Penguin Jumpers

cute isnt it??? penguins with jumper??
where can u see those cute little penguins with jumper, u may wonder..
well..the good news for Aussie blog reader is THESE cute little penguins are in Australia..WHERE?? Pet Porpoise Pool in Victoria..yesss..its at phillip islandddd...

they are currently looking for kind people who loves knitting and animals to donate some knitted jumpers for this little penguins...

why are they wearing jumper??
Jumpers are being knitted especially for this fairy penguin population. The clothing is used when the birds have been exposed to an oil spill, absorbing the oil off their feathers and keeping the animals warm in the meantime.
hehhehe....

if anyone is kind enough to knit for this penguins, here are the instruction on how to make them

How to Knit a Penguin JumperYou will need:

8 ply wool
1 pair No 9 needles (3.75)
1 pair No 11 Needles (3.00)

Method:

Cast on 36 Stitches
K1 P1 to the end of row
Repeat for 7 rows
Change to K2 P2 and increase on stitch at each end of every row 4 times (44 Stitches)
Continue until work measures 10 CM
Decrease 1 stitch at each end of every row until 28 stitches remain
Decrease 1 stitch in the middle of the next row
Leave on needle or stitch holder
Make second side the same as the first
Using the No 11 needles knit both sides onto these needles and K1 P1 for 22 rows. Cast off.
Stitch up the sides to the beginning on the decreasing to 27 stitches, this is to be left open for each flipper. Stitch up the neck.
The finished jumper should measure 4.5” (115mm) wide and 7.5” (190mm) long

then donate it to the below address:
Phillip Island Nature Park
PO Box 97
COWES
VICTORIA 3922
AUSTRALIA



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