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Minion  ~ Designed by Michèle Smith

Instructions:
Cast on 28 stitches with blue yarn.
Knit 3 rows and Purl 1 row
Change to yellow yarn and complete 4 rows Stocking Stitch.
Commence Pattern:
Row 9 – Knit 10 yellow, 1 white, 6 yellow, 1 white, 10 yellow
Row 10 – Purl 9 yellow, 3 white, 4 yellow, 3 white, 9 yellow
Row 11 – Knit 8 black, 5 white, 2 yellow, 5 white, 8 black
Row 12 – Purl 9 black, 3 white, 4 yellow, 3 white, 9 black
Row 13 – Knit 10 yellow, 1 white, 6 yellow, 1 white, 10 yellow
Row 14 – Purl all yellow
Complete 4 rows Stocking Stitch in yellow
Next row: Knit 2 tog to the end (14 stitches)
Next row: Purl 2 tog to end (7 stitches)
Thread long end of yarn through remaining stitches, pull tight and fasten off.

Making Up:
Chain stitch with silver grey around eyes.
Use black for eye pupils and mouth.
Sew back seam together.
Sew a few strands of hair with black to complete.