-2.25 mm // size 1 DPNS
-3 yards fingering weight yarn
-black thread
-tapestry needle
BODY
With colour 1 CO 6 stitches and separate evenly onto 3 DPNS.
Begin knitting in the round.
Row 1 kfb 6 times {12 sts}
Row 2 (kfb k1) 6 times {18 sts}
Row 3 (kfb k2) 6 times {24 sts}
Row 4-8 knit
Row 9 knit 12, draw end tightly through the remaining 12 stitches with a tapestry needle and secure.
Join remaining 12 stitches in the round and divide onto 3 DPNS.
Row 10-12 knit
Row 13 k4, kfb 4 times, k4 {16sts}
Row 14-17 knit
Stuff piece.
Row 18 k2tog 8 times {8sts}
Draw end tightly through the remaining stitches with a tapestry needle and secure.
Weave yarn end through the piece to bury it.
EARS
With colour 1, pick up 2 stitches on the side of the head.
Knit 1-cord for 2 rows.
Break yarn and weave the end through the piece to bury it.
Repeat on other side to make the second ear.
TAIL
Cut a 12” piece of colour 2, and make 5 x 1 inch loops on the rear, without pulling the loops tight.
Tie a short length of matching yarn around the base of the loops (like you’re putting a hairband on the tail) and tie a double knot. Bury the ends of the knot into the body.
Trim the tail to 3/4 inches.
LEGS
With colour 1, pick up 2 stitches on the corner of the body near the bottom
knit 1-cord for 4 rows
Break yarn and weave the end through the piece to bury it
Repeat on other 3 corners to make the other legs
EYES
With a black sewing thread, embroider a ‘v’ that is 1 stitch wide and 1 stitch tall on the side of the face. Bury the end. Repeat on other side for other eye.
MANE
With colour 2, embroider 10 -15 stitches on the back of the neck to create the mane. Bury the end.
HORN
With colour 3 pick up 2 stitches on the top of the head.
Knit i-cord for 4 rows.
Break yarn and weave the end through the piece to bury it.
]]>NOTIONS
- 4 x 2.25mm DPNS
- 1 yard fingering weight yarn
- black thread
- tapestry needle
BODY
Cast on 3 sts
Knit 1 row of I-cord
Separate stitches evenly onto 3 DPNS
Row 1 M1 in every stitch {6 sts}
Row 2 (M1 K1) 3 times {9 sts}
Row 3 (M1 K2) 3 times {12 sts}
Row 4 Knit
Row 5 (M1 K1) 6 times {18 sts}
Row 6 - 14 Knit
Row 15 (K2tog K1) 6 times {12 sts}
Row 16 Knit
Stuff piece.
Row 17 (K2tog K2) 3 times {9 sts}
Row 18 (K2tog K1) 3 times {6 sts}
Row 19 K2tog 3 times
Row 20 Knit
Break yarn and draw the tail tightly through the remaining 3 stitches.
EYES
With black sewing thread, embroider two ‘v’s that are one stitch high to make eyes. Blink blink!
FINISHING
Draw both of the ends of the body colour yarn and the black thread through the body and bury them.
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