The second animal of the Chinese zodiac, the Lunar New Year ox, symbolizing hard work, positivity, and honesty.
The finished product should measure around 5.5 inches in height, 4 inches in length, and 4.5 inches in width (may vary depending on tension/yarn used). This pattern is available in an easy to follow PDF file. The felted mandarin orange is optional and should be omitted if you are making it for a small child.
Materials needed:
Hook: 2.5mm, 3.5mm, and 5mm
Yarn: Bernat Pipsqueak or your choice of fluffy yarn (brown and beige)
Patons Astra or any dk weight yarn (beige and red)
Two 6 mm safety eyes
Embroidery thread (Grey or black)
Felting wool (Orange and green)
Felting needle
Stuffing
*Optional* Gold bell and pink embroidery thread
Terms
sc = Single Crochet
** = Repeat
inc = Increase
ch = Chain
dec =Decrease
st(s) = Stitch(es)
mr = Magic Ring
hdc = Half Double Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
*You will need to know how to needle felt if you choose to use felting wool for the orange*
Difficulty level: **
Feel free to message me if you have any questions about the pattern :)
**This is only a PATTERN and NOT a finished product**
**This pattern is an original pattern by Teresa of Sheep Shaved. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. Do not sell or distribute the pattern. You may sell items made from this pattern but please include a link back to this pattern.**
**Due to the nature of this item, there will be no refunds for patterns**