Fox, Wolf, Raccoon Bonnet & Tail
Unleash your creativity with our adorable knitting pattern featuring a furry animal tail made from soft yarn! This pattern includes a detailed picture tutorial that guides you through each step of crafting the tail, as well as a video link to master the loop stitch technique. The unique knitting methods incorporated into this design add rich texture and vivid detail, bringing this cute animal outfit to life. Your little ones will absolutely adore it!
Supplies Needed:
- Knitting Needles: 5.5 mm (US Size 9) Straight Needles
- 5.5 mm (US Size 9) Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) or use the Magic Loop Method
- Tapestry Sewing Needle for finishing touches
- Stitch Marker to keep track of your progress
- Sewing Thread and Needle for any additional sewing needs
- Scissors for cleanup
- Tape Measure to ensure accurate measurements
- Wire Brush (a brand new dog brush works best) for fluffing up your yarn tail
- Iron for smoothing out your finished pieces
Skill Level: Intermediate Gauge: 4 x 4 inches = 16 Stitches by 22 Rows Bonnet Measurements: 5 ½ inches in depth and 5 ½ inches in height
Abbreviations and Stitches Used:
- sts - stitches
- k - knit
- p - purl
- CO - cast on
- k2tog - knit two stitches together
- p2tog - purl two stitches together
- Knit Loop Stitch - a special stitch for creating faux fur from your yarn
Yarn Recommendations: For this project, we recommend using Red Heart Soft Yarn in the following colors:
- Dark Grey - Charcoal
- Light Grey - Heather
- Black
- Cream - Off White
- Orange - Tangerine
Yardage: You will need approximately 50 yards for the bonnet, plus an additional 70 yards for crafting the tail, ensuring that you have enough yarn to complete this delightful ensemble!
This knitting pattern is perfect for those looking to create unique, handmade outfits for their children. With step-by-step guidance and the essential techniques covered, you’ll be proud to showcase your knitting skills. So gather your supplies and get ready to embark on a fun crafting adventure!
