Igglepiggle is a favourite character from the British children’s television program In The Night Garden…

Large enough to cuddle, this Igglepiggle toy will let your child take the magic to bed after the episode ends. You can also give him a voice by adding a plastic squeaker in his chest.

Size: 34cm (13.5in) tall

Difficulty: Improvers

Stitches used: k2tog, p2tog, k3tog, kfb, kfbf, sl1k, sl1p, turning in middle of row

You will need:

• Wool, 60g blue and 20g red. I used Hayfield Bonus Aran. Tension square: 10cm x 10cm is 18 sts across and 24 rows.

• Knitting needles. I used 3.0mm.

• Tapestry needle

• Stitch-holder

• Toy safety-eyes (mine were 9mm diameter)

• Stuffing

• Tiny amount of white felt

• Optional: plastic squeaker