If you enjoy knitting in the round, this is a quick project that includes detailing for more advanced knitters. While the pattern is fairly precise, the finishing details are relatively simple to customize.

THIS PATTERN INVOLVES A GREAT DEAL OF COUNTING, STITCH MARKERS RECOMMENDED.

Notions: stitch marker, tapestry needle
Size: Child medium/large-Adult Small
Measurements: Diameter (bottom): 5” Diameter (top): 2 ½” Height: 6 1/2” (approximately).
Skill Level: Advanced, must know how to knit, purl, knit in the round, decreasing, double-sided color work for the ears, and the kitchener stitch bind off
Abbreviations to Note: k= knit, p= purl, K2TOG= knit 2 together, P2TOG= purl 2 together, sl= slip, sl1k= slip 1 in knit, sl1p= slip 1 in purl, st/s= stitch/es, yf= yarn forward, wyb2f= wrap yarn, back to front, k1W= knit one stitch using “white” (or second yarn color), p1W= purl one using white, K2TOGW= knit two stitches together using white