{"product_id":"tapir-trio-knitting-pattern","title":"Tapir Trio Knitting Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bundle contains patterns for both Heywood, the large tapir, and Floyd and Elena, the tapir minis. More tapirs always means more fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapirs are native to Central and South America and Asia.Their cousins are rhinos, who share their thick skin. Much like elephants, tapirs have a prehensile trunk that they use to grab fruit and leaves (Their favorite to eat!). There are five different species of tapirs, two of which are included here. Floyd and Heywood are Malayan tapirs, the black and white variety. Malayan tapirs are the largest and the only species of tapir native to Asia. Elena is a South American tapir, sometimes called the lowland tapir, and is brown in color. She loves swimming and would love to show her cousins her rainforest home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a PDF instant digital download with both US Letter and A4 paper options for printing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntermediate\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills and Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking in the round in small circumferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI-cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort row shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWorsted weight yarn, such as KnitPicks Brava Worsted or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC1 Brown -  30 yards\/28 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC2 Dark Gray - 105 yards\/97 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCC Cream - 48 yards\/45 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese sizes are recommended. Always knit a test swatch and choose a needle size that will yield the\u003cbr\u003ecorrect gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.75 mm\/US 5 needles for working small circumferences in the round and I-cord: double pointed needles, 1 long circular or 2 short circulars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.75 mm\/US 5 double pointed needles for working I-cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.75 mm\/US 5 needles for working flat - straight or circular as you prefer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapestry needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour 6mm animal safety eyes in black (two per mini tapir)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 8mm animal safety eyes in black (for large tapir)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyester fiber fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize E crochet hook (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Size\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOne size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Tapir: 6 inches\/15 cm long, 3 inches\/7.5 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Tapir: 8 inches\/20.25 cm long, 6 inches\/15.25 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rabbits and Robots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44058327777354,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/0161\/4154\/files\/Tapirs_Trio1_1.jpg?v=1786554342","url":"https:\/\/rabbitsandrobots.net\/products\/tapir-trio-knitting-pattern","provider":"Rabbits and Robots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}