Tiger Lily

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• Step 1

  Leg (MaKe 2)

  Beg at sole with A, CO 10 sts.

  Row 1 (wS): Purl.
  Row 2: K1, *m1, k1; rep from * to end—19 sts.
  Rows 3, 5 and 7: Purl.
  Row 4: K4, *m1, k3; rep from * to end—24 sts.
  Row 6: Knit.
  Row 8: K8, [ssk] twice, [k2tog] twice, k8—20 sts.
  Row 9: P6, [p2tog] twice, [p2tog tbl] twice, p6—16 sts.
  Row 10: K7, k2tog, k7—15 sts.

  Break off A and join C. For rem of leg, work stripes of 2 rows C and 2 rows B.

  Rows 11–13: Work in St st.
  Row 14: K2, m1, k11, m1, k2—17 sts.
  Rows 15–25: Work in St st.
  Row 26: K1, *k2tog; rep from * to end—9 sts.

  Break off yarn. Thread end through rem sts and pull tight to gather. Sew back leg seam and sole, leaving an opening. Stuff and sew closed.

• Step 2

  Body

  Beg at neck edge with B, CO 16 sts.

  Row 1 (wS): Purl.
  Row 2: K1, *m1, k1; rep from * to end—31 sts.
  For rem of body, work stripes of 2 rows C and 2 rows B.
  Rows 3–5: Work in St st.
  Row 6: K8, m1, k15, m1, k8—33 sts.
  Rows 7–13: Work in St st.
  Row 14: K15, m1, k3, m1, k15—35 sts.
  Rows 15–17: Work in St st.
  Row 18: K3, m1, k1, m1, k27, m1, k1, m1, k3—39 sts.
  Row 19: Purl. ROw 20: K16, ssk, k3, k2tog,
  k16—37 sts.
  Rows 21–23: Work in St st.
  Row 24: K15, ssk, k3, k2tog, k15—35 sts.
  Rows 25–27:
  Work in St st.
  Row 28: K1, *k2tog; rep from * to end—18 sts.
  Row 29: Purl.
  Row 30: *K2tog; rep from * to end—9 sts.
  Break off yarn. Thread end through rem sts and pull tight to gather. Sew back seam to neck edge, leaving neck edge open. Stuff body.

• Step 3

  Right Arm

  Beg at paw with A, CO 6 sts.
  Row 1 (wS): Purl.
  Row 2: K1, *m1, k1; rep from * to end—11 sts.
  Row 3: Purl.
  Row 4: [K2, m1] twice, k3, [m1, k2] twice—15 sts.
  Rows 5–7: Work in St st. ROw 8: K1, [ssk] twice, [k2tog] twice, k6—11 sts.

  Break off A and attach C. For rem of arm, work stripes
  of 2 rows C and 2 rows B.

  Rows 9–13: Work in St st.
  Row 14: K5, m1, k3, m1, k3—13 sts.
  Rows 15–23: Work in St st. ROw 24: K1, *k2tog; rep from * to end—
  7 sts.

  Break off yarn. Thread end through rem sts and pull tight to gather.

  Sew arm seam, leaving an opening. Stuff and sew
  closed.

• Step 4

  Left Arm

  Work same as right arm except work rows 8 and 14 as foll:
  Row 8: K6, [ssk] twice, [k2tog] twice, k1—11 sts.
  Row 14: K3, m1, k3, m1, k5— 13 sts.

• Step 5

  Head

  Beg at back of head with C, CO 7 sts. Work in stripes of 2 rows C and 2 rows B.

  Row 1 (wS): Purl.
  Row 2: K1, *m1, k1; rep from * to end—13 sts.
  Row 3: Purl.
  Row 4: K1, *m1, k1; rep from * to end—25 sts.
  Rows 5–7: Work in St st.
  Row 8: [K2, m1] 4 times, k9, [m1, k2] 4 times—33 sts.
  Rows 9–18: Work in St st (last row should be C).
  Row 19: With C, purl.
  Row 20: With C, k8, [k2tog] twice, k9, [ssk] twice, k8—29 sts.

  Break off C and work rem of nose with A. ROw 21: Purl.

  Row 22: K1, [k2tog] 6 times, k3, [ssk] 6 times, k1— 17 sts.
  Rows 23–25: Work in St st. ROw 26: K1, *k2tog; rep from * to end—9 sts.

  Break off yarn. Thread end through rem sts and pull tight to gather. Attach safety eyes or button eyes. Sew seam, leaving an opening. Stuff, adding extra to nose and cheeks to make them stick out, and sew closed.

• Step 6

  Ear (Make 2)

  With C, CO 9 sts.

  Row 1 (RS): Knit. ROw 2: K1, ssk, k to end—8 sts.
  Rows 3–8: Rep rows 1 and 2—5 sts after row 8.
  Row 9: Knit. ROw 10: [Ssk] twice, k1—3 sts.

  Break off yarn. Thread end through rem sts, pull tight and secure end.

• Step 7

  Tail

  With B, CO 9 sts.

  Beg with a WS row, work 32 rows in St st stripes of 2 rows B and 2 rows C—16 stripes.

  Break off C and attach A. Work 5 rows in St st.

  Break off yarn. Thread end through sts and pull tight to gather. Sew seam.

• Step 8

  Finishing

  With pink yarn, embroider nose and mouth.

  Optional: Embellish stripes on head with duplicate st (see photo for placement).

  Sew CO edge of ears to head. Sew head securely to open neck edge of body. Referring to diagram, thread approx 24" length of yarn through left arm approx 1⁄4" from top, through body at shoulder, and through right arm; then again through arm, body, and left arm; pull tight. Repeat so yarn passes through each arm 3–4 times. Pull yarn tight so arms are secure, then fasten off yarn. Attach legs at lower edge of body in the same way as the arms. Sew tail to tiger’s bum.

• Step 9

  Dress

  Front

  With D, CO 27 sts.
  Row 1 (wS): P3, *k1, p4; rep from * to last 4 sts, k1, p3.
  Row 2: Knit.
  Rows 3–20: Rep rows 1 and 2.
  Row 21: Rep row 1.
  Row 22: K1, *k2tog, k1, ssk; rep from * to last st, k1— 17 sts. Drop D and pick up E.
  Rows 23–24: With E, work in St st. Drop E and pick up D.
  Rows 25–31: With D, work in St st. BO.

  Back

  Work same as Front through row 31.
  Row 32: Knit. BO.

• 

  Step 10

  Finishing

  Sew side seams up to E stripe. With E, starting at side seam, work 1 rnd sc around front and back bodices, making a button loop on one or both back shoulders. Sew button(s) to front. Sew other shoulder seam if necessary.

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Willow Bon-Bon · London, GB · 29 projects 11th August 2011

This is so cute!

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Marilyn S. 30th July 2011

Debbie, I love your books, your designs, and your attitude! Keep it up and please write another crochet book! When you do, I'd love an autographed copy! <big hint>

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Kepi · Los Angeles, California, US · 49 projects 25th July 2011

That is adorable...I need to learn how to knit just so I can make this!

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Corvus · 1 project 24th July 2011

i need knitting lessons bad! i have tried to learn on my own to no avail. this is super cute.

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Dragoness · 28 projects 23rd July 2011

sooo cute!
i just wish i could make it

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Ada B. · Érd, Pest County, HU · 24 projects 23rd July 2011

This is so adorable! And I don't even know how to do knitting :

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