Cardinal Gnome is knit on 2.5mm needles. His clothing and accessories are knit with 2.75mm needles. Rough Yarn Requirements in Fingering Weight: Cardinal: 10 grams total Beak: Short lengths of both black and orange (less than 1 gram) Legs: 5 grams Sweater: 6 grams Satchel: 1 gram Egg: 1 gram Hat: 4 grams Additional Materials:

• 2x 4mm black seed beads for bird eyes (or black embroidery thread).
• Two lengths of black thread and a sewing needle (for attaching bead eyes).
• 2.5mm crochet hook for egg satchel strap.
• Darning/tapestry needle, waste yarn to put stitches on hold.
• Stuffing (ideally wool because it gives the bird a pleasing heft, but can use polyfil, fabric, or yarn scraps).
• 4x 5mm buttons for the sweater.
• A skewer, extra knitting needle, thin chopstick, or similar tool for stuffing small spaces.

Measurements Cardinal: 7 inches/18cm Gauge: 8 sts/inch stockinette IMPORTANT: These birds are not safe for children under 3 as their details and buttons are choking hazards. Be safe when gifting!