Squirrels are just so daring—scaling trees in seconds, darting from one branch to the next in mid-air, and brilliantly navigating electrical high wire crossings on a daily basis. Plus, they are just so cute scampering around collecting acorns.

Gray Squirrel with Acorn Pattern is an easy knit that builds upon basic skills and is a great introduction into toy making. You will be amazed at what simple knits and purls can do. This knitting pattern and 28 picture tutorial leads you through the process of creating this cute squirrel and acorn.

You will receive a very detailed, well-written and illustrated PDF for the Gray Squirrel knitting pattern / tutorial.

Skill Level: Easy, but not boring

Techniques Used in the Gray Squirrel pattern:
♦ knit stitch (k)
♦ purl stitch (p)
♦ knitting in the round
♦ casting on / casting off
♦ increases (kfb - knit front and back / pfb - purl front and back)
♦ decreases (k2tog - knit 2 stitches together / p2tog - purl 2 stitches together / ssk)
♦ simple embroidery (with instructions and pictures)

As always, I am just an email away if you have any questions. I’m happy to help.