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Australian Platypus

Downloadable PDF, English
$5.14
Australian Platypus
$5.14
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Here is my knitting pattern for one of the most mysterious and unique creatures on the planet.
The finished platypus will be about 50 cm or 20 inches long.

You will need 8 ply (DK) yarn and a set of 5 3mm or US2 Double pointed knitting needles.

Here are some platypus facts:

Duck-billed platypuses are small, shy animals. They have a flattened head and body to help them glide through the water. Their fur, dark brown on top and tan on their bellies, is thick and repels water to keep them warm and dry even after hours of swimming. Their most remarkable feature is their amazing snout. It looks like a duck's bill, but is actually quite soft and covered with thousands of receptors that help the platypus detect prey.

Males are also venomous. They have sharp stingers on the heels of their rear feet and can use them to deliver a strong toxic blow to any foe.

Platypuses spend most of their time alone, sleeping or eating. These mammals are bottom feeders. They scoop up insects an

Craft
Knitting
Designer
heaventoseven
Format
Downloadable PDF
Language
English
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