This little pheasant is knitted flat and seamed. The pattern uses the Intarsia technique for the colour work sections which is laid out in a straightforward and easy to follow way. This is an ideal project if you want to give colour work a try!

Materials:
20m (22yd) rust brown yarn
20m (22yd) red brown yarn
10m (11yd) gold yarn
10m (11yd) teal yarn
10m (11yd) cream yarn
10m (11yd) grey yarn
10m (11yd) red yarn
Two 5mm (1/5in) safety eyes 2cm (4/5in) square of yellow felt Toy filling

Finished size: 11cm (4 3/8in) from top of head to feet

Yarn kits containing everything you need are available here