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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 Intermediate
Yarn Weight 3
Finished Size 9” long from nose to tip of tail, 3” tall, and 3” wide.
Yarn Lion Brand Yarns LB Collection Angora Merino (80% extrafine merino wool, 20% angora; 131 yd 120 m/ 1 ¾ oz 50 g): Version 1: #491-152 pewter (gray; MC), #491-098 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: #491-099 parchment (tan; MC), #491-098 vanilla (white; CC1), and #491-103 blossom (pink; CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): straight and set of double pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; polyester fiberfill; 9 mm safety eyes; black embroidery floss; beige thread; small paint brush, paper napkin, and white and red acrylic gouache (optional).
Gauge 28 sts and 36 rows = 4” in St st.