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This
is a non-violent interpretation of a fascinating artifact
from the '30s: the fox stole, complete with beady
eyes and dangling paws. Most of the final impression
comes from the judicious yarn choices. The Merino
Frappe is a very soft yarn which stands in for the
matte downy undercoat, and also gives a stable structure
to the fabric, which would otherwise drape in an unmanageable
way. The Splash fringe provides the dense shiny color
that we associate with foxes, and the Fizz eyelash
adds the longer, sparser dimension of guard hair,
indispensable for true realism.
The pattern is simple to knit in that it's basically
a long rectangle, with a few rows of increases and
decreases thrown in. It's knit in stockinette stitch
so the naturally rounded fabric helps achieve the
desired effect. Since it's hard to see individual
stitches, make sure you keep track of which side you're
working on [the purls curl to the inside]. Most of
the shaping, and the personality, come from the finishing.
Since this is a very fuzzy item, even minimal finishing
skills are sufficient.
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Loads of fun 
