Note to Customers:
Please be aware that all of my patterns use the KLL (knit left loop) or KRL (knit right loop) increase methods.
These are nearly invisible increases that help maintain a super clean look of the fabric

Meet Mistletoe Minis – an adorable trio of Christmas friends featuring a festive reindeer, a sweet little mouse and a cheerful robin. Perfect for holiday decorations, stocking fillers or handmade gifts! Each little friend is knitted flat from the bottom up, then sewn together to bring them to life.

MATERIALS: red DK yarn approximately: 3 g
white DK yarn approximately: 2 g
beige DK yarn approximately: 2 g
green DK yarn approximately: 3 g
brown DK yarn approximately: 3 g
pink DK yarn approximately: 2 g
yellow and pink DK yarn for embroidery

KNITTING GAUGE: 25 sts and 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 3 mm needles.
Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tight enough to make sure the stuffing would not show through the stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 12 cm/ 4.72’’
Robin: 8 cm/ 3.14’’ (without the hat)
The size will vary based on yarn type, needle size and your personal tension.

NEEDLES: 3 mm needles

NOTIONS:
Long tapestry needle
Stuffing
6 x 5 mm safety eyes
Black sewing thread and scissors
Removable sts markers
1 small mistletoe button (optional)

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
Long tail cast on method
Knit Stitch Purl stitch
Cast off
Basic embroidery
Changing colours
Mattress stitch

Difficulty level: intermediate

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!