Bagpuss & Mice // Knitting Pattern
Designed by
Amanda Berry
Yarn used
King Cole Big Value DK
1 ball each in Carnation 4055 (A), Saxe 4040 (B), Yellow 4027 (C), Royal 4041 (D), White 4020 (E), Cerise 4036 (F), Platinum 4051 (G), Black 4053 (H) & Pearl 4095 (J)
King Cole Cuddles Chunky
2 balls in Peony 3143 (L), 3 balls in White 350 (M)
About the yarn
King Cole Big Value DK
DK; 145m per 50g ball; 100% acrylic
King Cole Cuddles Chunky
Chunky; 125m per 50g ball; 100% polyester
Tension
28 (20) sts x 36 (38) rows = 10cm measured over St st on smaller (larger) needles in DK (chunky) yarn
Needles used
2.75mm straight
2.75mm DPNs
3.5mm straight
Other supplies
4 domed black buttons for eyes, 4mm
2 blue cat toy safety eyes, 15mm
2m of 0.4mm white/clear fishing line for whiskers
square of white felt, 20cm x 20cm
locking stitch markers
stitch holder
toy filling
tapestry needle
60cm length of 2mm/12 gauge craft/florist wire and electrical tape to cover wire ends (optional)
Sizing
Mice: 14cm tall
Bagpuss: 58cm long
Download This Pattern
This pattern is included in Knit Now Issue 154, which is available to download instantly on CraftWorld: