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Rat–a–Cuties designed by Megan Kreiner
These soft and cuddly rats make perfect pets. With realistic details like thread whiskers, painted noses, and dainty little paws, your new friends are sure to win over anyone who might not be a fan of rodents. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

Skill Level Easy
Yarn Weight 3
Finished Size 9” long from head to tail; 3” diameter.
Yarn Lion Brand Yarns LB Collection Angora Merino (80% extrafine merino,20% angora; 131 yd 120 m/1 ¾ oz 50 g): Version 1: #491-152 pewter (gray; MC), #491-088 vanilla (white; CC1), and #491-103 blossom (pink; CC2), 1 ball each. Version 2: #491-098 vanilla (white; MC & CC1 see Notes) and #491-103 blossom (pink CC2), 1 ball each. Version 3: #491-150 smoked pearl (light gray; MC & CC1 see Notes) and #491-103 blossom (pink, CC2), 1 ball each.
Hook Size C/2 (2.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 9 mm safety eyes or glass beads (black or red); black embroidery floss; white or beige thread; st markers (m); tapestry needle; scissors; polyester fiberfill; row counter to track rnds (optional); marking pins (optional); small paint brush, paper napkin, white and red acrylic gouache (optional).
Gauge 5 sc = 1”.