Hazel the Hamster sits at approximately 4.5 inches tall.
This pattern is suitable for an intermediate knitting ability, assuming an understanding of basic stitches and common knitting terms. This pattern will require the following skills;
Cast on, Knit, Purl, Knit front and back increase, Knit two together decrease, cast off in the middle of a row, and basic sewing skills.

This pattern has been made using the following yarns.

• King Cole Pricewise DK in 1695 Sand (Main body colour)
• King Cole Pricewise DK in 46 Natural (Secondary body colour)
• King Cole Pricewise DK in 3285 Baby Peach (Hands, Nose)

This yarn is sold in skeins of 100g (approx. 282m/310y), which is more than enough to complete this pattern. If using an alternative brand of yarn, I recommend that you use a DK weight and a similar amount of yarn.

You will also require

• Toy stuffing (approx. 100g)
• Black embroidery/ sewing thread

All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles and have been seamed using a mattress stitch. The cast on metho