When I knitted the sample for my cat pattern, the stripe placement reminded me of a raccoon’s little bandit mask. Inspiration properly struck when I realised I a) had the perfect amount of light grey yarn and b) could knit individual fingers like I did for my frog toy. I’m a little bit in love with this grabby little friend.

I always want to see your creations - tag me @slipstitchldn or @rosieatlarge

You will need:

• 25g double knitting yarn in light grey
• 5g double knitting yarn in dark grey
• small amount double knitting yarn in white or cream
• 3.5mm knitting needles or circular needle for working in magic loop
• 3.5mm double pointed needles
• sewing up needle
• toy stuffing
• 6mm safety eyes
• small amount of black yarn or embroidery thread

The sample uses West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep in 305 Tin Man, West Yorkshire Spinners Wool Revival in 1258 Slate and West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK in 010 Natural Cream