Animal Skittle Set Knitting Pattern PDF Six Pin Toys & Striped Ball DK

Create a colourful knitted bowling set with six animal skittles and a matching striped ball.

This characterful collection includes a bear, lion, zebra, tiger, elephant and monkey. Each animal has its own knitted details, from the lion’s loop-stitch mane and the elephant’s ears and trunk to the zebra and tiger’s bold stripes.

The skittles stand approximately 24cm tall, with shaped bodies, rounded heads and flat bases. Make the complete set for a handmade gift or knit your favourite animals individually.

PATTERN DETAILS

• Includes instructions for six animal skittles and one striped ball
• Skittle height: approximately 24cm / 9½ inches
• Yarn: Double Knitting (DK / 8 ply / Light Worsted 3)
• Worked flat on straight needles, then sewn together and stuffed
• Mainly stocking stitch with increasing and decreasing
• Separate knitted ears, muzzles and other facial features
• Loop-stitch instructions included for the lion’s mane
• Zebra and tiger stripes are worked in alternating four-row colour bands
• Written instructions in English
• Downloadable PDF knitting pattern

YARN COLOURS AND REQUIREMENTS

Small amounts of black yarn are also needed for embroidered facial details.

OTHER MATERIALS

• One pair of 3.25mm knitting needles (UK 10 / US 3)
• Toy stuffing
• Six pairs of 5mm safety eyes
• A needle for sewing up and embroidery
• Six cardboard circles, each 7cm across, for optional base inserts

This listing is for a digital knitting pattern. The finished skittles, ball, yarn and materials are not included.