry needle
Polyfil stuffing
Cardboard cut into 4” circumference circle

Key

BO – bind off
CO – cast on
K - knit
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together (decrease)
KFB – knit front and back (increase)
P - purl
PM – place marker
ST/STS – stitch/stitches

Construction

Toy is knit in the round starting from the bottom (flat end) of the pencil by casting on stitches and working outward in simple increases, with color changes creating the pencil base pattern. Tube is then continued in main pencil color. Cardboard reinforcement is sewn into the bottom before continuing to work the colored tube. Simple decreases are used to shape the sharpened end and colored tip of the pencil.

Knitting Pattern: Giant Binder Paper

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A whimsical oversized toy designed to celebrate “Back to School.” Makes a great gift for teachers or artists!

You can download the corresponding “Giant Colored Pencil” pattern HERE!

Finished Dimensions

24 x 31.5” (61 x 80 cm)

Yarn & Yardage

5 balls of Plymouth Encore

75% Acrylic, 25% Wool

200 yds (182m)/100g

Sample color: 0149 White

1000 yards of white worsted weight yarn of your choice

Scrap yarns in light blue and red for embroidery

Needles

40” circular US 8 (5.0 mm)

Gauge

17 sts and 23 rows in 4”/10cm

Tools

Tapestry needle

Poster board information

Key

BO – bind off

CO – cast on

K - knit

K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together (decrease)

KFB – knit front and back (increase)

P – purl

P2TOG – purl 2 stitches together (decrease)

PFB – purl front and back (increase)

ST/STS – stitch/stitches

Construction

A flat panel is knit in stockinette stitch with 3 large “binder holes” created along the left-hand side. A second panel is knit with the holes mirrored on the right-hand side; the two panels are then seamed together around a foam poster board with corresponding holes and embroidered to look like binder paper.

Crochet Pattern: Spooky Halloween Garland

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Whip up some spooky halloween decor using simple crochet and a few yarn tassels. Pattern includes instructions for creating letters to spell out “B O O” plus a guide on how to make tassel ghosts.

Yarn/Hook
Worsted weight yarn
G/4.0mm crochet hook

I recommend white yarn for the tassel ghosts and either black or orange for the crochet letters.

Knitting Pattern: Sun Glow Pillows

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Bring some sophisticated west coast style to your space with these modern pillows, knit in a simple and sophisticated intarsia design perfect for beginners.

Jumbo weight yarn ensures these knit up in no time. Pattern includes video tutorials to add in a zipper so covers can be washable.**

Finished Dimensions

Pillows measure approximately 20 x 20” (50.8 x 50.8 cm)

Yarn & Yardage

Bobbiny Premium 5mm Braided Cord
100% Cotton; 109 yds/100 M; 17.28 oz/490 g

for one pillow
MC - 218 yards (2 skeins)
CC – 109 yards (1 skein)

for both pillows
MC – 436 yards (4 skeins)
CC – 218 yards (2 skeins)

or other category 7/jumbo yarn – I would recommend using cotton, cotton blend, or another washable synthetic blend

Needles

32” US 11 (8.0mm) circular needle

Gauge

8 sts and 10 rows in flat stockinette stitch = 4”

Tools

-Large eyed tapestry needle

-Sewing needle

-1 or 2 9” zipper(s) in a color matching your MC (I used these, purchased from Joann’s)
-Sewing thread in a color matching your MC (I used this, purchased from Joann’s)
-20 x 20” pillow inserts (I used these, purchased from Amazon)

Key

CC – contrast color
CO – cast on
BO – bind off
K – knit
MC – main color
P - purl
ST/STS – stitch/stitches

Construction/Skills

Each pillow is knit flat in two panels, a front worked in stockinette stitch with a simple 2-color intarsia pattern, and a back panel knit in garter stitch. Panels are seamed together using mattress stitch leaving a 9” opening at the bottom and a 9” zipper is sewn into the opening.

Zipper Tutorials

Part 1: Pinning in the zipper
Part 2: Sewing in the zipper

Crochet Pattern: Taco Party Play Food Set

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Every day is Taco Tuesday with this fun play food set! Single crochet stitches and simple shapes make this a lightning-fast project with maximum cute impact. Perfect for pretend play, learning colors, and sorting practice.

Finished Dimensions

Assembled taco measures approx. 5.5 x 3” (14 x 7.5 cm)

Yarn & Yardage

Worsted weight 100% cotton

Suggested: Lily Sugar’N Cream
100% Cotton; 120 yds/109 M; 2.5 oz/70.9 g

Sample yarns:

Tortillas – Color: Bamboo
Yardage for 4 pieces: 30-32 yards

Steak – Color: Warm Brown
Yardage for 8 pieces: 14-15 yards

Avocado – Color: Sage Green
Yardage for 4 pieces: 4 yards

Hot sauce – Color: Red
Yardage for 4 pieces: 2-3 yards

Hooks

G/4.0mm hook

Tools

Tapestry needle and scissors for finishing

Gauge

Gauge is not important for this project!

Key

Ch - chain
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
St - stitch

Knitting Pattern: Free Palestine

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A free mini flag pattern to show solidarity with Palestine.

Size

Finished dimensions:

1.5 x 3” (3.8 x 7.6 cm)

Yarn

Scrap worsted weight yarn in RED, GREEN, BLACK, and WHITE.

Needles/Hooks

US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needle

Gauge

Gauge is not important for this project!

Tools

Tapestry needle
Scissors

Construction

Knit from the bottom up in flat intarsia.

Knitting Pattern: Sack de Coeur

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A sweet little raffia purse for all the lovers <3

Size

Finished dimensions:

10 x 11” (25.4 x 28 cm)

Yarn

Wool and the Gang “Ra-Ra Raffia”
273 yards / 120 grams
100% viscose

Approximately 180-185 yards / 165-170 meters

Needles/Hooks

US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle
H/5.0 mm crochet hook for joining

Gauge

On US 7 (4.5 mm), 13 sts and 22 rows in flat stockinette = 4”

Tools

Tapestry needle
Scissors

Key

B/O – bind off
C/O – cast on
K - knit
P - purl
K2T – knit two sts together; single right-leaning decrease
M1L – make one right; single right-leaning increase
M1R – make one left; single left-leaning increase
PSO – pass stitch over to bind off 1
RS – right side
SL1 – slip 1 stitch knitwise
SSK – slip 2 stitches knitwise; knit these 2 sts together through the back loops; single left-leaning decrease
ST/STS – stitch/stitches
SC – single crochet
WS – wrong side

Construction

Two panels are knit flat in a heart shape. Bottom and side panels are knit in one long strip and attached to front and back panels using single crochet stitches. Straps can be worked in either single crochet or knit i-cord by picking up sts in opposite corners, or use a ready-made purse chain or straps.