Han Solo’s faithful friend and copilot of the Millennium Falcon, Chewbacca is one of the most beloved and consistent characters in the Star Wars films, appearing in all three major trilogies. Chewbacca is a Wookiee: extraordinarily tall, strong, and intelligent, covered in brown and caramel-colored fur. His only accessories are a bandolier, carry pouch, and bowcaster. Like most Wookiees, Chewie is willing to put his life on the line for friendship and honor. He is loyal to his copilot until the end and carries on with their mission long after Han Solo’s death in The Force Awakens.

This cuddly Chewie is knit in the round from the bottom up for minimal finishing, and you will stuff as you go. The feet and legs are worked first, then joined together with additional casted-on stitches for the body and head. Eyes, nose, and arms placement are all marked with purl bumps to ensure proper positioning. The bag portion of the bandolier is knit in the round with half the stitches bound off and the remaining stitches worked flat to create the flap. The strap is knit flat in two colors with the yarns carried up the side. Simple straight stitching creates a mouth. After completion, the yarn is brushed vigorously to create a fuzzier appearance.

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Height: 11½ in. / 29 cm

YARN
Color A: Sport weight (fine #2) yarn, shown in Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% mohair, 30% silk; 230 yd. / 210 m per .88 oz. / 25 g ball), in color #00686 Lustre, 1 ball
Color B: DK weight (light #3) yarn, shown in Rowan Alpaca Classic (57% alpaca, 43% cotton; 131 yd. / 120 m per .88 oz. / 25 g ball), in color #00114 Golden Girl, 1 ball
Color C: Worsted weight (medium #4) yarn, shown in Plymouth Yarn Galway Worsted (100% wool; 210 yd. / 192 m per 3½ oz. / 100 g ball), in color #759 Reese Cup, 1 ball
Color D: Worsted weight (medium #4) yarn, shown in Plymouth Yarn Encore Starz (74% acrylic, 25% wool, 1% polyester; 200 yd. / 183 m per 3½ oz. / 100 g ball), in color #G194 Medium Grey, 1 ball

NEEDLES
US 3 / 3.25 mm, 40 in. / 100 cm long circular needle for Magic Loop method, set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles, or two short circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Stitch marker
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Tapestry needle
Two ⅝ in. / 15 mm black safety eyes
One ⅝ in. / 15 mm black oval safety nose
Polyester stuffing
Brush or comb to create fur/fluff

GAUGE
30 sts and 33 rnds = 4 in. / 10 cm in St st with 2 strands of color A held together or 1 strand of color B
Gauge is not critical for a toy; just ensure the stitches are tight enough so the stuffing will not show through your finished project.

Errata:
Body/Head
Rnds 38-42: knit (5 rounds)
Head
Rnds 80-87: knit (8 rounds)
-All following round numbers for the head will inc by four