Lil' Hugkins

These Lil’ Hugkins are knit in the round, using Magic Loop or double pointed needles. The legs, body, “arms” and head are all knit on as you go along. The jacket is removable. They sit approx. 6” tall (without ears) and are created using #3-light wt. (DK wt.) yarn. These Lil’ Hugkins are perfect friends for little hands and make darling craft table items! Approx. yardage: Bunny: 85 yds. (Scheepjes Colour Crafter-Barneveld 1005) Hippo: 85 yds. (Scheepjes Colour Crafter-Wolvega 1099) Puppy: 85 yds. (Scheepjes Colour Crafter-Bergen 1420) Bear: 85 yds. (Stylecraft Special DK-Copper 1029) Piggy: 85 yds.( Stylecraft Special DK-Candyfloss 1130) Lion: 85 yds. (main color), 50 yds. (contrast color) (Scheepjes Colour Crafter-Burum 1709 & Breda 1029) Monkey: 65 yds. (main color), 30 yds. (contrast color) (Scheepjes Colour Crafter-Haarlem 1054 & Bergen 1420) Elephant: 85 yds. (main color), 10 yds. (contrast color) (Scheepjes Colour Crafter-Wolvega 1099 & Lion Brand Jamie-Powder Pink) Lamb: 95 yds. (main color), 40 yds. (contrast color) (Stylecraft Special DK-White 1001 & Robin Double Knit-49) (Note: To create wavy yarn for lion’s mane & lamb’s curls, yarn must be ACRYLIC.) NOTE: #4-Worsted Wt. (Aran/10-ply) yarn may be substituted, but a larger finished item will result. NEEDLE SIZE: Size 3 (3.25mm) 32” Circular Knitting Needles (if using Magic Loop) or Double Pointed Needles ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: • Safety Eyes: 8mm or embroidery thread/yarn • 2 (5/8”-3/4”) buttons + 2 (7/8”-1”) buttons (with holes through the center) (For animals with hooves) • 1 (3/8”-1/2”) button (For jacket) • Large-Eyed Blunt Needle, Long Straight Pins, & Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing • Removable Stitch Markers, Ring Markers • Crochet Hook (For Lion’s Mane & Lamb’s Curls) • Embroidery Thread or Yarn (For Mouth & Nose) • Steam Iron & Ironing Board (For Lion’s Mane & Lamb’s Curls)