AMIGURUMI ECHIDNA
DOWN UNDER DARLING
Meet Irene Strange’s studious echidna, also known as a spiny anteater, here on a visit from sunny Australia
YOU WILL NEED
■ Paintbox Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 2 balls of Racing Green (428) 1 ball of each: Pistachio Green (425) Blush Pink (454)
■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook
■ 2 safety eyes, 10mm
■ Toy stuffing For yarn stockists contact LoveCrafts 01409 404010 www.lovecrafts.com
TENSION
Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Echidna measures approx 20cm (7¾in) tall
ABBREVIATIONS
inv dec
Insert hook under fl of next 2 sts, yrh and pull through both loops, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list, see page 88
This cutie gives great hugs – even with all those spines! Cuddle up and learn about this exceptional egg-laying mammal.
NOTES
Pattern is worked using the amigurumi method, working in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a ss. You may find it helpful to mark the first st of the round, moving the marker up as you work. The Head and Body are worked in one piece. All other parts are made separately and sewn in place at the end. If you are making this toy for a child under 36 months, do not use safety eyes; instead, embroider eyes with black stranded cotton.