Knit your very own adorable Lhasa Apso dog with this detailed pattern. This pattern is perfect for intermediate knitters looking for a fun and challenging project. The finished Lhasa Apso will measure approximately 12 inches in height and 8 inches in width.
', 'materials': {'yarn': {'brand': 'Soft Paws Yarn', 'color': 'Brown and White', 'weight': 'Medium', 'yardage': 250}, 'needles': {'us': 6, 'uk': 8, 'metric': 4}, 'other_materials': ['Safety eyes', 'Polyester fiberfill', 'Yarn needle', 'Stitch markers']}, 'size': 'Approximately 12 inches in height and 8 inches in width', 'gauge': '5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch', 'pattern': ['Head:', 'Using white yarn, cast on 20 stitches.
', 'Row 1: Knit across.
', 'Row 2: Purl across.
', 'Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 6 inches, ending with a purl row.
', 'Next row: Knit 6, knit 2 together across the row. (18 stitches)
', 'Next row: Purl across.
', 'Next row: Knit 5, knit 2 together across the row. (16 stitches)
', 'Next row: Purl across.
', 'Next row: Knit 4, knit 2 together across the row. (14 stitches)
', 'Next row: Purl across.
', 'Next row: Knit 3, knit 2 together across the row. (12 stitches)
', 'Next row: Purl across.
', 'Next row: Knit 2, knit 2 together across the row. (10 stitches)
', 'Next row: Purl across.
', 'Next row: Knit 1, knit 2 together across the row. (8 stitches)
', 'Next row: Purl across.
', 'Next row: Knit 2 together across the row. (4 stitches)
', 'Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Seam up the back of the head.
', 'Ears:', 'Using white yarn, cast on 8 stitches. Knit 2 rows.
', 'Next row: Knit 1, knit front and back into next stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit front and back into next stitch, knit 1.
', 'Repeat the last row until there are 14 stitches on the needle. Knit 1 row.
', 'Next row: Knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to last 3 stitches, knit 2 together, knit 1.
', 'Repeat the last row until 8 stitches remain. Knit 1 row.
', 'Bind off. Seam ears to the top sides of the head.
', 'Body:', 'Using Brown yarn, cast on 40 stitches. Knit in stockinette stitch for 5 inches.
', 'Next row: Knit 4, knit 2 together across the row. (34 stitches)
', 'Knit in stockinette stitch for 4 inches.
', 'Next row: Knit 3, knit 2 together across the row. (28 stitches)
', 'Knit in stockinette stitch for 4 inches.
', 'Next row: Knit 2, knit 2 together across the row. (22 stitches)
', 'Knit in stockinette stitch for 3 inches.
', 'Next row: Knit 1, knit 2 together across the row. (16 stitches)
', 'Knit in stockinette stitch for 2 inches.
', 'Next row: Knit 2 together across the row. (8 stitches)
', 'Knit 1 row.
', 'Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Seam and stuff the body.
', 'Legs (make 4):', 'Using Brown yarn, cast on 6 stitches. Knit in stockinette stitch for 2 inches.
', 'Next row: Knit 2 together across the row. (3 stitches)
', 'Knit 1 row.
', 'Bind off. Seam and stuff the legs.
', 'Tail:', 'Using Brown yarn, cast on 4 stitches. Knit in stockinette stitch for 3 inches.
', 'Next row: Knit 2 together across the row. (2 stitches)
', 'Knit 1 row.
', 'Bind off. Seam and attach tail to the body.
', 'Finishing:', 'Attach safety eyes to the head. Embroider a nose and mouth using black yarn. Use pink yarn to embroider inside the ears for a realistic touch. Your Lhasa Apso dog is now complete!
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