Yip Yips (knit)

Any fan of late 20th century children’s public television will recognize these lovable aliens. Use them as holiday stockings, toy storage, kids’ laundry, whatever really! Yip yip yip yip uh-huh uh-huh… Now available in Dutch, thanks to Ineke! *(questions? please contact ineketuller@gmail.com)* There's also a [crocheted version][1]! **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Circumference: 25 inches Height: 14 inches *(excluding tentacles & hanging loop)* **GAUGE** 8 sts/16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch **MATERIALS** Bernat Blanket/Blanket Brights/Baby Blanket (100% polyester; 220yds/201m per 300g skein); 1 skein in color of your choice; *shown in Baby Lilac* US10.5/6.5mm circular needle, 24 inches long Stitch marker Tapestry needle Crochet hook *(for attaching tentacles)* 2 ping pong balls Black paint pen or permanent marker 2 pipe cleaners, 12 inches long Awl, ice pick, corn pick *(for poking holes in ping pong balls)* Black flannel fabric, 16 inches by 24 inches Scissors Sewing needle Black thread If you’re having trouble with any of my patterns, or simply want to show off your project, please feel free to visit my Ravelry group, [Carissa Browning Designs][2]. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yip-yips-crochet [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/carissa-browning-designs