Designer’s description: “Russet-red fur, pointed ears and a bushy tail make the fox unmistakable. Foxes are present in most of our woods, but your best chance of seeing one may well be in a town or city or on this Sweater for Children aged 2 to 7 years.

A lovely and interesting knit in double knitting (8 ply) yarn. There are contrast ribs using the same colours as the fox.

Tension – 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking (stockinette) stitch

STITCHES USED

Garter Stitch – knit each row

Stocking (Stockinette) Stitch – Knit 1 row, Purl 1 row

1 x 1 Rib – Knit 1 stitch, Purl 1 stitch to end of row

There is a large, coloured chart to follow to knit Mr. Fox and the knitting pattern is colour coded for the different sizes.“