Daisy the Cavapoochon by Amanda Berry

Daisy the Cavapoochon

Knitting
February 2020
Hayfield Bonus DK
both are used in this pattern
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
US 5 - 3.75 mm
98 yards (90 m)
English
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for £1.99.

Knit up the adorable and lovable Daisy the Cavapoochon in faux fur yarn. This yarn makes a toy that is soft to the touch, just like real fur, and brings this little dog to life.
This pattern has been designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz using James C. Brett Faux Fur yarn and Hayfield Bonus DK acrylic yarn for the paws.

RECOMMENDED YARNS
James C Brett Faux Fur chunky yarn, 90% supersoft nylon/10% polyester, a 100g/90m skein in each shade “Beige & White” 004 and “White” 007
Hayfield Bonus DK yarn, double knitting/light worsted weight, 100% acrylic, a 100g skein in shade “Walnut”

NEEDLES
A pair of 3.75mm straight single pointed knitting needles

NOTIONS
A darning or tapestry needle for seaming
Two 12mm toy safety eyes
An 18mm toy safety nose
Toy filling

SIZES
One Size: 17cm tall when seated.

TECHNIQUES
Work flat on single pointed needles (not in the round).
Experience of toy making and working with fancy yarns is recommended.
This pattern incorporates stranded colour-work.
Other techniques include casting on and off, knits and purls, increases and decreases, and seaming to finish.