Product Description
Meet the Bumblie. He is a character from the 1950's, one of three aliens that came to earth to watch how human children played.
I was told by my mum, that thunder was caused by Bumblies up in Bumblie land running at each other full speed and banging tummies together - I am sure she would not have lied to me cough
Sitting 5 inches high, this fun little character is knitted flat on 3mm needles. He is a very quick and easy knit. The pattern is clearly written and includes photos to help you along the way.
Materials needed DK or equivalent yarn in the following colours Flesh or pale pink – less than 10g Navy blue – scrap 3mm needles – used throughout 2 x 10mm blue plastic toy eyes (optional) Scrap of flesh colour felt (optional) Scrap of stiff card Clear glue (optional) Small length of red yarn or embroidery silk for mouth Fibrefill If making for a small child, I suggest embroidering the eyes
Bumblie the Thunder Maker by Phoenixknits
About This Design
Bumblie the Thunder Maker is a whimsical knitted alien character designed by Phoenixknits, inspired by a charming 1950s concept. According to the designer's backstory, Bumblies are mischievous little creatures from Bumblie Land that create thunder by running at each other and bumping their tummies together. This finished knitted doll stands just over 4 inches high, making it an ideal small decorative piece or toy.
What Is Being Made
This downloadable knitting pattern creates a complete stuffed toy character with a unified body and head construction. The design includes facial features and is intended to be a finished, three-dimensional plush toy suitable for display or play.
Knitting Techniques Used
- Increases: The pattern employs multiple increase techniques to shape the body, including inc1 (increase one stitch) worked across entire rows and paired increases (k1, inc1 and k2, inc1 repeats) to create graduated shaping
- Mattress stitch: The designer uses mattress stitch for seaming pieces together, a technique that creates an invisible, professional-looking seam ideal for stuffed toys
- Stockinette stitch: Alternating knit and purl rows create the classic stockinette fabric that forms the base of the construction
Stitches and Construction
The body and head are knitted as one continuous piece, beginning with a cast-on of 10 stitches. The pattern uses systematic increases to expand the stitch count from 10 to 20, then 30, 40, and finally 50 stitches, creating the rounded three-dimensional form characteristic of a stuffed toy. This graduated increase method allows the knitter to build shape without complex shaping techniques.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn: DK weight or equivalent in flesh or pale pink (less than 10 grams) and navy blue (scrap amount)
- Needles: 3mm needles used throughout the entire project
- Embellishments: Two 10mm blue plastic toy eyes, small scrap of flesh-colored felt, scrap of stiff card, clear glue, and small length of red yarn or embroidery thread for details
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and seaming methods.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Phoenixknits |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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