Techniques

Bitty
Witches
These green gals finally mastered the spell for shrinking!
Unfortunately, they forgot the spell for growing, and now theyre eternally on
dusting duty. Hang them perched on their broom for a cute Halloween decoration.

Break yarn and draw tightly through
the stitches with a tapestry needle.
L i kes: The annual broom rodeo
Hat es: Dust busters
E ats: Eye of shrimp
Hau n ts: The utility closet

Eyes

Body
With B, cast on 4 stitches onto one needle.
Rnd 1 (work as an I-cord): [Kfb] 4 times

(8 sts).

Distribute stitches onto 3 DPNs and
continue to work in a round.
Rnd 2: [Kfb] 8 times (16 sts).
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: [Kfb, k1] 8 times (24 sts).
Rnd 5: Knit.
Rnd 6: [K2tog, yo] 12 times (24 sts).
Rnds 79: Knit.
Rnd 10: [K2tog, k2] 6 times (18 sts).
Rnds 1114: Knit.
Switch to A.
Rnds 1519: Knit (5 rnds).
Rnd 20: [K2tog, k1] 6 times (12 sts).

Stuff piece.
Rnd 21: [K2tog] 6 times.

Yarn for Witch

Fingering-weight yarn in green and black

Samples knit with Cascade Heritage, 75%

wool, 25% nylon, 3 oz (100g), 437 yds
(400m), 1 skein or less each 5659 Primavera
(A), 5601 Black (B)

Yarn for Broom

Worsted-weight yarn in brown and yellow

Samples knit with Cascade 220, 100% wool,

3 oz (100g), 220 yds (201m), 1 skein or
less each 9471 Amber (C), 7827 Goldenrod
(D)

Needles for Witch

With B, embroider eyes with 2 stitches for

Set of size 1 US (2.25mm) double-pointed

needles

each, placed 3 stitches above the last color

change and spaced 3 stitches apart.

Needles for Broom

Arms

Witch

I-cord (page 138), I-cord appendages

(page 22), attaching hair (page 33),
reverse Kitchener stitch (see page 50)

With A, cast on 2 stitches onto one needle.

Knit 18 rows of I-cord, then break yarn

and draw tightly through the stitches with a
tapestry needle.

With the end still threaded on the
tapestry needle, insert the I-cord through
the body, going in and coming out just
under the color change and just outside
the eyes. Pull the I-cord halfway through,
so that an equal length sticks out from
each side.

Weave loose ends back through the
I-cord and the body.

Feet

Set of size 5 US (3.75mm) double-pointed

needles

Other Materials
and Tools
Stuffing, small crochet hook (for attaching
hair)

Finished Size
Witch is approx 1" (4.5cm) tall (not
including hat); Broom is approx 5" (12.5cm)
long

Gauge for Witch

2" (5cm) = 19 stitches and 23 rows in
stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS)

Gauge for Broom

2" (5cm) = 11 stitches and 15 rows in
stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS)

Note: The Witches are very small and are

not suitable for kids aged three and under.

With A, cast on 2 stitches onto one needle.

Knit 10 rows of I-cord, then break yarn
and draw tightly through the stitches with a
tapestry needle.

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Techniques

Bitty
Witches
These green gals finally mastered the spell for shrinking!
Unfortunately, they forgot the spell for growing, and now theyre eternally on
dusting duty. Hang them perched on their broom for a cute Halloween decoration.

Break yarn and draw tightly through
the stitches with a tapestry needle.
L i kes: The annual broom rodeo
Hat es: Dust busters
E ats: Eye of shrimp
Hau n ts: The utility closet

Eyes

Body
With B, cast on 4 stitches onto one needle.
Rnd 1 (work as an I-cord): [Kfb] 4 times

(8 sts).

Distribute stitches onto 3 DPNs and
continue to work in a round.
Rnd 2: [Kfb] 8 times (16 sts).
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: [Kfb, k1] 8 times (24 sts).
Rnd 5: Knit.
Rnd 6: [K2tog, yo] 12 times (24 sts).
Rnds 79: Knit.
Rnd 10: [K2tog, k2] 6 times (18 sts).
Rnds 1114: Knit.
Switch to A.
Rnds 1519: Knit (5 rnds).
Rnd 20: [K2tog, k1] 6 times (12 sts).

Stuff piece.
Rnd 21: [K2tog] 6 times.

Yarn for Witch

Fingering-weight yarn in green and black

Samples knit with Cascade Heritage, 75%

wool, 25% nylon, 3 oz (100g), 437 yds
(400m), 1 skein or less each 5659 Primavera
(A), 5601 Black (B)

Yarn for Broom

Worsted-weight yarn in brown and yellow

Samples knit with Cascade 220, 100% wool,

3 oz (100g), 220 yds (201m), 1 skein or
less each 9471 Amber (C), 7827 Goldenrod
(D)

Needles for Witch

With B, embroider eyes with 2 stitches for

Set of size 1 US (2.25mm) double-pointed

needles

each, placed 3 stitches above the last color

change and spaced 3 stitches apart.

Needles for Broom

Arms

Witch

I-cord (page 138), I-cord appendages

(page 22), attaching hair (page 33),
reverse Kitchener stitch (see page 50)

With A, cast on 2 stitches onto one needle.

Knit 18 rows of I-cord, then break yarn

and draw tightly through the stitches with a
tapestry needle.

With the end still threaded on the
tapestry needle, insert the I-cord through
the body, going in and coming out just
under the color change and just outside
the eyes. Pull the I-cord halfway through,
so that an equal length sticks out from
each side.

Weave loose ends back through the
I-cord and the body.

Feet

Set of size 5 US (3.75mm) double-pointed

needles

Other Materials
and Tools
Stuffing, small crochet hook (for attaching
hair)

Finished Size
Witch is approx 1" (4.5cm) tall (not
including hat); Broom is approx 5" (12.5cm)
long

Gauge for Witch

2" (5cm) = 19 stitches and 23 rows in
stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS)

Gauge for Broom

2" (5cm) = 11 stitches and 15 rows in
stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS)

Note: The Witches are very small and are

not suitable for kids aged three and under.

With A, cast on 2 stitches onto one needle.

Knit 10 rows of I-cord, then break yarn
and draw tightly through the stitches with a
tapestry needle.

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reverse Kitchener Stitch

Reverse Kitchener stitch joins together live stitches with a purl effect by using
the tapestry needle opposite of the way you would for regular Kitchener stitch.
To begin, insert the needle knitwise through the front right stitch, then
purlwise through the back right stitch. Next, insert the needle purlwise through
the front stitch and slip off the needle, then knitwise through the following front
stitch. Continue with knitwise through the back right stitch and slip off, then
purlwise through the following back stitch. Continue as established.

With the end still threaded on the
tapestry needle, insert the I-cord into one
yarn-over hole in the skirt directly below
one eye, and pull the end out through
another yarn-over hole under the other
eye. (There should be one yarn-over
hole in between.) Pull the I-cord halfway
through, so that an equal amount sticks
out from each side. Weave loose ends
back through the I-cord and the body.
Nose
With A, cast on 2 stitches onto one needle.

Knit 2 rows of I-cord, then break yarn
and draw tightly through the stitches with a
tapestry needle.

With the end still threaded on the
tapestry needle, insert the tip of the I-cord
between and just under the eyes.

Without pulling the piece into the face,
secure by weaving the end through the
body a few times. Weave the loose end
from the cast-on through the nose and the
body.

Use the tip of a pair of sharp scissors
to separate the individual strands of hair
for a shaggy look. Trim to desired length.
Hat
With B, cast on 32 stitches onto 3 DPNs

and join to work in a round.

Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: [K2tog, k2] 8 times (24 sts).
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: [K2tog, k1] 8 times (16 sts).
Rnds 510: Knit.
Rnd 11: [K2tog, k2] 4 times (12 sts).
Rnds 12 and 13: Knit.
Rnd 14: [K2tog] 6 times (6 sts).

Break yarn and draw tightly through
the stitches with a tapestry needle.

Bend the top of the hat down and
stitch in place with the loose end. Stitch to
the top of the Witchs head.

Rnd 31: Kfb, [p1, k1] 3 times, p1, [kfb]

twice, [k1, p1] 3 times, k1, kfb (22 sts).
Rnd 32: [P1, k1] to end.

Switch to C (without breaking D).
Rnd 33: Knit.

Switch to D (and break C).
Rnd 34: Knit.
Rnd 35: Kfb, [k1, p1] 4 times, k1, [kfb]
twice, [p1, k1] 4 times, p1, kfb (26 sts).
Rnd 36: [K1, p1] to end.
Rnds 3741: Work 5 rounds in established
rib pattern.
Rnds 42 and 43: Purl.

Divide stitches onto 2 needles, and
bind off with reverse Kitchener stitch (see
above). Stuff the piece before closing up.
Finishing
Weave in loose ends.

Stitch Witch to the broom at the arms,
legs, or skirt, if desired.

Finishing
Weave in loose ends.

Broom
Hair

With C, cast on 6 stitches onto 3 DPNs

Cut 5 strands of B about 2" (5cm) long.

and join in a round.

Rnd 1: [Kfb, k1] 3 times (9 sts).
Rnds 227: Knit.

Stuff the piece so far, and switch to D
(without breaking C).
Rnd 28: Knit.
Rnd 29: [Kfb] to end (18 sts).
Rnd 30: [K1, p1] to end.

Insert a crochet hook under a stitch at the

top of the head, and use it to pull through
a strand of yarn that youve folded in half.
Tuck the loose ends of the yarn through
the loop that youve pulled through,
and pull tightly. Repeat with the other 4
strands.

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Every day is a

bad hair day

for Bitty witches. Yikes!

Seaming the Broom with reverse Kitchener stitch

gives a seamless, purled effect.

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reverse Kitchener Stitch

Reverse Kitchener stitch joins together live stitches with a purl effect by using
the tapestry needle opposite of the way you would for regular Kitchener stitch.
To begin, insert the needle knitwise through the front right stitch, then
purlwise through the back right stitch. Next, insert the needle purlwise through
the front stitch and slip off the needle, then knitwise through the following front
stitch. Continue with knitwise through the back right stitch and slip off, then
purlwise through the following back stitch. Continue as established.

With the end still threaded on the
tapestry needle, insert the I-cord into one
yarn-over hole in the skirt directly below
one eye, and pull the end out through
another yarn-over hole under the other
eye. (There should be one yarn-over
hole in between.) Pull the I-cord halfway
through, so that an equal amount sticks
out from each side. Weave loose ends
back through the I-cord and the body.
Nose
With A, cast on 2 stitches onto one needle.

Knit 2 rows of I-cord, then break yarn
and draw tightly through the stitches with a
tapestry needle.

With the end still threaded on the
tapestry needle, insert the tip of the I-cord
between and just under the eyes.

Without pulling the piece into the face,
secure by weaving the end through the
body a few times. Weave the loose end
from the cast-on through the nose and the
body.

Use the tip of a pair of sharp scissors
to separate the individual strands of hair
for a shaggy look. Trim to desired length.
Hat
With B, cast on 32 stitches onto 3 DPNs

and join to work in a round.

Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: [K2tog, k2] 8 times (24 sts).
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: [K2tog, k1] 8 times (16 sts).
Rnds 510: Knit.
Rnd 11: [K2tog, k2] 4 times (12 sts).
Rnds 12 and 13: Knit.
Rnd 14: [K2tog] 6 times (6 sts).

Break yarn and draw tightly through
the stitches with a tapestry needle.

Bend the top of the hat down and
stitch in place with the loose end. Stitch to
the top of the Witchs head.

Rnd 31: Kfb, [p1, k1] 3 times, p1, [kfb]

twice, [k1, p1] 3 times, k1, kfb (22 sts).
Rnd 32: [P1, k1] to end.

Switch to C (without breaking D).
Rnd 33: Knit.

Switch to D (and break C).
Rnd 34: Knit.
Rnd 35: Kfb, [k1, p1] 4 times, k1, [kfb]
twice, [p1, k1] 4 times, p1, kfb (26 sts).
Rnd 36: [K1, p1] to end.
Rnds 3741: Work 5 rounds in established
rib pattern.
Rnds 42 and 43: Purl.

Divide stitches onto 2 needles, and
bind off with reverse Kitchener stitch (see
above). Stuff the piece before closing up.
Finishing
Weave in loose ends.

Stitch Witch to the broom at the arms,
legs, or skirt, if desired.

Finishing
Weave in loose ends.

Broom
Hair

With C, cast on 6 stitches onto 3 DPNs

Cut 5 strands of B about 2" (5cm) long.

and join in a round.

Rnd 1: [Kfb, k1] 3 times (9 sts).
Rnds 227: Knit.

Stuff the piece so far, and switch to D
(without breaking C).
Rnd 28: Knit.
Rnd 29: [Kfb] to end (18 sts).
Rnd 30: [K1, p1] to end.

Insert a crochet hook under a stitch at the

top of the head, and use it to pull through
a strand of yarn that youve folded in half.
Tuck the loose ends of the yarn through
the loop that youve pulled through,
and pull tightly. Repeat with the other 4
strands.

50

Every day is a

bad hair day

for Bitty witches. Yikes!

Seaming the Broom with reverse Kitchener stitch

gives a seamless, purled effect.

old-school ghouls

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