Nuts About Squirrels Pattern FT-229 Design by Debbie Radtke Feeling like some nutty company? What could be better than a squirrel or two. In Naturelle, Tussock and Temptation from Naturally. We have the Tussock, Naturelle, and Temptation yarn for this project!  Add it below on the right. 

Design by Debbie Radtke

Size:  From 6" to 9" tall.  Size will vary with yarn used and the amount of felting.
Yarn Requirements:  Choose worsted weight (10 ply) yarn that will felt easily and firmly and a thick "fur-like" synthetic novelty yarn.  Shown in Naturelle 10 ply  and Tussock 10 ply , with Temptation for the tail "fur". All yarns from Naturally New Zealand Yarns.
Caution:  All yarns react differently to the felting process.  If you are using yarns other than those shown, it is very important to test felt a sample of your yarn.
Yardage: 160 yards main color; 25 yards contrast color; 50 yards of the novelty yarn.
Needles:  US size 10.5 16" circular and a set of double pointed needles in US size 11.
Other Supplies:  Felting needle and small amount of dark fiber for nose; post eyes; coilless pins; poly fill stuffing, extra stuffing while drying.