Zara the Zebra is ready for a colourful day on safari. The black and white chenille yarns create a soft, plush toy with distinct stripes, and DK weight yarns make their bright colour-block outfit. Zara is knit mostly in garter stitch and stockinette, and their sweater is removable. You can choose whether or not to embroider the heart on the front of the sweater, which is added using Swiss darning.

Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the toys are knitted on single pointed needles (not in the round).

NEEDLES:
A pair of 4mm single pointed knitting needles (US 6).

RECOMMENDED YARN:
For the zebra, Sirdar Happy Chenille (100% polyester), DK weight (double knitting/light worsted weight), up to 25g in each shade of Black and White. For the colourful outift, King Cole Big Value DK (100% acrylic), DK weight (double knitting/light worsted weight), up to 25g in each shade of Pink, Orange, Green and Blue.

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle, toy filling, domed buttons for eyes and a stitch holder.

SIZES:
One size only - 31cm tall including ears.

TECHNIQUES:
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, knitting stripes, Swiss darning 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 © 2025 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.