Knit Cuddly Critters

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Stitch Explanation:
• K = Knit, P = Purl, TW = Turn Work, Sl1 = Slip 1 stitch,
YO= Yarn Over
• Kfb = (Knit into the front & back of the stitch…
1 stitch increased)
• M1 = (Make one: Pick up the bar between the stitches
through the back loop…
1 stitch increased)
A “lifted” increase could be substituted for the M1.
• K2tog = Knit 2 stitches together…1 stitch decreased
• P2tog = Purl 2 stitches together…1 stitch decreased
• SSK = (Slip one stitch knitwise, slip the next stitch
knitwise, insert left needle through the two slipped
stitches on the right needle, wrap yarn around right
needle and knit the two stitches together…
1 stitch decreased)
• YARN: #3-Light Wt. (DK wt.) (approx. yardage)… • W&T = Wrap & Turn…(knit side facing: bring yarn
forward, slip next stitch to right needle, bring yarn to
ANIMALS: 150 yds. each back, place the slipped stitch back on left needle, turn
(King Cole Dollymix DK-Taupe) work.)…(purl side facing: bring yarn to back, slip next
(Red Heart Babyhugs Light-Dolphin)
stitch to right needle, bring yarn forward, place the
(Premier Everyday DK-Almond)
slipped stitch back on left needle, turn work.)
• KSW = (Knit Shadow Wrap)
JACKETS: 60 yds. each
With the right needle, lift this stitch and place it on left
(King Cole Dollymix DK-Candy)
(Red Heart Babyhugs Light-Sprout & Bluie) needle.

• Size 3 (3.25mm) 32” Circular Knitting Needles (if using

Magic Loop) or Double Pointed Needles
• 10mm Safety Eyes (or embroidery thread/yarn)
• Embroidery thread/yarn for nose
• 3/8” Button for each
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needle & Long Straight Pins
• Removable Stitch Markers, Ring Markers Knit this stitch and
place it back on the
• Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing
left needle, next to its
“shadow”.
Treat the stitch and
Skill Level: Intermediate
its shadow as one
Size: Sits approx. 7” (without ears)
stitch.
The resulting size will be determined by the type
of yarn, size needles, and your personal tension.
Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tight
enough to ensure that the stuffing will not show
through the stitches.

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 Knit Cuddly Critters
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• PSW = (Purl Shadow Wrap) NOTE: The arms, legs, body and head of all the
Slip the next stitch purlwise to the right needle. animals are made the same.
Place the tip of the The ears and tails are different.
left needle into the Cut an 18” piece of yarn to be used later as a
bump below that Stabilizer Cord for around the neck.
stitch. Cut two 12” pieces of yarn to be used later as
Stabilizer Cords for the feet.

ARMS: (Make 2)
Holding back the slipped stitch with your right index finger,
(You will be working from the paw up.
place the tip of
Stuff firmly as you work along.)
the right needle
into that bump Leaving long tail, cast on 8 sts, and join in-the-round…
on the left Round 1: K
needle and purl 2: (M1, k1) x 8 = 16 sts
the stitch. 3: K
4: (M1, k2) x 8 = 24 sts
5-9: K
This will create Pause now…to close the cast-on edge to make stuffing
a stitch with its easier…thread yarn tail onto large-eyed blunt needle. Thread
“shadow”. needle through the outer loops of the 8 cast-on stitches and
Move this stitch pull up to gather and secure.
with its shadow to 10: K8, k2tog x 8 = 16 sts
the left needle and 11-32: K
treat them as one
Raising the shoulder…
stitch. (Reminder: Treat Shadow Wraps as 1 stitch.)
33: K9, KSW, TW…p10, PSW, TW…k1
34: K
Notes:
Place a removable marker on the LAST stitch of the
• This pattern is knit in the round, using the Magic Loop
method on a long circular needle. (Double pointed round.
needles could be substituted.) If you are unfamiliar with Cut yarn, leaving long tail. (Tail may be used later, to close any
the Magic Loop method, there are many YouTube openings that may result on the
videos on Magic Loop you may wish to view. sides of the arms.) Finish
• If you prefer, you may substitute the Wrap & Turn stuffing arm, but stuff the top
method for the Shadow Wraps. of the arm just lightly. When
• The legs, body, arms and head are all knit on as you stuffed, arm should measure
work along. approx. 3 ½” around.
• The jackets are removable and interchangeable. Place these 16 stitches onto
• “Right” and “left” body and jacket parts refer to the a yarn holder (or another
animal’s “right” and “left”. circular needle), with 8 sts
• “Stuffing firmly” means to pack the stuffing, but not to on the back needle and
the point that the stitches become distorted.
8 sts on the front needle,
with the stitch with the stitch
marker being the first stitch on the back needle. 2
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You may find it easier to work later, if the stitches are placed onto a for now. Later, you will pull up on these yarn tails to keep the
circular needle, rather than a yarn holder. The circular needle could be foot from stretching in this area when stuffed.
the same size as, or smaller than, the needle you are currently using. (Shown here with contrasting yarn for clarity.)
Set aside till later.

LEGS: (Make 2)
(You will be working from the foot up.
Stuff firmly as you work along.)
Leaving long tail, cast on 14 sts, and join in-the-round…
Round 1: K
2: (M1, k1) x 14 = 28 sts
3-11: K
Pause now…to close the cast-on edge to make stuffing
easier…thread yarn tail onto large-eyed blunt needle. Thread
needle through the outer loops of the 14 cast-on stitches and
pull up to gather and secure.
Working FLAT now, working back and forth across the
center front of the foot… 15-23: K
Raising the front of the foot… 24: (M1, k10) x 2 = 22 sts
(Reminder: Treat Shadow Wraps as 1 stitch.) 25-27: K
For RIGHT Leg… 28: (M1, k11) x 2 = 24 sts
12: K16, KSW, TW…p14, PSW, TW… 29-31: K
k15, KSW, TW…p16, PSW, TW… 32: (M1, k12) x 2 = 26 sts
k27 (You are now at the end of the round.) For RIGHT Leg…
Working in the round now… Lengthening the front of the leg…
13: K2, k2tog x 8, k10 = 20 sts 33: K12, KSW, TW…p11, PSW, TW…k25
14: K (You are now at the end of the round.)
Pause now…to place a removable marker on stitch #3 and 34: K
stitch #10 to denote area to be stabilized later. Place a removable marker on the FIRST stitch of the
For LEFT Leg… round.
12: K26, KSW, TW…p14, PSW, TW… Cut yarn leaving long tail. (Tail will be used later, to close the
k15, KSW, TW…p16, PSW, TW… opening between the legs.)
Finish stuffing leg. When stuffed, the foot should measure
k17 (You are now at the end of the round.)
approx. 5 ½” around, and the leg, just above the foot,
Working in the round now… should measure approx. 4” around.
13: K10, k2tog x 8, k2 = 20 sts Pull up on the yarn tails of the Stabilizer Cord to pull the
14: K stitches closer together and to prevent the area from
Pause now…to place a removable marker on stitch #11 and stretching and define the shape of the foot, then secure,
stitch #18 to denote area to be stabilized later. and hide tails inside the work.
For BOTH Legs…
Placing in the Stabilizing Cord…Thread the 12” piece of yarn
you cut earlier onto a large-eyed blunt needle and thread the
needle through the 8 purl bumps of the stitches of the last
round on the inside of the work, between the markers, allowing
the yarn tails to extend to the outside of the work. Leave there 3
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Place these 26 sts onto a Working FLAT now, working back and forth across the
yarn holder or another center front…
circular needle for later, 2: K20, (m1, k2) x 3, (k2, m1) x 3, k3, KSW, TW…
with 13 sts on the back p24, PSW, TW…k41 = 58 sts
needle and 13 sts on the Working FLAT now, working back and forth across the
front needle, with the stitch center back…
with the stitch marker being Building the body bottom…
the FIRST stitch on the 3: K4, KSW, TW…p8, PSW, TW…
front needle. k9, KSW, TW…p10, PSW, TW…
You may find it easier to work k11, KSW, TW…p12, PSW, TW…
later, if the stitches are placed
k13, KSW, TW…p14, PSW, TW…
onto a circular needle, rather than
a yarn holder. The circular needle could be the same size as, or
k15, KSW, TW…p16, PSW, TW…
smaller than, the needle you are currently using. k17, KSW, TW…p18, PSW, TW…
For LEFT Leg… k19, KSW, TW…p20, PSW, TW…
Lengthening the front of the leg… k21, KSW, TW…p22, PSW, TW…
33: K25, KSW, TW…p11, PSW, TW…k12 k23, KSW, TW…p24, PSW, TW…
(You are now at the end of the round.) k25, KSW, TW…p26, PSW, TW…
34: K k27, KSW, TW…p28, PSW, TW…
Do NOT cut yarn. Leave stitches on needle. k29, KSW, TW…p30, PSW, TW…
Finish stuffing leg. When stuffed, the foot should measure k15 (You are now at center back.)
approx. 5 ½” around, and the leg, just above the foot, Working in the round now…
should measure approx. 4” around.
4-6: K
Pull up on the yarn tails of the Stabilizer Cord to pull the
stitches closer together and to prevent the area from Pause now…to close the opening between the legs.
stretching and define the shape of the foot, then secure, 7: K13, k2tog, k28, k2tog, k13 = 56 sts
and hide tails inside the work. 8-9: K
Joining the legs… 10: K13, k2tog, k26, k2tog, k13 = 54 sts
1: Knit around the 26 sts of the LEFT leg, then place a 11-12: K
ring marker to denote center front of body, then knit 13: K12, k2tog, k26, k2tog, k12 = 52 sts
around the 26 sts of the RIGHT leg, beginning with the 14-15: K
stitch with the stitch marker = 52 sts 16: K18, k2tog x 8, k18 = 44 sts
You are now at center back. Place a ring marker to denote the center 17-18: K
back (between the two legs) and the new beginning of the round.
19: K12, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k12 = 42 sts
20-21: K
22: K11, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k11 = 40 sts
23: K

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Adding the underarms to the body… (NOTE: This may be a • Add the RIGHT underarm in the same manner as
little awkward…You may find it easier to work if the tops of the arms you added the left underarm, knitting together 8
are NOT stuffed. If you are having difficulty, remove the stuffing from
stitches from the right underarm with the next 8
the tops of the arms.)
stitches of the body. (Remember to begin with the stitch
24: Knit the first 7 stitches of the body…then…
with the marker.) (Leave the rest of the arm stitches on the
Starting with the LEFT arm… holder/cable for now.)
• With the underarm facing the outside of the body, • Then K7 of the body.
place the stitch with the marker next to the first (You are now at the end of the round.)
stitch (of the body) on the left needle. (You will be
working counter-clockwise on the arm.)
• Remove the stitch marker. Line up the stitches of
the underarm across from the stitches on the left
needle.

• Insert the right needle into the first stitch of the

underarm (as if to knit), and then into the first
stitch on the left needle (as if to knit), and knit
both stitches together. 25: K8, bind off the next 6 sts, k11, bind off the next 6 sts,
k7 = 28 sts
(On your needles right now, you should have:
8 sts…12 sts…8 sts = 28 sts)

• Continue in this manner till 8 stitches from the left

underarm have been knitted together with 8
stitches of the body. (Leave the rest of the arm stitches
on the holder/cable for now.)
• Then K10 of the body.

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Adding the upperarms to the body…
26: Knit the first 7 stitches of the body…then…
• Slip the first stitch of the left upperarm (as if to
knit) onto the right needle.
• Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
next stitch of the body and knit them together
through the back loops.
• Knit 6 of the upperarm stitches (leaving one
upperarm stitch left).
• Slip the last stitch of the left upperarm (as if to
knit) onto the right needle.
• Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
next stitch of the body and knit them together
through the back loops.
• Knit the next 10 stitches of the body.
• Slip the first stitch of the right upperarm (as if to
knit) onto the right needle.
• Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
next stitch of the body and knit them together
through the back loops.
• Knit 6 of the upperarm stitches (leaving one
upperarm stitch left).
• Slip the last stitch of the right upperarm (as if to
knit) onto the right needle.
• Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
next stitch of the body and knit them together
through the back loops.
• Knit 7 stitches to end of the round = 40 sts
27: K5, k2tog x 6, k6, k2tog x 6, k5 = 28 sts
28: K
Placing in the Stabilizing Cord…Thread the 18” piece of yarn
you cut earlier onto a large-eyed blunt needle and thread the
needle through the purl bumps of all the stitches of the last
round on the inside of the work, allowing the yarn tails to
extend to the outside of the work.
Leave there for now. Later, you will pull up on these yarn tails
to keep the neck from stretching when stuffed.
29: K (Be careful not to catch the Stabilizing Cord.)
Pause now…to stuff the body firmly to this point, using knitting
needle to push the stuffing into the belly and seat areas. To
allow the legs to “flop down” when lifted from sitting position, do
not stuff where the top of the leg meets the body. When
stuffed, body should measure approx. 10 ½” around the belly
area.
Pause now…to close any openings at the sides of the arms
that may have occurred.
Continuing on to the head…
30: K1, (m1, k3) x 4, m1, k2, m1, (k3, m1) x 4, k1 = 38 sts
31: K
32: K1, (k3, m1) x 5, k6, (m1, k3) x 5, k1 = 48 sts
33: K
34: K15, (m1, k2) x 10, k13 = 58 sts
35-43: K
Creating a bump for the nose…
44: K32, KSW, TW…p6, PSW, TW…k32
(You are now at the end of the round.)
45: K
46: K21, k2tog x 8, k21 = 50 sts
Pause now…to place removable markers on stitch # 21 and
stitch # 30 to indicate eye placement.
47-58: K
Pause now…to place in eyes, if using safety eyes: Insert stems
of eyes where indicated by markers, placing some stuffing
around the stem inside, before pushing on the washer
securely. The stuffing between the eye and the washer will help
to make the eye tight and more secure.
59: (K2, k2tog) x 5, k10, (k2tog, k2) x 5 = 40 sts
60: K
61: (K2, k2tog) x 10 = 30 sts
62: K
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Then stuff the head firmly to this point, using a knitting needle Creating a nose bridge…
to push out and form the head, nose and muzzle area. When
stuffed, head should measure approx. 10” around, across the
muzzle area.
63: (K2tog, k1) x 10 = 20 sts
64: K
65: K2tog x 10 = 10 sts
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving long tail and thread yarn
tail onto large-eyed blunt needle. Thread needle through
loops of the 10 sts, but do not pull up to gather yet. Finish
stuffing. Then pull up on yarn to gather stitches and
secure. Pull up on yarn tails till eyes are approx. 1 ½” apart.
Pull up on the Stabilizing Cord ends around the neck a
little until it measures 5 ½” (using a piece of yarn to measure),
and secure ends.

Embroidering the nose…

The nose will cover 4 sts
across and be approx. ½”
from the eyes.

If desired, embroider a mouth.

BEAR EARS: (Make 2)

Leaving long tail, cast on 22 sts,
and join in-the-round.
Rounds 1-5: K
6: [ K2, (k2tog, k1) x 3 ] x 2 = 16 sts
7: K
8: K2tog x 8 = 8 sts
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving
long tail and thread yarn tail
onto large-eyed blunt needle.
Thread needle through loops of
the remaining 8 sts, and pull up
to gather stitches and secure.
Stuff lightly and curve ear.
Stitch to sides of head, approx.
1 ½” apart, and 1 ¾” from eyes. 7
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BUNNY EARS: (Make 2) 7: K

Leaving long tail, cast on 14 sts, 8: K6, m1, k3, m1, k13 = 24 sts
and join in-the-round. 9: K
Round 1: K 10: K5, m1, k2, m1, k3, m1, k2, m1, k12 = 28 sts
2: K2, m1, k3, m1, k9 = 16 sts 11-28: K
3: K 29: (K2, k2tog) x 7 = 21 sts
4: K3, m1, k3, m1, k10 = 18 sts 30: K
5: K 31: (K2tog, k1) x 7 = 14 sts
6: K4, m1, k3, m1, k11 = 20 sts 32: K
7: K Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving long tail and thread yarn
8: K5, m1, k3, m1, k12 = 22 sts tail onto large-eyed blunt needle. Thread needle through
9: K loops of the 14 sts, but do NOT pull up to gather yet. Stuff
10: K4, ssk, k3, k2tog, k11 = 20 sts the ear lightly with most of the stuffing at the end of the
11: K ear. Then pull up to gather and secure.
12: K3, ssk, k3, k2tog, k10 = 18 sts
13: K
14: K2, ssk, k3, k2tog, k9 = 16 sts
15: K
16: K1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k8 = 14 sts
17: K
18: K2tog x 7 = 7 sts
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving long tail and thread yarn
tail onto large-eyed blunt (Increases face the head.)
needle. Thread needle through With the stitch
loops of the 7 sts, then pull up increases at the base
on yarn tail to gather stitches of the ear FACING
and secure. the head, stitch ears
Stuff the ear lightly. Fold ear at to sides of head,
the cast-on edge. approx. 1 ¾” apart,
Stitch to sides of head, approx. and 1 ¼” from eyes.
1” apart, and 2” from eyes.
BUNNY TAIL:
PUPPY EARS: (Make 2) Leaving long tail, cast on 14 sts,
(You will be working from the base of the ear to the tip.) and join in-the-round…
Leaving long tail, cast on 14 sts, Rounds 1-5: K
and join in-the-round. 6: K2tog x 7 = 7 sts
Round 1: K Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving long tail and thread yarn
2: K2, m1, k3, m1, k9 = 16 sts tail onto large-eyed blunt needle. Thread needle through
3: K loops of the 7 sts, and pull up to gather stitches and
4: K1, m1, k2, m1, k3, m1, k2, m1, k8 = 20 sts secure. Stuff tail.
5: K Now, at the cast-on edge…Thread long tail onto large-
6: K5, m1, k3, m1, k12 = 22 sts eyed blunt needle. Thread needle through the 8
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outer loops of the 14 cast-on stitches, and pull up only a JACKETS

little to round the cast-on edge. (Jackets are worked in Garter Stitch from the bottom up.)
Use the long tail from the cast-on edge to attach tail to
back of body, so bunny sits up easily. Style #1…
SLEEVES: (Make 2)
BEAR TAIL: Leaving long tail, cast on 20 sts,
Leaving long tail, cast on 14 sts, and join in-the-round…
and join in-the-round… Rounds 1-5: Alternate knit and purl
Rounds 1-5: K rounds, beginning and ending in
6: K2tog x 7 = 7 sts PURL.
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving long tail and thread yarn Place a removable marker on the LAST
tail onto large-eyed blunt needle. Thread needle through stitch of the round. Cut yarn leaving long tail. (Tail can be
loops of the 7 sts, and pull up to gather stitches and used later to close openings, if they occur, on the sides of the
secure. Stuff tail. sleeve.)
Use the long tail from cast-on edge to attach tail to back Place stitches onto a yarn holder (or another circular
of body, so bear sits up easily. (Tail should be positioned needle), so the stitch with the marker is the LAST stitch of
so it is more flat than round.) the round…10 stitches in front and 10 stitches in back.
You may find it easier to work later, if the stitches are placed
PUPPY TAIL: onto a circular needle, rather than a yarn holder. The circular
Leaving long tail, cast on 14 sts, needle could be the same size as, or smaller than, the needle
and join in-the-round… you are currently using.
Rounds 1-2: K Place aside till later.
3: (K2tog, k5) x 2 = 12 sts
JACKET BODY:
4-10: K
Leaving long tail, and working FLAT, cast on 64 sts…
11: (K2tog, k4) x 2 = 10 sts
Rows 1-13: K
12-16: K
14: K2, (k2tog, k2) x 4, k28, (k2, k2tog) x 4, k2 = 56 sts
17: (K2tog, k3) x 2 = 8 sts
15-23: K
18-21: K
Adding the undersleeves…
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving long tail and thread yarn
24: K7, then…
tail onto large-eyed blunt needle. Thread needle through
Starting with the LEFT sleeve…
loops of the 8 sts, and pull up to gather stitches and
• With the undersleeve facing the outside of the
secure. Stuff tail lightly.
jacket, place the stitch with the marker next to the
Use the long tail from the cast-on edge to attach tail to
first stitch (of the jacket) on the left needle. (You will
back of body, so puppy sits up easily.
be working counter-clockwise on the sleeve.)
• Remove the stitch marker. Line up the stitches of
the undersleeve across from the stitches on the
left needle.
• Insert the right needle into the first stitch of the
undersleeve (as if to knit), and then into the first
stitch on the left needle (as if to knit), and knit
both stitches together. 9
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• Continue in this manner till 10 stitches from the • Slip the last stitch of the right outersleeve (as if to
left undersleeve have been knitted together with knit) onto the right needle.
10 stitches of the jacket. • Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
(Leave the rest of the sleeve stitches on the next stitch of the jacket and knit them together
holder/cable for now.) through the back loops.
• Then k3, (k2tog, k2) x 2, (k2, k2tog) x 2, k3 • Then k7 of the jacket = 52 sts
• Add the RIGHT undersleeve in the same manner Raising the back…
as you added the left undersleeve, knitting 27: K15, (k2tog, k2) x 4, k2tog, k1, W&T…
together 10 stitches from the right undersleeve k12, W&T…
with the next 10 stitches of the jacket. k13, k2tog, k2, W&T…
(Remember to begin with the stitch with the marker.) k20, W&T…
(Leave the rest of the sleeve stitches on the k33 (46 sts) (You are now at the end of the row.)
holder/cable for now.)
28: K
• Then k7 of the jacket = 52 sts
29: (Buttonhole Row) K2, yo, k2tog, knit to end
(You are now at the end of the row.)
30-31: K
25: K8, bind off the next 8 sts, k19, bind off the next
Bind off, slipping the first stitch and binding off the last
8 sts, k7 = 36 sts
two stitches together.
(On your needles right now, you should have:
8 sts…20 sts…8 sts = 36 sts)
Sew on button.

Adding the outersleeves…

26: K7, then…
• Slip the first stitch of the left outersleeve (as if to
knit) onto the right needle.
• Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
next stitch of the jacket and knit them together
through the back loops. Style #2…
• Knit 8 of the outersleeve stitches (leaving one SLEEVES: (Make 2)
outersleeve stitch left). Leaving long tail, cast on 20 sts,
• Slip the last stitch of the left outersleeve (as if to and join in-the-round…
knit) onto the right needle. Rounds 1-9: Alternate knit and purl
• Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the rounds, beginning and ending in
next stitch of the jacket and knit them together PURL.
through the back loops. Place a removable marker on the LAST
• Knit the next 18 stitches of the jacket. stitch of the round. Cut yarn leaving long tail. (Tail can be
• Slip the first stitch of the right outersleeve (as if to used later to close openings, if they occur, on the sides of the
knit) onto the right needle. sleeve.)
• Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the Place stitches onto a yarn holder (or another circular
next stitch of the jacket and knit them together needle), so the stitch with the marker is the LAST stitch of
through the back loops. the round…10 stitches in front and 10 stitches in back.
• Knit 8 of the outersleeve stitches (leaving one
outersleeve stitch left). 10
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You may find it easier to work later, if the stitches are placed 25: K8, bind off the next 8 sts, k19, bind off the next
onto a circular needle, rather than a yarn holder. The circular 8 sts, k7 = 36 sts
needle could be the same size as, or smaller than, the needle (On your needles right now, you should have:
you are currently using. 8 sts…20 sts…8 sts = 36 sts)
Place aside till later.
Adding the outersleeves…
JACKET BODY: 26: K7, then…
Leaving long tail, and working FLAT, cast on 64 sts… • Slip the first stitch of the left outersleeve (as if to
Rows 1-13: K knit) onto the right needle.
14: K2, (k2tog, k2) x 4, k28, (k2, k2tog) x 4, k2 = 56 sts • Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
15-23: K next stitch of the jacket and knit them together
Adding the undersleeves… through the back loops.
24: K7, then… • Knit 8 of the outersleeve stitches (leaving one
Starting with the LEFT sleeve… outersleeve stitch left).
• With the undersleeve facing the outside of the • Slip the last stitch of the left outersleeve (as if to
jacket, place the stitch with the marker next to the knit) onto the right needle.
first stitch (of the jacket) on the left needle. (You will • Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
be working counter-clockwise on the sleeve.)
next stitch of the jacket and knit them together
• Remove the stitch marker. Line up the stitches of
through the back loops.
the undersleeve across from the stitches on the
• Knit the next 18 stitches of the jacket.
left needle.
• Slip the first stitch of the right outersleeve (as if to
• Insert the right needle into the first stitch of the
knit) onto the right needle.
undersleeve (as if to knit), and then into the first
• Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
stitch on the left needle (as if to knit), and knit
next stitch of the jacket and knit them together
both stitches together.
through the back loops.
• Continue in this manner till 10 stitches from the
• Knit 8 of the outersleeve stitches (leaving one
left undersleeve have been knitted together with
outersleeve stitch left).
10 stitches of the jacket.
(Leave the rest of the sleeve stitches on the
• Slip the last stitch of the right outersleeve (as if to
holder/cable for now.) knit) onto the right needle.
• Then k3, (k2tog, k2) x 2, (k2, k2tog) x 2, k3 • Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
• Add the RIGHT undersleeve in the same manner next stitch of the jacket and knit them together
as you added the left undersleeve, knitting through the back loops.
together 10 stitches from the right undersleeve • Then k7 of the jacket = 52 sts
with the next 10 stitches of the jacket. Raising the back…
(Remember to begin with the stitch with the marker.) 27: K15, (k2tog, k2) x 4, k2tog, k1, W&T…
(Leave the rest of the sleeve stitches on the k12, W&T…
holder/cable for now.) k13, k2tog, k2, W&T…
• Then k7 of the jacket = 52 sts k20, W&T…
(You are now at the end of the row.) k33 (46 sts) (You are now at the end of the row.)
28: K
29: (Buttonhole Row) K2, yo, k2tog, knit to end 11
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30-31: K JACKET BODY:

Continuing on to the collar… Leaving long tail, and working FLAT, cast on 128 sts…
32: Sl1, k2tog, knit till 3 sts remain, k2tog, k1 = 44 sts Rows 1-3: K
33: Sl1, purl to end 4: K2tog across = 64 sts
34: Sl1, k3, (m1, k4) x 9, m1, k4 = 54 sts 5-13: K
35-38: Sl1, knit to end 14: K2, (k2tog, k2) x 4, k28, (k2, k2tog) x 4, k2 = 56 sts
Bind off LOOSELY, binding off the last two stitches 15-23: K
together. Adding the undersleeves…
Sew on button. 24: K7, then…
Starting with the LEFT sleeve…
• With the undersleeve facing the outside of the
jacket, place the stitch with the marker next to the
first stitch (of the jacket) on the left needle. (You will
be working counter-clockwise on the sleeve.)
• Remove the stitch marker. Line up the stitches of
the undersleeve across from the stitches on the
left needle.
Style #3… • Insert the right needle into the first stitch of the
SLEEVES: (Make 2) undersleeve (as if to knit), and then into the first
Leaving long tail, cast on 40 sts, stitch on the left needle (as if to knit), and knit
and join in-the-round… both stitches together.
Rounds 1-3: Alternate knit and purl
• Continue in this manner till 10 stitches from the
rounds, beginning and ending in
left undersleeve have been knitted together with
PURL.
10 stitches of the jacket.
4: K2tog around = 20 sts (Leave the rest of the sleeve stitches on the
5-7: Alternate knit and purl rounds, holder/cable for now.)
beginning and ending in PURL. • Then k3, (k2tog, k2) x 2, (k2, k2tog) x 2, k3
Place a removable marker on the LAST stitch of the • Add the RIGHT undersleeve in the same manner
round. Cut yarn leaving long tail. (Tail can be used later to as you added the left undersleeve, knitting
close openings, if they occur, on the sides of the sleeve.)
together 10 stitches from the right undersleeve
Place stitches onto a yarn holder (or another circular
with the next 10 stitches of the jacket.
needle), so the stitch with the marker is the LAST stitch of (Remember to begin with the stitch with the marker.)
the round…10 stitches in front and 10 stitches in back. (Leave the rest of the sleeve stitches on the
You may find it easier to work later, if the stitches are placed holder/cable for now.)
onto a circular needle, rather than a yarn holder. The circular • Then k7 of the jacket = 52 sts
needle could be the same size as, or smaller than, the needle
(You are now at the end of the row.)
you are currently using.
Place aside till later.
25: K8, bind off the next 8 sts, k19, bind off the next
8 sts, k7 = 36 sts
(On your needles right now, you should have:
8 sts…20 sts…8 sts = 36 sts)
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Adding the outersleeves…

26: K7, then…
• Slip the first stitch of the left outersleeve (as if to
knit) onto the right needle.
• Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
next stitch of the jacket and knit them together
through the back loops.
• Knit 8 of the outersleeve stitches (leaving one
outersleeve stitch left).
• Slip the last stitch of the left outersleeve (as if to
knit) onto the right needle.
• Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
next stitch of the jacket and knit them together
through the back loops.
• Knit the next 18 stitches of the jacket.
• Slip the first stitch of the right outersleeve (as if to
knit) onto the right needle.
• Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
next stitch of the jacket and knit them together
through the back loops.
• Knit 8 of the outersleeve stitches (leaving one
outersleeve stitch left).
• Slip the last stitch of the right outersleeve (as if to
knit) onto the right needle.
• Then slip it onto the left needle in front of the
next stitch of the jacket and knit them together
through the back loops.
• Then k7 of the jacket = 52 sts
Raising the back…
27: K15, (k2tog, k2) x 4, k2tog, k1, W&T…
k12, W&T…
k13, k2tog, k2, W&T…
k20, W&T…
k33 (46 sts) (You are now at the end of the row.)
28: K
29: (Buttonhole Row) Knit till 4 sts remain, k2tog, yo, k2
30-31: K
Bind off, slipping the first stitch and binding off the last
two stitches together.
Sew on button.
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