Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend Knit Stuffie

The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat has been a favorite in our home for years. This love for a book is why I created this Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend Knit Stuffie.

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When my son first connected with the book, I created a crochet version of Beekle for his birthday. He was so thrilled, and it brought him such warmth and joy.

Beekle inspired us to gift this book to friends of ours, especially instead of a card at a baby shower. I encourage you to purchase this book for your little one, as it’s a beautiful story of friendship and determination.
I recently contacted the author asking for permission to create this pattern, and he graciously said it’s perfectly fine by him.

Beekle is an imaginary friend who is brave and has a creative personality. Children often practice friendships through imaginary, and it’s good practice in learning to communicate and share our characters with others.

For my youngest attachments come quickly; for my older child, it’s a bit harder to pick up on social queues and the needs of others. But his imagination is so creative I know he will connect with others who also have a big vision. The story in this book takes a beautiful turn towards the end, and you just have to read.

I hope you enjoy this book, pattern, and sharing friendships.

And be sure to follow Dan Santat and his other wonderful books!

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French Knot Tutorial

Using a french knot for the eyes of a stuffie or doll is safer than the plastic safety eyes. It’s also essential to know in cross stitch as well. This video will walk you through the process of creating a french knot.

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Supplies for Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend Knit Stuffie:

Needles:
• Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 24” circular needles or DPN’s

Yarn:
Red Heart Super Saver
Or Worsted Weight yarn

Yardage:
• 125 yards (114 m) white yarn
• 20 yards (18 m) gold yarn
• small amount of black yarn
If gauge is met, other yarns of the same weight can be substituted:
Bernat Super Value
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
Premier Yarns Everyday Worsted

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Other Supplies:
• Removable stitch markers or scrap yarn
• Yarn needle to weave in ends
• Fiberfill or stuffing

Gauge:
• 20 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm)
in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:
• CO - Cast On
• k - knit
• kf&b - knit front and back of stitch
• k2tog - knit two stitches together
• p - purl

Skill Level:
• Advanced Beginner

Measurements:
• Beekle stands about 7” (18 cm) tall

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Notes for Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend Crochet:

-The Beekle knit pattern starts with the crown, which is then set aside until some of the body is worked. Beekle’s body is worked in one piece continuously from top-down. The arms and crown are worked separately and then hand-sewn to Beekle’s body.

-Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.

Instructions for Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend Knit Stuffie:

Crown:

Row	Description	Stitch Count
1	With Gold Yarn, CO 3	3
2	kf&b, k2	4
3	k3, kf&b	5
4	kf&b, k4	6
5	k5, kf&b	7
6	kf&b, k6	8
7	k6, k2tog	7
8	k2tog, k5	6
9	k4, k2tog	5
10	k2tog, k3	4
11	k2, k2tog	3
	Repeat rows 2-11 four more times. Cast off, break yarn leaving a tail and use tail to stitch together ends of the crown.

Beekles’s Body:

Round	Description	Stitch Count
1	With White Yarn, CO 6 and work in the round	6
2	kf&b in each stitch around	12
3	knit	12
4	kf&b, k1; repeat from * to * around	18
5	knit	18
6	kf&b, k2; repeat from * to * around	24
7	knit	24
8	kf&b, k3; repeat from * to * around	30
9	knit	30
10	kf&b, k4; repeat from * to * around	36
11	knit	36
12	kf&b, k5; repeat from * to * around	42
13-34	knit	42

Fold your project in half with the beginning of round sitting to the right. Stitch crown to the top of the head. Create a face by using black yarn and French knots for eyes. Stitch on a small smile. Begin to fill with fiberfill as you go.

35	k2tog, k19; repeat from * to * around	40
36-37	knit	40

First Leg:

Round	Description	Stitch Count
38	k10, place the next 20 sts onto a stitch holder or scrap yarn, k10	20
39-43	knit, continue to stuff with fiberfill as you go	20
44	p20	20
45	k2tog, k2; repeat from * to * around	15
46	knit	15
47	k2tog, k1; repeat from * to * around	10
	Fasten off and use tail to weave through remaining stitches and pull to close the opening, weave in ends.

The image below is worked in crochet, but the method of construction works the same way in knit.

Second Leg:

Round	Description	Stitch Count
38	Place the held stitches back on needles, join yarn and knit around.	20
39-43	knit, continue to stuff with fiberfill as you go	20
44	p20	20
45	k2tog, k2; repeat from * to * around	15
46	knit	15
47	k2tog, k1; repeat from * to * around	10
	Fasten off and use tail to weave through remaining stitches and pull to close the opening, weave in ends. Stitch hole between legs closed.

Arms (Make 2):

Round	Description	Stitch Count
1	CO 14 and work in the round	14
2-13	knit	14
14	k2tog, k5; repeat from * to * around	12
15	kf&b, k5; repeat from * to * around, continue to the thumb.	14

Thumb:

Round	Description	Stitch Count
16	k3, place 9 stitches on holder or scrap yarn, k2	5
17-19	knit	5
	Fasten off and use tail to weave through remaining stitches and close the thumb opening, weave in end.

Hand:

Round	Description	Stitch Count
16	Place the held stitches back on needles, join yarn k8, kf&b	10
17-19	knit	10
	Fasten off and use tail to weave through remaining stitches and close the hand opening, weave in end.

Finishing:

With white yarn and needle, sew arms to either side of the body as shown in the image. Enjoy your new unimaginary friend!

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