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Strelka the Valiant
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Finished
March 20, 2016
March 29, 2016

Strelka the Valiant

Project info
Strelka the Valiant by Annie Watts
Knitting
Softies → Animal
Evelyng
Needles & yarn
US 1 - 2.25 mm
34 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette
175 yards = 1 skein
Big Bad Wool pea weepaca
70 yards in stash
0.6 skeins = 105.0 yards (96.0 meters), 30 grams
Bleach White
1
White
Crafty Lady Trio in Macomb, Michigan
February 27, 2016
Big Bad Wool pea weepaca
105 yards in stash
0.4 skeins = 70.0 yards (64.0 meters), 20 grams
Charcoal
1
Gray
Crafty Lady Trio in Macomb, Michigan
February 27, 2016
Notes

I already knit Strelka’s cat cousin, Sputnik. That time I chose my colors poorly--not enough contrast. These colors should help clearly outline the details.

03-28-2016

I just cast on in the body color for all parts--not Judy’s magic--easier stuffing. I kitchenered instead of bound off the head.

03-29-2016

Knitting the start of the ears and the tail on so few stitches was tough. I actually knitted them with three needles--two holding stitches--until I got to a a few more stitches.

All in all, a very satisfying knit!

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March 20, 2016
March 29, 2016
 
About this pattern
Strelka the Valiant
by Annie Watts
from Wattsolak Designs
22 projects, in 23 queues
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About this yarn
pea weepaca
by Big Bad Wool
Fingering
50% Merino, 50% Alpaca
175 yards / 50 grams

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  • Originally queued: March 7, 2014
  • Project created: March 20, 2016
  • Finished: March 29, 2016
  • Updated: March 30, 2016
  • Progress updates: 9 updates