Tapir by Sachiyo Ishii

Tapir

Knitting
December 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
13cm
English
This pattern is available for free.

Finished size: 13cm sitting height
The pattern is knitted flat and sewn up at the end. No need for circular knitting.

Materials
A 15g Lilac DK
B 5g White DK
C A small amount of grey DK
D A small amount of yellow DK
E A small amount of dark brown DK
• A pair of 6mm black beads
• Black cotton thread to sew beads
• Toy stuffing
• Yellow green floral tape

Tools
• 3.5 mm Bamboo Knitting Needles Takumi Single Pointed (23 cm) (Art No. 3707)
• Gold Eye Chenille Needle (No. 18) (Art No. 234/18)
• All-purpose sewing needle
• Scissors

Yarn used
• King Cole big value baby DK A Crocus 3202, B White 001
DK weight, 100g per 290m, 100% Acrylic

Tension
24 sts and 32 rows for a 10 x 10 cm tension square (not essential).
Practical tips
• Leave long ends at the beginning and end for sewing.
• Sew seam with RS facing, using mattress stitch.
• If you do not wish to use beads, make French knots with yarn E.