The Highland Sheep model was made in worsted weight yarn using 3.75 mm (US size 5) needles, BUT…

This toy is designed to be made in any yarn weight you choose. The pattern includes yarn requirements for fingering and worsted weight yarn, as well as approximate finished dimensions in those yarns.

Estimated sizes in fingering weight:
Standing Height 6 in (15 cm)
Seated Height 4 in (10 cm)

Estimated sizes in worsted weight:
Standing Height 10.5 in (26.25 cm)
Seated Height 7.5 in (18.75 cm)

The 12 page pattern includes written pattern, instructions for techniques used and photos demonstrating key points of the toy’s construction.

Techniques used include knitting in the round, short rows and kitchener grafting.