This is a knitting pattern for a stuffed sheep toy called Cuddlekins. The toy is knitted as follows: the head and ears are worked flat on 2 needles, while the body, arms and legs are knitted in the round on double-pointed needles. Finally, the sheep is sewn together.

MATERIALS: white DK yarn approximately: 30 - 50
grey DK yarn approximately: 5-10
string of black DK yarn

KNITTING GAUGE:
22 sts and 30 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 3 mm needles.

Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tight enough to ensure that the stuffing will not show through the stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 17 cm/ 6.69’’
The size will vary based on yarn type, needle size and your personal tension.

NEEDLES:
1 x 3 mm double pointed needles

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle
2 x 6 mm black beads/ safety eyes
Black sewing thread and needle
Stuffing
Scissors

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
Long tail cast on method
Knits Stitch
Purl stitch
Garter stitch
Mattress sts
Work in the round
Short rows
Cast off

Difficulty level: intermediate

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!