Friday, 29 May 2015

Egg Cosy Part 2 - The Extra's Bird/Owl Pattern

This is the follow on to Egg Cosy Part 1.

Extras

If you want to continue to add the extras to make a more advanced Egg Cosy here are the instructions. First of all I found it easier to check placement if I had a model to place the Egg Cosy upon. It isn’t strictly necessary but useful. Here is a picture of what I used but normal Hard Boiled Eggs are fine.


Bird (Owl) Pattern

This pattern is designed to be used with the Bell Shaped Cosy. I have used 3mm Double Ended Needles although ordinary needles are fine.

Tip
Before you start if you leave a reasonable long tail when casting on it will help with the attachment – I found out this the hard way!

Cast on 10 stitches

Green Stitches 10          








Purple Stitches 10









Row 1 Knit
Row 2 Purl
Row 3 Knit
Row 4 Purl

Green 4 Rows










Purple 4 Rows 










Row 5 Knit 1 stitch, Knit 2tog, Knit 4 stitches, Knit 2tog, Knit 1 stitch

Green Decrease to 9








Purple Decrease to 9










Green Decrease to 8 










Purple Decrease to 8










Row 6 Purl
Row 7 Knit 1 stitch, Knit 2tog, Knit 2 stitches, Knit 2tog, Knit 1 stitch (6 stitches)
Row 8 Purl
Row 9 Knit 1 stitch, Knit 2tog, Knit 2tog, Knit 1 stitch, (4 stitches)
Row 10 Purl
Row 11 Knit 2tog, Knit 2tog, (2 stitches)
Row 12 Purl
Row 13 Cast Off

Green Cast Off
  
Purple Cast Off



      






You now have completed one wing.

Green Wing
 








Purple Wing








Repeat the process for the second wing. To attach the wings simply sew on (this is where the long tail you left is helpful).

Green Single Wing










Purple Single Wing









Green Double Wing










Purple Double Wing









For the Eyes just sew on two circles.

Green Eyes 










Purple Eyes









For the Beak sew in a V shape.

Green Beak








Purple Beak








The next part is the addition of the Ears.

Cast on 4 Stitches
  
G Cast On








P Cast On 










Row 1 Knit
Row 2 Purl
Row 3 K2tog, K2tog,
Row 4 Purl

Row 5 K2tog
Cast Off

G Cast Off










P Cast Off









If you notice I have left a small piece of Bamboo Cotton and spread it out to give it a tufted look. Sew onto owl. Repeat for 2nd ear.

Green Owl Egg Cosy










Purple Owl Egg Cosy










The next blog will be instructions for the Dragon Pattern Egg Cosy

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