Knit Your Own: Sea Creatures

Walrus Knitting Kit

  • Knit you own walrus in two sizes
  • This pattern celebrates my wedding to Mr. SL! 
  • Inspired by the walrus at the Horniman Museum 
  • This project uses loop stitch and horizontal pleats, a tutorials have been included for both techniques
  • Aimed at confident knitters who know the basics 
     

WHAT’S IN THE KIT: MINI WALRUS 

  • Knitting pattern - written in English (optional)
  • 3 x 50g Scheepjes Stone Washed - Sport in main colour (78% cotton, 22% acrylic)
  • 10g Scheepjes Stone Washed - Sport in cream (78% cotton, 22% acrylic) 
  • Small amount of black yarn for embroidery 
  • 3.5mm (US 4) straight knitting needles (optional)
  • 2 x 12mm toy eyes and washers 
  • 150g toy stuffing
  • Plastic needle for sewing
  • Polyester toy stuffing
  • Project bag

FINISHED SIZE: 40cm x 24cm x 16cm (16in x 9 1/2in x 6 1/2in)

 

WHAT’S IN THE KIT: MEDIUM WALRUS 

  • Knitting pattern - written in English (optional)
  • 5 x 50g  Scheepjes Stone Washed XL in Boulder Opal - Aran (70% cotton, 20% acrylic)
  • 15g Scheepjes Stone Washed XL - in Cream Aran (70% cotton, 20% acrylic)
  • 2 x 20mm toy eyes and washers
  • 250g toy stuffing
  • Small amount of black yarn for embroidery 
  • 5mm (US 8) straight knitting needles (optional)
  • Plastic needle for sewing
  • Polyester toy stuffing
  • Project bag

FINISHED SIZE: 60cm x 38cm x 26cm (24in x 15in x 10 1/2in)

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate, for knitters who know the basics and can follow a pattern. This project uses knit, purl, increase, decrease, loop and horizontal pleat stitch. A tutorial has been included for sewing up.

This is not a toy and is not suitable for children under 13 years old. Kit contains small parts. Yarn colours may vary slightly to real life depending on your screen display.