A perfect gift for baby showers and new babies. Mommies will love it because it offers all the softness and comfort of a favorite blanket but small enough to be carried about.

In addition to a comforting familiar friend, HugKnits Lion can double as a puppet–the head is hollow–a great distraction tool for a fussy or bored baby.

These directions are for the HugKnit Lion. The blanket portion is knit flat in garter stitch for great tactile stimulation, head is knit in the round. Uses approx 350 yds of worsted weight yarn and scraps of complimentary colors for mane and face detail. Features are done in duplicate stitch, backstitch and french knots. Easy peasie stuff for adventurous beginner or intermediate knitter.

4/30/14 errata: in Mane section, row 15 should read:
Page 3, Mane, r15 should read: bind off 8 sts, k2, KFB (5 sts) note: current pattern is corrected

lovey, cuddle toy, blankie, lovie, wubbie, soft toy, security blanket

Yes, you can sell items made from this pattern!
Items must be made by hand, one at a time by the individual who purchased the pattern - never mass-produced. 
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This pattern is copyright Carol Thompkins Hebling 2011.
 All rights reserved. It is illegal to distribute this pattern electronically 
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