Snuggly Sheep Pal 5373 by Sirdar

Snuggly Sheep Pal 5373

by Sirdar
Knitting
January 2020
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch on 4mm needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
175 yards (160 m)
One size - Length standing 26 cm (10¼ inches)
English
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This handknit sheep pal is part of a duo designed for the #5373 Snuggly Cashmere Merino DK & Snuggly Bunny brochure by Sirdar. Using 2 colourways, the sheep is worked in pieces then seamed, Charts are included for the intarsia colourwork. Diagrams show how to embroider the eyes with chain stitch and how to embroider the nose/mouth with satin stitch.

This sweet toy matches the intarsia cardigan included with the pattern.


TENSION

  • 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles or the size required to give correct tension.
  • The toy uses 3¼mm needles throughout.
    Check your tension - if less stitches use a thinner needle, if more use a thicker needle.

MATERIALS
F244 Snuggly Bunny, 50g
A shade 310
1 ball
98 yards

F229 Snuggly Cashmere Merino, 50g
B shade 469
1 ball
142 yards

Oddments of DK yarn in black for embroidery

The yarn amounts are based on average requirements when specified tension and yarn is used.