Please meet LEVI
- the Super Easy Lovie !
LEVI - the SUPER EASY LOVIE |
I hardly ever make toys as I am rubbish at the faces! This is my first attempt at a lovie. I am sure you can do far better - but here at least you have somewhere to start.
LEVI the Lovie
Requires ~
DK yarn –
I used a cotton mix yarn so that this Lovie would wash easily!
A little
polyester stuffing
4mm
needles for the main part
3.5mm needles
for the head – toys are generally knitted on a size smaller than usual needle
to make a more dense fabric which prevents the stuffing showing through.
Cast on 2sts
Row
1: Kfb, k1
Row 2:
K1, kfb, knit to end
Repeat Row 2 until you are happy with
the size (6" is very popular, I made mine 9")
Next Row: K2, k2tog, knit to end
Repeat the last row until you have 10sts
left on your needle
Make the head ~
Knit 1
row
Purl 1
row
S1,
kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2
Purl 1
row
Repeat
the last 2 rows 6 times
more (24sts)
Work 14
rows in stocking stitch (knit one row, purl one row)
S1, s1,
k1, psso,knit to last 3sts, k2tog, k1
Purl 1
row
Repeat
the last 2 rows 6 times
more (10sts)
Cast
off
Join the sides of the head
Add features to the face
Make the Ears ~
Using a length of the yarn used for the head, create ears by sewing a
line across the top of the head at each side.
Stuff the head with polyester toy filling
Sew the
gap at the neck closed securely
You will find my Teeny Tiny Levi Keepsake on this link ~
I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.
In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.
However, please do not copy my patterns
This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced
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Very good pattern. I will definitely make one in the future.
ReplyDeleteLove Levi, Will certainly be making some for my charities
ReplyDeleteFab.thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThanks,nice wee guy
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern. Just making Levi for my yet to be born grandson.
ReplyDeleteJust made this not seem up but lovely easy and cute. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marianna, I love Levi.
ReplyDeleteLooks a nice quick one to make when only have a short time and want to complete
ReplyDeleteLooks gr8.nice and quick project
ReplyDeleteLove this going to knit one for my grandson who is due in June
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the pattern. I've seen lots being made for the warm baby project.
ReplyDeletethank you, going to make some for warm baby project
ReplyDeleteSurprisingly easy to make, love it, thankyou
ReplyDeleteBrilliant pattern for a little comforter. Thankyou.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing have 2 babies due in October. However need to ask, what is Kfb
ReplyDeleteHave made a couple of these they are so cute
ReplyDeletewhat does kfb mean please
ReplyDeletekfb = knit into the front and then the back of the stitch (this is an increase, s it makes an extra stitch)
DeleteHow many stitches do you cast on in beginning it says cast 2sts?
DeleteI have just finished a Levi out the head I the middle hope to
ReplyDeleteto do more for Alzheimer's charity
Love Levi how would I knit him bigger
ReplyDeleteI’ve just finished three, love the ease of one piece! Thanks so much for the pattern, I’ve improvised a bit with making it smaller by reducing the width of the blanket section and also reducing the 14 rows on the head to 7. Works out great! I’m making them either for the police department where I live or my son who is a fireman. Many times they are first on the scene of an accident and come across frightened children. I’m praying these will help them feel secure.
ReplyDeleteMarianna, thank you very much, I am making it for my friend who has just had her first baby.
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