This pattern is so easy, quick and fun that you'll want to make one (or several) for all the young ones in your life.
Knitting needle: 4.50 mm / US 7 or size to obtain tension
Yarn: This is a great way to use up odd and ends of yarn
Gauge: 5 stitches x 8 rows = one inch worked over Stockinette stitch
Stockinette stitch (over an even number of stitches)
Row 1: knit
Row 2: purl
Repeat rows 1 and 2
seed stitch (over an odd number of stitches)
knit 1, purl 1--continue to end of row
Body
Cast on 10 stitches
Work in Stockinette stitch for two inches (5.08 cm)
Using a darning needle, draw yarn through stitches and secure
Embroider eyes, nose and mouth to form face
Sew seam
Ears (make two)
Cast on 5 stitches
Work in seed stitch for one inch (2.54 cm)
Knit 2 together, knit one, knit 2 together
Using a darning needle, draw yarn through remaining stitch.
Attach ears.
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