Finsbury Squirrel is busy today collecting acorns so they won’t go hungry this winter. This squirrel uses a fluffy eyelash yarn to make the tail. Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the squirrel and acorns are knitted in DK yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round). The acorn stalk is an i-cord tube worked on the two DPNs.

NEEDLES
A pair each of 3.5mm single pointed knitting needles and DPNs (US 4)

RECOMMENDED YARN
Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK; double knitting/light worsted weight; 100% acrylic; in grey, brown and green.
For the tail, choose a DK eyelash yarn; recommended is King Cole Moments DK, 100% polyester, in shade Silver.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, toy filling, beads and white felt scraps for eyes.

SIZES
One size only - 16cm tall (seated).

TECHNIQUES
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, 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 © 2010 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.