This pattern is for a knitted top for toys and it is a super quick knit, as it measures approximately 8cm (3 inches) from neckline to hem. It’s knitted top down in the round – which means that it is knitted all in one piece, without the need for seaming. There is a wide neck opening, so this should fit most toys. You could add a fastening to the neck if you would like.
I made this jumper as Monster asked for a red top for Grey Bunny, one of our snuggly soft Jellycat toys. He was very pleased with the result, so the following night I made one for Rabbit too. However, Menace made it very clear that no-one messed with Rabbit, and that Rabbit most definitely did not want any clothes. Of course, that naturally meant that Monster decided that Grey Bunny also did not need clothes. I wish your toys a longer enjoyment of the warmth of a lovingly hand knitted jumper than the toys in this house were allowed!
General Information
The pattern is written for DK yarn. The finished jumper will measure approximately 8cm (3 inches) in length, and 22 cm (8.5 inches) in circumference. You will need around 12g (35m) of yarn and some waste yarn to hold stitches.
Tension: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm on 4mm cable or double pointed needles.
Abbreviations: inc increase, k knit, p purl, s slip, st(s) stitch(es)
Pattern starts
Cast on 28 sts. Do NOT join in round yet, but work in rows.
1st row: k to end
2nd and 3rd row: s1, k to end
4th and every alternative row: s1, k1, p to last 2 sts, k2
5th row: s1, k1, (k1, inc in next st) to last 2 sts, k2 (40 sts)
7th row: as row 2
9th row: s1, (k1, inc in next st) to last st, k1 (59 sts)
11th row: s1, (k2, inc in next st) to last st, k1 (78 sts)
12th row: as row 4
Divide for sleeves
13th row: k12, place 15 sts on waste yarn, k24, place 15 sts on waste yarn, k12. Join in the round (48sts)
Work a further 9 rounds in knit to create stocking stitch
23rd round: p to end
24th round: k to end
Cast off.
Sleeves
Join yarn at underarm and working on 14 sleeve sts.
Knit 10 rounds to create stocking stitch.
11th round: p to end
12th round: k to end
Cast off.
Weave in ends. There will be a hole under the arm, but you can sew this together as you are weaving in the ends.
