FT225x Felted Fido Toy

Description

FT225x Felted Fido Toy

Design by Evelyn A. Clark

This small shaggy dog is a fun reminder of the everyday joy that canine companions can bring to our lives. You can change yarns, colors, ear style and tail length to customize your pup.

Finished Size: 10″ to 12″ high at head and 11″ to 13″ long.

Yarn Requirements: Choose a worsted weight yarn that will felt easily and firmly and a coordinating furry novelty yarn to hold along with it. The novelty yarn is not expected to felt.

Yardage: Approx 200 yds (183m) each of the main color wool and the coordinating furry novelty yarn. Note: The novelty yarn is not required if you want your dog to be “short-haired”.  If you wish to use a contrasting color for paws, you will need about 25 yds (23m) of contrast.

Needles: Straight or circular knitting needles and set of double pointed needles, all in US size 10.5 (6.5mm). Use size 11 (8mm) for heavier weight yarns.

Gauge: (Approx, before felting) 10 sts = 4″ (10cm) in garter stitch.

Since dogs come in all sizes, it is more important to obtain a loose gauge for felting than to match a specific gauge.