Unicorn + Donkey knitting pattern

Rudi the Unicorn Girl and Rocky the Donkey are sooooo in love! Everyday, Rocky brings her a flower, in pink, of course, and she feeels so secure when he wraps his arms around her. They are inseparable, so I'm sorry to tell you that you have to make them both :-)

Even as a beginner with a little experience, an adventorous mind and some patience will be able to make these sweet critters. The extensive and detailed pattern will lead you through the process, and more complicated techniques are explained in elaborate photo tutorials.

The following techniques you have to know already:

• cast on
• knit and purl
• knit in the round with double pointed needles
• bind off
• crochet chains

The following techniques are explained in full detail:

• decreasing
• increasing
• sewing and embroidering techniques
• 3-needle bind-off

Materials you need:

• Original Yarn: Lana Grossa Cool Wool Merino Superfein (100 % Merino wool, 175 yards (160 sts) per 1.76 ounces (50 g)) Unicorn Rudi: Approx half skein in OFF WHITE leftovers in PINK, ROSÉ, PURPLE, BRIGHT GREEN and GREEN Donkey Rocky: One skein in GREY, leftovers in BLACK or ANTHRACITE and OFF WHITE
• Beads, halfbeads or safety eyes, Ø approx 6 mm
• Double pointed needles size 3 US (3 mm, 12 UK)
• Crochet hook size B (US), 13 (UK), 2 mm
• Darning needle, polyester stuffing or similar, scissors, black twine, blusher or crayon
• Optional: Nylon stocking polyester granule

Have fun knitting! Yours Steffi