DOG AND CAT BAUBLES

Include your pets in the holiday fun with baubles

by Deb Ward

YOU WILL NEED

■ Cygnet Little Ones A-Z DK (100% acrylic, 25g/66m) 1 ball of each:

Red (994)

White (999)

Easy Pink (974)

Dark Brown (979)

Just Walnut (980)

Cream (998)

Black (975)

New Barley (981)

■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook

■ 1 yellow cat safety eyes, 12mm

■ 4 black safety eyes, 12mm

■ 3 safety noses, 11mm (available from bit.ly/3t7XUW9)

■ 3 round head paper brads/ fasteners, 4mm

■ 2m silver string

■ Toy stuffing

■ A pet brush or stiff nail brush

For yarn stockists contact Cygnet Yarns 01274 743374 www.cygnetyarns.com

TENSION

Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS

Sizes are approximate Cat measures 10x12cm (4x5in) Shih Tzu measures 12x12cm (5x5in) Poodle measures 12x14cm (4x5.5in)

ABBREVIATIONS

lark’s head knot Fold 2 strands of yarn in half, insert hook around post of st from direction you want the fur to lie, place folded ends on hook and pull through, pull tails through folded ends, and pull tight to secure For a full list, see page 86

Celebrate your favourite furry friends this festive season with three adorable baubles! Make a Shih Tzu, a poodle and a calico cat.

NOTES

All parts are made separately and sewn together. The fur is added by joining small lengths of yarn to the pieces, then brushing them to separate the strands. Do not add the safety eyes and nose until the fur is complete. Parts of this pattern are worked using the amigurumi method. Work stitches continuously in a spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, moving it up as you work.