Valkin the Vampire
£3.99
Bram Stoker’s Dracula may have been a blood-sucking fiend but sharpen your needles and with a few simple stitches, you will have your very own cosy creature of the night. Pop on Valkin the Vampire and sink your teeth into your favourite spooky story.
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This is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern
Inspired by Bram Stoker's creepy classic, Valkin the Vampire is a big, bulky bloodsucking monster! Working in stocking stitch the earflaps are knitted first, we work in intarsia to form the initial hairline changing to work in stranded knitting for his striking fringe. Lastly, we decrease to square off the head. The facial features are knitted separately, sewn together then attached to the head. His snout is stuffed with toy stuffing and his pointy teeth give a fantastic 3d effect. Valkin the Vampire is finished off with his red and black collar. The head is then stuffed before adding the inner lining giving the hat its oversized look.
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
The basics have been mastered and ready for something a bit more intricate, this pattern uses colourwork in intarsia and/or stranded knitting. This pattern will use advanced shaping and may introduce lacework
Yarns in Photos
Marriner Super Chunky Black
King Cole Super Chunky Glacier 1548
Marriner Super Chunky Red
Marriner Super Chunky White
Marriner Chunky Black
Size
| Circumference Approx. | |
| Large | 60cm |
| Medium | 56cm |
What We're Reading
Dracula by Jennifer Adams
Count with Dracula, this lovely counting book is a great introduction to Stoker’s classic.
Vampires by Colin & Jacqui Hawkin
I can remember reading this one in the school library. This funny guide to Vampires will teach you everything you need to know about how to spot a Vampire, lets you in on their secrets and what they get up to in their daily life.
The Littlest Vampire by Thomas Hasemore
Meet the Littlest Vampire, her pet squirrel and her loving diverse family. This beautifully illustrated story is a great introduction to dark humour, monsters and scary ghouls in the cutest way.
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