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The pattern includes instructions for 3 sizes of eggs. The small (4 inch egg) requires 122 scales, medium (6 inch egg) requires 236 scales and large (8 inch egg) requires 348 scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe egg form was purchased at a hobby store. Eggs are available in paper, foam and plastic. I like the paper ones as I can paint them with a thin coat of watered down acrylic paint to best match the yarn and scale colors. The egg form will show through in spots so you want a similar color match. 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This sweater is designed for 10 ¼ inch circumference bottle, but easily adjustable for taller bottles. I left bottom open so bottle sits flat and I left top of neck open for easy pouring. Also fits S. Pellegrino 750ml water bottles if kit ½ inch taller. Arms are knit as I-cord.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56733553525114,"sku":"UPID16252","price":3.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/81624eab8a669b373a25d0d5f880d4f3796b687f_UPID16252_172891878033855.jpg?v=1775730982"},{"product_id":"knit-your-cat-pillow-knitting-pattern-by-colette-smith","title":"Knit Your Cat Pillow","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnit Your Cat Pillow is designed for you to be able to pick yarns and colors similar to your cat and use those yarns to add personalizations to the pillow front. One of my test knitters, made a nice memorial pillow for a cat that recently passed away. I suggest having a high quality photograph handy if you wish to embroider unique facial markings. Shown in DK weight angora (cost was about $65 but I had enough yarn for 2 pillows). For a cheaper yarn that is still fuzzy, I stranded sock weight wool with lace weight mohair. Pillow is worked in 7 pieces (front, back, 2 front ears, 2 back ears, and edging) and sewn together at the end. The angora and mohair yarns are very forgiving to cover the finishing threads. Pillow size is approximately 10 by 10 inches. To save a few dollars, I used stranded silk sock yarn for the back, saving the angora for the front and edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottom two-thirds of the face is done with 3 balls (or large bobbins) of yarn in color-work. 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We store the toys in a Felted Carnival Tent Basket (pattern available on our website at www.ColettesGarden.com) which he can open on his own. Some mornings we awaken to a bug infestation in the living room but he is quiet and self-entertained. Rubbing the toys in catnip adds interest. The bugs are stuffed with wool ends (rather than batting) so once felted they are very durable. As with all pet items, check for safety; damaged items should be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56735097848186,"sku":"UPID16248","price":3.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/502b7a9ceba5d102f47d73157d1f5c026d9d43b0_UPID16248_172891933505295.jpg?v=1775739403"},{"product_id":"easy-on-dog-sweater-knitting-pattern-by-colette-smith","title":"Easy-On Dog Sweater","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinally a dog sweater that fits and isn't a struggle to get on and off. 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I find it easiest to color balance to use 1 or 2 variegated yarns with 2 or more solids. Feel free to experiment, use your stash as your guide. You may want to buy 1 dominant yarn for each blanket and then stash the rest. The design is very geometric but the color layout of the boxes can be varied. It creates a dynamic design to have the width of each box be different from the width of the box on either side. 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This sweater is designed for 10 ¼ inch circumference bottle (standard wine bottle), but easily adjustable for taller bottles. I left bottom open so bottle sits flat and I left top of neck open for easy pouring. Directions for the beaded wings are included. Wings are mohair with Crochet Beaded Cord accent edging (pattern enclosed).  Eyes are black glass buttons. This design also fits S. Pellegrino 750ml water bottles if knit ½ inch taller.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56736537936250,"sku":"UPID15471","price":3.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/b56e4754bbc46b9cfddeedae4892d744cb05423d_UPID15471_172891879327053.jpg?v=1775751681"},{"product_id":"purple-alpaca-flower-pillow-knitting-pattern-by-colette-smith","title":"Purple Alpaca Flower Pillow","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis design was inspired by my purple velvet plant. 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My favorite is a hand-made pewter dragon button, which goes without saying if you have seen any of my life sized dragon sculptures (www.ColettesGarden.com). I wear my bronze scaled necklace bag with a Celtic knot button when my husband competes in the Scottish Games. I have also put this bag on a chain as a small sporran bag to accessorize a Scottish kilt (sorry, not large enough to hold a flask). Directions are included to make a supporting rod from aluminum floral wire which is sewn into the front upper edge so the bag keeps its shape.\nFinished size of the bag is 4 ½ long by 6 inches wide. 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When giving as gifts, I look up the colors, K9, vehicle number and placements of the emergency lights for the police or sheriff department for that individual. These tiny details will be noticed by the family. I absolutely love the white wall tires! I also have patterns for Firetruck, Ambulance and School Bus booties (sold separately). Needles: US 4 \u0026amp; 5 DP. Some embroidery required for details. Tools: yarn needle, sewing needle, floss, 1 locking stitch marker. 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