What you'll need
| One size only: | 14cm |
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YKC034_049
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Product Description
SIMON THE BALEFUL Gargoyle by Georgina Manvell
Simon measures 14 cm high at the shoulder when completed in DK yarn He is made using plastic safety eyes with washers. He is just the right size to sit on your computer or hang in your car!!! A very easy knit and suitable for a beginner. This pattern is for sale in many Cathedral Shops and Yarn shops throughout the UK. This unique pattern has been designed Georgina Manvell and Suzannah Holwell. Copyright 2010
SIMON the Baleful Gargoyle: Knitted Toy Pattern Overview
What Is Being Made
SIMON the Baleful is a knitted gargoyle toy designed by Georgina Manvell and Suzannah Holwell. This pattern creates a decorative stuffed gargoyle figure, drawing inspiration from the architectural stone creatures traditionally found on cathedrals and buildings. The name "baleful" suggests a mischievous or menacing character, making this an ideal project for those interested in creating whimsical, slightly spooky handmade toys with personality and charm.
Craft and Primary Technique
This is a knitting project suitable for crafters of all skill levels. The pattern is classified as beginner difficulty, making it an accessible choice for those new to toy knitting or looking to expand their amigurumi-style creations. Knitting allows for the creation of three-dimensional forms through the fundamental technique of interlocking loops of yarn with needles, which is then typically stuffed to create a finished toy.
Yarn and Materials
The pattern calls for DK (double knit) weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that provides good stitch definition while remaining manageable for beginners. DK weight is ideal for creating toys as it produces a fabric with enough structure to hold its shape when stuffed, while remaining soft and pleasant to handle. Standard knitting needles appropriate for DK yarn weight will be required to complete this project.
Design Details and Heritage
Originally published in 2010, this newly formatted pattern has been refined and is widely available through multiple retailers including Cathedral Shops, Etsy, Lovecrafts, and eBay. The design draws from the rich architectural history of gargoyles, whose name derives from the French word gargouille, meaning throat—a reference to their traditional function as decorative water spouts on buildings. Creating SIMON allows crafters to bring this historical architectural element into a charming, handmade toy form.
Pattern Information
- Designer: Georgina Manvell and Suzannah Holwell
- Pattern Name: SIMON the Baleful (Gargoyle)
- Format: Downloadable PDF
- Craft: Knitting
- Yarn Weight: DK
- Difficulty Level: Beginner
- Project Type: Toys
- Shop: The Old Toy Knitting Shop
Copyright and Usage Terms
This pattern is protected under copyright law and represents original design work. Purchasers of the digital download agree to use the pattern for personal projects only. Commercial reproduction, alteration, copying, or resale of toys made from this design is not permitted.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Designer: | theoldtoyknittingshop |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Two 15mm safety eyes in blue Small amount of dark yarn to mark toes |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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