With his thick loop stitch mane, Theodore the lion makes a fun and tactile companion.

Theodore’s body is knitted in one piece from his back to his feet. His head is knitted separately from his loop stitch mane to his nose and his ears and tail are knitted separately and sewn on.

Size
Total Height: 25 cm (10 inches)
Total Length: 30 cm (11 ¾ inches)

Skills
Casting on, knit, purl, increasing, decreasing, working in the round, casting off

Gauge
26 sts and 32 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch after washing and blocking

Yarn
Knoll Yarns Coast DK (55% Lambswool 45% Cotton; 117m 128yds per 50g ball)
Yarn A: Aconite 009; 2 x 50g balls
Yarn B: Clove 050; 1 x 50g ball

Needles and Accessories
Always use needle size needed to get correct gauge.
3mm (2.5 US) Circular needle for Turkish Cast On
3mm (2.5 US) DPNs or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round
3.25mm (3 US) DPNs for working i-cord
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Waste yarn for holding stitches
2 buttons or alternatives for eyes
Toy stuffing