Christmas Sprout Leafy Blinder
Sprouts Rule!!! If you’re looking to add some festive cheer to your knitting collection, the Russell Sprout Leafy Blinder is the perfect project to tackle. This delightful character is a fun and quirky way to celebrate the holiday season. Although he's a bit grumpy about being upstaged by the adorable Kevin the Carrot, we can’t help but love this amusing design! Don’t expect a smile from him any time soon, though; it seems he’s holding out until Christmas!
The Russell Sprout Leafy Blinder is knitted flat and then seamed and stuffed for a three-dimensional effect. Step-by-step instructions are included to ensure that even novice knitters can create this charming sprout with ease. At the end of the pattern, you’ll find a detailed section on how to assemble your sprout, making it simple to put all the pieces together for a delightful final product.
You have the flexibility to use the recommended yarns or any other double knitting (DK) yarn you prefer—get creative with your color choices!
Materials Required: To complete this project, you will need 2.75mm and 3.50mm knitting needles, a darning needle for weaving in ends and sewing, approximately 30g of toy stuffing, and some colored yarn to bring Russell's character to life.
The approximate finished size of your sprout will be 15cm x 16cm, making it an adorable addition to your holiday decor or a cute handmade gift!
Yarn Suggestions:
- 25g Paintbox Simply DK 159 Neon Green (or alternatively, Stylecraft Special DK 1821)
- 10g James C Brett Top Value 8429 Grey
- 1g James C Brett Top Value 8430 Black
- 1g James C Brett Top Value 8428 White
Knitting Skills Required: To successfully complete this pattern, you should be familiar with the basic knitting techniques: knit, purl, K2tog (knit two together), and SSK (slip-slip-knit).
Sewing Skills Required: For assembly, you will need to be comfortable with mattress stitch, over stitch, and running stitch to achieve a neat finish.
Happy knitting! This charming Russell Sprout Leafy Blinder is sure to bring delight to your festive celebrations. If you have any questions or need further assistance with the pattern, please don’t hesitate to ask—I'm here to help!
