Fritz & Liesl Alpine Knitted Friends

Yarn needed for Fritz:

Approximately 8½ oz. sport weight yarn

• 2 oz. skin color (head, hands, legs)
• 2 oz. sweater color, plus a few yards contrasting color
• 1 oz. lederhosen grey
• 1 oz. sock color
• ½ oz. boot color, plus 1 yard of contrasting color for laces
• 2 oz. hat color; loden green is most appropriate
• 1 yard of eye color
• Bulkier yarn for hair or beard or both

Yarn needed for Liesl:

• 2 oz. skin color (head, hands, legs)
• 2 oz. sweater color, plus a few yards contrasting color
• 2 oz. skirt color
• 2 oz. pinafore color (we prefer white)
• 1 oz. underpants (knitters choice!)
• 1 oz. sock color
• 1 yd eye color
• ½ oz. boot or slipper color
• 2 oz. hat color

Other Materials:

• 2 sets #2 dpns
• Crochet hook #F or 0
• Small tapestry needle
• Polyester fill
• Stitch holders (optional)

Gauge: 6 sts = 1”

Skill level: Intermediate

Fritz and Liesl measure 13” – 14” tall. Their basic design was created by Jacqueline Ruf of Darlington, Wisconsin, and adapted by Carol. Jackie’s husband, Fritz, who was of Swiss heritage, was Jackie’s inspiration.

Carol A. Anderson