From Big Bang Theory Christmas 09
Bulky weight yarn, white and red
Size 9 dpns
Crochet hook
PATTERN
Cast on 74 st over 3 needles. (24, 24, 26)
7 rows: k1, p1 rib
Knit one row
Switch to red
3 rows: k14, p1, k6, p1, k18, p1, k6, p1, k26
Next row: k14, p1, c6b, p1, k18, p1, c6f, p1, k26
Repeat the following pattern 4 times:
Rows 1-8: k14, p1, k6, p1, k18, p1, k6, p1, k26
Row 9: k14, p1, c6b, p1, k18, p1, c6f, p1, k26
Next row: : k14, p1, k6, p1, k2, bind off 14, k2, p1, k6, p1, k14, bind off 14.
Put one set of remaining stitches on a stitch holder or extra length of yarn.
First tail:
Split the next 24 stitches onto two needles.
Knit in the round.
7 rows: k2, p1, k6, p1, k14
Next row: k2, p1, c6b, p1, k14
8 rows: k2, p1, k6, p1, k14
Next row: k2, p1, c6b, p1, k14
2 rows: k2, p1, k6, p1, k14
Next row: k2tog all around
Next row: k2tog while binding off.
Cut yarn and thread through stitches.
Second tail:
Split the next 24 stitches onto two needles.
Knit in the round.
7 rows: k2, p1, k6, p1, k14
Next row: k2, p1, c6f, p1, k14
8 rows: k2, p1, k6, p1, k14
Next row: k2, p1, c6f, p1, k14
2 rows: k2, p1, k6, p1, k14
Next row: k2tog all around
Next row: k2tog while binding off.
Cut yarn and thread through stitches.
Sew seam across the top of the bound off stitched in the center.
Make two fluffy white puffballs. Attach to the ends of tails and weave in yarn ends.
Bop around and be happy.
