This is a relatively easy pattern with clear instructions for knitting Henry the Hippo, Patty the Platypus, Sam the Snake, and Honey the Hummingbird . Additional support is available through e-mail.

Materials Needed:
1 set of 4 DPNs (1-3 sizes smaller than yarn calls for)
10 to 20 yards of yarn (depends on yarn weight) Per animal
2 beads that fit the yarn or a small amount of black yarn to wrap around sts for the eyes.
Fiberfil (or any toy stuffing)
Tapestry needle or crochet hook for finishing

Gauge Examples:
With fingering weight(sock) yarn I use size 0(2.00mm) needles.
With sport weight yarn I use a size 2(2.75mm) needles.
With worsted weight yarn I use a size 4(3.50mm) needles.

Skills Used:
Casting on (I use the long tail cast on)
Increasing and decreasing (kfb, k2tog)
Icord
Working in the round
Picking up sts