Bertie Rooster is a proud father, with a little chick and an egg family to care for. The rooster and egg use Fair-Isle (stranded) colour-work for the grey and white patterns. The pieces are knitted in stockinette and garter stitch, with increases and decreases for shaping. Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the toys are knitted in acrylic DK yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round).

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

RECOMMENDED YARN
Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK; double knitting/light worsted weight; 100% acrylic; up to 50g in each colour

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, toy filling, and beads for eyes.

SIZES
One size only - The rooster is 28cm tall (standing), the chick 5cm tall, and the egg 7cm tall.

TECHNIQUES
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, and seaming to finish.

PATTERN INFO
This knitting pattern is a pdf download, 7 pages, and written in English. Patterns for personal use only; not for resale. Copyright © 2013 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.