Key Jumper 4 Ply Pattern

Sample 1 in size S, Sample 2 in size M

Sample 2 in size M


A cute cosy for your keys. 

Available in three sizes: S(M)L 

Most keys will fit a size medium, but if in doubt size up. If you find you've made one too big, thread a small piece of yarn through the neck so it doesn't slip down and fall off the key.


Gauge: 28 sts to 4 inches


You will need:

5g of 4 ply/fingering weight yarn 

2mm DPNs

Tapestry needle


Abbreviations:

st(s) - stitch(es)

R - round

k - knit

kfb - knit front back

blco - cast on using the back loop method


*Pattern starts here*

Yoke:

Cast on 12 (16) 20 sts. Join in the round.

R1: knit all stitches       12(16)20sts

R2(inc 8 sts): kfb x4, k2(4)6, kfb x4, k2(4)6

R3: knit all stitches       20(24)28sts

R4(inc 8 sts): k1, kfb x2, k2, kfb x2, k4(6)8, kfb x2, k2, kfb x2, k3(5)7

R5: knit all stitches       28(32)36sts


Splitting for sleeves:

R6: k3, place 6 sts on hold, blco1, k8(10)12, place 6 sts on hold, blco1, k5(7)9

R9: knit all stitches       18(22)26sts

Continue in stocking stitch for 1 inch (or to desired length). 

Cast off.


Sleeves: (do this for each sleeves)

Pick up 6 sts on hold. knit flat stocking stitch for 6 rows (or to desired length) then cast off leaving a 10 cm end.

Sew sleeve closed.

Weave in ends.

*Pattern ends here*


If you make this pattern tag me on Instagram @frednamakes and use the hashtag #KeyJumper

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