Derek the Deer by Amanda Berry

Derek the Deer

Knitting
April 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
One size
English
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for £1.99.

Introducing Derek the Deer!  The perfect knit for your little one or for any animal enthusiast, this deer is knitted in acrylic DK yarns on single pointed needles.  

RECOMMENDED YARN
Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK in Chocolate, Oatmeal and Ebony
Double knitting/light worsted weight
100% acrylic

NEEDLES
A pair of 3.75mm straight single pointed knitting needles (US 5)

NOTIONS
Toy filling
A darning or tapestry needle for seaming
2 x 6mm domed black buttons for eyes

SIZES
One Size: Derek is 30cm tall (including the antlers).

TECHNIQUES
Work flat on single pointed needles (not in the round).
Other techniques include casting on and off, knits and purls, increases and decreases, Kitchener stitch grafting, and seaming to finish.