Foal and Blanket by Helena Keighley

Foal and Blanket

Knitting
December 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
30 - 60 yards (27 - 55 m)
Stands approx. 10cm tall
English
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This foal is an addition to our horse set to complete your equine family. If you haven’t knitted the horse yet, we suggest you start there.

The pattern also includes a blanket to stop your foal from getting chilly.

Size: The foal stands approx. 10cm tall (4in)

Difficulty: Easy

Stitches used: kfb, k2tog, p2tog, sl1k, sl1p, sl1k1psso

You will need:
• Wool for the main body, approx. 25g. I used Double Knit (8-6 ply, “light worsted”.) Tension: 10cm x 10cm square is 24 stitches across and 32 rows.
• Small amount of wool for the mane, forelock (fringe) and tail
• Wool for the blanket, approx. 10g.
• Knitting needles – I used 3.0mm.
• Tapestry needle
• Tiny little bit of black or dark brown wool to stitch the eyes
• Stuffing