Halloween Hamsters by Alan Dart

Halloween Hamsters

Knitting
October 2011
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
6" tall
English German
This pattern is available from alandart.co.uk for £3.00.

A set of five toy hamsters dressed in Halloween costumes - a ghost, pumpkin, skeleton, witch and devil.

Description
Treat yourself to these tricot treaters

You will need: Of Hayfield Bonus DK 100g balls: 8g each in Alpine 842 and Bright Purple 828; of Hayfield Bonus Toytime DK 25g balls: 24g each in Black 965 and White 961, 20g in Stone 889, 16g in Bright Orange 981, 14g in Signal Red 977, 12g in Emerald 916, and 6g in Neon 884; of Sirdar Snuggly DK 50g balls: 10g in Bubble 405 and 6g in Summer Lime 260; 2g oddments of DK yarn in silver grey, deep red, primrose yellow, chocolate brown, and coffee; 1yd (1m) length of cream DK yarn; pair of 3mm (no.11) knitting needles; stitch holder; long tweezers; washable toy stuffing; a bamboo skewer; a thick plastic drinking straw; 2 thin plastic drinking straws; two 6in (15cm) pipe cleaners; clear adhesive; hair spray.