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# Mangle the Fox - FNAF Inspired Plush Toy

A simplified knitted version of the Mangle character from Five Nights at Freddy's, suitable for beginner knitters. This small plush toy features the character's distinctive white and pink coloring and friendly fox features. Finished toy measures approximately 8-9 inches tall.

## MATERIALS

**Yarn:**
- Worsted weight yarn (approximately 100 yards white, 50 yards pink, small amounts of yellow and black)
- Suggested: Red Heart Super Saver or similar acrylic worsted weight
  - Color A: White (main color)
  - Color B: Pink (accents)
  - Color C: Yellow (small amounts for eyes/accents)
  - Color D: Black (small amounts for details)

**Needles:**
- US 7 (4.5 mm) straight or circular needles (worked flat)

**Notions:**
- Yarn needle for seaming
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing (approximately 3-4 oz)
- Stitch markers (optional but helpful)
- Scissors
- Pins for assembly

## GAUGE

18 stitches × 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

*Note: Exact gauge is not critical for this toy, but a tighter gauge will prevent stuffing from showing through.*

## ABBREVIATIONS

- CO = cast on
- k = knit
- p = purl
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- kfb = knit into front and back of stitch (1 stitch increased)
- k2tog = knit 2 stitches together (1 stitch decreased)
- BO = bind off
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- St st = stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS)

## PATTERN NOTES

- All pieces are worked flat in stockinette stitch and seamed.
- Leave long tails (12-18") when binding off for seaming.
- Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate total stitch count after completing that row.
- Stuff pieces firmly but not overly tight—stuffing should be smooth without lumps.
- Weave in ends as you go to minimize finishing work.

## INSTRUCTIONS

### HEAD (Make 1 in Color A - White)

CO 8 sts.

**Increase Section:**
Row 1 (WS): Purl. (8 sts)
Row 2 (RS): Kfb in each st across. (16 sts) [8 × 2 = 16 ✓]
Row 3: Purl. (16 sts)
Row 4: [Kfb, k1] 8 times. (24 sts) [16 + 8 = 24 ✓]
Row 5: Purl. (24 sts)
Row 6: [Kfb, k2] 8 times. (32 sts) [24 + 8 = 32 ✓]
Rows 7-21: Work in St st (15 rows). (32 sts)

**Decrease Section:**
Row 22 (RS): [K2tog, k2] 8 times. (24 sts) [32 - 8 = 24 ✓]
Row 23: Purl. (24 sts)
Row 24: [K2tog, k1] 8 times. (16 sts) [24 - 8 = 16 ✓]
Row 25: Purl. (16 sts)
Row 26: K2tog across. (8 sts) [16 ÷ 2 = 8 ✓]
Row 27: Purl. (8 sts)

BO remaining sts, leaving a long tail for seaming.

### SNOUT (Make 1 in Color A - White)

CO 6 sts.

Row 1 (WS): Purl. (6 sts)
Row 2 (RS): Kfb in each st across. (12 sts) [6 × 2 = 12 ✓]
Rows 3-7: Work in St st (5 rows). (12 sts)
Row 8: K2tog across. (6 sts) [12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓]
Row 9: Purl. (6 sts)

BO, leaving long tail.

### EARS (Make 2 in Color A - White, Make 2 in Color B - Pink)

CO 8 sts.

Rows 1-6: Work in St st (6 rows). (8 sts)
Row 7 (RS): K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1. (6 sts) [8 - 2 = 6 ✓]
Row 8: Purl. (6 sts)
Row 9: K1, k2tog, k2tog, k1. (4 sts) [6 - 2 = 4 ✓]
Row 10: Purl. (4 sts)
Row 11: K2tog twice. (2 sts) [4 - 2 = 2 ✓]

BO remaining sts, leaving tail for seaming.

### BODY (Make 1 in Color A - White)

CO 20 sts.

Rows 1-40: Work in St st (40 rows). (20 sts)

BO, leaving long tail for seaming.

### ARMS (Make 2 - 1 in Color A, 1 in Color B)

CO 10 sts.

Rows 1-20: Work in St st (20 rows). (10 sts)
Row 21 (RS): K2tog, k6, k2tog. (8 sts) [10 - 2 = 8 ✓]
Rows 22-24: Work in St st (3 rows). (8 sts)

BO, leaving long tail.

### LEGS (Make 2 in Color A - White)

CO 12 sts.

Rows 1-18: Work in St st (18 rows). (12 sts)
Row 19 (RS): K2tog, k8, k2tog. (10 sts) [12 - 2 = 10 ✓]
Rows 20-22: Work in St st (3 rows). (10 sts)

BO, leaving long tail.

### TAIL (Make 1 in Color B - Pink)

CO 8 sts.

Rows 1-16: Work in St st (16 rows). (8 sts)
Row 17 (RS): K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1. (6 sts) [8 - 2 = 6 ✓]
Rows 18-20: Work in St st (3 rows). (6 sts)

BO, leaving long tail.

## ASSEMBLY

**Note:** Pin pieces together before seaming to ensure proper alignment. Use mattress stitch for all seams.

**HEAD:**
1. Fold head piece in half with RS together, matching CO and BO edges.
2. Seam along one long side from CO edge to BO edge.
3. Seam CO edge closed.
4. Turn RS out and stuff firmly. Leave BO edge (top) open temporarily.

**SNOUT:**
1. Seam snout into a tube along long side.
2. Seam one end closed.
3. Turn RS out, stuff lightly, and seam to center front of head.
4. With black yarn, embroider a small nose at tip of snout.

**EARS:**
1. Place one white ear and one pink ear together (WS facing).
2. Seam around edges, leaving CO edge open.
3. Turn RS out (pink will show on inside).
4. Repeat for second ear.
5. Pin ears to top corners of head, approximately 1" apart.
6. Seam in place securely.
7. Finish stuffing head through top opening, then seam closed.

**BODY:**
1. Fold body piece in half with RS together (short ends matching).
2. Seam along one long side.
3. Seam one short end closed (this will be bottom).
4. Turn RS out and stuff firmly.
5. Leave top edge open for attaching head.

**ARMS & LEGS:**
1. Fold each limb piece in half lengthwise with RS together.
2. Seam along long side and one short end.
3. Turn RS out and stuff moderately (not too firm).
4. Seam open end closed.

**TAIL:**
1. Fold tail in half lengthwise with RS together.
2. Seam along long side and pointed end.
3. Turn RS out and stuff lightly.
4. Seam open end closed.

**FINAL ASSEMBLY:**
1. Position head on top of body, ensuring good alignment.
2. Seam head to body securely all around, adding more stuffing if needed.
3. Pin arms to sides of body, approximately 0.5" down from head seam (white arm on one side, pink on other).
4. Seam arms in place using whip stitch or ladder stitch.
5. Pin legs to bottom of body, side by side.
6. Seam legs in place securely.
7. Attach tail to back center of body, approximately 1" up from bottom.

**FINISHING DETAILS:**

**Eyes:**
- With Color C (yellow), embroider two circular eyes on face using satin stitch or duplicate stitch, approximately 1" apart.
- With Color D (black), embroider a small black pupil in center of each eye.
- Alternatively, use small black yarn circles with yellow outlines.

**Additional Pink Patches (optional, to match Mangle's patchy appearance):**
- Cut small pieces of Color B yarn and use duplicate stitch to create random pink "patches" on white areas of body, head, or legs.

**Facial Details:**
- With black yarn, embroider a small smile line below snout if desired.

## CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Hand wash in cool water with mild soap. Gently squeeze out excess water (do not wring). Reshape and lay flat to dry away from direct heat. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.

## DESIGN NOTES

This simplified version of Mangle captures the character's distinctive two-tone fox appearance while using beginner-friendly techniques. The mix of white and pink limbs represents the character's "damaged" animatronic look. Feel free to customize with additional details like ribbons, bows, or more elaborate colorwork as your skills develop!

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**Pattern designed for beginner knitters | Finished size approximately 8-9 inches tall**