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Spring Squirrel

I made this for Just for fun

Created by: Jean F

  • Project Details

    About

    Just liked the little squirrel on pattern, thought I’d give him a go.
    Clear row by row pattern instructions, easy to follow. Would have found it helpful to have exact instructions for placing the eyes. Found the hardest part trying to get my squirrels face to look as attractive as the one on thepattern. Not helped by the fact that this is the first time I have used safety eyes. Bought on the net came without instructions, hence I did not initially realise that once the backs have been attached they cannnot be removed. Therefore it was with difficulty I managed eventually to reposition my eyes, doing it from the inside out.
    I think I may have been generous with my stuffing as my little squirrel is a bit on the plump size, too many nuts !!

    Yarns

    Needles & Hooks

    • Single Point 4.00mm (US 6)

    Accessories

    • Cable Needle
    • Buttons
    • Stuffing
    Other : Safety eyes

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Beginner

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Apr 11, 2018 Finished on: May 16, 2018
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    17 Comments

    • Jean O

      Buckingham

      How Tallis the squirrel
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    • Meemoo

      Pacific Palisades

      Oh how did I miss this post?! Love it
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      • Jean F

        Thank you Meemoo 😊 Pleased you like him 🐿
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    • Sarella

      oh my goodness such a cutie <3
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      • Jean F

        Thank you. Saw the patten and just wanted to make him 😊
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      • Sarella

        And i totally understand why!! So adorable!
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      • Jean F

        @Sarella: Thank you
        Sarella really pleased you like him 😊
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      • Jean F

        @Sarella: Thank you
        Sarella really pleased you like him 😊
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      • Jean F

        @Sarella: Thank you
        Sarella really pleased you like him 😊
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    • Jean F

      Hi Roxanne,
      If you click on the squirrel it should take you to the pattern on the site.
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    • Roxanne

      I can't get the link to the pattern.
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    • Roxanne

      Oh this is a very cute squirrel - he probably needs the nuts from all the cold winter. Lovely. πŸ™‚
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    • Val S

      Very cute you did a great job. Safety eyes I find hard to clip them at the back as they are so tight, so i usually prefer to sew my own eyes on easier to unpick if not right.
      Good on the squirrel with his nuts which he probably found hard to find.
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      • Jean F

        Hi Val,
        Thank you. 😊. Yes it’s hard to get it just right with the safety eyes . Not helped by the fact you can’t adjust them once the back is attached, one of mine is very tight; also as I was actually able to eventually push the eye back through my knitting (when repositioning) I think a child could probably do the same .
        Yes I think he is very busy stocking up with his nuts for the winter 😊
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    • Jean F

      Hi Christine, really pleased you like him. It was touch and go for a while with the eyes. So thank you much appreciated 😊
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    • Christine R

      Preston

      I love him and his plump cheeks and tummy. Safety eyes do take some practise, they are not easy, but yours look just right so well done.
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    • M K

      Super cute!!
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