YARN
4-ply sport weight semi-cotton or cotton in the following shades:
For the duckling:

• 5/8oz (16g) of cream
• 1/16oz (1–2g) of mustard
• Small amount of pink yarn for blushes

For the lion:

• ¾oz (20g) of beige
• 1/8oz (5g) of brown
• 1/8oz (5g) of cream

HOOK
US size B/1 (2mm) crochet hook

OTHER TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• Stitch markers
• Optional: piece of rattle cellophane (or baking sleeve) for rustling effect
• Blunt-ended yarn needle
• Approx. ¾oz (20g) of polyester stuffing
• Tweezers or wooden stick for stuffing
• Approx. 11/8in (28mm) diameter ball rattle
• Black and pink threads for embroidery
• Thin sewing needle