Mickey the Skunk and his Strawberry

Mickey is feeling excited about the warm weather! He can’t get enough of the delicious strawberries that are soon to appear! You may find him lurking around in your garden this spring, or hiding on the windowsill waiting to make off with some strawberry shortcake! When he is not searching out his next tasty meal, Mickey likes to lounge among the lilacs. He feels he makes more friends this way!
Mickey is made using sc and loop stitch. He also has a bendy hair roller from the Dollar Tree in his tail. Detailed instructions and illustrations are included.

This is an intermediate level pattern. Please, read through carefully before beginning.
Materials needed:
Yarn: Worsted Weight with metallic or glitter strands (4) I used Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn metallic in Black and White. If you are using Caron SS Party Yarn I would recommend going down a hook size to keep your stitches tight.
150 yards in black, 50 or less yards of white
Scraps of red, green and pale yellow for strawberry.
Small amount of pink for nose.
Hook- Size used
Susan Bates 3.75mm (F)
Other Materials Needed:
Polyfil (I like Poly-fil brand crafters choice dry polyester packing for sculpted pieces like this).
10mm safety eyes or you may prefer felting the eyes
Bendable Foam Hair Roller (Dollar Tree, Largest width).
Electrical Tape
Size (7” tall when finished with the recommended yarn weight and hook).
Darning Needle.