A number of years ago, I started thinking about the comforting properties of stuffed animals. Young children are soothed by the touch and feel of their squishy friends, but I too, discovered the value of having a miniature companion with me on the days I just didn’t feel up to facing the world. I made Paul and started taking him with me whenever I left the house. He sat in my pocket, and when I felt stressed or anxious, I held him in the palm of my hand and gazed upon his supportive smile. And on the days I feel at my best, he’s still an awesome travel buddy!

Yarn:

• Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Solids - scrap amounts of body and hat colour (or alternative worsted weight yarn)

Note: gauge is not important and yarn/needle size can be changed, resulting in a different finished product size. I recommend using the suggested needle size for your yarn to make the hat, and going down 2 sizes to make the body.

Needles:

• 3.0 mm DPNs or circular needles (for magic loop)
• 5.0 mm DPNs or circular needles (for magic loop)

Notions:

• Darning needle
• Embroidery needle and thread
• Plastic Safety Eyes (optional)
• Polyester stuffing
• Poly pellets (or beans/rice) for weight

This pattern requires knowledge of:

• Knitting in the round
• Increasing and decreasing
• Picking up stitches on amigurumi
• Embroidering on knitted fabric

Errata:

• Abbreviation list - Tbl: through the back loop

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