They may be extinct, but this flightless bird can live on in your heart (and your house) when you cast on this dodo toy.

Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the dodo is knitted in DK yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round). Each foot is knitted in one piece for less sewing up, and a photo guide for making the feet to help you is included with the pattern.

NEEDLES
A pair each of 3.5mm and 4mm straight single pointed knitting needles (US 4 and 6)

RECOMMENDED YARN
For the face and feet, Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK; double knitting/light worsted weight; 100% acrylic; one 100g/280m skein in each colour
For the body, Sirdar Snuggly Bunny DK fleece yarn; double knitting/light worsted weight; 100% polyester; one 50g/90m skein

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, Toy filling, Buttons for eyes, and a Stitch marker

SIZES
One size only - 21cm 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 © 2022 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.