Savannah the Squirrel by Amanda Berry

Savannah the Squirrel

Knitting
April 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
One size
English
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for £2.99.

Introducing Savannah Squirrel!  The perfect knit for your little one or for any animal enthusiast, this squirrel is knitted in acrylic DK yarns on single pointed needles.  

RECOMMENDED YARN
Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK in Burnt Orange, Frost and Oatmeal
Double knitting/light worsted weight
100% acrylic

NEEDLES
A pair of 3.75mm straight single pointed knitting needles (US 5)

NOTIONS
Toy filling
A darning or tapestry needle for seaming
2 x 6mm domed black buttons for eyes

SIZES
One Size: Savannah is 23cm tall (including the ears).

TECHNIQUES
Work flat on single pointed needles (not in the round).
Other techniques include casting on and off, knits and purls, increases and decreases, knitting stripes and intarsia colour-work, Kitchener stitch grafting, knitting loops, and seaming to finish.