Ermines: fascinating animals.
This design: superb.
I have made this designer’s turkey vulture and mole as well. Phenomenal, all.

Elected to make the underbelly piece.
Grandson will color the summer coat on and the lower piece provides a guide.

Made the tail all white so the black can be colored in.

Errata:
Directions state to place the ears 3” apart.
Ears should be placed 3 stitches apart.