Cute Creatures to Knit and Crochet

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Bigmouse p. 10Little mouse p. 11Big dog p.12Littledog p. 13Owl p.14Tortoise p. 15

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D I S C O V E R I N G C U T EC R E A T U R E SMade from French knitting applied to fabric,these lively creatures make perfect little gifts.


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B IG MOUSEJ) Spiral a length of French knitting on to the fabric base, attach the felt nose and ears, embroider theeyes and you have a great mouse toy - simple.Created in DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic) with nose and ears in felt or polar fleece.Instructions on page 66.


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LITTLE MOUSEMade in the same way as its larger companion but in a different colour, this little mouse is soJ) adorable that you could easily build up a whole family.Created in DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic) with nose and ears in felt or polar fleece.Instructions on page 67.


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BIG DOGM s This cute creature is made by spiralling French knitting over a fabric base, with a contrasting colourfor the ears. It's as easy as it is fun.Created in DK (sport) weight yarn (100% cotton) with a felt or polar fleece nose and feet andembroidered features.Instructions on page 68.


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LITTLE DOGj ) This small dog is made in the reverse colours to his larger companion, with an orange body andwhite ears this time.Created in DK (sport) weight yarn (100% cotton) with a felt or polar fleece nose and feet andembroidered features.Instructions on page 69.


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OWLWith his poached-egg eyes and bewildered expression, this fat little owl has loads of character.Created in DK (sport) weight yarn (100% cotton) and DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50%acrylic) with a felt or polar fleece beak, eyes and feet.Instructions on page 70.


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TORTOISEThis tortoise loves leftovers so make him from colourful fabric scraps and yarns.J) Created in DK (sport) weight yarn (50% woo l/ 50% acrylic) and 4-ply (fingering) weight yarn(30% lambswool/70% acrylic) with multi-coloured felt or polar-fleece limbs.Instructions on page 71.


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P L A Y F U L P U P P E T SMonkey, lion, giraffe and hippopotamus:puppets for telling stories and putt ing on sh ow s...


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MONKEYThis young lady monkey wears a pretty pink frock with a chevron edging.Make the dress in your child's favourite colours.Knitted in DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic) and DK (sport) weight yarn(25% wool/25% acrylic/50% polyamide) using 2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles.Instructions on page 72.


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LIONA brilliant yellow mane made from polar fleece adds character to this fine lion puppet.Knitted in DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic) using 2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needleInstructions on page 75.


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GIRAFFESimple crocheted spots and horns add character to this colourful knitted giraffe puppet;garter stitch on the lower edge of the costume adds further texture.Knitted in merino DK (sport) weight wool yarn and4-ply (fingering) weight yarn (30% lambswool/70% acrylic) . ^ V t -using 3mm (US size 3) knitting needles and a 2.5mm(US size1/C) croche t hook. . - . . t i g \ . 5 .-


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HIPPOPOTAMUSThis colourful knitted outie has a handy front pocket, which you could use for an additional little gift.Knitted in 4-ply (fingering) weight yarn (30% lambswool/70% acrylic) using 2.5mm (US size 1)knitting needles.Instructions on page 81.


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POLAR BEARA fluffy yarn ensures that this sweet little bear will never run short of cuddles.Knitted in soft textured DK (sport) weight yarn (100% polyester) and DK (sport) weight yarn(25% wool/25% acrylic/ 50% polyamide) with 2.5cm (US size 1) and 3mm (US size 3) knitting needInstructions on page 83.


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BLACK BEARThis cartoonlike black-and-white bear has a knitted body with crocheted eyes and tummy.The limbs are thread-jointed so they articulate.Knitted and crocheted in DK (sport) weight yarn (25% wool/25% acrylic/ 50% polyamide) with2. 5m m (US size 1) knitting needles and a 2. 5mm (US size 1/C) crochet hook.Instructions on page 85.


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MOTHER PENGUINWith her chubby body, bright yellow bill and orange feet, this super penguin is a delight. She hamoss-stitch back and wings for added texture.Knitted in DK (sport) weight yarn (100% cotton) with 2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles.Instructions on page 88.


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BABY PENGUINSKnitted in the same way as their mother, but with simpler feet, these cuties are a lot of fun and theirsmall size makes them quick to make.Knitted in DK (sport) weight yarn (100% cotton) with 2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles.Instructions on page 90.


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One of the easiest projects in this book, this zippy zebra is made from rectangles of knitting, stuffedand stitched together.Knitted in DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic) with 2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles.Instructions on page 92.


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FAT CATWith his slightly startled expression and fluffy body, tail and ears, this fat cat will always producea smile.Knitted in soft textured chunky 100% polyester yarn and DK (sport) weight yarn (25% wool/25%acrylic/ 50% polyamide) with 3mm (US size 3) and 4.5mm (US size 7) knitting needles, with a tacrocheted using a 5mm (US size H) crochet hookInstructions on page 94.


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YIN YANG DOGSThese stylized dogs are packed with personality. Knitted in stocking stitch, they each haveacrocheted eye patch in the opposite colour, yin yang style.Made in DK (sport) weight yarn (100% cotton) using 2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles anda2.5mm (US size 1/C) crochet hook.Instructions on pages 95 and 96.


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W A C K Y C R E A T U R E SThese mult i-coloured, surprising, wacky animalshave been redesigned just for fun...


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FANFAN THE ELEPHANTThis eccentric elephant, knitted in stocking stitch and garter stitch, is made in four colours.Take the opportunity to use up yarn left over from other projects-you could even add more colouKnitted in DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic) and 4-ply (fingering) weight yarn(30% lambswool/70% acrylic) using 3mm (US size 3) and 4mm (US size 6) knitting needles.Instructions on page 99.


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With her multi-layered skirt and jaunty comb this funky chicken is ready to party.Her beak and eyes are made from felt or polar fleece.Knitted in DK (sport) weight yarn (100% cotton) using 2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles.Instructions on page 101.


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FELIX THE MARTIAN DOGWith its bold colours, large felt eyes, crazy antennae and scarf, this dog is truly out of this world.The garter-stitch body is quick to make and the striped sections are a lot of fun.Knitted in DK (sport) weight yarn (25% wool/40% acrylic/35% chlorofibre) using 2.5mm (US size 1and 5mm (US size 8) knitting needles.Instructions on page 103.


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BIG WOLF LITTLE WOLFThese stylized wolves would make great gifts for brothers or sisters. They are made with plain striped stocking stitch with felt or polar fleece eyes.Knitted in DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic) using 2.5mm (US size 1) knitting neeInstructions on page 104 and 107.


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Fashionable, cute litt le amigurumi-style animals to attach toyour bag, purse or key ring. Just as popular with adults as withchildren, these charming animals are quick to make.


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CHIHUAHUAThis delightful chihuahua has a separate muzzle and eyes to give his face add ed dimension;his eyes and nose are embroidered.Crocheted in DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic) using a 1.75mm (US size 6) crochethook and incorporating a swivel snap hook.Instructions on page 110.


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Made in just six pieces, this little guy has spines that are easily made by attaching lengths of yarnwith a crochet hook.Crocheted in DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic) using a 1.75mm (US size 6) crochethook and incorporating a swivel snap hook.Instructions on page 112.


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SQUIRRELThis perky squirrel's amazing tail is created using a novelty yarn.Crocheted in 4-ply (fingering) weight yarn (30% lambswool/70% acrylic), DK (sport) weight yarn(50% wool/50% acrylic) and Aran (worsted) weight eyelash yarn using 1.75mm (US size 6) and2mm (US size 4) crochet hooks and incorporating a swivel snap hook.Instructions on page 114.


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This little sheep has a pink face and ears and simple embroidered features.Crocheted in DK (sport) weight/yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic) using a 1.75mm (US size 6) crochethook and incorporating a swivel snap hook.Instructions on page 116.


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cowThis brindled cow is easier to make thayou might think because her markingsare added with embroidery.

Made in just one colour, with French knotsfor eyes, this charming little pig has a longsnout, cute triangular ears and a little tail -for pig lovers everywhere.Crocheted in DK (sport) weight yarn(50% wool/50% acrylic) using a 1.75mm(US size 6) crochet hook and incorporatinga swivel snap hook.Instructions on page 118.

Crocheted in DK (sport) weight yarn(50% wool/50% acrylic) using a1.75mm (US size 6) crochet hook andincorporating a swivel snap hook.Instructions on page 120.


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BEARMade in two shades of brown with a vibrant orange nose, this little bear is easy and fun to makCrocheted in DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic) and 4-ply (fingering) weight yarn(30% lambswool/70% acrylic) using a 1.75mm (US size 6) crochet hook and incorporating a swsnap hook.Instructions on page 122.


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DONKEYThis wonderful character has clever two-colour ears and a contrasting muzzle. His features areembroidered.Crocheted in DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic) using a 1.75mm (US size 6) crochethook and incorporating a swivel snap hook. Instructions on page 124.

Embroidered orange eyes and a big grin bring this little fellow to life. The eyes and mouth are madeseparately for add ed dimension.Crocheted in DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic) and 4-ply (fingering) weight yarn(30% lambswool/70% acrylic) using a 1.75mm (US size 6) crochet hook and incorporating a swivelsnap hook. Instructions on page 126.


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ASSEMBLING THE PIECEST h e p i e c e s t h a t m a k e up thea n i m a l s can be s e w n

t o g e t h e r in d i f f er e n t w a y s d e p e n d i n g on t he i r s i ze ,howt h e y arep l a c e don thea n i m a l andy ou r l ev el of ski l l .

Use the most suitable sewing method. Larger pieces can be joined with right sides facing and thenturned right sides out to hide the seams before stuffing.Ifpreferred, the pieces can be joined with rightsides out and then filled immediately. In both instances, the opening is sewn up from the right side.Using marks. Marks on the patterns makeiteasier to put together more complex cuddly toys. Pin thepieces together, matching up the marks, and then follow the instructions with each project.Lining. All the animals are knitted fairly tightly but to be extra safe and secure,itis possible to line them.To cut the lining pieces, place the ironed knitted sections on to some cotton fabric. Cut around each piece,adding 0.5cm ( 4in) for the seams, then make up the fabric animal in the same way as the knitted one,sliding each fabric shape into the corresponding knitted shape before sewing together. This wayitwillbeimpossible to pull out the filling from between the knitted stitches.

THE STITCHESKNIT STITCHESGarter stitch: Knit every row.Stocking stitch: Knit every right-side row; purl everywrong-side row.Moss stitch (even number of stitches):

Row 1: *knit1,purl1 *;repeatfrom* to * to the end.Row 2: *purl 1, knit1 *;repeatfrom* to * to the end.

CROCHET STITCHESIn each project, the US crochet terms are givenfirst, followed by the UK termsinbrackets.Foundation chain and chain stitch (ch): Starting witha slipknot, wrap the yarn over the hook and drawitthrough the loop; repeat as required.Slip stitch si st):Insertthehook intotheworkasinstructed, wrap the yarn over the hook then draw theyarn through in one movement.V

USsingle crochet (sc)/UK double crochet(dc):Inserthook into stitch as instructed, wrap yarn over hook anddraw yarn through work. Wrap yarn over hook, drawyarn through both loops on hook.US reversed single crochet/UK reversed doublecrochet: Like double crochet stitches, butworkedfrom left to right.US half double crochet (hdc)/UK half treble (htr): Wrapyarn over hook and insert hook into stitch as instructed.Yarn over again and draw through work (three loops onhook), yarn over again and draw through all three loopson hook.US double crochet (dc)/UK treble (tr): Wrap yarn overhook and insert hook into stitch as instructed. Yarn overhook, drawthroughwork (three loopsonhook), yarn overhook again anddrawthroughfirsttwoloops (two loops onhook), yarn over hookanddrawthrough last twoloops.


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FR EN CH K NI TT I NGAll theanimals mad e fr om French knitting arecreated following thesame steps.

For this youwill need a French knitter (also known as a 'dolly').1 Make the length(s)ofFrench knitting as instructed for each project To finish off the French knitting, firstthread the yarn through a large needle. Threaditthrough the four stitches and pull up the thread; knot the

thread and hide the end inside the tube of French knitting.2 Reproduce the patterns (by enlarging them on a photocopierifnecessary as explained below).

Cut them out ofthefabric according to the number required, adding1 cm (1/2in)all around for the seams. (Polarfleece and felt pieces do not require a seam allowance because they do not fray so cutthemto the same size as the

pattern.)3 Make the animals in fabric then stuff them.

4 Cover the fabric animals with the French knitting, as explained below, firmly attachingitin place.5 Add the detailing: eyes, beak, mouth, etc. in felt/polar fleece or with embroidery.

ENLARGING THEPATTERNSEach pattern comes with a 5cm (2in) measurement line. Start by calculating

the enlargement percentage so that this line will actually measure 5cm (2in).To do this, first measure the line for the animal you wishtomake and divide

5 by your answer. For example,ifthe line measures 1.5cm, then make thefollowing calculation:5 -r1.5=3.33. Now multiply by 100. The percentageenlargement must be 333%. First enlarge by 200%, the maximum level for

photocopiers.For thesecond enlargement, performthefollowing calculation:333 -h 200=1.66. The percentage for the second enlargement is 166%. If the result of the

first calculation is lower than 2, set the photocopier straight to this percentage.MAKING THEANIMALSPlace the pieces of cloth right sides together and, using backstitch or a sewing machine, sew along the line leavingan opening large enough to turn the fabric through. Cut notches into the seam allowances at the curves. If necessary,adjust the notches to give maximum flexibility. Turn out and fill. Close the opening.ATTACHING THECORDS OFFRENCH KNITTINGPin the French knitting in a spiral over the fabric, working with small sections at a time. Attachitto the fabric withstrong thread in matching colours, as required, using slip stitch through the fabric and the edge oftheFrench knitting,so that the stitches are hidden by the next rowofFrench knitting. Slip the final end under the previous row,atanangle, and stitch in place.


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B IG MOUSESIZE: about 12cm (4%in) longMATERIALSDK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic): 1deep pinkCotton fabric in ecruScrap of deep pink felt or polar fleece for the earsScrap of grey felt or polar fleece for the noseFrench knitterLight grey embroidery thread/yarnSynthetic fillingDeep pink and grey sewing threads

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1 Sew together the two cotton side pieces along thecurved backseam;attach to the base, matching up thecentres with the ends of the back seam (see page 65).Turn out, stuff and close the gap.

2 Pin one end of the French knitting to the end of thenose and wind it over the whole mouse, stitching theFrench knitting in place as you go. Finish in the centreat the rear of the mouse. Leave 30cm (12in) of Frenchknitting hanging for the tail. Cut and finish off. Tie aknot in the end of the tail.

3 Sew the nose in place using grey thread.4 Slip the base of the ears between two rows of French

knitting and sew them on securely.5 Work a little French knot in light grey embroidery

thread/yarn to mark each eye.

INSTRUCTIONSMake around 3.5m (4yd) of French knitting.From cotton fabric: cut two sides and one base, adding1cm (1/2in) all around for seams.From deep pink felt/polar fleece: cut two ears.From grey felt/polar fleece: cutonetriangle forthenose.


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LITTLE MOUSE

SIZE: about 10cm (4in) long INSTRUCTIONSM AT ER I ALSDK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic): 1 ball oflight greyCotton fabric in ecruScraps of deep pink felt or polar fleece for the noseand earsBlack embroidery thread/yarnFrench knitterSynthetic fillingMatching sewing threads

Make around 2m (2yd) of French knitting.From cotton fabric: cut two sides and one base, adding1cm (1/2in) all around for seams.From felt/polar fleece: cut one triangle for the nose andtwo ears.

1 Sew together the two cotton side pieces along thecurved backseam;attach to the base, matching up thecentres with the ends of the back seam (see page 65).Turn out, stuff and close the gap.

2 Pin one end of the French knitting to the end of thenose and wind it over the whole mouse, stitching theFrench knitting in place as you go. Finish in the centreat the rear of the mouse. Leave 25cm(1 On)of Frenchknitting hanging for the tail. Cut and finish off. Tie aknot in the end of the tail.

3 Sew the nose in place.4 Slip the base of the ears between two rows of French

knitting and sew them on securely.5 Work a little French knot in black embroidery thread/

yarn to mark each eye.


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BIG DOGSIZE: about 10cm (4in) high and wide INSTRUCTIONSMATERIALSDK (sport) weightyarn(100% cotton):1ball each of white(A) and orange (B)Two 10cm (4in) squares of cotton fabric in ecruScraps of orange felt or polar fleece for the nose, pawsand earsFrench knitterSynthetic fillingOrange and white sewing threads

Make around 4.5m (5yd) of French knitting in Aand1.5m(134yd) of French knitting in B.From cotton fabric: cut two body pieces, adding 1c(34in) all around for seams.From felt/polar fleece: cut two feet, two ears and onmuzzle (use the pattern or simply cut a circle).

1 Sew the body pieces together around the edgeleaving a gap to turn through. Turn out, stuff and closthe gap (see page 65).

2 Pin 3cm(1 4in) of one end of the French knitting invertically to the centre of the front and cover the whoof the front, winding it in a spiral and stitching as yogo. Carry on across the back, ending in the centrLeave 30cm (12in) of French knitting hanging for thtail. Cut and finish off. Tie a knot in the end of the taCover each ear in the same way using French knittinin B, starting at the centre and slipping the final enunder the previous row.Sew an ear at the top of each side of the body.Attach the muzzle using large running stitches in AEmbroider the nose at the centre in satin stitch usinA; embroider the eyes in satin stitch using B.Attach the feet underneath the body using backstitcalong the straight edge.


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LITTLE DOGSIZE: about 8cm (3in) high and wideMATERIALSDK (sport) weight yarn (100% cotton): 1 ball each oforange (A) and white (B)Two 12x14cm (43Ax51/2in) cottonfabric rectanglesinecruScraps of white felt or polar fleece for the nose, pawsand earsFrench knitterSynthetic fillingOrange and white sewing threads

INSTRUCTIONSMake around 3m (314yd) of French knitting in A and1m(1yd) of French knitting in B.From cotton fabric: cut two body pieces, adding 1cm(1/2in) all around for seams.From felt/polar fleece: cut two feet, two ears and onecircle for the muzzle.

1 Sew the body pieces together around the edges,leaving a gap to turn through. Turn out, stuff and closethe gap (see page 65).

2 Pin one end of the French knitting in A to the centre ofthe front and cover the whole of the front, winding it ina spiral and stitching as you go. Carry on across theback, ending in the centre. Leave 15cm (6in) of Frenchknitting hanging for the tail. Cut and finish off. Tie aknot in the end of the tail.

3 Cover each ear in the same way using French knittingin B, starting at the centre and slipping the final endunder the previous row.

4 Sew an ear at the top of each side of the body.5 Attach the muzzle using large running stitches in A.

Embroider the nose in satin stitch in the centre usingA; embroider the eyes in satin stitch using B.

6 Attach the feet underneath the body using backstitchalong the straight edge.


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OWLSIZE:about 10cm (4in) highMATERIALSDK (sport) weight yarn (100% cotton):1ball of purple (A)DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic): 1 ball ofdeep pink (B)Cotton fabric in ecruScraps of felt orpolar fleece:deep pinkfor the wings,orangeforthe feet,yellow forthebeakandwhite fortheeyesFrench knitterOrange and light green embroidery thread/yarnSynthetic fillingMatching sewing threads

Make around 4m (41/2yd) of French knitting in A and1 m(1yd) of French knitting in B.From cotton fabric: cut four body pieces, adding 1cm(1/2in) all around for seams.From felt/polarfleece: cut twodeeppink wngs,two orangefeet, twoovalwhite eyesand ayellow triangle forthebeak.

1 Sew two body pieces together for the back along thecurved centre-backseam;repeat forthefront. Sew theside seams, leaving a gap to turn through; turn out,stuff and close the gap (see page 65).2 Pin one end of the French knitting in A to the centre ofthe stomach, then coverthewhole ofthebody, windingit in a spiral and stitching as you go. Carry on acrossthe back, ending in the centre.

3 Cover the wings in the same way using French knittingin B. Sew the top of one wing to each side of the bodyat the head end.

4 Sew the beak in place using backstitch in orangeembroidery thread/yarn, parallel to the edges. Sewthe eyes above using running stitch in light green.Embroider the pupils with satin stitch in orange.

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TORTOISE

SIZE: about 10cm (4in) longMATERIALSDK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic: 1 ball ofpale green (A)4-ply (fingering) weight yarn (30% lambswool/70%acrylic):1ball of mid green (B)Cotton fabric in ecruScraps of felt and/or polar fleece in turquoise, green,orange, red, mint green and sky bluePink embroidery thread/yarnFrench knitterSynthetic fillingMatching sewing threads

H e a d x 2

Make around 2.5m (2%yd) of French knitting in A and1.8m (2yd) of French knitting in B.From cotton fabric: cut two backs and one base, adding1cm(1/2in)all around for seams.From felt/polar fleece: cut two turquoise heads andeight legs in mixed colours, adding 0.5cm {YA in) allaround for seams.

1 Sew the two back pieces together along the roundedcentre-back seam as far as the dotted line. Sewthe back to the base, matching up the centres withthe ends of the back seam and leaving a gap toturn through. Turn out, stuff and close the gap (seepage 65).

2 Pin one end of the French knitting inBto the centre ofthe base (belly) and cover the whole base, winding it ina spiral and stitching as you go. Cover the back in thesame way using the French knitting in A.

3 Sew the two heads right sides together. Turn out andfill. Close up the opening. Starting at the centre, coverthe top of the head using French knitting in B.

4 Sew the legs together in pairs, right sides facing,leaving the straight edge open. Turn out and lightlystuff. Sew two legs to each side of the body.

5 Embroider a little pink French knot to mark each eye.

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MONKEYSIZE:about 35cm (133/4in) high INSTRUCTIONSMATERIALSDK (sport) weight yarn (25% wool/25% acrylic/50%polyamide):1ball each of light brown(A)and mid brown (B)DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic): 1 balleach of pink(C),red (D), white (E) and orange (F)Dark orange and black embroidery thread/yarnSynthetic filling2.5cm (US size 1) knitting needles or size needed toobtain tension (gauge)

STITCHESStocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.Chevrons:Row 1:1 edge st, *k3 into the next st (k into the front, kinto the back, k into the front of the same stitch), k4, sl1,k2tog, psso, k4*1edge st.Row 2: Purl.Row 3: Repeat row 1.Row 4: Knit.Repeat these four rows.

TENSION GAUGE)30 sts and 40 rows = 10cm (4in).

Referring to the grid patterns, knit the following in st st:In A: one face, one chin, two ears and two soles.In B: two heads, two ears, one base of head, two legsand two arms.Dress x 2Cast on 33 sts in F. Knit in chevrons: 6 rows F, 2 rows E,6 rows D. Cont. in plain st st using C.Dec1st at each end of rows 35, 43, 47, 51, 55, 57, 59and 61, at the same time changing to B on row 47. Castoff the 17 sts remaining on row 62.

ASSEM BLYHead: Join each A ear to a B ear, stitching around thecurved edges and leaving the bottom, straight edge open.Pin an ear to each side edge of one head piece. Sew thetwo heads together, catching in the ears in the sewingand leaving the bottom open. Fill and sew the base inplace to close the opening to the head.Face: Close up the dart in the chin. Stitch the face tothe chin along the seam at lip level. Pin then sew thewhole face on to the front of the head, slipping somefilling underneath and lining up the bottom of the chinwith the bottom of the head. Mark the lips in dark orangebackstitch. Embroider the eyes in blackandwhite and thenostrils in red.


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Arms: Fold each arm in half lengthwaysandjoin the longedges, starting at the narrow end, and working on roundthe wide section of the hand. Stuff the hands. Close eachhand, placing the vertical seam in the centre of the back.Legs: Fold each leg in half lengthways and join the longedges, starting at the narrow end and working down andround the foot. Attach the sole of each foot. Stuff the feet.Close up the top of the legs in a flat line with the seamcentred on top.Dress: Using chain stitch in C, embroider two dressstraps on each dress piece. Join the dress pieces at theside seams, catching the top of the arms into the seamtwo rows from the neck.

Final assembly: Sew the top of the dress to the base ofthe head. Sew the tops of the legs beneath the front edgeof the dress, against the side seams.


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LION

SIZE:about 40cm (15%in) highMATERIALSDK (sport) weightyarn(50% wool/50% acrylic): 1of light brown (A), white (B), light blue (C) and orange (D)Two 16 x 20cm (6VAX8in) rectangles of bright yellowpolar fleeceDark brown embroidery thread/yarnSynthetic filling2.5cm (US size 1) knitting needles or size needed toobtain tension (gauge)

STITCHESGarter stitch: knit every row.Stocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.


Tail: Caston19 sts in A. Knit 68 rows in st standcast off.Ears (x 2): Cast on 13 sts in A. Knit 20 rows in st st andcast off.

INSTRUCTIONS ASSEM BLYReferring to the grid patterns, knit the following in st st:In A: one of each side-head piece, one forehead/top ofhead, one base of head, four arms, two leg fronts, two legbacks and two soles of feet.In A, BandC:two bodies/costumes,usinggarterstitchfor thefirst band in B and stocking stitch fortheremaining pattern.

Head: Join the two side-head pieces, from the arrow(nose) to the black dot (neck). Sew the forehead/top ofhead between the two parts, lining up the marks. Stuffand attach the base to close up the head opening.Ears: Fold each ear in half lengthways and join the sideedges, rounding the corners slightly at each end of thefold. Lightly fill. Sew an ear on to each side of the head,5cm (2in) from the tip of the nose.


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Mane: Enlarge the pattern for the mane (see page 65),Cut it out twice from polar fleece. Place the two pieceswrong sides together and sew them up as indicated inthe pattern, using a large running stitch and D. Slip somefilling between the two thicknesses, then sew the mane tothe top of the head, behind the ears, slightly pulling apartthe edges to give some volume.Facial features: Embroider the eyes in satin stitch usingbrown embroidery thread, the nose in satin stitch using Dand the whiskers in backstitch using D.Tail: Fold the tail in half lengthways and join the sideseam. Close up one end of the tail, placing the seam youhave just made at the side.Arms:Put thearms togetherinpairswithright sides facingand stitch up the long side seams. Close up the wide endand turn right sides out. Close up the top (narrow) end.

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Legs: With right sides facing sew the front to the backof each leg along the side seams. Attach the soles. Turnright sides out, fill and close up thetop,placing the seamsto the sides. To give more movement to the paw, sewsome stitches through all the layers along the fold line.Body/costume: Embroider the lines on the costume inchain stitch using C. Join the two body pieces along theside seams, catching the tops of the arms into the seamtwo rows from the neck.Final assembly: Sew the top of the body/costume onto the bottom of the head. Sew the tail to the centre ofstripe A on the back of the costume. Sew the tops of thelegs beneath the front edge of the costume, against theside seams.


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GIRAFFESIZE:about 45cm (17%in) highMATERIALSMerinoDK (sport)weightwool yarn: 1ball ofdeeporange (A)4-ply (fingering) weight yarn (30% lambswool/70%acrylic):1ball each of mid green (B) and light brown (C)Dark brown embroidery thread/yarnSynthetic filling3mm(USsize 3) knitting needles or size needed to obtaintension (gauge)2.5mm (US size 1/C) crochet hook

STITCHESGarter stitch: knit every row.Stocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.Crochet: foundation chain (ch), slip stitch (si st) and USsingle crochet/UK double crochet (see page 64).


INSTRUCTIONSReferring to the grid patterns, knit the following in st st:In A: one head and one of each neck piece.In C: two muzzles, two ears.In A and B: two bodies/costumes.

Arms and legs (x 4): Cast on 13 sts in A. Knit 38 rowsin st st and cast off.Hooves (x 4): Cast on 43 sts in C. Knit 24 rows in st stand cast off.Mane: Cast on 90 sts in C. Knit 4 rows in garter stitch,then 6 rows in st st.Row 11: K2tog; repeat to end of row [45 sts]. Cast off.


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Spots: Using C, 4ch and join with si st into a ring.Round1:1 ch,8sc (UKdc)into the ring, join with si st intothe chat start of round [8 sts].Round2:1 chthen 2sc(UKofc)into each sc(U Kdd)[16 sts].Round 3:1ch, *1sc(UK dc) into the next sc (UKddj,2sc(U K dc) into the following sc (UKddf\ repeat from * to* all around, si st into the ch at start of round [24 sts].Fasten off.Crochet 6 spots with 3 rounds and 6 spots with 2 round.Horns (x 2): Using C, 10ch. si st into each of the first 3ch, 1sc(UKdc)into each of the following 7 ch. Fasten off.

A S S E M B L YEars: Fold each ear along the fold line and join thefirst and last rows; join the rounded edge. Pin the openstraight edge of each ear to the centre of the cast-off rowof each part of the neck.Head: Join the top of each neck to one side of the head,matching the marks and catching the ear into each seam.Pin the cast-off row of the mane to one neck, right sidestogether, and on to the last seven stitches of the top of thehead(on one sideof thedart),gathering slightly if necessary.Place the other neck on top, right sides together, then sewalong the length and close up the top dart. Close the frontedge of the neckfromthe base to the triangle.Muzzle: Close the darts for the two pieces of the muzzle.Sew the two parts together, right sides facing, along thenarrowest edge (where the dart is). Join the side edgestogether. Sew the muzzle to the front of the head, placingthe seams level with the seams between the neckandthehead, and insert the end of the muzzle into the neck asfar as the triangle. Stuff the head and neck and close upthe base of the neck.Facial features: Embroider the eyes and nostrils inbrown embroidery thread/yarn using satin stitch. Markthe mouth with backstitch using the same colour.Legs and arms: Fold each piece lengthways and join thelong edges. Close up the ends. Join the side edges ofeach hoof. Sew a gathering yarn on to the cast-off rowand the cast-on row of each hoof. Pull up one of the twoyarns and stuffthehoof. Pull up the otheryarnand securethe end. Sew one hoof to the end of each arm or leg.

A = d e e p o r a n g eB = m i d g r e e nC = l i g h t b r o w n

Body/costume: Join the sides of the body/costumepieces, catching the tops of the arms into each seam.Sew the top of the body/costume on to the base of theneck. Sew the tops of the legs beneath the front edgeof the body/costume, 2cm (3A\n)from each side seams.Spots: Distribute the spots over the head, neck andtummy and sew on firmly.


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HIPPOPOTAMUSSIZE:about 30cm {12in) high TENSION GAUGE)MATERIALS 30 sts and 40 rows = 10cm (4in).4-ply (fingering) weightyarn(30% lambswool/70% acrylic):1 ball each of light green (A) and pale turquoise (B)DK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic): 1 balleach of orange (C) and deep pink (D)Synthetic fillingNavy-blue embroidery thread/yarn2.5cm (US size 1) knitting needles or size needed toobtain tension (gauge)

STITCHESGarter stitch: knit every row.Stocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.Note when decreasing, k2tog one stitch away fromeach edge.

INSTRUCTIONSReferring to the grid patterns, knit the following in st stunless otherwise stated:In A: two heads, two paws for the arms and two pawsfor the legs.In B: one bottom muzzle (chin),onetop muzzle, two arms,two legs and two bodies, noting that the bottom band ofthe body is worked in garter stitch.Ears (x 2): Cast on 9 sts in B. Knit 12 rows in st st. Nowwork 12 rows of st st in A and cast off.Pocket: Cast on 26 sts in D. Knit 16 rows in st st then 5rows in garter st; cast off.

ASSEM BLYHead: Close up the dart on each head piece then jointhe pieces together along the top seam (cast-on edge).Join the sides.Muzzle: Close up the dart on the top and bottom muzzlepieces. Join the two pieces (the bottom piece is longer).Sew the muzzle to the head, sewing the excess from thebottom piece to the base of the back of the head, leavingan opening. Stuff the head and close the opening.Ears:Foldthe ears in halfand jointhe sides. Slip in a littlefilling. Sew the base of each ear along the joining seamfor the two parts of the head, leaving it slightly open togive volume to the ear. Use backstitch and arrange theears with colour B to the front.

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Facial features: Usingnavy thread,embroiderthenostrilsin satin stitch and the mouth in backstitch with satin stitchat the ends; work a French knot for each eye.Arms and legs: Fold each piece lengthways and join theedges. Insert the paw into the widest end and stuff eachlimb. Close the end by stitching flat, placing the verticalseam of the legs in the centre of the front, with the seamof the arms towards the back.Body: Attach the pocket to the centre front. Join the sides,catching the tops of the arms into the tops of the seams.Close up the shoulders for eight stitches. Sew the twelvecentre stitchesof the back and the front, slightly spacedapart, underthehead.Sewthe tops ofthelegs beneath thefront edge of the body, level with the side seams.


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POLAR BEAR

SIZE:about 25cm(1 On)highMATERIALSSoft textured DK (sport) weight yarn (100% polyester):1 ball of cream (A)DK (sport) weight yarn (25% wool/25% acrylic/ 50%polyamide):1ball of black (B)Synthetic filling2.5cm (US size 1) and 3mm (US size 3) knitting needlesor size needed to obtain tension (gauge)

STITCHESStocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.

TENSION GAUGE)

INSTRUCTIONSReferring to the grid patterns, knit the following in st st:In A: one top of head, one of each side head, one muzzle,four ears, two of each arm piece, two of each leg piece,one of each body piece, one tummy and two tails, allusing 3mm(USsize 3) knitting needles.In B: four paws using 2.5mm(USsize 1) knitting needles.

ASSEM BLYHead: Sew the top of the head between the sides of thehead, matching the marks. Close up the neck but leavethe opening for the muzzle. Stuff the head. Sew the earstogether in pairs then sew them to each side of the head.Muzzle: Fold the muzzle and join the slanted edge. Joinupthe side edges then fill with stuffing. Flatten the muzzleon to the head and sew in place.


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Body: Attach the tummy between the two parts ofthebody,matching the marksandthen sew the two parts ofthebodytogether along the centre-backseam.Check that there areno holes in the bottom; fill. Sew the head on to the body.Tail: Sew the two partsofthe tail together leavingthebase (wide end) open. Slipalittle filling inside and stitchthe opening closed. Attach the tail to the body.Arms: Sew the arms together in pairs, leaving the top andbottom open. Attach a paw to the wide end. Stuffeacharm.Back legs: Sew the legs together as for the arms. Sewthe legs horizontally to the sides of the back, 4cm (11/2in)from the centre-backseam,so that they support the bear.Sew the arms to the front, 3cm(1 4in) apart, so that theytouch the ground between the legs.Facial features: Using B, embroider the eyes and then thenose in satin stitch. Mark in the mouth using backstitch.


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BLACK BEAR

SIZE: about 28cm(11in) high INSTRUCTIONSM AT ER I ALSDK (sport) weight yarn (25% wool/25% acrylic/ 50%polyamide): 2 balls of black (A) and1ball of white (B)Grey embroidery yarnSynthetic filling2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles or size needed toobtain tension (gauge)2.5mm (US size 1/C) crochet hookVery long yarn needle

STITCHESStocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.Crochet: foundation chain (ch), slip stitch (si st) and USsingle crochet/UK double crochet (see page 64).


Referring to the grid patterns, knit the following in st st:In A: one top of head, one of each side head, one muzzle,four ears, two of each arm piece, two of each leg piece,one of each front piece and one of each back piece.In B: two paws.Eyes: Using B, make a loop of yarn around your finger.Work 4sc (UKdc)into the loop. Pull on the yarn to closethe loop. Work in sc(UKdc)in rounds without turning:Round 1: 2sc (UKdc)in each sc(UKdc)[8 sts].Round 2 *sc(UKdc)in next sc(UKdc), 2sc(UKdc) in nextsc(UKdc):repeat from * all around [12 sts].Round 3: repeat round 2 [18 sts]. Fasten off.

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BLACK BEAR c o n t i n u e d )Tummy: Using B, 4ch and join with si st into a ring.Round 1: 6sc{UKdc) into the ring, si st into the ch at startof round [6 sts].Round2:1 ch,2sc(UKdc)into each sc(UKdc),si st intothe ch at start of round [12 sts].Round3: 1ch, *2sc (U Kdc)inthe nextsc(U K dc),sc(UK dc)in the following sc(UK dc)*\ repeat from*to* allaround, si st into the ch at start of round [18 sts].Round 4:1ch, *2sc (UKdc)in the next sc(UKdc), sc (UKdc )ineachof the following 2sc (UK dc)*-, repeat from*to*all around, si st into the ch at start of round [24 sts].Round 5:1ch, *2sc (UKdc)in the next sc(UKdc), sc (UKdc )ineachof the following 3sc (UK dc)*\ repeat from*to*all around, si st into the ch at start of round [30 sts].Round 6:1 ch, *2sc (UKdc)into the next sc (UKdc),sc(UKdc)in each of the following 4sc(UKdc)*]repeat from* to*all around, si st into the ch at start of round [36 sts].Fasten off.

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A S S E M B L YHead: Sew the top of the head between the sides,matching the marks. Close up the front of the headbeneath the chin then stuff the head.Muzzle: Fold the muzzle as indicated on the pattern andstitch the side and sloping edges. Stuff the muzzle thensew it to the front of the head.Ears: Join the ears together in pairs leaving the base(cast-on edges) open. Sew an ear to each side of thehead on the joining seam for the top and sides.Body: Join the two parts of the back along the centre-back seam, then join the two parts of the front along thecentre-front seam. Join the front to the back. Check thatthere are no holes in the bottom of the body and stuff it.Sew the head on to the body.Arms:Sew thearms togetherinpairs, leaving an opening.Stuff each arm and close up the opening. Place an armon each side of the top of the body. Thread the needlewith biack yarn. Tie a knot close to the end. Pass theneedle into the body, beneath an arm. Pass horizontallythrough the body and then the arm. Pass the needle backthrough the arm close to the original stitch, but not in thesame hole, to reverse the procedure, passing through theother arm. Repeat before firmly tying the yarn to the endbearing the knot. Hide the yarns inside the body.Legs: Sew the arms together in pairs, leaving the base(cast-on edges) open. Fill and insert the sole. Attach thelegs in the same way as the arms.Final features: Sew the tummyonto the front. Attach theeyes using B, Add the pupils with satin stitch in A. Usegrey embroidery thread/yarn to add the nose and mouth.


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MOTHER PENGUIN

SIZE:about 28cm(11 in)high INSTRUCTIONSMATERIALSDK (sport) weightyarn(100% cotton): 2 balls of black (A),1 ball each of white (B), orange (C) and yellow (D)Synthetic filling2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles or size needed toobtain tension (gauge)

STITCHESStocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.Moss stitch (see page 64).

TENSION GAUGE)25 sts and 43 rows in moss stitch=10cm (4in).25 sts and 38 rows in stocking stitch=10cm (4in).

Referring to the grid patterns, knit the following:In A: one base in st st; one of each back piece and twowings in moss stitch.In A and B: one front in st st.In D: one top and one bottom bill in st st.Feet (x 2): Cast on 18 sts in C. Knit 32 rows in st st andcast off.ASSEMBLYBody: Join up the two parts of the back along the centre-back seam. Sew the front and the back together leavingthe base open.Wings: Fold each wing in half lengthwise. Close up theslanted edge, leaving the base (cast-on edge) open. Sew awing on to each side of the body,onto the back, slightly atan anglesothatthetop is level with the change of colour atthe frontandwith the tip turned towards the front.Bill: Join the two pieces ofthebill, leaving the base (cast-onedges) open. Fill and stitch the base of the bill to the part ofthefrontwhere thecolourchanges to black,using backstitch.Feet: Fold each foot in half and close up the sides. Markthe toes by embroidering three lines of backstitch 2cm(3A\N)long, starting from the fold. Lightly fill, pushing thestuffing into the toes. Stitch the feet beneath the edge ofthe front using backstitch.Base: Attach the base to the bottom of the penguin, leavingan opening.Suff thepenguinandcloseup theopening.Eyes: Use B to embroider a French knot just above thebill for each eye (see the photograph on page 90, whichshows the mother penguin with her babies).


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BABY PENGUINS

SIZE: about 12cm (434in) high ASSEM BLYMATERIALSDK (sport) weightyarn(100% cotton):1ball each of black(A) white (B), orange (C) and yellow (D)Synthetic filling2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles or size needed toobtain tension (gauge)

STITCHES

Stocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.Moss stitch (see page 64).

TENSION GAUGE)25 sts and 43 rows in moss stitch = 10cm (4in).25 sts and 38 rows in stocking stitch = 10cm (4in).

INSTRUCTIONSReferring to the grid patterns, knit the following for eachbaby penguin:In A: one base in st st; one of each back piece and twowings in moss stitch.In A and B: one front in st st.In D: two bills in st st.Feet (x 2): Cast on 9 sts in C. Knit 19 rows in st st andcast off.

Body: Join up the two parts of the back along the centre-back seam. Sew the front and the back together leavingthe base open.Wings: Fold each wing in half lengthways. Close up theslanted edge, leaving the base (cast-on edge) open. Sew awing on to each side of the body, on to the back, slightly atan anglesothatthetop is level with the change of colour atthe front and with the tip turned towards the front.Bill: Join the two pieces of the bill, leaving the base (cast-onedges) open. Fill and stitch the base of the bill to the part ofthefrontwhere thecolourchanges to black,using backstitch.Feet: Fold each foot in half and close up the sides; lightlyfill. Stitch the feet beneath the front edge.Base: Sew the base to the bottom of the penguin, leavingan opening. Stuff the penguin and close up the opening.Eyes: Use B to embroider a French knot just above thebill for each eye.


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INSTRUCTIONSThe zebra is made from just rectangles and thereforedoes not require any grids.Body (x 2): Cast on 28 sts in B. Knit 60 rows in stripedst st. Cast off.Head (x 2): Cast on 21 sts in B, Knit 32 rows in stripedst st. Cast off.Legs x4): Cast on 12 sts in B. Knit 24 rows in st st.Cast off.Muzzle x1): Caston36 sts in B. Knit 36 rows in st st.Cast off.Hooves x4): Caston38 sts in A. Knit 22 rows in st st.Cast off.Ears x2): Cast on 11 sts in A. Knit 26 rows in st st.Cast off.Tail (x 1): Cast on 20 sts in A. Knit 8 rows in st st.Cast off.Mane x1): Cast on 80 sts in A, Knit 4 rows in mossstitch then cont. in st st.On row 7 *k2tog; repeat from * to the end of the row.Knit another 4 rows using the remaining 40 sts; cast off.

SIZE: about 22cm (83/4in) highMATERIALSDK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50%each of black (A) and white (B)Synthetic filling2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles orobtain tension (gauge)

STITCHESStocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.Striped stocking stitch: *2 rows B, 2 rows A*; repeat from* to * as instructed.Moss stitch (see page 64).



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A S S E M B L YHead: Place the head pieces together with right sides facingand join one side edge. Sew the muzzle to one end of thehead, aligning the centre of the cast-on row of the muzzle tothe joiningseamonthe head (the muzzle is narrowerthanthehead). Fold the head, right sides together, along the seam.Closeuptheendofthemuzzle, rounding off the corners, thenclose up the underneath ofthemuzzleandthe underneath ofthe head forfivestripes, at a slight angle to meet up with thewidth ofthehead; turn the head right sides out. Slip the cast-on row ofthemane between the cast-on rows of the back ofthe head, gathering, then sew firmly.Body: Place the two pieces right sides together. Sew theside seams, leaving an opening in the top seam, towardsthe front, that has the same number of stripes as the baseof the head. Close up the front end, slightly rounding thebottom of the seam. Close up the rear end in the sameway, leaving an opening in the top.Attaching the head: Sew the base of the head to the topof the body matching up the stripes. Fill the body and thehead. Close up the opening.Ears: Fold each ear right sides together along row 13.Close up the sides, rounding off the corners at the top(folded edge); turn out. Sew an ear on to each side of thehead, positioned towards the back, 3cm (VA\N)up and2cm {3A\N)from the rear seam.Tail: Fold the tail wrong sides together to sew the cast-onrow to the cast-off row. Close up the ends. Sew the tail inposition on the body.

Legs and hooves: Fold each leg wrong sides togetherbetween stitches 6 and 7. Close up the length; turnout. Join each hoof into a ring, sewing the side edgestogether. Thread a gathering thread into the cast-on rowand the cast-off row. Gather one of the edges and finishoff firmly; stuff each hoof. Gather and close up the otheredge. Sew a hoof on to one end of each leg. Sew the legson to each side of the body.Facial features: Embroider using A: the eyes and thenostrils in long stitch and the mouth using backstitch.


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FAT CATSIZE:about 30cm (12in) highMATERIALSDK (sport) weight yarn (25% wool/25% acrylic/50%polyamide):1ball each of cream (A) and dark brown (B)soft textured chunky 100% polyester yarn:1 ballofcream(C)Synthetic filling3mm (US size 3) and 4.5mm (US size 7) knitting needlesor size needed to obtain tension (gauge)5mm (US size H) crochet hook

STITCHESStocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.Crochet: foundation chain (ch) and slip stitch (si st); seepage 64.

TENSION GAUGE)15 sts and 27 rows of stocking stitch using 4.5mm(USsize 7) needles = 10cm (4in).

INSTRUCTIONSReferring to the grid patterns, knit the following in st st:In B with 3mm (US size 3) knitting needles: two heads.InCwith 4.5mm (US size 7) knitting needles: two ears.Body: Cast on 44 sts in C using 4.5mm (US size 7)knitting needles. Knit 13cm (Sin) in st st and cast off.Legs and arms (x 4): Cast on 24 sts in B using 3mm (USsize 3)knittingneedles. Knit 4.5cm (1 %n) in st st and cast off.

Tail: Crochet a 20cm (8in) chain using C. Turn and workback to the start with si st into each stitch; finish off.

ASSEM BLYBody: Join the side edges ofthebody. Threadagatheringthread into the cast-on row. Pull up and finish off firmly.Thread a gathering thread into the cast-off row; stuff thebody but do not close the opening yet.Head: Sew the two parts of the head together, leavingthe base (cast-on edge) open; stuff the head. Gather thetop of the body to reduce it to the same size as the baseof the head. Attach the head to the body. Sew an ear toeach side of the head.Facial features: Embroider the nose in satin stitch usingA. Add the whiskers and eyes using long stitches in thesame yarn.Limbs: Join the side edges of each arm and of each leg.Thread a gathering thread into the cast-on row of eachlimb and pull up. Finish offfirmly.Stuff the limbs and sewthem to each side of the body. Attach the tail to the rear.


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BLACK DOGSIZE: about 18cm (7in) highMATERIALSDK (sport) weight yarn (100% cotton): 2 balls of black (A)and1ball of white (B)Synthetic filling2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles or size needed toobtain tension (gauge)2.5mm(USsize 1/C) crochet hook


TENSION GAUGE)25 sts and 38 rows of stocking stitch = 10cm (4in).

INSTRUCTIONSReferring to the grid patterns on page 97, knit thefollowing in st st:In A: five heads, four arms, one of each back piece, onefront and one base.In B: two tails.Ears: Cast on 8 sts in B. Knit 28 rows in plain st st andcast off.Eye patch: Using B, make a loop ofyarnaround your finger.Work 4sc(UK dd) into the loop. Pull on the yarn to close theloop.Thenworksc(UKdd)in rounds without turning:

Round 1: 2sc(UKdc) into each stitch all around [8 sts].Round 2: *sc(UKdc) into the next sc(UKdc), 2sc(UKdc)into the following sc(UKdc)* , repeat from * to * all around[12 sts].Round 3: *sc(UKdc) into the next sc(UKdc), 2sc(UKdc)into the following sc(UKdc)*] repeat from * to * all around[18 sts]. Fasten off and darn in the end.

ASSEMBLYHead: Sew together the five parts of the head along thelong curved edges, ensuring thatthetop is properly closed.One of the five segments forms the rear of the head, twoform the front (with a centre seam), and the remaining twoform the sides. Leave the neckopenand fill.Ears: Fold each ear in half and stitch the side seams.Stitch the base of each ear on to a side head segment,5cm (2in) from the top, using backstitch.Facial features: Using B doubled, embroider the noseand one eye in satin stitch. Use the same yarn, this timejust one strand, to embroider the mouth in backstitch.Sew on the crocheted patch firmly using B; mark the eyeon top using satin stitch in A.Body: Join the two parts of the back along the centre-back seam. Sew the front between the two back pieces.Add the base. Fill via the neck.Arms: Sew the arms together in pairs leaving the baseopen. Lightly fill. Sew an arm to each side of the body inline with the neck.Finishing: Sew together the two parts of the tail and sewacross the seam at the base of the back.Sew the head to the body.


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SIZE:about 18cm (7in) highM AT ER I ALSDK (sport) weight yarn (100% cotton): 1 ball of black (A),2 balls of white (B)Synthetic filling2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles or size needed toobtain tension (gauge)2.5mm (US size 1/C) crochet hook


TENSION GAUGE)25 sts and 38 rows of stocking stitch = 10cm

INSTRUCTIONSReferring to the grid patterns, knit the following in st st:In B: five heads, four arms, one of each back piece, onefront and one base.In A: two tails.EarsCast on 8 sts in A. Knit 28 rows in st st and cast off.Eye patchUsing A, make a loop of yarn around your finger. Work4sc (U Kdc) into the loop. Pull on the yarn to close theloop. Then work sc(UKdc) in rounds without turning:

Round 1: 2sc (UKdc)into each stitch around [8 sts].Round 2: *sc (U Kdc) into the next sc(UK dc), 2sc(UKdc) into the following sc*(UK dc)\ repeat from * to * allaround [12 sts].Round 3: *sc(UKdc)into the next sc(UKdc),2sc(UKdc)into the following sc*(UKdc)-, repeat from * to * all around[18 sts]. Fasten off and darn in the end.

ASSEM BLYHead: Sew together the five parts of the head along thelong curved edges, ensuring thatthetop is properly closed.One of the five segments forms the rear of the head, twothe front (with a centre seam), and the remaining two formthe sides. Leave the neck open and fill.Ears: Fold each ear in half and stitch the side seams.Stitch the base of each ear on to a side head segment,5cm (2in) from the top, using backstitch.Facial features: Using A doubled, embroider the noseand one eye in satin stitch. Use the same yarn, this timejust one strand, to embroider the mouth in backstitch.Sew on the crocheted patch firmly using A; mark the eyeon top using satin stitch in B.Body: Join the two parts of the back along the centre-back seam. Sew the front between the two back pieces.Add the base. Fill via the neck.Arms: Sew the arms together in pairs, leaving the baseopen. Lightly fill and then close the gap. Sew an arm toeach side of the body in line with the neck.Finishing: Sew the two parts of the tail together andattach it across the seam at the base of the back. Sewthe head to the body.


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CUDDLY CATSIZE:about 45cm (17%in) longMATERIALSSoft, elastic DK (sport) weight baby yarn: 1 ball each ofwhite (A) and mid grey (B)DK (sport) weight yarn (25% wool/25% acrylic/50% polyamide):1ball of mid grey (C)Synthetic filling3mm(USsize 3) and 5mm (US size 8) knitting needles orsizes needed to obtain tension (gauge)4mm(USsize G) crochet hook

STITCHESStocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.Crochet: foundation chain (ch) and slip stitch (si st).

TENSION GAUGE)25 sts and 34 rows of stocking stitch in DK (sport) weightyarn using 3mm(USsize 2) knitting needles = 10cm (4in).24 sts and 38 rows of stocking stitch in baby yarn using5mm (US size 8) needles = 10cm (4in) square.

INSTRUCTIONSReferring to the grid patterns, knit the following in st stusing 5mm (US size 8) needles:In A and B: two front/back pieces; in B: two ears.Arms x2): Cast on 16 sts in A, using 5mm (US size 8)knitting needles, and knit in st stfor 3cm [VA\n).Changeto 3mm (US size 3) needles and knit in st st using C for

12cm (43/4in); cast off.Legs x2): Cast on 16 sts in A, using 5mm (US size 8)knitting needles, and knit in st st for 4cm (11/2in). Changeto 3mm (US size 3) needles and knit in st st using C for16cm (614in); cast off.Tail: Using B, 52ch. Turn and work back to the start withsi st into each ch; finish off.ASSEM BLYLimbs: Fold each arm and each leg in half lengthwaysand join the side seam. Gather the cast-on edge (in A);fill. Close the top of each limb flat.Body: Place front and back right sides together. Sliparms and legs in place between the two thicknesses sothat they will be on the outside when the body is turnedout. Sew all round, leaving an opening under one arm toturn through; turn out. Stuff the cat and close up. Sewon the ears.Face: Embroider nose and eyes insatin stitch using C. Add whiskers withstraight stitch using same yarn.Finishing: Gather the last row of Awhere it joins C on each limb using agathering thread in A to mark the feetand hands. Sew on the tail.


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FANFANTHEELEPHANTSIZE:about 30cm (12in) high INSTRUCTIONSMATERIALSDK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic): 1 ball ofwhite (A) and 2 balls pale pink (B)4-ply (fingering) weight yarn (30% lambswool/70%acrylic):1ball of deep pink(C)and 2 balls deep peach (D)3mm(USsize 3) and 4mm(USsize 6) knitting needles orsize needed to obtain tension (gauge)

STITCHES USED

Referring to the grid patterns, knit the following in st stunless otherwise stated:In A with3mm(USsize3)knitting needles: twotusks,fourfeet and one trunk end.In B with 3mm (US size 3) knitting needles: one trunk/forehead, one of each side-head piece and one leg.InCwith 3mm (US size 3) knitting needles: two legs.InDwith 3mm (US size 3) knitting needles: one leg.In D with 4mm (US size 6) knitting needles: two ears ingarter stitch using double yarn.

Garter stitch: knit every row.Stocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.Note: Decreasing the legs and trunk is done on the rightside of the work two stitches away from the edge: at thestart of the row, k2 then sl1, k1 psso; at the end of therow when there are four stitches left on the left needle,k2tog and k2.psso: pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch.

TENSION GAUGE)26 sts and 35 rows of stocking stitch using 3mm (USsize 3) knitting needles = 10cm (4in).

BodyCast on 45 sts in B. Using the yarn doubled and 4mm(US size 6) knitting needles, knit 6 rows in st st, then 14rows in garter stitch. Change to D and knit *4 rows st st,14 rows garter stitch*. Repeat from * to * once using C,once using B and once more using D. Finally knit 6 rowsof st st and cast off.Tail: Cast on 36 sts. Using D (not doubled) and 3mm (USsize 3) knitting needles, knit 8 rows in garter stitch andcast off.

ASSEMBLYLegs: Fold each leginhalf lengthways and join thesides. Insert the foot into the end. Slip some filling intothe bottom of the legs. Embroider the nails in satin stitchusing A. Gather up the top to close up.


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E L E P H A N T c o n t i n u e d )Head: Attach a side-head piece to each side of theforehead (top of trunk piece), matching the marks. Closeup the trunk by sewing the edges together. Insert thetrunk end. Close up the head beneath the chin (from theblack triangle to the black square). Sew the cast-off rowof the ears on to each side of the head.Tusks: Fold each tuskinhalfandstitch the shaped edgestogether, leaving the cast-on row open. Lightly fill. Sewone tusk to each side of the head.Eyes: Embroider two little eyes to the face just above thetusks in satin stitch using D.Body: Close the body up into a ring by sewing the edgestogether. Make the folds of flesh by folding the garter-stitch parts wrong sides together and joining the first andlast rows by stitching on the reverse.Attaching the legs: Run a gathering thread through thecast-on row of the body. Slip the tops of the legs into theendofthebody andpullthe gathering thread tight. Finish offfirmly.Holdthe legs in place with stitches inside the body.Attaching the head: Fill the body. Slip the end of thehead into the top of the body, then sew the body firmlyaround the base of the head.


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ANTOINETTETHE LITTLE HEN

SIZE:about 32cm (121/2in) high

MATERIALSDK (sport) weightyarn(100% cotton):1ball each of white(A), red (D), orange C),pale blue (D) and purple (E)Scraps of felt or polar fleece in white and orangeBlack darning threadOrange sewing threadSynthetic filling2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles or size needed toobtain tension (gauge)

STITCHESStocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.Garter stitch: knit every row.

TENSION GAUGE)25 sts and 38 rows of stocking stitch = 10cm (4in).

INSTRUCTIONS

RufflesCast on 168 sts in D.Rows 1-4: work in garter stitch (knit every row).Rows 4-12: work in st st.Row 13: k3tog to end of row [56 sts]. Cast off.Cast on 132 sts inBand knit a second ruffle in the sameway [44 sts at end of row 13].Cast on 108 sts in E and knit a third ruffle in the sameway [36 sts at end of row 13].

ASSEM BLYBody: Join the two parts of the body together leaving thewider (cast-on) end open. Close the ruffles into rings and,using overcast stitch in A, sew the cast-off row to thebody at the level indicated on the body pattern by thebroken lines. Insert the base leaving the front end open.Stuff with filling but do not close the gap yet.Legs: Sew the legs together in pairs, leaving the topand bottom open. Close up the bottom (cast-on edge)flat, wrong sides together using backstitch on the rightside. Fill the feet, leaving the legs empty. Pin the tops ofthe legs beneath the front edge of the body, 3cm (1]4in)apart. Finish the seam, securing the legs.

Referring to the grid patterns, knit the following in st st:In A: one body base.In B: one comb.In C: four legs.In all colours: two striped bodies with the whole sectionbelow stripe D in A.


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H E N c o n t i n u e d )Comb: Fold the comb in half lengthways as indicated onthe pattern and stitch the side edges together. Press thecomb flat with wrong sides together, placing the seamyou've just made to one side. Close up the top flat usingbackstitch on the rightside.Slide the comb atanangle onto the top of the head and sew in place.Facial features: Cut two small circles of white felt orfleece and cut an orange triangle for the beak. Positionthem on the face. Attach each eye with a little blackstitchinthe centre. Sewonthe beak using little stitches inorange thread or yarn, overlapping the border.


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FELIXTHEMARTIANDOGSIZE: about 25cm(1 On)highMATERIALSDK (sport) weight yarn (25% wool/40% acrylic/35%chlorofibre):3balls each of scarlet (A) and purple (B),1 ball each of pale blue (C) and white (D)Scraps of turquoise, bright yellow and bright red felt orpolar fleeceSynthetic fillingThread to match the felt or fleece2.5mm (US size 1) and 5mm (US size 8) knitting needlesor sizes needed to obtain tension (gauge)

STITCHESGarter stitch: knit every row.Stocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.

TENSION GAUGE)26 sts and 34 rows of stocking stitch using 2.5mm (USsize 1) needles = 10cm (4in).18 sts and 28 rows of garter stitch with double yarn and5mm (US size 8) needles = 10cm (4in).

INSTRUCTIONSReferring to the grid pattern, knit the whole of the back(including the head) in one piece using youryarndoubledand 5mm (US size 8) knitting needles, stitching in garterstitch. Start this piece at the top of the head with B,

changing to A at the line to work the body. Knit the frontin two sections, reversing the colours and casting off thestitches between the colour sections (so you can insertthe scarf in the seam). In this way you will begin the frontbody section by casting on 32 sts in B.Antennae and scarf (x 4)Caston22 sts inDand knit in st st with a single yarn and2.5mm(USsize 1) knitting needles: *4 rows D, 2 rows A,2 rows B, 2 rowsA,2 rows D, 2 rowsC,4 rows B, 2 rowsC, 4 rows A, 2 rows D, 2 rows B, 2 rows A, 2 rows C*.Repeat from * to *; cast off on row 93.

ASSEM BLYAntennae and scarf: Fold each strip lengthwaysandjointhe long edges. Close one end flat, placing the seam justmade in the centre underneath and stitching the seam onthe right side along the edge.Body: Pin an antenna to each side of the top of the fronthead piece, and a scarf section to the edge of the cast-onrow. Sew together the two parts of the front, catchingin the scarf sections and leaving the edge of the headshowing to form a little roll. Sew together the back andthe front, catching the antennae into the seam andleaving a gap. Fill and close up the gap.Eyes: Cut two circles of turquoise felt/polar fleece, twosmaller ones in bright yellow and two even smaller onesin bright red. Sew the red circles on to the yellow ones,then the yellow ones on to the turquoise ones. Sew theeyes on to the front.


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ASSEM BLYLegs, arms and tail: Fold each leg in half lengthways,with right sides facing. Stitch the side seam and acrossthe base; turn right sides out. Repeat for the arms and tail.

Body: Sew the two body pieces together on both sidesand across the bottom, catching the tops of the legs intothe bottom seam. Leave the top open. Sew the patchesto the front using large overcast stitches in a contrastingcolour. Sew the cast-off row of each arm flat to the bodyon each side, placing the seam towards the front. Attachthe tail in the same way to the bottom of the stripe inDonthe back. Fill the body and gather the top.Head: Sew the two head pieces together leaving anopening on one side. Embroider the nose at the tip inlong satin stitch using D. For the eyes, place the whitefelt/fleece circles on to the orange circles and attach tothe head using bold black stitches. Fill the head and closethe opening.Finishing: Place the head on the top of the body,overlapping the two pieces by 5cm (2in). Sew the top ofthe backtothe back ofthehead. Secure the bottom of thehead to the body with some invisible stitches.

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SIZE: about 40cm (153/4in) high ASSEM BLY

MATERIALSDK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic): 1 balleach of dark blue (A), lime green (B), red (C) deep pink(D) and light grey (E)Two circles of orange felt or polar fleece for the eyesBlack embroidery thread/yarnSynthetic filling2.5mm (US size 1) knitting needles or size needed toobtain tension (gauge)

STITCHESStocking stitch (st st): knit right-side rows; purl wrong-side rows.

TENSION GAUGE)30 sts and 40 rows in st st = 10cm

INSTRUCTIONSReferring to the grid patterns, knit the following in st st:In E: two heads.In A, B, C and D: two bodies, one tail, one right leg, oneleft leg, one right arm and one left arm.Make the decreases two stitches away from the edges.Patches: For the large patch, caston12 sts in E. Knit 12rows in plain st st and cast off.For the small patch, cast on 10 sts in E. Knit 8 rows inplain st st and cast off.

Legs, arms and tail: Fold each leg in half lengthways,with right sides facing. Stitch the side seam and acrossthe base; turn right sides out. Repeat for the arms and tail.Body: Sew the two body pieces together on both sidesand across the bottom, catching the tops of the legs intothe bottom seam. Leave the top open. Sew the patchesto the front using large overcast stitches in a contrastingcolour. Sew the cast-off row of each arm flat to the bodyon each side, placing the seam towards the front. Attachthe tail in the same way to the bottom of the stripe inDonthe back. Fill the body and gather the top.Head: Sew the two head pieces together leaving anopening on one side. Embroider the nose at the tip inlong satin stitch using D, For the eyes, place the orangefelt/fleece circles on the head and attach them using boldblack stitches. Fill the head and close the opening.Finishing: Place the head on the top of the body,overlapping the two pieces by 5cm (2in). Sew the top ofthe backtothe back ofthehead. Secure the bottom of thehead to the body with some invisible stitches.TipsTo personalize either of the wolves, simply embroidera child's initials on the top patch.The lower patch can be turned into a handy pocket.Just attach it around the sides and base, leaving thetop edge open.

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LITTLE WOLF c o n t i n u e d )

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DACHSHUNDSIZE:about 6.5cm (21/2in) longMATERIALSDK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic): 1 balleach of white (A) and orange (B)Brown or black embroidery thread/yarnSynthetic filling1 swivel snap hook1.75mm(USsize 6) crochet hook

STITCHESFoundation chain (ch), slip stitch (si st) and US singlecrochet/UK double crochet (see page 64).

INSTRUCTIONSHeadUsing A, 3ch and join with si st to form a ring.Round1:1 ch,8sc[UKdc)into the ring, join with si st intothe ch at start of round [8 sts].Round2:1 ch,2sc (UKdc)into each sc(UKdc),join withsi st into the ch at start of round [16 sts].Rounds 3-7:1ch,sc (UKdc)into each sc (UKdc),si stinto the ch at start of round.Round 8:1ch, *2sc (UKdc)into next sc(UKdc),1sc (UKdc) into the following sc(UK dc)*] repeat from * to * allaround, join with si st into the ch at start of round [24 sts].Round9:1 ch,sc(UKdc) into each sc(UKdc), join with sist into the ch at start of round.Round 10:1ch, * sc (UKdc)into each of the 2 followingsc(UK dc), skip next sc(UK dc)*.Repeat from * to * allaround, join with si st into the ch at start of round [16 sts].

Rounds 11-12: as round 9. At the end of round 12, slipsome filling into the shape.Round 13: as round 10, sc(UKddj intofinalstitch[11sts].Round 14: as round 9.Rounds 15-16:1ch,*sc(UKdc) into next sc(UKdc),skipthe following sc(UKdc)*.Repeat from * to * all around,join with si st into the ch at start of round [6 sts].Break off the yarn, pass it into the remaining stitches andpull up to close the hole. Finish off.BodyUsing A, 3ch and join with si st to form a ring.Round1:1 ch,8sc(UKdc) into the ring, join with si st intothe ch at start of round [8 sts].Round 2:1ch, 2sc(UKdc)into each sc(UKdc),si st intothe ch at start of round [16 sts].Round 3:1ch, *2sc (UKdc) into next sc (UKdc),sc (UKdc) into the following sc(UK dc)*.Repeat from * to * allaround, si st into the ch at start of round [24 sts].Rounds 4-15:1 ch, sc(UKdc) into each sc(UKdc),si stinto the ch at start of round. At the end of round 15, slipsome filling into the shape.Round 16:1 ch, *sc(UK dc) into each of the next 2 sc(UKdc),skip following sc(UKdc)*.Repeat from * to * allaround, si st into the ch at start of round [16 sts].Rounds 17-18:1 ch, *sc (UK dc) into next sc (UK dc),skip the following sc (UK dc)*. Repeat from * to * allaround, si st into the ch at start of round [4 sts].Break off the yarn, pass it into the remaining stitches andpull up to close the hole. Finish off.

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D A C H S H U N D c o n t i n u e d )

Ears (x 2)Using B, 3ch.Row1:1 ch(turning chain) 3sc[UKdc).Row 2:1ch,2sc (UKdc)into the next sc (UKdc),1sc(UKdc),2sc(UKdc)into the last sc(UKdc)[5 sts].Row3:1 ch,2sc(UKdc)into the next sc(UKdc), sc(UKdc )into each of the next 3 sc(UKdc),2sc (UKdc)intothe last sc(UKdc)[7 sts].Rows 4-9: 1ch,sc(UKdc) into each sc(UKdc).Finishoff.TailJoin yarn B to the top-back end of the body with si st.Crochet 8ch (this includes a turning chain).Row 1: 7sc(UKdc).Row 2:1ch, sc (UKdc)into each of the next 2 sc (UKdc),si st into the following sc(UKdc).Fasten off.Legs (x 4)Using B, 3ch. Join with si st to form a ring.Row1:1 ch,8sc(UKdc)into the ring, join with si st intothe ch at start of round [8 sts].Rows 2-4:1ch,sc (UKdc)into each sc(UKdc).Trimoff the yarn and slip some filling into the shape.

ASSEM BLYFacial features: Embroider the nose in satin stitchusing B. Embroider each eye with a single long stitch inbrown or black.Usethe same colourtomarkthemouthwith a line of backstitches.Joining: Sew an ear to each side of the head. Attachthe legs to the body. Sew the head to the body.Snap hook: Join yarn A to the back of the head with sist; 5ch, si st into the previous stitch, passing throughthe snap hook, then 5ch and si st into the head justnext to the first stitch. Finish off.

CHIHUAHUASIZE: about 6.5cm (21/2in) longMATERIALSDK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic): 1 balleach of white (A) and light grey (B)Black embroidery thread/yarnSynthetic filling1 swivel snap hook1.75mm (US size 6) crochet hook

STITCHESFoundation chain (ch), slip stitch (si st) and US singlecrochet/UK double crochet (see page 64).

INSTRUCTIONSHeadUsing A, 3ch and join with si st to form a ring.Round1:1 ch,8sc (UKdc)into the ring, join with si stinto the ch at start of round [8 sts].Round 2:1ch,2sc(UK dc) into each sc(UK dc), si stinto the ch at start of round [16 sts].Round3:1 ch,*2sc(UKdc) into the next sc(UKdc),1sc(UKdc)into the following sc(UKdc)*.Repeat from * to* all around, si st into the ch at start of round [24 sts].Round 4:1ch, *2sc(UK ddj into the next sc(UK ddj, 1sc(UKddjintoeach of the following2sc(UKd tf. Repeatfrom* to *allaround, si st into the ch at start ofround[32 sts].Rounds513:1 ch,1sc(UKdc) into each sc(UKdc), sist into the ch at start of round. At the end of round 13,slip some filling into the shape.


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Round 14:1ch, *1sc (UKdc) into the 3 next sc(UKdc),skip the following sc (UK dc)*. Repeat from * to * allaround, si st into the ch at start of round [24 sts].Round 15:1ch, *1sc (UKdc) into the 2 next sc(UKdc),skip the following sc (UK dc)*. Repeat from * to * allaround, si st into the ch at start of round [16 sts].Rounds 16-17: 1ch, *1sc (UKdc) into the next sc(UKdc),skip the following sc (UKdc)*.Repeat from * to * allaround, si st into the ch at start of round [4 sts].Break off the yarn, pass it into the remaining stitches andpull up to close the hole. Finish off.BodyUsing A, 3ch and join with si st to form a ring.Round1:1 ch,8sc (UKdc)into the ring, si st into the chat start of round [8 sts].Round 2:1ch, 2sc (UKdc)into each sc(UKdc),si st intothe ch at start of round [16 sts].Round 3:1ch, *2sc (UKdc)into the next sc (UKdc),1sc(UKdc) into the following sc(UKdc)*.Repeat from * to *all around, si st into the ch at start of round [24 sts].Rounds 4-10:1ch, 1sc(UKdc)into each sc(UKdc),si stinto the ch at start of round. At the end of round 10, slipsome filling into the shape.Round11:1 ch, *1sc (UKdc) into each of the next 2 sc(UK dc),skip the following sc(UK dc)*. Repeat from * to* all around, si st into the ch at start of round [16 sts].Rounds 12-13: 1ch, *1sc (U Kdc) into the next sc(UKdc),skip the following sc (UKdc)*.Repeat from * to * allaround, si st into the ch at start of round [4 sts].Break off the yarn, pass it into the remaining stitches andpull up to close the hole. Finish off.

Legs (x 4)Using A, 6ch.Rows1-6:1 ch, 1sc(UKdc)into each of the 6sc(UKdc).Row 7: to make the foot,1 ch,2sc(UK dc)into the firstsc, sc into each of next 4 sc(UKdc),2sc (UKdc)into thelast sc (UKdc)[8 sts].Row 8:1ch,2sc (UKdc)into the first sc (UKdc),sc (UKdc)into each of next 6 sc(UKdc),2sc(UKdc) into the lastsc (U Kdc) [10 sts]. Break off the yarn, leaving a tail tostitch the seam. Fold each leg in half lengthways and jointhe long edges. Finish off neatly.MuzzleUsing A, 3ch. Join with si st to make a ring.Round1:1 ch,8sc(UKdc) into the ring, join with si st intothe ch at start of round [8 sts].Round2:1 ch,2sc (UKdc)into each sc(UKdc),join withsi st into the ch at start of round [16 sts]. Finish off.Eyes (x 2)Using A, 3ch. Join with si st to make a ring.Round1:1 ch,6sc(UKdc)into the ring, join with si st intothe ch at start of round. Finish off.Ears (x 2)Using B, 5ch.Row1:1 ch,sc(UKdd)into each sc(UKdc)[5 sts].Row2:1 ch,skip the first sc(UKdc), sc(UKdc)into eachsc(UKdd)[4 sts].Row3:1 ch,skip the first sc(UKdc),sc(UKdc)into eachsc(UKdd) [3 sts].Row 4:1ch, skip the first sc(UKdc),sc(UKdc)into eachsc(UKdc)[2 sts].Row 5: 1 ch, skip the first sc (U Kdc), sc (U Kdc)intoremaining sc(UKdc)[1 st]. Finish off.


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C H I H U A H U A c o n t i n u e d )

A S S E M B L YFace: Sew the muzzle on to the front of the head usingbackstitch. Sew the eyes above the muzzle. Usingblack thread, embroider a French knot in the centreof each eye; use satin stitch for the nose and mouth.Ears: Sew the widest part of the ears to the top of thehead.Legs and head: Sew two legs to the front of the bodyand the other two to each side so that the dog is sitting.Attach the head to the body.Tail: For the tail, join yarn B to the base of the backwith si st; 7ch (includes turning chain). SI st into eachch [6 sts] then join to the body with si st. Finish off.Snap hook: Join yarn A to the head with si st; 5ch, sist into the previous stitch, passing through the snaphook, then 5ch and si st into the head just next to thefirst stitch. Finish off.

HEDGEHOG

SIZE: about 6.5cm (21/2in) highM AT ER I ALSDK (sport) weight yarn (50% wool/50% acrylic): 1 baeach of dark brown (A) and light brown (B)Synthetic filling1 swivel snap hook1.75mm (US size 6) crochet hook

STITCHES

Foundation chain (ch), slip stitch (si st) and US singcrochet/UK double crochet (see page 64).INSTRUCTIONSBodyUsing B, 3ch and join with si st into a ring.Round1:1ch, 8sc[UKdc)into the ring, si st into the cat start of round [8 sts].Round 2:1ch, 2sc (UKdc) into each sc (UKdc), si sinto the ch at start of round [16 sts].Round3:1 ch,*2sc(UKdc)into the next sc(UKdc),1s(UKdc)into the following sc(UKdc)*.Repeat from * t* all around, si st into the ch at start of round [24 sts]Round 4:1ch, *2sc (UKdc)into the next sc(UKdc),s(UKdc)into each of the following 2 sc(UKdc)*.Repeafrom * to * all around, si st into the ch at start of roun[32 sts].Rounds5-11:1 ch,sc (UKdc)into each sc(UKdc),sst into the ch at start of round.


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Round 12:1ch, *1sc(UK dc) into each of the next 3 sc(UKdc),skip the following sc(UKdc)*.Repeat from * to *all around, si st into the ch at start of round [24 sts]. At theend of the round, slip some filling into the shape.Round 13:1ch, *1sc (UKdc)into each of the next 2 sc(UK dc),skip the following sc(UK dc)*. Repeat from * to* all around, si st into the ch at start of round [16 sts].Rounds 14-15:1ch, * 1sc(UK dc) into the next sc (UKdc),skip the following sc(UKdc)*.Repeat from * to * allround, si st into the ch at start of round [4 sts].Break off the yarn, pass it into the remaining stitches andpuil up to close the hole. Finish off.MuzzieUsing B, 3ch and join with si st into a ring.Round1:1 ch,8sc (UKdc)into the ring, si st into the chat start of round [8 sts].Rounds 2-5:1ch,sc (UKdc)into each sc (UKdc),si stinto the ch at start of round.Round6:1 ch, *1sc(UK dc)into each of the next 2 sc(UKdc),skip the following sc(UKdc)*.Repeat from * to * allaround, si st into the ch at start of round [6 sts]. Finish off.Legs x4)Using A, 3ch and join with si st into a ring.Round1:1 ch,8sc (UKdc)into the ring, si st into the chat start of round [8 sts].Rounds 2-4:1ch, 1sc(UKdc) into each sc(UKdc). Breakoff the yarn and slip some filling into the shape.

ASSEM BLYFace: Stuff the muzzle and sew it on to the front of thebody, leaving space below for the legs. Embroider theeyes and the nose in yarn A.Legs: Sew the legs on to the front of the body.Spines: Wrap yarn A around a piece of card 10cm (4i

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