Alfred the Crocodile - Pattern

The crocodile Alfred is a cool vest that is suitable for both parties and everyday life. The vest is knitted in Sisu from Sandnes Garn.

About the embroidery:

The crocodile is embroidered with only one type of stitch, backstitch. Follow the drawings in the pattern.

We first embroider the outline around the shapes, then we fill in with colors inside (fill stitches).

The fill stitches should be as close as possible to avoid the background color showing through. They can be overlapped to your advantage.

It's nice to vary the length of these stitches.

NB! The look will be most beautiful if you let the stitches follow the curves of the shapes.

Sizes:

Sizes: 2 (4) 6 (8) years

Overall width: 62 (66) 70 (74) cm

Total length: 37 (40) 43 (47) cm

The measurements given are not body measurements but measurements of the finished knitted sweater if the correct knitting tension is followed. The sizes are indicative.

Guiding pins:

Circular needle 2 ½ and 3 mm

Knitting strength:

Stockinette stitch 27 stitches/10 cm

Rib 32 stitches/10 cm

Yarn for sweater:

Sisu from Sandnes Garn

9041 Dusty Light Green

100 (100) 100 (100) 200 grams

1002 White

50 (50) 100 (100) grams

There are many yarn alternatives for this knitting tension. If you choose a different yarn, it is important that you check the running length.

9844 Light Moss Green 2122 Yellow Moonstone2564 Golden Brown9573 Moss Green1099 Black

Yarn for embroidery:

1002 White

9844 Light Moss Green

2122 Yellow Moonstone

2564 Golden brown

9573 Moss green

1099 Black

It is up to you whether you want to buy the embroidery thread we have used, or whether you want to use leftover yarn that you already have. NB! Remember that if you use leftover yarn, you must be sure that the yarn you embroider with is made of the same material as the yarn you knit the vest with. We therefore recommend embroidering a little on a sample patch and test washing it, if you are unsure about the yarn choice. Different quality of yarn can cause the garment to be damaged in the wash.

Other accessories:

Searing with a diameter of at least 13 and 20 cm

Water-soluble non-woven fabric on a piece of approximately 25 x 25 cm and a piece of 18 x 18 cm

Pointed needle

Regarding the recipe:

The recipe is a digital product (PDF file) that will be sent to your email address once your purchase is complete.