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Knit Cocker Spaniel Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Toy

Item:

Animal

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

Knit, Purl, Increase, Decrease, Cast-on, Bind-off

Pattern Description:

Cocker Spaniels have always been a favorite of mine, with their long, wavy fur ears and their sweet faces. So I set out to capture the look, using Red Heart Boutique Fur Sure super-bulky yarn (280 yds.) in Camel. This yarn creates a very thick, soft fur that's oh, so squeezable, you can't resist picking him up and giving him a good hug! Sitting approx. 14" tall, he's got big fuzzy, floppy paws and soft, irresistible ears and eyes just begging you to come and play! Using size 8 (5mm) needles gets him made quickly, and gauge is not critical. Using similar color worsted weight yarn for stitching seams and attaching parts makes it easier to get him together.

Gauge:

Not critical for this project. Work tightly enough to ensure that the stuffing will not show through the stitches.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

approx. 14" sitting

Materials:

#6-Super Bulky wt. Red Heart Boutique Fur Sure; approx. 280 yds. (8 balls)
Similar color worsted wt. yarn for seaming and attaching parts
Knitting Needles: Size 8 (5mm)
18" cord or yarn (non-stretchy) used to define muzzle

You Will Also Need:

15mm toy safety eyes
25mm toy safety nose
Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
Long Straight Pins
Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing

Suggested yarn:

280 yards of Bulky weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Red Heart Boutique Fur Sure super-bulky yarn

Colorway:

Camel