Bobbin the Donkey by Amanda Berry

Bobbin the Donkey

Knitting
March 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
The donkey is 19cm tall (when standing from tips of toes to tops of ears), when sitting he is about 15cm tall.
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Bobbin is a silver grey donkey with a dark grey mane and tail. Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the donkey is knitted in acrylic DK yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round). Donkey’s tail is an i-cord piece worked on two DPNs, but you could make a plaited yarn tail or crochet a single chain if you prefer.

NEEDLES
A pair each of 3.75mm single pointed knitting needles and DPNs (US 5)

RECOMMENDED YARN
Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK; double knitting/light worsted weight; 100% acrylic

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, toy filling, and beads for eyes.

SIZES
One size only - The finished donkey is 19cm tall (standing).

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 © 2015 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.