Rosa the axolotl

Knit a cute and cuddly elephant from just one ball of yarn!

Flower ‘frogs’ are the perfect beginner project. Don’t worry, there are no real frogs here. These are used to help keep your flowers in place when flower arranging. They are decorative and practical –

Use these patterns to support our campaign (see opposite page for details)

You Will Need • 250g (8.8oz) air-dry clay • Thin card • Acrylic paint (optional) • Sealant (acrylic varnish or similar) Tools • Rolling pin • Jam jar or similar vessel • Cookie cutter (optional) • Pen

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

Jenny Shelton from the Wildlife Trusts explains how to help these amazing amphibians