Dear Reindeer by Megan Kreiner

Dear Reindeer

Knitting
October 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1280 yards (1170 m)
Approx. 7" tall x 5" long
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This adorable reindeer would love nothing more than to snuggle under a cozy blanket while watching the snow fall. Knit with durable acrylic yarn and easy stitches, this little friend will quickly become a cherished toy. Make one special reindeer to cuddle or make an entire herd for snow day play. When you present this darling toy as a gift, don’t forget the hot chocolate!


Errata:

Muzzle:
Using MC and 4 mm DPN, pick up 8 stitches above the waste yarn and 8 sts below the waste yarn (do NOT knit these stitches). Remove waste yarn.
continue on to Rnd 1 as written…

Antler: cast on 8
Antler Stubs: Rnd 1 - k2’s should be k3

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Want to see an example of working around waste yarn? Check out this tutorial video by Rebecca Danger
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Yarn used: Soft Yarn by Red Heart
• 1 skein Soft Yarn by Red Heart, 100% acrylic (256 yds/140g) in each of colors 1882 Toast (A), 4601 Off White (B), 9344 Chocolate (C), 4614 Black (D), 4608 Wine (E)
Tools:
• U.S. size 6 (4mm) straight needles and set of 5 DPNs
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• 9mm plastic safety eyes, 2 total
• Fiberfill
• 4” square black felt (optional)
• Sewing needle and thread (optional)
Finished measurements:
Approx. 7” tall x 5” long
Gauge:
20 sts x 36 rows = 4” (10cm). Gauge is not essential for this project but knitted fabric needs to be firm.