Blue Footed Booby Knitting Pattern

Ever felt like you needed a little side boob? This knitting pattern will let you whip up a blue footed booby friend! Boobies have a funny name because they have a funny gait on land and a blindly fearless regard for people. Early explorers thought they were, well, naïve boobs. Boobies are so proud of their feet that their mating ritual involves an elaborate dance to show off those feet. This booby knits up quickly in the round and will be ready to dance in just a few hours!

This is a PDF instant digital download with both US Letter and A4 paper options for printing.

Difficulty
Intermediate

Skills and Techniques

• Knitting in the round
• I-cord

Yarn
Vanna’s Choice (170 yds/155 m per 100 g skein) or another worsted weight yarn

• MC White; 35 yards/32 meters (partial skein)
• CC1 Silver Grey; 35 yards/32 meters (partial skein)
• CC2 Silver Heather; 15 yards/14 meters (partial skein)
• CC3 Aqua; 15 yards/14 meters (partial skein)

Needles
These sizes are recommended. Always knit a test swatch and choose a needle size that will yield the correct gauge.

• 3.75 mm/US 5 needles for working small circumference in the round: DPNs, 1 long circular or 2 short circulars
• 3.75 mm/US 5 needles for working I-Cord: DPNs (This section is short and can be knit in the round using your needles of choice if you prefer.)

Notions

• Stitch markers
• Stitch holder
• Tapestry needle
• Two 9mm animal safety eyes in yellow
• Polyester fiber fill

Finished Size
One size

• Body: 6.75 inches/ 17.14 cm tall