Pookies

Cute bean-bag animal toys in 3 sizes. To make a set of 3 toys (one of each size) you need 50 g each of 3 colours. However, this is a great project for using left-over worsted weight yarn. The toys are completely knit in the round, on DPNs or circular needle (your choice). The ears and hood are knit separately, then attached to the toy. The pattern gives instructions for 5 ear styles: mouse/hamster, bunny, puppy, kitty, and bear. For younger children, you will need to embroider the eyes.

Other materials required: polyester stuffing, ¼ cup dried beans or plastic beads per toy, 3 pairs of 9 mm safety eyes, black yarn to embroider face, tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers

Skills required include stockinette and garter stitch, m1 increase, left and right decreases, stripes.