NOTIONS
-2.25 mm // size 1 DPNS
-3 yards fingering weight yarn
-black thread
-tapestry needle
BODY
With colour 1 CO 6 stitches and separate evenly onto 3 DPNS.
Begin knitting in the round.
Row 1 kfb 6 times {12 sts}
Row 2 (kfb k1) 6 times {18 sts}
Row 3 (kfb k2) 6 times {24 sts}
Row 4-8 knit
Row 9 knit 12, draw end tightly through the remaining 12 stitches with a tapestry needle and secure.
Join remaining 12 stitches in the round and divide onto 3 DPNS.
Row 10-12 knit
Row 13 k4, kfb 4 times, k4 {16sts}
Row 14-17 knit
Stuff piece.
Row 18 k2tog 8 times {8sts}
Draw end tightly through the remaining stitches with a tapestry needle and secure.
Weave yarn end through the piece to bury it.
EARS
With colour 1, pick up 2 stitches on the side of the head.
Knit 1-cord for 2 rows.
Break yarn and weave the end through the piece to bury it.
Repeat on other side to make the second ear.
TAIL
Cut a 12” piece of colour 2, and make 5 x 1 inch loops on the rear, without pulling the loops tight.
Tie a short length of matching yarn around the base of the loops (like you’re putting a hairband on the tail) and tie a double knot. Bury the ends of the knot into the body.
Trim the tail to 3/4 inches.
LEGS
With colour 1, pick up 2 stitches on the corner of the body near the bottom
knit 1-cord for 4 rows
Break yarn and weave the end through the piece to bury it
Repeat on other 3 corners to make the other legs
EYES
With a black sewing thread, embroider a ‘v’ that is 1 stitch wide and 1 stitch tall on the side of the face. Bury the end. Repeat on other side for other eye.
MANE
With colour 2, embroider 10 -15 stitches on the back of the neck to create the mane. Bury the end.
HORN
With colour 3 pick up 2 stitches on the top of the head.
Knit i-cord for 4 rows.
Break yarn and weave the end through the piece to bury it.