We might all wish we didn’t have to think about ticks, but we often share our outdoor spaces with them. The blacklegged tick and the lone star tick are two ticks that New York State residents are on the lookout for because of the health risks they pose to us and our pets. These knitted ticks are harmless but can be great conversation starters about tick safety!

Learn more about ticks and protecting yourself from them: DontGetTickedNY.org

Blacklegged tick materials:

• Set of 4, #2 double-pointed needles
• Reddish brown and black yarn, probably in worsted or DK weight, but should be same weight for both colors
• Tapestry needle to weave in yarn tails
• Two pipe cleaners, each 12”, preferably in black

Lone star tick materials:

• Set of 4, #2 double-pointed needles
• Dark brown and cream or white yarn, probably in worsted or DK weight, but should be same weight for both colors
• Tapestry needle to weave in yarn tails
• Two pipe cleaners, each 12”, preferably in dark brown