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These cute knitted bees turn a simple nursery blanket into something special

■ Rico Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) 2 balls of Fox (025) 1 ball of each: White (001) Black (060) ■ Rico Ricorumi Furry Furry (100% polyamide, 25g/175m) 2 balls of each: Fox (004) White (001) Bla

The knitted shoulder strap is likely to stretch slightly, but the seam will add some stability. To make a longer strap, you can knit it longer as you should have enough yarn with the recommended quant

YOU WILL NEED (PER OTTER) ■ Brown plush fabric: 75x50cm ■ Beige plush fabric: 28x23cm ■ Black wool felt: 9x8cm ■ Black stranded cotton ■ One pair of 9mm black toysafety eyes ■ Extra strong thread and

Notes Unless otherwise specified, use the long-tail cast-on for all pieces. Use yarn tails and mattress stitch to seam unless otherwise instructed. HEAD Start at back of head. Cast on 10 sts using 3mm

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