Easy Toy Knitting Pattern: Fox and Lamb

Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply, 4 ply / Fingering / Sock
Designer

Zoë Halstead
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Fair Isle, Intarsia, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Turn rectangles into toys with Zoë Halstead's easy patterns

If sewing up is your least favourite part of the knitting process, you can halve the workload with this ingenious design. The legs, body, arms and head of these baby toys are worked in one piece with just the centre back seam to sew. Stitches are then worked to define the limbs, and you can add ears and details afterwards. Although fairytales might have you believe otherwise, these two are actually the best of friends!

Sizing

Lamb: 18cm tall
Fox: 20cm tall to top of ears

What you need

Yarn: King Cole Big Value DK 50g, shades (A) 5820 Duck Egg, (B) 4033 Pink, (C) 5822 Pea Green, (D) 4021 Cream, (E) 4042 Denim, (F) 4020 White, (G) 3443 Rust, (H) 4027 Yellow, one 50g ball of each; (I) King Cole Truffle, shade 4371 Vanilla, one 100g ball; oddment of Black 4ply
Needles: 3.25mm
Safety toy stuffing
Embroidery thread and needle
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Author Zoë Halstead specialises in knitting and needlepoint. She has most recently worked as a consultant for DMC but has been a knitting designer for over 15 years. If you enjoyed making her these cuties, check out our other animal knitting patterns.

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