Robot Backpacks

Submitted by Kate Beale on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 00:26
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Robot Backpacks by Brenda K. B. Anderson
These quirky robots hearken back to toys of old, but are totally cool today.

YARN
RED HEART Super Saver, 7oz/198g skeins, each approx 364yd/333m (100% acrylic)
For Blue Backpack:

  • 2 balls #0886 Blue (A)
  • 1 ball  #0380 Windsor (C)

For Red Backpack:

  • 2 balls #0319 Cherry Red (A)
  • 1 ball #706 Perfect Pink (C)

For Both:

  • 1 ball #0311 White (B)
  • 1 ball #0341 Light gray (D)

KNITTING NEEDLES

  • 1 set size 5 (3.75mm) knitting needles or any size to obtain gauge

NOTIONS

  • Two .35"/9mm black safety eyes or small buttons 32"/81.5cm matching non-separating nylon zipper
  • Plastic canvas to reinforce inside of Backpack (Use plastic canvas with holes big enough to get yarn needle through.)
  • Yarn needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 12"/30.5cm wide by 16"/40.5 tall by 6"/15 deep

GAUGE
17 sts and 24.5 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette st.

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