Pluto is a dog from the planet Pluto. His favorite color is blue. He is a very friendly alien and wants to meet as many children as he can. He loves to play and give hugs. He also enjoys flying, using his ears as wings.

Finished measurements: approximately 11 inches around his belly, 8 inches from bottom to head, and 7 inches tall.

Materials:
MC: Red Heart Super Saver in Royal
CC: Red Heart Super Saver in Cream
1 set US size 6 double-point needles
1 set 15mm animal safety eyes
Tapestry needle for sewing up seams
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Stitch marker

Skills used: knitting in the round, kfb, knit stitch, and k2tog.

Skill Level: Easy

A friendly space dog who flies on his own ears is exactly the kind of character that sparks a child’s imagination, soft, huggable, and ready for adventures.

Designed by Julie Anderson of The Byrd’s Nest, an early childhood educator with a Master’s in special education and more than 17 years of designing toys made to be loved.