Requirements:
4mm Needles
1 x 100g DK yarn in an appropriate an appropriate colour
1 x 1g Pale pink DK yarn for tongue
2 x stitch holders
Main Scarf (Make 1):
To shape tail:
To shape hind quarters:
To shape head: Row 1: K1, K2tog, K20, K2tog, K1 (26 sts) Row 3: K1, K2tog, K18, K2tog, K1 (24 sts) Row 5: K1, K2tog, K16, K2tog, K1 (22 sts) Row 7: Knit to last 6 stitches, transfer last 6 stitches onto a stitch holder (16 sts) Row 8: Purl to last 6 stitches, transfer last 6 stitches onto a stitch holder (10 sts) Row 9: K1, [M1] repeat to last stitch, K1 (18 sts) Row 11: [M1] repeat to end (36 sts) Row 13: [M1] repeat to end (72 sts) Row 15: Knit to end Row 17: Knit to end Row 19: K8, M1, K14, M1, K7, M1, K8, M1, K7, M1, K14, M1, K8 (78 sts) Row 21: Knit to end Row 23: Knit to end Row 25: Knit to end Row 27: Knit to end Row 29: K26, K3tog*, K3tog, K3tog, K6, K3tog, K3tog*, K3tog, K26 (66 sts) Row 31: K24, K2tog, K3tog, K2tog, K4, K2tog, K3tog, K2tog, K24 (58 sts) Row 33: Knit to end Row 35: [K4, K2tog] repeat 4 times, K2 tog, K4, K2tog, [K4, K2tog] repeat to end (48 sts) Row 37: [K3, K2tog] repeat 4 times, K2 tog, K4, K2tog, [K3, K2tog] repeat to end (38 sts) Row 39: [K2, K2tog] repeat 4 times, K6, [K2, K2tog] repeat to end (30 sts) Row 41: Knit to end Row 43: [K1, K2tog] repeat 4 times, K6, [K1, K2tog] repeat to end (22 sts) Row 45: Knit to end Cast off 8 stitches at start of next two rows. Work 6 rows in stocking stitch before casting off remaining 6 stitches.
To shape back legs (work both separately): With the wrong side facing, pick up the 6 stitches off the left stitch holder. Rejoin yarn and work 21 rows in stocking stitch starting with a purl row. Shape paw: Row 1: K2tog, K2, K2tog (4 sts) Row 2: Purl to end Row 3: K2tog, K2tog (2 sts) Row 4: P2tog. Fasten off and secure.
With the right side facing, pick up the 6 stitches off the left stitch holder. Rejoin yarn and work 20 rows in stocking stitch starting with a purl row. Shape paw: Row 1: K2tog, K2, K2tog (4 sts) Row 2: Purl to end Row 3: K2tog, K2tog (2 sts) Row 4: P2tog. Fasten off and secure.
To shape front legs (work both separately): With right side facing pick up the 6 stitches from the right hand stitch holder. Rejoin yarn and work 31 rows in stocking stitch starting with a purl row. Shape paw: Row1: K2 tog, K2, K2 tog (4 sts) Cast off in purl With wrong side facing, pick up the 6 stitches off the left stitch holder. Rejoin yarn and work 30 rows in stocking stitch starting with a knit row. Shape paw: Row1: K2 tog, K2, K2 tog (4 sts) Cast off in purl.
Left ear (Make 1):
Right ear (Make 1): Using 4 mm needles and main colour cast on 8 sts. Row 1: K7, M1 (9 sts) Row 2 and each alternate row: Purl to end Row 3: K8, M1 (10 sts) Row 5: K9, M1 (11 sts) Row 7: K10, M1 (12 sts) Row 9: Knit to end Row 11: Knit to end Row 13: K1, K2 tog, K6, K2tog, K1 (10 sts) Row 15: Knit to end Row 17: K1, K2 tog, K4, K2tog, K1 (8 sts) Row 19: Knit to end Row 21: K1, K2 tog, K2, K2tog, K1 (6 sts) Row 23: Knit to end Row 25: K1, K2 tog, K2tog, K1 (4 sts) Cast off on next knit row.
Tongue (Make 1):
To make up
Sew in all ends. Carefully position the back legs to lie along side the body and using a loose stitch tie the hind limbs to the body just before the shaping for the paw where they touch the body.
Sew together the tip of the muzzle by joining the cast off edge to the side of the stocking stitch. Sew together the underside of the jaw leaving the mouth still open, and sufficient room at the neck end to add stuffing. Carefully position the tongue within the mouth and secure so that the tip protrudes from the jaw. Carefully sew the mouth closed. Attach the nose onto the tip of the muzzle and secure. Carefully position the eyes in the eye sockets, as marked by the stitch markers. Be sure to remove the markers prior to securely attaching the eyes.
Add stuffing to the head and arrange to the correct shape. Position the ears as required onto the sides of the head and then securely sew up the hole at the top of the head. Lightly iron the scarf as required.
This scarf is not a toy. Children should be not be left unsupervised with this scarf. Small parts on this scarf notably the bells and eyes could be a choking hazard and the scarf should be checked regularly to ensure they remain securely attached. Copyright 2014: Nixneedles.co.uk