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    Acorn Pattern

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    This document provides instructions for knitting an acorn including the materials and steps needed. The materials are worsted weight yarn in tan and dark brown colors and US #5 double pointed needles. The acorn is knitted in the round, starting with 6 stitches and increasing to create the shape. Stitches are gradually decreased to close the top. The acorn cap is worked flat as an i-cord.

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    This document provides instructions for knitting an acorn including the materials and steps needed. The materials are worsted weight yarn in tan and dark brown colors and US #5 double pointed needles. The acorn is knitted in the round, starting with 6 stitches and increasing to create the shape. Stitches are gradually decreased to close the top. The acorn cap is worked flat as an i-cord.

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    This document provides instructions for knitting an acorn including the materials and steps needed. The materials are worsted weight yarn in tan and dark brown colors and US #5 double pointed needles. The acorn is knitted in the round, starting with 6 stitches and increasing to create the shape. Stitches are gradually decreased to close the top. The acorn cap is worked flat as an i-cord.

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    Acorn Pattern

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    This document provides instructions for knitting an acorn including the materials and steps needed. The materials are worsted weight yarn in tan and dark brown colors and US #5 double pointed needles. The acorn is knitted in the round, starting with 6 stitches and increasing to create the shape. Stitches are gradually decreased to close the top. The acorn cap is worked flat as an i-cord.

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    Knit Acorn

    Finished Measurements
    4.5 x 3”

    Yarn
    Worsted weight.
    25 yards tan. (.3oz)
    15 yards dark brown. (.15oz)

    © Fiber & Vine 2013 No reproduction without written permission.


    (Shown in Manos Del Uruguay
    Maxima, color M2293 (tan) and
    Cascade 220, color 9562 (dark
    brown.)

    Needles
    US #5 double pointed needles.

    Gauge
    20 sts = 4” in stockinette stitch (or 4.5 sts = 1”)
    Gauge is not crucial for this project, but keep in mind that fabric should be
    tight, or the stuffing will show. Change needle size to achieve a nice firm
    fabric.

    Notions
    Tapestry needle. Wool or poly stuffing.

    Abbreviations
    K= Knit; P=Purl; Kfb= Knit into front and back of stitch; M1= with left
    needle, pick up bar between stitches from front to back, knit into the back of
    this stitch; M1p: with left needle, pick up bar between stitches from back to Knit Acorn
    front, purl into the front of this stitch; K2tog= knit 2 together; Sts= Stitches.
    by Kim Hamlin
    402 Main Street
    Norway, Maine 04268
    (207) 739-2664
    Ravelry: fibervinenorway
    Acorn Continue knitting in the round.
    Using preferred method cast, on 6 stitches. Round 6: Knit.
    Round 7: (P1, M1p, p1) Around.
    Round 1: Kfb in each stitch, dividing evenly onto 3 double pointed needles. (18sts)
    (12 sts.) Round 8: Purl.
    Knit 3 rounds. Round 9: (P1, m1p, p2) Around.
    Round 5: (K1, m1, k2, m1, k1) 3 times. (18 sts) (24sts)
    Round 6: Knit. Round 10: Purl.
    Round 7: (K1, m1, k4, m1, k1) 3 times. (24 sts) Round 11: (P1, m1p, p3) Around.
    Round 8: Knit. (30sts)
    Round 9: (K1, m1, k3, m1, k3, m1, k1) 3 times. (33) Round 12: Purl.

    © Fiber & Vine 2015 No reproduction without written permission.


    Knit 3 rounds. Round 13: (P1, m1p,, p4) Around.
    Round 13: (K6, m1, k5) 3 times (36 sts) (36ts)
    Knit 10 rounds. Round 14: Purl.
    Round 24: (K2tog, k4) around. (30 sts) Round 15: (P1, m1p,, p5) Around.
    Round 25: Knit. (42sts)
    Round 26: (K2tog, k3) around. (24 sts) Purl 4 rounds.
    Round 27: Knit.
    Round 28: (K2tog, k2) around. (18 sts) Cast off in knit. Sew in cast off tail.
    Round 29: Knit.
    Finishing
    Stuff acorn with filling. Thread tapestry needle with the tail left at cast on. Insert needle through
    the center of your icord stem and pull through to inside if cap. Leave
    Round 30: (K2tog, k1) around. (12sts) enough slack in the yarn so that your stem stays straight up. Back stitch a
    Round 31: (K2tog) around. (6 sts) little to secure. You can now use the tail to sew cap to acorn. Work in a loose
    spiral, leaving an inch at the bottom to curl under.
    Break yarn and sew through remaining stitches to close. Sew in tails.
    Blocking makes everything look better, even stuffed things! Spray with
    water and gently squeeze to incorporate the water. Don’t rub or squeeze to
    Acorn Cap much or 100% wool might felt. If needed, re-shape the acorn so it looks
    Using preferred method cast, on 3 stitches, Leaving a 10” tail to use for right. Let dry and enjoy!
    sewing later.

    Working as for icord:


    Knit 2 rounds.
    Round 3: Kfb in each stitch. (6sts)
    Knit one more icord round.
    Round 5: Kfb in each stitch dividing onto 3 double pointed needles as you
    go. (12sts)

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