Pax the Alpaca by Amanda Berry

Pax the Alpaca

Knitting
September 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
One size: 50cm tall
English German
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Pax is a peaceful alpaca, with a woolly scarf to keep their long neck warm and snuggly. This pattern uses a combination of garter and stockinette stitch, with some simple increases and decreases to make your huggable alpaca pal.

Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the toy is knitted in DK weight alpaca yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round), and the scarf is knitted in a wool blend aran weight yarn.

NEEDLES
A pair each of 3.5mm and 5mm single pointed knitting needles (US 4 & 8).

RECOMMENDED YARN
For the alpaca, Rowan Alpaca Classic DK; double knitting/light worsted weight; up to 100g in each shade.
For the scarf, Drops Nepal wool/alpaca blend, one 50g skein.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, toy filling, domed black buttons for eyes and black embroidery thread for the features.

SIZES
One size only - 50cm tall when standing, from toes to tips of ears.

TECHNIQUES
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, and seaming to finish.

PATTERN INFO
This knitting pattern is a pdf download, 5 pages, and written in English. Patterns for personal use only; not for resale. Copyright © 2016 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.