Wolf by Claire Garland

Wolf

Knitting
September 2021
James C Brett Faux Fur Chunky
all 5 are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Sport
+ Lace
+ Aran
+ Fingering
= ?
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
Approx. 37cm (141⁄2in) tall, and 47cm (181⁄2in) long
English

Wolves are the bad and the good as conveyed in wolf folktales. It is aggressive, bloodthirsty and evil, and terrible consequences occur when associated with the full moon. However, there are also tales connected with its maternal instincts, its intelligence and respect for humans. To be brought up by wolves would surely serve you well!

You will need no more than one ball each of:

  • Drops Alpaca in shade 0501 light grey mix
  • Drops Kid Silk in shade 01 off white
  • Drops Flora in shade 02 white
  • Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk in shade 04 light beige
  • Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk in shade 05 beige
  • Drops Kid Silk in shade 10 grey
  • Drops Alpaca in shade 0517 medium grey mix
  • Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk in shade 02 light grey
  • Drops Flora in shade 06 black
  • Drops Alpaca in shade 0618 light beige mix
  • James C Brett Faux Fur Chunky in shade H1 black/white
  • Drops Kid Silk in shade 15 dark brown (only a tiny amount)

NEEDLES

  • 3.75mm and 5mm knitting needles
  • Optional: 3.75mm circular needle

TENSION

  • 15 rows and 11 stitches over 5cm (2in) with 3.75mm knitting needles
  • 14 rows and 9.5 stitches over 5cm (2in) with 5mm knitting needles

OTHER TOOLS AND MATERIALS

  • 1 large safety pin or stitch holder
  • 34 locking stitch markers
  • 16mm orange or light brown toy safety eyes
  • Toy filling or yarn/fabric scraps