This PDF knitting pattern is written in English for high intermediate to advanced knitters knitting flat on two needles.

The wolf is one of my most difficult patterns, but I love the practice it gives me with different techniques like intarsia and Fair Isle. The ears also use an uncommon center double decrease on the purl side. The wolf pattern also works great for dogs with tall, pointed ears and long snouts like shepherds or the popular Shiba Inu breed.

You need to have…
• Yarn in desired color and weight (~4oz/100g for sport weight; ~18oz/525g for worsted)
• Dark contrast yarn for eyes and nose
• Knitting needles at least 2 sizes smaller than those recommended for the yarn being used
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle

You need to know (or learn)…
• Stockinette stitch
• Increase and decrease stitches
• Fair Isle (optional for the legs and tail)
• Intarsia (for the ears and body)
• PCDD (purled center double decrease)
• Mattress stitch for sewing seams
• Basic color changes (optional)

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Find a video tutorial for this pattern here: https://youtu.be/STJXF2fmSGI