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Miranda The Masham Sheep

by Janice Anderson

Published in

Row@n eNewsletter October 2012

Craft

Knitting

Category

Softies → Animal

Published

October 2012

Yarns suggested

Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds DK

Rowan British Sheep Breeds Fine Bouclé

Yarn weight

DK / 8 ply (11 wpi)

Gauge

23 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in over stockinette stitch

Needle size

US 5 - 3.75 mm

Hook size

3.25 mm (D)

Yardage

371 yards (339 m)

Sizes available

One size only in stated instructions with recommended yarn

This pattern is available for free.

Knit this small sheep toy, a free download as part of Wool Week 2012, a design by Janice Anderson using the beautiful British Sheep Breeds yarns DK and Fine Boucle (British Wool). This cute knitting pattern is a must knit and would be a fanatic addition to any home.

This is a FREE pattern available to members of the KnitRowan website.

Finished dimensions:
Completed sheep is approx 17 cm (63/4ins) tall.

Yarn Information:
British Sheep Breeds DK
A - Brown Bluefaced Leicester 781
1 skein
131 yards

B - choice of either Grey Suffolk/Bluefaced Leicester 784/780
1 skein
131 yards

British Sheep Breeds Fine Boucle
C - Ecru Masham 316
1 skein
109 yards

Extras:
Washable toy filling
2 small black beads for eyes (optional)

Gauge Note:
The crochet hook is used to create loops with the Boucle.

The designers blog includes additional photographs and information to help with the final construction of the toy.
http://theauldwoollyalliance.wordpress.com

For more information, see: http://www.knitrowan.com/designs-and-patterns/patter...