Product Description
Linnypin Designs - Loomed Square Ladybirds
A delightful pattern, create you very own large & small Ladybirds, simply made from the clever use of Loomed e-wrap stitch squares.
These animals will look great in any nursery or children's bedroom, or even on display in your living room.
Loom Knitters of all ages now have the opportunity to enjoy making these wonderful eye catching Ladybirds.
Loomed Square Ladybirds by Linda Morris Tomlin
What is Being Made
These are knitted loomed toy ladybirds available in two sizes: large and small. The design creates charming decorative or play toys using a square looming technique, with each ladybird constructed from multiple knitted squares that are assembled together to form the finished three-dimensional toy.
Looming Technique
The ladybirds are created using a knitting loom rather than traditional hand knitting needles. This technique is beginner-friendly and involves working with the loom to create individual squares that form the body components of each ladybird. The looming method produces consistent, even stitches and is an accessible introduction to fiber crafts for those new to knitting.
Stitches and Construction
The primary stitch used throughout this project is the e-wrap stitch, which is fundamental to knitting loom work. Each square is worked over e-wrap stitches to create the tension required for the pattern.
Tension specifications:
- Large Ladybird: 13 stitches and 13 rows to complete one square
- Small Ladybird: 10 stitches and 10 rows to complete one square
The ladybirds are constructed from a total of 28 black squares and 12 red squares, with 8 additional spots worked on the upper body to create the characteristic ladybird markings.
Materials Required
To complete this project, you will need:
- Yarn: DK weight yarn in black and red
- Knitting loom: Appropriate loom size for your chosen project size
- Safety eyes: For creating the ladybird's facial features
- Sewing needle and thread: For assembling the squares and attaching components
- Felt: For additional details and finishing
Difficulty Level and Support
This project is rated as beginner difficulty, making it suitable for those new to loom knitting. The pattern includes detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. Designer Linda Morris Tomlin from Linnypin Designs UK provides customer support for anyone experiencing difficulties during the making process.
Format
This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing you to access the complete instructions and work at your own pace.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Linda Morris Tomlin |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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