Svaneungen

When I was little I had a fluffy duckling as a cuddle toy, and this cygnet (svaneunge in Norwegian) is made from the memories I have about it. The nostalgic side of me hopes that my daughter can love this cygnet as much as I loved my duckling. I am now excited that you are going to knit this cygnet for someone you love. The cygnet is worked from the head to the tail. The head is shaped with increases in stockinette stitch, with decreases made towards the neck. Two eyes are embroidered on. Further, more increases are made for the body before decreases are made towards the tail. From there, stitched are picked up for the wings on either side of the body. The wings are also worked in stockinette in the round with increases and decreases. Afterwards, stitches are picked up for the beak, which is worked in stockinette and seamed together at the end. Finally, two legs are worked by knitting i-cord with increases for the feet.