Daisy the Cavapoochon in James C. Brett Faux Fur - Downloadable PDF

Daisy the Cavapoochon in James C. Brett Faux Fur

What is Being Made

Daisy the Cavapoochon is an intermediate-level knitted toy dog designed by Amanda Berry. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a stuffed knitted dog that measures 17cm tall when sitting. The finished toy features a charming cavapoochon design with realistic proportions and detailing suitable for display or gifting. Warning: This finished toy is not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs fundamental techniques appropriate for intermediate knitters. The primary construction method uses stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, fabric-like surface ideal for toy making. The pattern incorporates essential shaping techniques including:

• Increases using the kfb (knit into front and back) method to expand stitch counts for shaping rounded body parts
• Decreases using k2tog (knit two stitches together) to reduce stitches and create tapered sections
• Seaming using a darning or tapestry needle to join knitted pieces together
• Stuffing techniques to fill the toy with polyester fiberfill for a three-dimensional form

The pattern requires working with toy safety features, specifically attaching 12mm toy safety eyes and an 18mm toy safety nose to create the dog's facial features.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes basic knitting stitches fundamental to toy construction:

• Knit stitch (K) – the primary stitch forming the stockinette stitch base
• Purl stitch (P) – used in combination with knit stitches to create stockinette stitch texture
• Knit two together (K2tog) – a right-leaning decrease used for shaping
• Knit into front and back (Kfb) – an increase technique for expanding sections

Repetition (Rep) of stitch sequences is used throughout the pattern to efficiently create larger sections of fabric.

Materials and Tools

The pattern calls for specific yarn and equipment to achieve the intended finished toy:

• James C. Brett Faux Fur yarn in two colors: 1 x 100g Chestnut & White (Yarn A) and 1 x 100g White (Yarn B)
• Hayfield Bonus DK yarn in 1 x 100g Walnut (Yarn C)
• 3.75mm straight knitting needles for working the main fabric
• Tension requirement: 19 stitches x 25 rows per 10cm x 10cm square in stockinette stitch on 3.75mm needles
• Toy stuffing (polyester fiberfill) to fill the completed pieces
• Darning or tapestry needle for seaming and finishing
• Two 12mm toy safety eyes for secure eye attachment
• One 18mm toy safety nose for the dog's nose

The combination of chunky and DK weight yarns creates textural interest, with the faux fur yarn providing a realistic coat appearance characteristic of a cavapoochon's fluffy fur.

Designer Information

This pattern is created by Amanda Berry, a knitting designer specializing in stuffed toys and plush creations. Amanda graduated from London College of Fashion with First Class Honours in 2014 and has since built a full-time career around her passion for knitting toys filled with soft fiberfill materials.