Robin Chocolate Orange
Introducing a festive little robin knitting pattern that is sure to bring joy to your holiday season! This charming robin is designed to hold a delightful chocolate orange in its belly, creating a delightful double winter gift that’s perfect for ornamenting your home or gifting to loved ones.
Completed Dimensions: Approximately 20cm from the base to the top of the cheerful pom-pom, making it an adorable addition to any festive decor or a thoughtful present.
Suggested Yarn: For this project, we recommend using double knitting yarn. You will need 25g each of brown and cream yarn, as well as 10-15g each of yellow and red for those lovely details. A small amount of black yarn is required for the robin's eyes, and don't forget your chocolate orange or a similar treat to fill your robin's belly! Additionally, you will need some toy stuffing to give your little creation its perfect shape.
Needle Size: A pair of 3mm single pointed knitting needles (UK size 11, US size 3) is essential for crafting this adorable robin. Make sure you have these on hand for a smooth knitting experience.
Language: This knitting pattern is provided in English, catering to knitters of all skill levels.
Knitting Skills Required: To successfully knit this adorable robin, you should be familiar with basic knitting skills including casting on, knitting (k), purling (p), increasing (inc) by knitting into both the front and back of a stitch, decreasing (k2tog) by knitting two stitches together, casting off, sewing pieces together, and inserting toy stuffing.
Yarn Weight: This pattern uses double knitting yarn, which is classified as Light Worsted (8ply, No.3) with an approximate length of 300m per 100g skein—perfect for achieving the soft and cozy texture these winter gifts require.
Equipment: Don’t forget to have a yarn sewing needle handy for neatly finishing your project and sewing the various pieces together!
Craft Type: This charming robin is created through the art of knitting, using two single pointed needles to bring it to life.
Designed by: This pattern has been thoughtfully crafted by Knitting by Post, renowned Toy Knitting Pattern Designers who ensure that your knitting experience is enjoyable and rewarding.
Media: This pattern is available for instant digital PDF download, allowing you to start your knitting journey right away!
Tension: Achieve the perfect fit with a tension gauge of 26 stitches and 33 rows per 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch (St-St) using double knitting yarn.
Knitting Style: All pieces of this delightful robin are knitted flat and then seamed together, showcasing your impressive knitting skills.
Get started on this festive knitting pattern and create a memorable winter gift that combines the joy of crafting with the sweet surprise of a chocolate treat! Perfect for knitters looking to spread holiday cheer.
