Pattern 9868 - Bellissima, Special DK

Rory the Lion Toy, Hat & Mittens

Take a walk on the wild side with this gorgeous toy, hat & mitt set perfet for your little adventurer. Knitted in Bambino, Bellissima and Special DK, this toy and accessory set features Rory the Lion toy with matching hat and mittens, complete with ears and mane.

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Bellissima

Bellissima is a beautiful multi-end yarn with fantastic stitch definition, making it perfect for a whole range of techniques and styles, from classic garments to textures and cables. Knits like a merino with the practicality and value for money of an acrylic yarn. This yarn is also available as Bambino, a baby quality with yet more shades that you could use in combination with Bellissima.

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Weight: DK

Composition: 100% Premium Acrylic

Ball Size: 100g

Meterage: 268m/293yds

Wash & Care: Machine washable 30C, cool tumble dry, may dry clean, cool iron



Special DK

Stylecraft's Special yarns are class leaders, arguably the best 100% premium acrylic yarn on the market with a huge number of colours to choose from. This yarn has a super soft handle, is naturally anti pilling and tough enough to handle being thrown in the washing machine. The Special range includes 4-ply, DK, Aran, Chunky, XL and Baby qualities in a fabulous range of colours to meet every knitter (and crocheters) needs.

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Weight: DK

Composition: 100% Premium Acrylic

Ball Size: 100g

Meterage: 295m/322yds

Wash & Care: Machine washable 30C, cool tumble dry, may dry clean, cool iron



You will need: Toy, Hat & Mitts: A pair of 3 1/4mm (UK10-US3) knitting needles, a pair of 4mm (UK8-US6) knitting needles. Rory Lion Toy: Washable toy stuffing, stitch markers or scraps of yarn, 1 x white button (10-12mm diameter)

Rory the Lion Toy
Sizes6-12 Months2-3 Years4-5 Years
Special DK, Dandelion (1856)111
Special DK, Spice (1711)111
Bellissima DK, Rio Red (3932)111
Special DK, Mocha (1064)111
Special DK, Black (1002)OddmentsOddmentsOddments
Hat & Mittens
Sizes6-12 Months2-3 Years4-5 Years
Special DK, Dandelion (1856)111
Special DK, Spice (1711)111
Special DK, Black (1002)111
Special DK, Mocha (1064)111

Rory’s Jumper Main Piece, Shape armholes: Next row: K10, cast off next 8 sts, k18, cast off next 8 sts, k9

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