Not really kid related but I couldn’t help but share this.

While enjoying my morning coffee this morning during my blog hopping ritual, I found this great knitting project for the  Penguin Foundation. Basically they rescue and care for sick injured Penguins through the Phillip Island Nature Parks.

So if you are looking for something to keep those hands moving this winter, why not knit a few jumpers for these cute Penguins and know that you’re helping a great cause.

PENGUIN JUMPER

8 ply Pattern

You will need:
8 ply (D.K.) wool
1 pr No.9 needles (3.75mm)

Method:
Cast on 36 sts.
K1 P1 to the end of the row.
Repeat for 7 more rows.
Change to K2 P2 and inc. 8 sts. evenly across this row. (44sts.)
Continue until the work measures 12cm.
Dec. 1 st. each end of every row till 28 sts.
Dec. one stitch in the middle of the next row. (27 sts)
Change to K1P1 rib for 10 rows. Cast off.
Using a flat seam join the neck edges together.
Stitch up the sides to the beginning of the decreasing to 27 sts. (opening for each flipper).

4 Ply Pattern

You will need:
4 ply wool
1 pair No. 10 Needles (3.25)

Method:
Cast on 50 stitches.
K10 rows in K1, P1, rib
K2, P2 rib whilst increasing at the end of every row 6 times (62 sts.)
Then continue to knit in 2×2 rib until garment measures 12cm.
Decrease one stitch at each end of every row until 36 stitches remain. In the next row
decrease one stitch at each end and also one stitch in the middle of the row to leave 33
stitches.
Change to K1, P1 rib.
Knit 11 rows and cast off firmly on Row 12.
This is one side of garment. Make another and sew up from upper decrease to start of rib,
open for flippers.
IF YOU ARE A LOOSE KNITTER USE SMALLER NEEDLES.

For further information please contact Lyn Blom at lblom@penguins.org.au

Please send finished jumpers to
Lyn Blom
Phillip Island Nature Parks
Reply Paid 97
Cowes
Phillip Island 3922
Victoria
Australia
Email for more details to reception@penguins.org.au

Have fun, get those needles clicking!