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With DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
With Worsted Weight yarn and and 4.5 mm knitting needles (US size 7, UK size 7) finished square is approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10 inches x 10 inches)
Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.
Chart Instructions
On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots
On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots
Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.
Written Instructions
Cast on 45
Work 7 rows of (K1,P1) to last stitch, K1
Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 9 and All Odd Numbered Rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
Free Cow Dishcloth or Afghan Square Knitting Pattern
Our latest creation is a free knitting pattern for a Cow Square!
This square would work great as a washcloth or dishcloth , or you could put it together with some of the other squares to make an afghan. If you wanted to make a farm themed afghan, there are other farm themed squares here.
With DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
With Worsted Weight yarn and and 4.5 mm knitting needles (US size 7, UK size 7) finished square is approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10 inches x 10 inches)
Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.
Chart Instructions
On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots
On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots
Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.
Written Instructions
Cast on 45
Work 7 rows of (K1,P1) to last stitch, K1
Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 9 and All Odd Numbered Rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
Free Octopus Dishcloth or Afghan Square Knitting Pattern
Our latest creation is a free knitting pattern for an Octopus Square!
This square would work great as a washcloth or dishcloth , or you could put it together with some of the other squares to make an afghan. If you wanted to make a nautical themed afghan, there are other nautical themed squares here.
With DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
With Worsted Weight yarn and and 4.5 mm knitting needles (US size 7, UK size 7) finished square is approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10 inches x 10 inches)
Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.
Chart Instructions
On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots
On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots
Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.
Written Instructions
Cast on 45
Work 7 rows of (K1,P1) to last stitch, K1
Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 9 and All Odd Numbered Rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
With DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
With Worsted Weight yarn and and 4.5 mm knitting needles (US size 7, UK size 7) finished square is approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10 inches x 10 inches)
Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.
Chart Instructions
On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots
On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots
Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.
Written Instructions
Cast on 45
Work 7 rows of (K1,P1) to last stitch, K1
Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 9 and All Odd Numbered Rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
Free Seagull Dishcloth or Afghan Square Knitting Pattern
Our latest creation is a free knitting pattern for a Seagull Square!
This square would work great as a washcloth or dishcloth , or you could put it together with some of the other squares to make an afghan – if you would like to make a sea or beach themed afghan, more nautical squares can be found here.
With DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
With Worsted Weight yarn and and 4.5 mm knitting needles (US size 7, UK size 7) finished square is approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10 inches x 10 inches)
Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.
Chart Instructions
On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots
On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots
Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.
Written Instructions
Cast on 45
Work 7 rows of (K1,P1) to last stitch, K1
Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 9 and All Odd Numbered Rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
Free Goat Dishcloth or Afghan Square Knitting Pattern
Our latest creation is a free knitting pattern for a Goat Square!
This square would work great as a washcloth or dishcloth , or you could put it together with some of the other squares to make an afghan – if you would like to make a farm animal themed afghan, more farm animal squares can be found here.
With DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
With Worsted Weight yarn and and 4.5 mm knitting needles (US size 7, UK size 7) finished square is approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10 inches x 10 inches)
Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.
Chart Instructions
On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots
On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots
Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.
Written Instructions
Cast on 45
Work 7 rows of (K1,P1) to last stitch, K1
Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 9 and All Odd Numbered Rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
Free Dog Bone Dishcloth or Afghan Square Knitting Pattern
Our latest creation is a free knitting pattern for a Dog Bone Square!
This square would work great as a washcloth or dishcloth , or you could put it together with some of the other squares to make an afghan – if you would like to make a pet themed afghan, more pet squares can be found here.
With DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
With Worsted Weight yarn and and 4.5 mm knitting needles (US size 7, UK size 7) finished square is approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10 inches x 10 inches)
Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.
Chart Instructions
On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots
On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots
Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.
Written Instructions
Cast on 45
Work 7 rows of (K1,P1) to last stitch, K1
Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 9 and All Odd Numbered Rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
With DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
With Worsted Weight yarn and and 4.5 mm knitting needles (US size 7, UK size 7) finished square is approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10 inches x 10 inches)
Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.
Chart Instructions
On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots
On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots
Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.
Written Instructions
Cast on 45
Work 7 rows of (K1,P1) to last stitch, K1
Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 9 and All Odd Numbered Rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
Free Emu Dishcloth or Afghan Square Knitting Pattern
Our latest creation is a free knitting pattern for an Emu Square! (It could also be a Moa from New Zealand, or a Rhea from South America)
This square would work great as a washcloth or dishcloth , or you could put it together with some of the other squares to make an afghan. If you are looking for more Australian animals, there are also Koala and Kangaroo Squares available.
With DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches)
With Worsted Weight yarn and and 4.5 mm knitting needles (US size 7, UK size 7) finished square is approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10 inches x 10 inches)
Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.
Chart Instructions
On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots
On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots
Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.
Written Instructions
Cast on 45
Work 7 rows of (K1,P1) to last stitch, K1
Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 9 and All Odd Numbered Rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
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FINISHED SIZE:
Approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall using DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 3 mm crochet hook.
Approximately 30 cm (12 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and 3 mm crochet hook.
Approximately 20 cm (8 inches) tall using DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 2.75 mm crochet hook.
You can use any yarn and crochet hook combination that gives you good tension. Normally this would be a hook at least two sizes smaller than that recommended on the yarn label.
MATERIALS:
Yarn in light grey and black (see note below)
Crochet hook
Safety eyes 12 mm (optional, can be embroidered instead)
Stuffing
You can use any yarn and crochet hook combination that gives you good tension. Normally this would be a hook around two sizes smaller than that recommended on the yarn label. For Voldemort I used a 2.75 mm hook with 8ply/DK/Light Worsted Weight acrylic yarn.
Crochet abbreviations (US terminology):
sc – single crochet
dec – decrease
inc – increase
blo – crochet through back loops only
sl – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
ch – chain
The numbers in brackets at the end of each round indicate how many stitches you should have at the end of the round
Arms (make 2)
Using grey coloured yarn:
Round 1: 4 sc into magic ring (4)
Round 2: 4 inc (8)
Rounds 3-13: 8 sc (11 rounds)
Fasten off.
Fasten off. Repeat for second arm.
Legs (make 2)
Using grey coloured yarn and stuffing as you go:
Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: (3 sc, 3 inc) 2 times (18)
Rounds 4-5: 18 sc (2 rounds)
Round 6: 2 sc, 7 dec, 2 sc (11)
Round 7-17: 11 sc (11 rounds)
Fasten off. Make second leg same as first, but do not fasten off.
sc to side of leg if not already there. Chain 1 stitch.
Torso
Round 1: 11 sc around leg that you fastened off (legs are then attached to each other), 1 sc in ch, 11 sc around second leg, 1 sc in ch (24)
Round 2: 10 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec (22)
Rounds 3-7: 22 sc (5 rounds)
Round 9: 5 sc, 1 dec, 9 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc (20)
Round 10-11: 20 sc (2 rounds)
Sc to side of body if not already there
Round 12: 8 sc around arm, 10 sc on body, 8 sc around other arm, 10 sc on body (36)
Round 13: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 12 (24)
Make sure body is stuffed before continuing.
Round 14: 12 dec (12)
Head
Round 1: 12 sc
Round 2: 12 inc (24)
Round 3: 24 inc (48)
Round 4-11: 48 sc (8 rounds)
Place safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, making sure they are centre on face and 8 stitches apart.
Round 13: (6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42)
Round 14: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36)
Round 15: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Round 16: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Round 17: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Make sure head is stuffed before continuing.
Round 18: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Round 19: dec x 6 (6)
Fasten off, gather around fasten off stitches and pull tight to close hole at top of head.
Robes
Round 1: 25 ch and join in loop
Rounds 2-15: 25 sc (14 rounds)
Now work in rows rather than rounds:
Row 1: 12 sc flo (front loops only), 13 sc, 12 sc blo (sc in back loops of the same stitches used for 12 sc flo), turn
Row 2: 1 ch, 37 sc turn
Row 3: 1 ch, 1 dec, 33 sc, 1 dec, turn (35)
Row 4: 1 ch, 1 dec, 31 sc, 1 dec, turn (33)
Row 5: 1 ch, 1 dec, 29 sc, 1 dec, turn (31)
Row 6: 1 ch, 1 dec, 27 sc, 1 dec, turn (29)
Row 7: 1 ch, 1 dec, 25 sc, 1 dec, turn (27)
Row 8: 1 ch, 1 dec, 23 sc, 1 dec, turn (25)
Row 9: 1 ch, 4 sc, turn
Row 10: 1 ch, 4 sc, turn
Row 11: 1 ch, 4sc. Fasten off.
Skip 4 stitches on row 8 and join yarn.
Row 12: 1 ch, 9 sc starting in same stitch as chain, turn
Row 13: 1 ch, 9 sc, turn
Row 14, 1 ch, 9 sc, fasten off.
Skip 4 stitches on row 8 and join yarn again.
Row 15: 1 ch, 4 sc starting in same stitch as chain, turn