Taj the Tiger
Welcome to our delightful tiger soft toy knitting pattern, perfect for crafters of all skill levels! This charming tiger features an adorable, cheeky face and cute little ears that add to its sweetness. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, you'll enjoy bringing this lovely character to life with your own hands.
Completed Dimensions: The finished tiger measures approximately 22cm tall when sitting, making it an ideal cuddly companion for children or a unique decorative piece for your home.
Suggested Yarn: For this project, we recommend using double knitting yarn. You'll need 50g of vibrant orange and yellow yarn, along with 10-15g each of black and white yarn for those essential details. Don’t forget to have some toy stuffing on hand to give your tiger its lovely shape!
Needle Size: Grab your 3mm single pointed knitting needles (equivalent to UK 11 or US 3), and get ready to create a fantastic new friend.
Language: The pattern is provided in English, ensuring it's straightforward and easy to follow for English-speaking knitters.
Knitting Skills Required: This pattern will guide you through essential knitting techniques including casting on, knitting (k), purling (p), increasing stitches (inc) by knitting into the front and back of a stitch, decreasing stitches (k2tog) by knitting two stitches together, casting off, sewing pieces together, and inserting toy stuffing.
Yarn Weight: We recommend using double knitting yarn (also known as Light Worsted, 8ply, No.3) with an approximate length of 300m per 100g skein for best results.
Equipment Needed: You'll need a yarn sewing needle to finish off your project, so have one ready to sew your pieces together seamlessly.
Craft Type: Enjoy the satisfaction of knitting with just two single pointed needles, allowing you to focus on creating your cute tiger without the complexity of circular knitting.
Design Credit: This exclusive pattern is designed by the talented team at Knitting by Post, a trusted name in toy knitting pattern design.
Media Format: Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital PDF download of the pattern, allowing you to start your project right away!
Tension: For best results, aim for a tension of 26 stitches x 33 rows, which equals 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch using double knitting yarn.
Character Theme: This pattern belongs in the adorable animals category, perfect for toy enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Knitting Style Note: All pieces for this lovely tiger are knitted flat and then seamed together, ensuring a neat finish that will stand the test of time.
Enjoy creating this cute tiger soft toy that is bound to become a cherished keepsake. Happy knitting!
