“I love this guy, he’s sort of a toy and sort of home decoration. He’s stuffed using a 12-inch pillow form, which you can find at most craft or fabric stores. I have him sitting in a chair in my living room and he’s very nice to lean against. You can make him in one color or all stripes or however you like to do it.”

Gauge: Gauge is important with this guy, otherwise he won’t fit the 12-inch pillow form. If you are getting a different gauge, either go up or down a needles size or adjust the stitch count of the pattern. Or, just use fiberfill for the body and forgo the pillow form altogether.

measurements

width: 21 inches from hand to hand (outstretched)

length: 17 inches from top of head to toes

materials

(mc) 2 skeins lpw, color: m22 autum harvest (just a bit more than one skein; if you do the arms and legs in another color, you can use just one skein)

(cc1) 1 skein lpw, color: m97 rust

(cc2) 1 skein lpw, color: m120 limeade

one pair us #8/5mm straight or circular needles

one pair us #8/5mm double-pointed needles

two 15mm black safety eyes

polyester fiberfill for stuffing arms and legs

12-inche square pillow form

stitch marker

yarn needle