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Ever the dapper dresser, Nesbit pops the collar on his recently finished (and expertly hand knit) sweater and makes sure his high-end toupee is in place before heading out for a lively get together. Having just dined in private, this get together will be purely a social call. He’s hoping the bold design on his sweater will mask any dinner “drips” he might have missed.

Finished Measurements
Approx. 7” (17.5 cm) tall and 8.5” (21 cm) toy head circumference when stuffed.

Needles
Size 1 (2.5 mm) double-pointed needles (dpn) or other needles preferred for small circumference knitting.

Notions
Yarn needle, Polyfil for stuffing, black & white felt (for eyes & fangs), waste yarn, & black embroidery floss (for pupils).

Yarn
Leading Men Showstopper mini skein (75% Superwash Merino & 25% Nylon; 92 yd 84 m/1 oz 20 g): Smoke on the Water (A), Darkest Hour (B), Citrus Splash (C), Anne With An E (D), Swamp Thing (E); 1 skein each.

Gauge
30 sts and 38 rnds = 4” (10cm) in stockinette st.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Note: Gauge is not super critical in this pattern but will affect yardage estimates. Use a needle size appropriate to the yarn you’re using.

Notes
This pattern is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down.

Short rows are used to shape Nesbit’s hairpiece, which is knit in garter stitch. This pattern is written to include w&t short-rows but you can use whatever short-row method you prefer.

Nesbit’s eyes & facial features can be customized to whatever shape, placement and color you’d like.

There is a coloring outline on p.8 for your enjoyment & planning!

Instructions are written using dpns as a default for small circumference construction. Make alterations as needed if using another type of needle or another method of small circumference knitting.