Farmyard Frolics, Part Two by Alan Dart

Farmyard Frolics, Part Two

Knitting
April 2007
yarn held together
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
English
This pattern is available from alandart.co.uk for £3.00.

Summary Part two of Alan Dart’s Farmyard Frolics includes the following animals: Pig, Duck, Hen & Chick. Part one contains: Horse, Cow, Sheep.

Parts 1 and 2 are available for download from Alan Dart’s website as a single file, with exclusive pattern for goat included. (Goat not included in Simply Knitting or Irresistible Gifts to Knit.)

Measurements

  • Pig: 3 1/4 in/8cm tall , 2 3/4 in/7cm long
  • Duck: 2 3/4 in/7cm tall, 2 in/5cm long
  • Hen: 2 in/5cm tall, 2 in/5cm long

Additional Yarn Info

  • Pig: Apricot, Greystone, Flesh - 1 ea
  • Ducks: White, Mango - 1 ea
  • Hen & Chicks: Silver Cloud, Copper Beech, Mustard, Geranium, Lemon, Primrose - 1 ea

Additional Materials

  • Washable toy stuffing
  • Plastic drinking straws
  • Clear adhesive
  • Long tweezers
  • Black & grey felt
  • Fine point, black permanent marker
  • Red & pink pencils

Irresistible Gifts to Knit suggests supersizing the animals by using two strands of chunky yarn held together on 8mm needles. Dowels can be used for the legs, or, if the toy is for a child, omit the dowels and stuff legs very firmly.