Knitted Clown Hand Puppet

The knitted clown hand puppet is a delightful and charming addition to any puppet show or playtime activity. With its vibrant colors, intricate details, and playful design, this hand puppet is sure to bring smiles and laughter to both children and adults alike. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this knitted clown hand puppet is not only visually appealing but also soft and comfortable to hold. It invites creativity and imaginative play, encouraging storytelling and interaction. Whether you're an experienced puppeteer or just starting out, this knitted clown hand puppet is a wonderful choice for hours of entertainment and fun.

Pattern

You will need: Oddments of double kitting wool, including white & colour suitable for hair, and 1 pair size 8 (4mm) needles.

Cast on 44 stitches; work 6 rows in rib.

Change colour & work 24 rows in stocking stitch in various striped wool.

Next row: Change colour wool & cast on 10 stitches. Knit back 32 altogether, turn leaving remaining 22 stitches on a spare needle, cast on 10 stitches. K4 P34 K4.

Continue for a further 6 rows remembering to knit the first & last 4 stitches on purl rows.

Cast off 12 sts. Knit to end of row.

Cast off 12 stitches. Purl to end of row.

Slip these stitches onto a spare needle, & break off wool.

Rejoin wool to 22 sts on first spare needle, & work to match.

On last row, purl across the stitches left on the second needle, giving total of 36.

Join on white wool for face & K 18sts. Join on colour for hair & K further 18 sts. (Taking care to twist two yarns together at join.)

Work 10 more rows in stocking stitch, twisting yarns each time to avoid a hole.

Join on first colour for hat.

Work 2 rows garter stitch.

Next row: S1, K1, p.s.s.o. K14, K2 tog, S1, K1, p.s.s.o. K14, K2 tog. Knit to end.

Next row purl.

Repeat these last two rows until 2 sts remain. (The middle number of K’s will decrease each time.)

Cast off.

Embroider facial details on white piece of knitting using small stitches.

Sew up.