Mummy and baby Gorilla

Discover the joy of creating adorable knitted toys with this delightful pattern for a mummy and baby duo, perfect for knitters of all skill levels. All parts of this charming project are knitted flat and meticulously sewn together at the end, ensuring that no circular knitting techniques are required. This pattern highlights essential knitting skills, including basic knit and purl stitches, as well as the colorful art of intarsia colourwork.

The finished sizes of your creations will be a lovely 15cm for the mummy and a cute 8cm for the baby—ideal for cuddling or gifting! To ensure your project turns out beautifully, you will need specific materials:

• Yarn:
  • [A] 30g Sheepjes Colour Crafter DK in shade 2018 Pollare
  • [B] 20g Sheepjes Colour Crafter DK in shade 2019 Sint Niklaas
• Eye Beads:
  • A pair of 6mm mushroom-shaped eye beads or safety eyes
  • A pair of 4mm mushroom-shaped eye beads or safety eyes
• Other Essentials:
  • Toy stuffing

If you're looking for alternative yarn options, you can also use DK (8-ply) weight yarns such as King Cole Pricewise DK, Stylecraft Special DK, or Cygnet DK, which work exceptionally well for this project.

Essential Tools:

• 3mm knitting needles
• A chenille needle
• All-purpose sewing needle
• Scissors

For the best results, aim for a tension of 24 stitches x 30 rows, forming a 10 x 10cm gauge (though achieving this gauge is not strictly essential). This mummy and baby pattern is perfect for those who want to enhance their knitting skills while creating a memorable and endearing toy set. Start your knitting adventure today and experience the satisfaction of crafting something truly special!