Opossums are an often misunderstood species. It may have something to do with their rat-like tails and long maws full of needle teeth, but in truth they are gentle creatures who are here to live and let live. They are North America’s only marsupial, eat ticks as snacks, and have a low body temperature that prevents rabies. Once their babies are big enough to leave the pouch, a mama opossum will carry her brood around on her back. The result looks like the Cat Bus from Totoro at rush hour. Any opossum pattern would be incomplete with the option to add one or a dozen babies. Make as many as your heart desires!
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Difficulty Advanced
Skills and Techniques
Working in the round in small circumferences
I-cord
Short Row Shaping
Kitchener Stitch
French Knots
Yarn Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 110 yds/100.5 m per 50g skein) or another worsted weight yarn
MC - Dove Heather
Mama: 100 yards/92 meters (partial skein)
Baby: 20 yards/19 meters (partial skein)
CC1 - White
Mama: 40 yards/37 meters (partial skein)
Baby: 10 yards/9meters (partial skein)
CC2 - Pink Cheeks
Mama: 30 yards/27 meters (partial skein)
Baby: 2 yards/2meters (partial skein)
CC3 - Onyx Heather
Mama: 45 yards/41 meters (partial skein)
Baby: 10 yards/9 meters (partial skein)
Needles
US 5/3.75mm needles for working small pieces in the round: DPNs or 1 long circular
US 5/3.75mm needles for working flat (This is a small section that can be knit with DPNs or circulars)
US 5/3.75mm DPNs for working I-cord
Notions
Stitch marker - removable
Tapestry needle
Two 12mm animal safety eyes in black
Four 6mm animal safety eyes in black (Two per baby)
Polyester fiber fill
Stitch holder
Pins
Finished Measurements
Mama Opossum (One Size):
8 inches/20 cm tall from top of head to tips of feet
