Knitting pattern - Roly Poly Pill Bug

Note that this is a knitting pattern, not a finished creature. The pattern will come to you as a pdf file digital download.

This very versatile pill bug can be a favorite toy, a neck pillow or a throw cushion, and will delight kids and adults alike. Just change the size of the yarn and needles to get the size you want.

This is an intermediate level pattern and you will need to know how to do several techniques: picking up sts, wrap and turn (w&t), knitted cast-on, Kitchener st closure, 3-needle bind-off, circular knitting on dp needles, I-cord. However there are detailed instructions and lots of photographs.

Use any yarn, but yarn that includes at least 50% wool will hold the shape better. I used Noro Kureyon sock yarn, however, you may use any weight yarn, so long as you use a needle size to give a tight enough weave that the stuffing does not show through. If you use a heavier weight yarn the final size (now about 7”/18cm when rolled up) will be quite a bit bigger.

If you would like a Roly Poly Pill Bug already knitted, please contact me.