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Shirley the Sheep Knitting Pattern
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At a Glance
- Skill Level: Easy
- Time Estimate: A Weekend Project (Explain Skill & Time)
- Published: 15 March 2018
- Pattern Number: KBP-248
Ewe won’t believe how cute Shirley the Sheep is! This fluffy Easter knitting pattern makes a sweet, cuddly sheep soft toy. A baa-rilliant gift idea or craft stall favourite.
Main Colours Required : 25g white and cream. Small amount of black for eyes.
Extras Required : Toy stuffing, small chocolate egg
Completed Dimensions : Approximately 23cm to the top of the head.
| Needle Size | 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles. This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3 |
|---|---|
| Language | UK English |
| Knitting Skills | Cast on |
| Yarn Weight | This pattern uses any brand of Double Knitting yarn. Double Knitting is also known as Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g |
| Materials | Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing |
| Equipment | Yarn Sewing Needle |
| Craft | Knitting – With 2 Single Pointed Needles |
| Designed by | Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers. You Can be Confident as This Pattern Has Been Lovingly Crafted by Specialists. |
| Media | A5 Professionally Printed Leaflet. Your pattern is compact enough to fit on a chair arm or into a knitting bag |
| Tension | 26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch with double knitting yarn |
| Character | Animals |
| Knitting Style | All pieces are knitted flat on 2 needles. They will have a seam when completed. |
| Colour | White |
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