Robin the Twitcher by Alan Dart

Robin the Twitcher

Knitting
January 2006
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 36 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette Stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
34 cm/13.5" tall
English
This pattern is available from alandart.co.uk for £2.50.

Summary Robin is the first of the Hobby Bear Collection. He is permanently dressed in polo shirt, trousers, boots & gilet (sleeveless jacket) with multiple pockets. He carries binoculars, two birds and half of a coconut.

Additional Yarn Info

Sirdar Funky Fur

  • 50g walnut

Sirdar Bonus DK

  • 35g navy
  • 25g denim
  • 10g oatmeal
  • 10g walnut
  • 5g maroon
  • 5g dark chocolate

Sirdar Bonus Toytime DK

  • 20g bottle
  • 10g chocolate
  • 5g white
  • small amounts of signal red, white, silver cloud, sunflower, royal

Any DK yarn

  • small amount of moss

Additional Materials Needed

  • 125g washable toy stuffing

  • 1 pair 9mm black safety teddy eyes

  • 8 dark green buttons for gilet

  • plastic drinking straw

  • scrap of stout card

  • clear adhesive

  • long tweezers