What a hoot!

Cast on 25 sts using 3.5mm needles. Row 1 (WS) K1, *P3, K1; rep from * to end of row. Row 2 (RS) P1, *sl1, K2, psso, P1; rep from * to end of row. Row 3 K1, *P1, yo, P1, K1; rep from * to end of row.

Notes If you tend to have a tight cast on, use the larger size needles to cast on before switching to the smaller size to work the rib stitch. SOCK ONE Cast on 56 (64: 72) sts using Yarn A and 2mm DPN

MATERIALS ■ Apricot felt, 20 x 30cm (77/8 x 117/8”) ■ Small square of cream felt ■ Scrap felt in different colours for the acorns, leaves and cape ■ Soft toy filling ■ Erasable fabric marker ■ Fabric

■ Yarnsmiths Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/106m) 1 ball of each: Black (3000) Just Purple (3324) White (3040) Carrot (3126) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A stitch marker ■ Toy stuffing ■ 24 safety eyes

BODY Cast on 8 sts using 5mm and Yarn A and B held DOUBLE. Row 1 (RS) (Kfb) 8 times. [16 sts] Row 2 and every alt row Knit. Row 3 (K1, kfb) 8 times. [24 sts] Row 5 (K2, kfb) 8 times. [32 sts] Row 7 (K

■ Paintbox Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Pillar Red (415) Vanilla Cream (408) Coffee Bean (411) ■ A small amount of any DK yarn in pink and white ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A s