ALAN DA‰Tdesigner of knitted & fabric toys

Albert and Mabel

MEASUREMENTS each in Emerald 916 and Sunflower 978; 10g

Each toy measures 35cm/133/4in tall. each in Primrose 957, Pink 992, and Signal
Red 977; 5g each in Chocolate 947, Copper

MATERIALS 843, and Mint 956; lengths of black and dusky

pink DK yarns; 300g of washable toy stuffing;
Of Hayfield Bonus DK, 100g balls: 80g in
pair of 3mm/no.11 knitting needles;
Flesh Tone 963; 50g in Turquoise 998; 20g

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a 7cm/23/4in diameter circle of stiff white
card; clear adhesive; red pencil; short pencil.
TENSION
Worked at a tension of 26 sts and 36 rows
to 10cm/4in, measured over stocking stitch
on 3mm needles with Bonus DK.
without leaving a hole in the knitting. This
technique is sometimes referred to as KFB
and is the only form of increasing that I use,
so once you have mastered this you will be
able to knit any of my patterns with compete
confidence.

ALBERT
ABBREVIATIONS
beg = beginning; cont = continue; dec =
decrease; gs = garter stitch; inc = increase
(by working into front and back of st); K =
knit; P = purl; SKPO = slip one, knit one,
pass slipped stitch over; sl = slip; ss =
stocking stitch; st(s) = stitch (es); tog =
together; YB = yarn back; YF = yarn
forward.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Use 3mm needles throughout, cast on by
using the cable (two needle) method, and
begin all pieces with a K row, unless LEGS AND BODY make I piece
otherwise stated. Right leg: With Flesh Tone cast on 40 sts

Please also take time to make sure that you for base edge and ss 4 rows.

are familiar with the correct method of Shape foot, 1st row: K3l, YF, sl 1, YB,

increasing before commencing, otherwise turn.

you will find that the number of stitches on 2nd row: Sl 1, P22, YB, sl 1, YF, turn.

your needle will not match those stated in 3rd row: Sl 1, K3, (K 2 tog, K4, SKPO)

the pattern. ‘Inc 1’ means to increase by twice, K2, YF, sl 1, YB, turn.

working into the front and back of the next 4th row: Sl 1, Pl6, YB, sl 1, YF, turn.

stitch, thus making two stitches from one 5th row: Sl 1, K2, (K 2 tog, K2, SKPO)

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twice, K1, YF, sl 1, YB, turn. shaping as follows:
6th row: Sl 1, Pl0, YB, sl 1, YF, turn. Next dec row: K1, (K 2 tog, K29, SKPO)
7th row: Sl 1, K1 (K 2 tog, SKPO) twice, K twice, K1 [64 sts].
to end. P I row.
8th row: P across all sts [28 sts]. 1st inc row: K1, (K3, inc 1, K5) to end [7l
Next dec row: Kl, SKPO, K 2 tog, K7, sts].
SKPO, K 2 tog, K7, SKPO, K 2 tog, K1 [22 Ss 3 rows.
sts]. 2nd inc row: Kl, (K4, inc 1, K5) to end [78
Ss 3 rows. sts).**
Shape leg: Inc 1 st at beg of next 4 rows Ss 11 rows.
[26 sts]. Shape top of body, 1st dec row: K6,
Ss 6 rows. (K 2 tog, K7) to end [70 sts].
Dec 1 st at beg of next 4 rows [22 sts]. Ss 3 rows.
Inc I st at beg of next 6 rows [28 sts]. 2nd dec row: K6, (K 2 tog, K6) to end [62
Change to Emerald for swimsuit and gs 2 sts].
rows, then ss 2 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each Ss 3 rows.
row [32 sts]. 3rd dec row: K6, (K 2 tog, K5) to end [54
Change to Sunflower and K 1 row, inc 1 st sts].
at beg and end [34 sts].* Ss 7 rows.
Next row: Cast on 8 sts, P to end [42 sts]. ***Shape sides, 1st dec row: K12,
Next row: Cast off 8 sts, sl remaining 34 SKPO, K 2 tog, K22, SKPO, K 2 tog, K12 [50
sts on to a stitch holder. sts].
Left leg: Work as given for right leg to*. Ss 3 rows.
Next row: Cast off 8 sts, P to end, turn 2nd dec row: K11, SKPO, K 2 tog, K20,
and cast on 8 sts [34 sts]. SKPO, K 2 tog, K11 [46 sts].
Join legs for body, next row: K the Ss 3 rows.
34 sts from left leg, then K the held 34 sts 3rd dec row: Kl0, SKPO, K 2 tog, Kl8,
from right leg [68 sts]. SKPO, K 2 tog, Kl0 [42 sts].
P 1 row. P 1 row.
Change to Emerald and cont in ss, working 4 4th dec row: K9, SKPO, K 2 tog, Kl6,
row stripes of Emerald and Sunflower, SKPO, K 2 tog, K9 [38 sts].
carrying yarn not in use up side of work and P 1 row.

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Cast off for shoulder edge. P 1 row.
Shape chin, 1st row: K3l, YF, sl 1, YB,
FOOT SOLES make 2 pieces turn.
With Flesh Tone cast on 6 sts for back edge 2nd row: Sl l, Pl2, YB, sl 1, YF, turn.
and ss 2 rows. 3rd row: Sl 1, K9, YF, sl 1, YB, turn.
Inc I st at beg and end of next row. 4th row: Sl 1, P6, YB, sl 1, YF, turn.
Ss 3 rows. 5th row: Sl 1, K to end.
Repeat the last 4 rows two more times [l2 6th row: P across all sts [50 sts].
sts]. Ss 16 rows.
Ss 4 rows. Shape top of head, 1st dec row: (K2,
Dec I st at beg and end of next row [l0 sts]. K 2 tog, Kl) to end [40 sts].
P 1 row. Ss 3 rows.
Cast off for front edge. 2nd dec row: (Kl, K 2 tog, K1) to end [30
sts].

NECK AND HEAD make I Ss 3 rows.

3rd dec row: (Kl, K 2 tog) to end [20 sts].
piece
P 1 row.
With Emerald cast on 40 sts for swimsuit
4th dec row: (K 2 tog) to end [10 sts].
neckband and gs 2 rows.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread
Shape neck, 1st dec row: Change to
through sts on needle, draw up tightly and
Flesh Tone and K3, (K 2 tog, K1) to last st,
fasten off.
K1 [28 sts].
P I row.
RIGHT ARM make I piece
2nd dec row: K2, (K 2 tog) to last 2 sts,
With Emerald cast on 6 sts for top of
K2 [16 sts].
swimsuit sleeve and cont in stripe pattern as
Ss 5 rows.
given for body.
Shape head, 1st inc row: Inc into
Ss 2 rows.
every st to end [32 sts].
Inc I st at beg of next 12 rows [l8 sts].
P 1 row.
Cast on 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows for
2nd inc row: K1, (inc 1, K1) six times,
underarm [24 sts].
(inc 1) six times, (Kl, inc 1) six times, K1 [50
Ss 2 rows.
sts].
Gs 2 rows for sleeve hem.

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Change to Flesh Tone and ss 2 rows.
Dec I st at beg of next 2 rows [22 sts].
Ss 2 rows.
Inc 1 st at beg of next 2 rows [24 sts].
Ss 6 rows.
*Next dec row: (K2, K 2 tog, K2) to end
[20 sts].
Ss 7 rows.
Work hand: Cast on 5 sts at beg of next
2 rows for thumb [30 sts].
Ss 2 rows.
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows [20 sts].
Ss 2 rows.
Inc for fingers, next row: K3, inc 1,
K2, inc 1, K5, inc 1, turn and work on these
16 sts only.
**Next row: P8, turn and work on these
sts only.
Ss 4 rows.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread
through sts on needle, draw up tightly and
fasten off. Join side edges of finger.***
Middle finger: With held 8 sts on right
hand needle, rejoin yarn to work and K2, inc
I from sts on left hand needle, turn and
work on these 12 sts only.
Work as previous finger from ** to ***.
Index finger: With held 4 sts on right
hand needle, rejoin yarn to work and K the
remaining 4 sts from left hand needle [8 sts].
Ss 5 rows.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread
through sts on needle, draw up tightly and
fasten off.
LEFT ARM make I piece
With Sunflower cast on 24 sts for top of
swimsuit sleeve and ss 4 rows.
Change to Emerald and ss 2 rows.
Gs 2 rows for sleeve hem.
Change to Flesh Tone and ss 2 rows.
Dec 1 st at beg of next 2 rows [22 sts].
Shape elbow, 1st row: Kl8, YF, sl 1, YB,
turn.
2nd row: Sl 1, P14, YB, sl 1, YF, turn.
3rd row: Sl l, K13, YF, sl 1, YB, turn.
4th row: Sl 1, Pl2, YB, sl 1, YF, turn.
5th row: Sl 1, K10, YF, sl 1, YB, turn.
6th row: Sl 1, P8, YB, sl 1, YF, turn.
7th row: Sl 1, K6, YF, sl 1, YB, turn.
8th row: Sl 1, P4, YB, sl 1, YF, turn.
9th row: Sl 1, K5, YF, sl 1, YB, turn.
10th row: Sl 1, P6, YB, sl 1, YF, turn.
11th row: S1 1, K8, YF, sl 1, YB, turn.
12th row: Sl 1, P10, YB, sl 1, YF, turn.
13th row: Sl 1, K11, YF, sl 1, YB, turn.
14th row: Sl 1, P12, YB: sl 1, YF, turn.
15th row: Sl 1, K to end.
16th row: P across a1l sts [22 sts].
Inc 1 st at beg of next 2 rows [24 sts].
Ss 4 rows.
Work as given for right arm from * to end.

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HAIR make I piece sts].
With Chocolate cast on 7 sts for side edge Gs 2 rows.
and gs 70 rows. 3rd dec row: (K2, K 2 tog, K2) to end [60
Cast off for side edge. sts].
K 1 row.

NOSE make I piece Work hatband: Change to Mint and ss 4

rows.
With Flesh Tone cast on 14 sts for base
Gs 2 rows for top of band.
edge and ss 6 rows.
Change to Primrose and ss 4 rows.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread
Work crown: P 2 rows for fold.
through sts on needle, draw up tightly and
1st dec row: (K2, K 2 tog, K2) to end [50
fasten off.
sts].
P 1 row.
EARS make 2 pieces
2nd dec row: (K2, K 2 tog, K1) to end [40
With Flesh Tone cast on 10 sts for outer
sts].
edge and K I row.
P I row.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread
3rd dec row: (Kl, K 2 tog, Kl) to end [30
through sts on needle, draw up tightly and
sts].
fasten off.
P 1 row.
4th dec row: (K1, K 2 tog) to end [20
MOUSTACHE AND
sts].
EYEBROWS make 4 pieces P 1 row.
With Chocolate cast on 5 sts. 5th dec row: (K 2 tog) to end [10 sts].
Cast off. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread
through sts on needle, draw up tightly and
STRAW BOATER make I piece fasten off.
With Primrose cast on 96 sts for edge of
brim and gs 2 rows. SWIMSUIT BUTTON BAND
Shape brim, 1st dec row: (K3, K 2 tog, make I piece
K3) to end [84 sts].
With Emerald cast on 16 sts and K 1 row.
Gs 2 rows.
Cast off K wise.
2nd dec row: (K 2 tog, K5) to end [72

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BEACH BALL make 1 piece side of knitting uppermost. A one-stitch
With Signal Red cast on 10 sts for base edge knitted seam turning has been allowed on all
and ss 2 rows. pieces to accommodate this method.
1st inc row: Inc into every st to end [20 Join each leg seam, and join body seam. Now
sts]. sew matching cast on and cast off edges
P I row. together at top of each leg. Sew foot soles
2nd inc row: (Inc 1, K1) to end [30 sts]. to base of legs, matching front and back
Ss 3 rows. points. Stuff legs and body firmly then, with
3rd inc row: (Kl, inc 1, K1) to end [40 body seam running down centre back, fold
sts]. shoulder edge flat and join. Work a single
Ss 3 rows. stitch of doubled Flesh Tone yarn round
4th inc row: (K1, inc 1, K2) to end [50 front of feet four times to separate each toe,
sts]. drawing up stitch to indent yarn and
Ss 9 rows. fastening off before working next toe. Join
1st dec row: (K2, K 2 tog, Kl) to end [40 head and neck seam and stuff firmly then,
sts]. with seam at centre back, position and sew
Ss 3 rows. to top of body, working backstitch over cast
2nd dec row: (Kl, K 2 tog, K1) to end [30 on edge. Work a gathering thread through
sts]. every stitch along first increase row at base
Ss 3 rows. of head, draw up slightly to shape, and fasten
3rd dec row: (K1, K 2 tog) to end [20 off securely.
sts]. Join each arm seam, round thumb, and up
P I row. side of index finger, leaving top of sleeve
4th dec row: (K 2 tog) to end [10 sts]. open. Using tweezers, stuff each finger and
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread thumb firmly, then stuff remainder of hand
through sts on needle, draw up tightly and and arm. Position and sew sleeves to body
fasten off. sides, having left forearm pointing
downwards. Join boater seam, then glue

T0 MAKE UP card circle inside crown. Stuff lightly, then fit

on head and sew in place, working backstitch
For best results, sew seams and join pieces
over first knitted row of hatband. Mark
using mattress stitch, working with right
centre front of head with a line of tacking,

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then wrap hair piece round back of head,
leaving a space of 16 knitted stitches
MABEL
between cast on and cast off edges at front
of head, and sew in place. Sew ears in
position, placing 6 garter stitch rows in from
each end of hair piece to form sideburns.
Join nose seam and stuff firmly, then sew
centrally to face, placing 7 knitted rows
down from hat. Mark eye positions with
pins, placing in line with top of nose and
spacing 4 knitted stitches apart, then
embroider a circle of 4 chain stitches for
each eye, using a length of black yarn.
Position and sew eyebrow and moustache LEGS AND BODY make 1
pieces in place, then embroider mouth in piece
split stitch with a length of dusky pink yarn. Work as given for Albert to **, working
Remove tacking and blush cheeks lightly with swimsuit in Turquoise throughout.
red pencil. Ss 9 rows.
Sew swimsuit button band down centre P 2 rows for skirt waist.
front, placing one end at top of neckband, Shape top of body, 1st dec row: K6,
then embroider buttons with Primrose yarn (K 2 tog, K7) to end [70 sts].
as given for eyes. Join beach ball seam, P I row.
leaving a 2.5cm/1in space open at cast on 2nd dec row: K6, (K 2 tog, K6) to end [62
end. Stuff firmly and join remainder of seam, sts].
then work a gathering thread through every P 1 row.
stitch along cast on edge, draw up tightly and 3rd dec row: K6, (K 2 tog, K5) to end [54
fasten off. Position under left arm and sew sts].
to swimsuit side, then catch fingers of left P I row.
hand to ball with a few stitches. Inc for bust, next row: Kl8, (inc 1, K1)
four times, K2, (inc 1, K1) four times, Kl8
[62 sts].

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Ss 3 rows. neckband in Pink.
Work bust, 1st row: K28, YF, sl 1, YB,
turn. RIGHT ARM make I piece
****2nd & 8th rows: Sl 1, P8, YB, sl 1, Work as given for Albert's left arm, working
YF, turn. swimsuit sleeve in Turquoise throughout.
3rd & 9th rows: Sl 1, K6, YF, sl 1, YB,
turn. LEFT ARM make I piece
4th & 10th rows: Sl 1, P4, YB, sl 1, YF, Work as given for Albert's right arm,
turn. working swimsuit sleeve in Turquoise
5th & 11th rows: S1 1, K5, YF, sl 1, YB, throughout.
turn.
6th & 12th rows: Sl 1, P6, YB, sl 1, YF,
HAIR make I piece
turn.*****
With Copper cast on 37 sts for top edge.
7th row: Sl 1, K2l, YF, sl 1, YB, turn.
Work loop stitch, row 1: K1, (K next
Work from **** to ***** once more.
st but do not sl off needle, YF, wrap yarn
13th row: Sl 1, K to end.
round short pencil to make loop, YB, K st
14th row: P across all sts [62 sts].
again and sl off needle, pass first st over
Ss 2 rows.
second, K1) to end.
Next dec row: K18, (K 2 tog, K1) four
Row 2: SKPO, K to last 2 sts, K 2 tog.
times, K2, (K 2 tog, K1) four times, K18 [54
Repeat rows I and 2 once more, then row 1
sts].
one more time [33 sts].
P 1 row.
Cast off for base edge.
Shape sides as given for Albert from *** to
end.
NOSE make I piece
With Flesh Tone cast on 10 sts for base
FOOT SOLES make 2 pieces
edge and ss 3 rows.
Work as given for Albert.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread
through sts on needle, draw up tightly and
NECK AND HEAD make 1 fasten off.
piece
Work as given for Albert, working swimsuit

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MOB CAP make 1 piece
With Pink cast on 150 sts for edge of frill
and ss 1 row.
Ss 2 rows Turquoise, 2 rows Pink.
Cont in Turquoise and P 1 row.
Gather top of frill: dec row: (K 2 tog,
K 3 tog) to end [60 sts].
Ss 3 rows.
Next inc row: (Inc 1, K1) to end [90 sts].
Ss 15 rows.
Shape top, 1st dec row: (K2, K 2 tog,
K2) to end [75 sts].
Ss 2 rows.
2nd dec row: (P1, P 2 tog, P2) to end [60
sts].
Ss 2 rows.
3rd dec row: (K1, K 2 tog, K1) to end [45
sts].
Ss 2 rows.
4th dec row: (P 2 tog, Pl) to end [30 sts].
Ss 2 rows.
5th dec row: (K 2 tog) to end (l5 sts).
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread
through sts on needle, draw up tightly and
fasten off.
SWIMSUIT SKIRT make 1
piece
With Pink cast on 1l6 sts for base edge and
ss 1 row.
Ss 2 rows Turquoise, 2 rows Pink.
Repeat the last 4 rows once more.
Cont in Turquoise and ss 7 rows.
Gather waist, dec row: K2, (K1, K 3
tog, K2) to end [78 sts].
Cast off.
SWIMSUIT SLEEVE FRILLS
make 2 pieces
With Pink cast on 46 sts for base edge and
ss I row.
Ss 2 rows Turquoise, 2 rows Pink.
Cont in Turquoise and P I row.
Gather top, dec row: K2, (K 3 tog, K1)
to end [24 sts].
Cast off.
SWIMSUIT BUTTON BAND
make 1 piece
With Pink cast on 36 sts and K 1 row.
Cast off K wise.
TO MAKE UP
Make up body, head, and arms as given for
Albert, having right forearm pointing
upwards.
Following instructions on ball band, press
swimsuit skirt, sleeve frills, and mob cap frill
lightly on wrong side. Join cap seam, then
position on head and sew in place, working
backstitch over first row after frill gathering
row. Sew hair in place, make up and position

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nose, embroider eyes and mouth, and blush
cheeks as given for Albert.
Join skirt seam, then fit on body with seam
at centre front. Sew cast off edge of skirt to
garter stitch waist row on body, then sew
button band down centre front and
embroider buttons as given for Albert.
Join each sleeve frill seam, then fit on arm
and sew cast off edge of frill to garter stitch
sleeve hem. Finally, catch right hand to back
of head with a few stitches.

ALAN DART hereby asserts and gives notice of his right

under section 77 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents
Act of 1988 to be identified as the author of this pattern.

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