This cuddly little penguin is easy to knit, and an ideal pattern for beginner knitters or if you are new to making toys. Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the penguin is knitted in acrylic DK yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round).

NEEDLES
A pair of 4mm straight single pointed knitting needles (US 6).

RECOMMENDED YARN
King Cole Dollymix DK; double knitting/light worsted weight; 100% acrylic; one 25g skein in each colour.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, toy filling, plus buttons and felt fabric for eyes.

SIZES
One size only - 12cm tall.

TECHNIQUES
For beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, changing colours to knit stripes, and seaming to finish.

PATTERN INFO
This knitting pattern is a pdf download, 4 pages, and written in English. Patterns for personal use only; not for resale. Copyright © 2013 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.