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A downloadable knitting pattern for chunky “bubble writing” letters which can be propped on a shelf or mantelpiece, or threaded with a ribbon or string to hang them up. Each letter is composed of an identical front and back, which are then sewn together around the edges and stuffed to form a delightfully squishy, tactile “bubble” letter. A lovely baby gift, wedding sign, home decoration or party banner.
Or you can knit a single layer in cotton as a washcloth, or applique it onto fabric or mount it in a frame.
Some letters are simpler than others, but once you get the idea of how the patterns work you can usually get one side knitted during an hour’s TV show!
***This pattern comprises all 26 letters of the alphabet plus 3 bonus patterns: ampersand (&), exclamation mark (!) and heart***
You can also buy the patterns for each letter and the ampersand and heart separately in my Etsy store.
SPECIFICATIONS:
*TO MAKE A STUFFED ORNAMENT*
Approximate height: 14cm / 5.25”
Yarn: DK wool (around 16g)
Needles: 2.75mm / US 2 / UK 12
Stuffing: about the same weight of wool stuffing (or around half that for polyester stuffing)
Knit the pattern twice, sew together around the edges and stuff to form a delightfully squishy, tactile three-dimensional letter or symbol. Add a ribbon to make a hanging ornament.
*TO MAKE A CUSHION*
Approximate height: 34cm / 13.5”
Yarn: Wool and the Gang Heal the Wool or other super-bulky wool (around 250-350g)
Needles: 10.00mm / US 15 / UK 000
Stuffing: around 100-150g wool stuffing (or around half that for polyester stuffing)
Knit and stuff as above
*TO MAKE A WASHCLOTH*
Approximate height: 19cm / 7.5”
Yarn: Worsted/Aran cotton (around 16g)
Needles: 4.5mm / US 7 / UK 7
Knit 1 in cotton (or linen or hemp) and add a crochet hanging loop.
CUSTOMISE IT:
This is a highly customisable pattern. Make your letter or symbol any size you like, from super-bulky to lace weight yarn. Vary the colours and patterns, use different stitches – the possibilities are endless!
For other yarns, if you are making a stuffed ornament or cushion, I simply suggest that you go down a needle size or two from that recommended for your yarn, to create a nice dense fabric and stop the stuffing showing through.
THIS LISTING IS FOR A KNITTING PATTERN. IF YOU WANT TO BUY THE FINISHED KNITTED PRODUCT, PLEASE VISIT THIS LISTING
Number of pages: 36
Language: English only
Time required: 45 mins to 2 hours per single knitted letter/symbol
Difficulty: Easy
PLEASE NOTE: all my knitting patterns must be purchased either through MY RAVELRY STORE or MY ETSY STORE. If you have any problems, please contact me and I will try to sort things out for you.
Once the pattern has been purchased and downloaded, I am unable to refund.
This pattern is copyright © Anna Funnell 2019, for personal use only. Please do not share this pattern and please do not sell the finished items without first requesting my permission.