This PDF pattern is written in English for intermediate knitters knitting flat on two needles.

The lemur is a more difficult pattern, with eye patches and a long tail that can be knitted in the round with a circular cast-on, or knitted straight with a long seam. Lemurs are found only on the island of Madagascar; ring-tailed lemurs, with their super long striped tails are the most iconic. Ring-tailed lemurs are very stinky and males establish dominance in their large groups by being the smelliest.

You need to have…
• Yarn in desired colors and weights (~3 oz/50g for sport weight; ~12oz/300g for worsted)
• Contrast yarn in yellow for eyes
• Needles at least 2 sizes smaller than those recommended for the yarn used
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Crochet hook for fringe stitch

You need to know (or learn)…
• Stockinette stitch
• Increase and decrease stitches
• Mattress stitch for sewing seams
• Fringe stitch (optional)
• French knots
• Circular knitting with pin-hole cast on (optional)

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