Labradoodle Bella

Meet Bella, a sweet little Labradoodle with a soft, curly coat and plenty of character. Bella is knitted in one piece from back to front, using two strands of yarn held together: one strand of bouclé and one strand of mohair. This combination creates her wonderfully soft, slightly tousled Labradoodle coat. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions and photographs to help with construction and finishing. A specially shaped belly flap gives Bella a fuller, rounded chest, while careful stuffing and shaping bring her little face and muzzle to life. **Finished size** Approx. 16–18 cm (6.3–7 in) high. **Materials** • 15–20 g bouclé yarn • 10 g mohair yarn • Approx. 10 g polyester stuffing • Black yarn for the nose • Two 4 mm black beads for the eyes • 3.5 mm knitting needles Bella is knitted with one strand of bouclé and one strand of mohair held together. **Skill level**: Intermediate The pattern uses simple increases and decreases, including kfb, k2tog and p2tog. If preferred, another increase method such as M1 may be used, as long as the required stitch count remains the same. A lovely little project for knitters who enjoy creating realistic animals with their own individual character. Designed by Dutch Decorum.