Pocket Yoda

The wisest of all Jedi, Yoda trains young Padawans in the ways of the Force until he is driven into exile by Emperor Palpatine in *Star Wars:* Episode III *Revenge of the Sith*. Having witnessed both the rise and fall of the Republic, Yoda flees to the swampy planet of Dagobah, where he studies the living Force and learns how to use its secrets after death. Endowed with immortality, he continues to offer advice to Luke when he needs it most. Want to keep the advice of the Jedi Master right in your pocket? Now you can! The head and body are knit in the round in one continuous piece using the Magic Loop method, and the ears, limbs, and cane are also worked in the round for minimal finishing. Yoda’s robe is worked flat back and forth, with stitches bound off for the armholes, then later picked up around the opening and knit to form sleeves. Purl marks are added for easy placement of his ears, eyes, and arms—allowing this pocket version of the 900 year-old Jedi to come together with minimal fuss. **SIZE** One size **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Width: approx 2¾ in. / 7 cm, not including ears Height: approx 4½ in. / 11.5 cm **YARN** Worsted weight (medium #4) yarn, shown in Plymouth Yarn Galway Worsted (100% wool; 210 yd. / 192 m per 3½ oz. / 100 g ball) Color A: #121 Jade, 1 ball Color B: #208 Walnut, 1 ball Color C: #722 Sand, 1 ball **NEEDLES** US 5 / 3.75 mm, 40 in. / 100 cm long circular needle for Magic Loop method, set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles, or 2 short circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge **NOTIONS** Stitch marker Waste yarn Tapestry needle Two ½ in. / 12 mm green safety eyes Polyester stuffing Wood toothpick (for cane, optional) Removeable stitch marker or safety pin (optional) **GAUGE** 23 sts and 28 rnds = 4 in. /10 cm in St st Gauge is not critical for a toy; just ensure the stitches are tight enough so the stuffing will not show through your finished project.