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This musk ox was inspired by a skein of Shetland wool yarn from Why Knot Fibers. This amazing yarn is one of their Farm to Needle selections - all of the fiber is locally sourced, processed and milled. It has a lovely texture that is perfect for toys! You can find it here:

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Murphy is knit in the round from the bottom up. The arms are knit first and then set aside to be attached later. Next each leg is knit and then joined together to work the body. The arms are then joined before knitting the shoulders, neck and head. Stitches for the muzzle are provisionally worked with waste yarn which is later removed. The live stitches are then picked up and worked in the round to form the muzzle. The ears and horns are knit separately and sewn on. The sample musk ox has safety eyes, but instructions are provided for embroidered eyes if you prefer.

Materials:

Yarn:
For Murphy - Shetlandia Dark from Why Knot Fibers, sport weight, 
200 yds/183 m. Sample musk ox used approximately 55 yds/50 m in Budding Maple (brown).

For Murphy’s nose and horns - Shetlandia from Why Knot Fibers, sport weight, 200 yds/183 m. Sample musk ox used approximately 5 yds/5 m in Shoreline (tan).

For Murphy’s poncho - Spunky from Why Knot Fibers, sport weight, 
271 yds/248 m. Poncho used about 15 yds/14 m each in Moss and Pewter.

Needles:

For Murphy - US size 2 (2.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge below. You’ll need two sets of double pointed needles (one set for knitting and one for holding stitches).

For Murphy’s poncho - US size 3 (3.25 mm) straight or circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge below.

Murphy Gauge - 7 sts by 9.5 rows over 1”/2.5 cm lightly stuffed.

Poncho Gauge - 5.5 sts by 9.5 rows over 1”/2.5 cm.

Miscellaneous - darning needle for weaving in ends; about 1/4 oz/7 g of wool stuffing (or stuffing of your choice); one 6”/15 cm scrap of yarn to hold stitches for the muzzle; scrap of black fingering weight yarn or embroidery floss for nostrils; pair of 5 or 6 mm black safety eyes (or black fingering weight yarn or embroidery floss for embroidered eyes), scrap of felt if using safety eyes