Bow The Rainbow Rhino is a sweet little rhinoceros who would make a lovely gift for any age. She is made out of self-striping yarn so there is no need to change colours! Bow is 22cm or 9 inches when sitting. She is an easier knit for those with some knitting experience

Don’t forget to download your free copy of Christmas Decorations from my store to get her Christmas accessories!

Materials needed: 60g or 2.12 oz Ripple 100g 100% Acrylic double knit yarn in colour LP4180, 3.25 or 3 US single pointed knitting needles, 3.25 or 3 US double pointed knitting needles, stuffing, 8mm black safety eyes

Methods used: Thumb cast on, knit or garter stitch, M1R - Make 1 Right, M1L - Make 1 Left, SKPO - Slip one stitch knit wise, knit one stitch, pull the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch, K2tog, P2tog, cast off, I-cord - Knit a cord using two double pointed needles.

Rhinos are being poached daily in my country South Africa. Please help spread awareness. A rhino’s horn is made of keratin. Our nails and hair are made of keratin too. And just like our nails and hair, rhino horns have no special properties. Rhinos should not be killed for their horns. They need our protection!