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Following the wonderfully successful beginner book, Knit How, and our pullover and sock compendiums, Ready Set Raglan and Ready Set Socks, we thought it was about time we let kids in on the action too!

A collection of 11 versatile knitting and crochet patterns for kids aged 0-10, Mini Pom reimagines classic grown-up patterns from the archives of Pom Pom for our tiny friends, as well as some just-for-kids designs, all in the fun and modern style we’re known for.

One size: 25cm / 10” long x 14cm / 53⁄4” tall
Yarn: Approximately 120m / 130yds of worsted-weight yarn. Sample (Pink)
Malabrigo Rios (worsted-weight; 100% superwash Merino wool; 192m / 210yds per 100g skein)
Shade: Melon (#707); 1 skein

Gauge: 20 sts & 28 rounds = 10 cm / 4” over St st on 4mm needles before blocking
Note that exact gauge is not essential for toys, but you should ensure a firm fabric so stuffing cannot escape
Needles: 4mm / US 6 needles, suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions: Stitch marker, safety eyes (10mm) or scrap yarn, stuffing, tapestry needle
Notes: The pig starts at the centre of the snout using
a pinhole cast-on (see page 119 for tutorial), and then increases out to form a circle. This is cast off, and stitches are picked up around the edge of the cast off piece to start the nose/face. The increases for the face are then worked in the round, safety eyes are inserted (if using) and then the body is worked. Decreases shape the bum, and then the tail is made by working an I-cord and stitching into place. The two ears are made separately, worked flat and sewn into place.
Finally, 4 legs are worked in the round and then sewn on. Safety eyes are used in the sample, make sure you are using an eye that has a retaining back that locks on to the fabric preventing the eyes from being pulled out.
If you are giving the toy to very small babies or children, you may want to embroider eyes instead.
A great alternative to stuffing is using wool scraps or old swatches, but please note that very bright colours may show through, depending what yarn you are using as a main colour.