What you'll need
| One size only: | 12 cm |
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Scheepjes Softy - 479 (beige)
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Product Description
Poodles officially come in five sizes, determined by shoulder height: there’s the teensy teacup poodle, the tinytoy poodle*, the medium miniature poodle, the considerable klein poodle and the sizable standard poodle! This knitted dog is both a toy poodle and a poodle toy! And its’ cool* studded collargives it a brazen bearing and a peppy posture!
This poodle was knitted on 2.00 mm double pointed needles (UK 14, US 0); working with thin needles creates a dense fabric and the stuffing won’t come peeping through. The collar was made on 1.25 mm needles in miniature, but can be made on bigger needles in heavier yarn and will then turn out somewhat bulkier. This 12 cm model was made with Scheepjes Softy (479) beige, but any kind of bouclé yarn will give your dog its’ curly fur. It is a fun, fast and easy knit with some knitting in the round and short rows.
Have poodles of fun knitting this precious pet!Viv
Toy Poodle Knitted Toy by AnimalKnitdom
What Is Being Made
This is a knitted toy poodle designed by AnimalKnitdom, a charming stuffed animal craft project perfect for knitters of all skill levels. The finished toy captures the distinctive appearance of a toy poodle, one of the five official poodle sizes recognized by breed standards. The design includes a signature studded collar that gives the toy poodle a bold, cheerful character and playful personality.
About Poodles and Design Inspiration
Poodles have a rich history as athletic water retriever dogs, originally bred to fetch ducks and waterfowl during hunts. The breed name derives from the German word pudel, meaning "puddle" or "to splash in the water," while the French term caniche translates to "duck dog." Unlike many dog breeds, poodles are known for their luxurious, non-shedding fleece coat that continuously grows and requires regular professional grooming. This knitted interpretation celebrates the toy poodle size category, the second-smallest of the five official poodle sizes determined by shoulder height.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This toy poodle pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The project uses the in-the-round method with double pointed needles, a classic approach for creating three-dimensional stuffed toys and amigurumi-style projects. Working in the round allows knitters to create seamless, tubular fabric that forms the body, head, and limbs of the toy without requiring seaming.
Stitches and Stitch Work
The pattern utilizes essential knitting stitches appropriate for beginner-level crafters. The dense fabric construction is achieved through consistent stitch work that prevents stuffing from showing through the finished toy, ensuring a polished, professional appearance.
Materials and Tools
- Needles: 2.00 mm double pointed needles (UK size 14, US size 0) for creating a dense, tightly-knit fabric
- Yarn Weight: Chunky and super chunky weight yarns, which work up quickly and create a substantial, cuddly toy
- Additional Materials: Toy stuffing for filling the completed poodle toy, and embellishments for the studded collar detail
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent introduction to toy knitting and three-dimensional knitted projects. The straightforward construction and basic stitch techniques make it accessible to knitters who are new to the craft or new to creating stuffed toys.
Format
This toy poodle pattern is available as a downloadable PDF file, allowing immediate access to complete instructions for crafting your own adorable knitted poodle toy.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky, Super Chunky |
| Pages: | 20 |
| Designer: | AnimalKnitdom |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | The collar was done in (single plies of) black and metallic silver yarn |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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