Puffling

There is something very endearing about Puffins, especially baby Puffins, or Pufflings as they are known. This knitted Puffin is worked in separate sections, either flat, in the round or by picking up stitches. The separate sections (body, head, feet/legs, wings, patches and beak) are all sewn together afterwards.

Beak has colour work, but can be knitted in one colour.

All instructions (including the colour work section) are written, with a supplementary chart for the beak if preferred.

Materials 165 yds / 149 m fingering weight / 4 ply yarn; recommended yarn is Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumperweight: MC: Shade 77 - Black, 100 yds / 90 m; CC1: Shade 1 - White, 25 yds / 23 m; CC2: Shade 125 - Burnt Orange, 20 yds / 18 m; CC3: Shade 18 - Bright Blue, 10 yds / 9 m; CC4: Shade 1403 - Bright Red, 10 yds / 9 m

3mm / US 2.5 DPNs (or circular needle suitable for magic loop); Stitch markers (4); Tapestry needle; Toy stuffing

Gauge 30 stitches and 32 rows = 4 “ / 10 cm