Mistletoe Minis

**Note to Customers: Please be aware that all of my patterns use the KLL (knit left loop) or KRL (knit right loop) increase methods. These are nearly invisible increases that help maintain a super clean look of the fabric** Meet Mistletoe Minis – an adorable trio of Christmas friends featuring a festive reindeer, a sweet little mouse and a cheerful robin. Perfect for holiday decorations, stocking fillers or handmade gifts! Each little friend is knitted flat from the bottom up, then sewn together to bring them to life. **MATERIALS:** red DK yarn approximately: 3 g white DK yarn approximately: 2 g beige DK yarn approximately: 2 g green DK yarn approximately: 3 g brown DK yarn approximately: 3 g pink DK yarn approximately: 2 g yellow and pink DK yarn for embroidery **KNITTING GAUGE:** 25 sts and 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 3 mm needles. Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tight enough to make sure the stuffing would not show through the stitches. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:** 12 cm/ 4.72’’ Robin: 8 cm/ 3.14’’ (without the hat) The size will vary based on yarn type, needle size and your personal tension. **NEEDLES:** 3 mm needles **NOTIONS:** Long tapestry needle Stuffing 6 x 5 mm safety eyes Black sewing thread and scissors Removable sts markers 1 small mistletoe button (optional) **STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:** Long tail cast on method Knit Stitch Purl stitch Cast off Basic embroidery Changing colours Mattress stitch **Difficulty level:** intermediate Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request. Happy knitting!