Waffle, the Eskie

Meet Waffle, the adorable American Eskie, a charming and intelligent breed known for its playful personality and trainability. This stylish pup is not just a beautiful companion but also a great project for knitters looking to enhance their skills! Get ready to unleash your creativity and knit this pawsitively delightful dog, while perhaps even teaching it a trick or two!

Standing at approximately 20 cm, Waffle boasts a cute 10 cm tail and is crafted using 4 mm double pointed needles (UK size 8, US size 6). For this project, we recommend using Durable furry yarn in shade (326) ivory, complemented by a few strands of Drops Karisma in white (19) and Drops Alpaca Bouclé in nature (100). To give Waffle its lovable shape, fill it with soft toy stuffing. Although working with thin needles combined with a heavier yarn can be somewhat challenging, the result is a beautifully dense fabric that prevents the stuffing from showing through. If you prefer a larger version of Waffle, you can use thicker needles, which will yield a slightly bigger dog model. The combination of different yarn textures contributes to the lifelike quality of your finished creation!

This knitting pattern for Waffle is categorized as a medium-level project. It involves techniques such as knitting flat and in the round, engaging in minor intarsia work, creating loop stitches (which are explained in detail within the text), and embroidering Waffle’s charming face. This project is both engaging and rewarding, perfect for knitters looking to take their skills to the next level.

So, gather your materials and let the fun begin! Enjoy a fur-bulous knitting experience with Waffle, and may your new knit buddy bring you lots of joy and creativity!
Happy knitting,
Viv