This pattern uses dk yarn doubled (i.e. two strands of dk yarn knitted together) and size 5.5mm knitting needles. It produces a dog measuring 14 inches long.

Let your imagination run riot
To make longer legs, add 2, 4, or 6 rows
Change the colours as required. Use pastels or bright colours as well as doggy colours.

Don’t worry if the monster looks small when you are knitting it. It will look larger after you have sewed the seams and stuffed it.

Remember: the yarn is used doubled throughout except for the ears and the facial features.

You will need
5.5mm knitting needles (except for the ears which use 4mm knitting needles)
Approximately 65g of dk yarn
Approximately 65g of toy stuffing
White felt and black or brown felt or buttons for the eyes
Small black pom-pom or felt for the nose
Black yarn for the mouth
Red yarn for the tongue