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Cyril the Skunk
This skunk uses fluffy eyelash yarns to make the fuzzy tail. Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the skunk is knitted in DK yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round). Worked mostly in stockinette with increases and decreases for shaping, this pattern incorporates intarsia colour-work to make the body and head, and Kitchener stitch for grafting.
NEEDLES
A pair each of 3.75mm and 4mm single pointed knitting needles (US 5 & 6)
RECOMMENDED YARN
For the head and body: Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK; double knitting/light worsted weight; 100% acrylic; one 100g/280m skein in each colour.
For the tail: King Cole Moments DK; 100% polyester eyelash yarn; up to 25g in each colour.
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, toy filling, buttons and felt fabric for eyes.
SIZES
One size only - 17cm tall.
TECHNIQUES
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, and seaming to finish.
PATTERN INFO
This knitting pattern is a pdf download, 6 pages, and written in English. Patterns for personal use only; not for resale. Copyright © 2015 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.
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