Matchbox Animals Toy Set | Part One

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 2 / 2.75mm, US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Crochet Hook
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Knit, Purl

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

Create a collection of miniature animals with Sachiyo Ishii's easy-to-follow knitting patterns.

Who says bigger is better? These pocket-sized pals are bursting with personality, from their tiny dungarees to their perfectly stitched features. Compact enough to tuck into a matchbox, they make the sweetest gifts, whimsical decorations, or just a playful pop of joy on a shelf. Here we have a capybara, Highland cow, panda, koala, bunny and cat, plus, we’ve got six more coming soon – we can’t wait to share them all!

Sizing

Each animal: 8cm tall

What do I need?

Yarn: DROPS Nord, shades (A) 01 Off White, (B) 07 Light Beige Mix, (C) 03 Pearl Grey Mix, (D) 04 Light Grey Mix, (E) 22 Chestnut, (F) 23 Caramel, (G) 06 Dark Grey Mix, (H) 10 Lemongrass Mix, (I) 11 Rust Mix, (J) 13 Old Pink, (K) 16 Jeans Blue, (L) 18 Goldenrod, and (M) 28 Dandelion; plus black 4ply, a small amount
Needles: 2.75mm, 3mm
Crochet hook: 3mm
Tapestry needle
Stitch holder
Sew-on eye beads: 4mm, six pairs
Sewing needle and thread
Empty matchboxes: six

Meet the designer

Best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii is a regular designer for Let’s Knit Together. She is an expert at creating knitted toys – George the Pig is one of her most popular designs on our site.

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