Oliver the Squirrel Pattern

$6.00

As winter approaches, Oliver the squirrel knows there’s no time to waste! Heading out with his basket in hand, it’s soon brimming with acorns to see him through the cold, winter months ahead. His adorable hat and scarf are a big help, too, and will keep him cozy til spring ♥

100 in stock

Description

Please note that this listing is for a PDF pattern NOT a finished product.

Oliver the Squirrel wears a striped romper, a removable acorn cap hat, and a removable scarf. He carries a basket with three acorns. He is knit using worsted weight yarn (14 wpi) and measures approximately 7″/17.5 cm from his feet to the top of his acorn hat.

This pattern is written in English.

This pattern was designed by Riley Mae.

There are no refunds on downloadable items, including this knitting pattern.

Techniques used in this pattern include:

  • knitting in the round
  • increasing and decreasing
  • wrap-and-turn short rows
  • working with multiple colors
  • i-cord
  • buttonholes

YARN (I use Eco Butterfly’s Pakucho Organic Cotton Worsted)

  • 35 g Color A for head, feet, tail, ears
  • 16 g Color B for romper, acorns
  • 18 g Color C for acorn caps, acorn hat
  • 10 g Color D for basket
  • 10 g Color E for romper stripes, scarf

NEEDLES

  • US size 3 (3.25 mm) dpns or size required to obtain gauge

OTHER SUPPLIES

  • 15 mm safety eyes
  • 15 mm safety nose

GAUGE

  • 11.5 sts and 16 rows per 2″