Sensory ball

DESIGNER VAL PIERCE

KIT LIST

Yarn: Deramores Studio DK acrylic, shades (A) 70004 Fuchsia, (B) 70020 Oatmeal, (C) 70027 Ebony, (D) 70001 Frost, (E) 70059 Burnt Orange, (F) 70016 Lapis, (G) 70036 Blue Haze, (H) 70011 Peridot, (I) 700642 Citrine, (J) 70006 Ruby, (K) 70046 Heather, (L) 70012 Fir, (M) 70034 Light Pink, small amounts of each Needles: 3.25mm Safety toy stuffing Tapestry needle

Size: Approx. 50cm circumference

TENSION SQUARE

22 sts x 40 rows 10cm x 10cm Garter stitch 3.25mm needles

BALL SECTION

(make 12)

Using 3.25mm needles and your choice of yarn, cast on 13 sts fairly loosely

☐ Rows 1-3: k to end

☐ Row 4: kfb, k to last st, kfb. 15 sts

☐ Rows 5-8: k to end

☐ Rows 9-18: rep Rows 4-8 twice more. 19 sts

☐ Row 19: k to end

☐ Row 20: k1, k2tog, k to last three sts, k2tog, k1. 17 sts

☐ Rows 21-32: rep Rows 19-20 six times more. Five sts

☐ Row 33: k1, k3tog, k1. Three sts

☐ Row 34: k3tog. One st

☐ Fasten off

To make up

Take one section and stitch another one to each side. Join sides of hexagons to form a cup shape for one half of ball. Repeat with remaining hexagons. Sew halves together, leaving a gap for stuffing. Tease out small amounts before inserting into ball, filling to a well rounded shape with a smooth feel. Close opening. Sew motifs onto ball when ready

ROSE

Using 3.25mm needles and yarn A, cast on 50 sts

☐ Row 1: k to end

☐ Row 2: k2, pass first st over second and off needle, * yfwd, yon, pass st over yo and off needle, k1, pass yo over st and off needle, rep from
* to end

☐ Fasten off

To make up

Coil strip into shape and secure with stitches. Sew to centre of a section. Using Green DK, embroider leaves randomly around Rose

TEDDY

Head

Using 3.25mm needles and yarn B, cast on six sts

☐ Row 1: k to end

☐ Row 2: kfb, k to last st, kfb. Eight sts

☐ Rows 3-8: rep Rows 1-2 three times more. 14 sts

☐ Rows 9-12: k to end

☐ Row 13: k to end

☐ Row 14: k2tog, k to last two sts, k2tog. 12 sts

☐ Rows 15-18: rep Rows 13-14 twice more. Eight sts

☐ Cast off

Muzzle

Using 3.25mm needles and yarn B, cast on four sts

☐ Row 1: k to end

☐ Row 2: kfb, k to last st, kfb. Six sts

☐ Rows 3-4: rep Rows 1-2 once more. Eight sts

☐ Rows 5-6: k to end

☐ Row 7: k to end

☐ Row 8: k2tog, k to last two sts, k2tog. Six sts

☐ Rows 9-10: rep Rows 7-8 once more. Four sts

☐ Cast off

Ear (make 2)

Using 3.25mm needles and

yarn A, cast on four sts

☐ Row 1: (kfb) to end. Eight sts

☐ Rows 2-5: k to end

☐ Row 6: (k2tog) to end. Four sts

☐ Row 7: (k2tog) twice. Two sts

☐ Row 8: k2tog

☐ Fasten off

To make up

Weave in ends, place Head onto a section, sew in place, adding small amount of stuffing to pad out. Place Muzzle at base of Face, stuff lightly, then sew in place. Attac