Flump was born from my favourite childhood characters; Bagpuss, The Moomins and The Cheshire Cat (Alice In Wonderland). It also follows that the name came from another of my favourites; The Flumps and coincidentally, the very delicious marshmallow treat! Flump is intended to be squidgy; like the marshmallows.

Materials

Debbie Bliss Rialto dk, shade: 23016, colour family purple. 115 yards / 105 meters.

Debbie Bliss cashmerino dk, shade: 18042, colour family dusky pink. 110 yards / 100 meters.

Debbie Bliss cashmerino dk, shade: 18013, colour family white. 26 yards / 24 meters.

Small amount of scrap yarn for French knots for nose. (An additional amount if craft eyes aren’t used)

Size UK8 US6 4mm circular needle 24” / 60cm or longer if using magic loop method. Can also be knitted with a set of double pointed needles. Additional needle is required for 3 needle BO.

Stitch marker.

3.00mm (US size D) crochet hook. (optional)

1.5 oz / 42g Toy stuffing. (Comprising 16g / 0.5 oz for head, 46g / 1 oz for body)

2 x 0.4” / 10mm Black toy craft eyes.

Tapestry needle.

Finished Measurements

Approx. 23” / 58cm long, tip of nose to tail or 12” / 30cm standing.

Gauge

22 sts / 30 rows = 4” / 10cm. (Stockinette stitch)

Notes

Flump does not need to be stuffed solidly; he is intended to be loved. Reverse stockinette stitch on the paws and moss stitching for the ears are intended to add tactile interest.