A Trio of whimsical Fair-Isle Moose
Makes a delightful gift or Yuletide decoration

The Moose body, head and legs are knitted seamlessly in the round. The legs are sewn onto the body with buttons for decoration. The antlers are knitted flat and sewn on. Finally, beads added for their eyes.

Yarn
Fingering weight yarn shown in:
Jamieson’s of Shetland, Shetland Spindrift: 100% Shetland wool, 105m (115 yds) in 25g. Shown in colourways:
A: 315 Heron (dark grey) - 100m (110 yds)
B: 103 Sholmit (light grey) - 50m (55 yds)
C: 293 Port wine (maroon) - 25 m (27 yds)
D: 556 Old rose (pink) - 10 m (11 yds)

Needles
2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles for knitting small circumferences or size needed to get gauge

Notions
1 stitch marker
Toy stuffing
6 beads (for eyes)
12 1 cm (0.5 in) buttons (4 in each of 3 designs)
Tapestry needle for sewing together

Gauge
30 sts x 32 rows in 10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in) measured in stocking stitch

Finished Measurements
Small (Medium, Large) Moose
Height: 11 (12, 14) cm / 4.5 (4.75, 5.5) in Length: 10 (11, 13) cm / 4 (4.5, 5) in