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Sweet Alfie is knit from a wool yarn and a synthetic fluffy yarn held together in the round from head to rear. Stitches are picked up from around openings to knit the snout and legs. Alfie is then felted in a washing machine- the resulting fabric is soft and durable. Post-felting, Alfie’s eyes are installed, his tail assembled, and his face and toes embroidered. Finally, he is stuffed with fiberfill, and his rear flap sewn closed.

Materials Required:

Yarn: 5 skeins Ice Yarns Polar Soft, Color- Stone, 300 yds; 3 skeins Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, Color- White, 300 yds.

Notions: Fiberfill, Scissors, tapestry needle, darning needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss or yarn, 16 mm safety eyes