IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
YOU WILL NEED
□ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Walnut (0927) Yarn B Sandstorm (0930) Yarn C White (0961) Yarn D Black (0965) Yarn E Light Grey Mix (0814) Yarn F Bright Lemon (0819) Yarn G Turquoise (0998)
□ A pair of 3½mm needles
□ 200g of toy stuffing
□ A pair of toy safety eyes per Otter, 10mm diameter
□ Nylon thread for whiskers
□ Bamboo skewer for the fishing rod trimmed to a 12cm length
For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.co.uk
TENSION
22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 3½mm needles
MEASUREMENTS
21cm (8¼in) tall
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list see page 146
OTTERS
Note Use a long-tail cast on for all pieces unless otherwise stated. Pattern makes one Otter. Due to the fishing rod and whiskers this toy may not be suitable for children under the age of three.
HEAD
9 sts using 3½mm needles and Yarn A. and all (RS) K1, (kfb) 8 times. [17 sts] K1, (kfb, K1) 8 times. [25 sts] K1, (kfb, K2) 8 times. [33 sts] K1, (kfb, K3) 8 times. [41 sts] to 19 Beg on a WS purl row, work in st st. K8, (ssk, K2) 3 times, K1, (K2, k2tog) 3 times, K8. [35 sts] K8, (ssk, K1) 3 times, K1, (K1, k2tog) 3 times, K8. [29 sts] Purl.
