Eddie and Crash – Ice Age Opossums
by Olga Chepizhnaya
Finished size: approx. 36 cm (14 in) tall
Skill level: Intermediate
Description
Bring a touch of Ice Age charm to your knitting with these playful toy opossums – Eddie and Crash – inspired by the beloved characters from the animated film! This intermediate-level knitting pattern guides you through the creation of both opossums, who are knitted almost identically with just a few simple differences, explained step-by-step in the instructions.
These mischievous brothers are worked with a combination of fluffy and textured yarns, straight needles, and include some crocheted elements. Their legs are wired for poseability, making them perfect for display or play.
Techniques used
Casting on
Increasing and decreasing
Chain stitch embroidery
Crochet chain and single crochet
Materials
YarnArt Angora De Luxe (100 g / 520 m):
Brown – 100 g
Beige – 100 g
Small amount of white (for eyes)
Pink (with a lilac hue) – for nose
Brown eyelash yarn: YarnArt SAMBA
Beige fluffy yarn: YarnArt TECNO, color 41
Straight or circular knitting needles: 4 mm
Crochet hook: 1 mm
Scissors, sewing needle (wide eye, sharp tip)
Copper wire: 1.5 mm
Hot glue gun
Toy safety eyes: Blue, 10 mm
Stuffing (fiberfill): approx. 200 g
Fun to knit, soft to hug, and sure to make any Ice Age fan smile!