The Hamster Itsy Softie is the second Softie in the Itsy softies series.  Thank you to everyone who preordered this series!

New Itsy Softies are our tiniest softies ever!  These cuties measure just 2 1/2" tall and are perfect for tucking into a pocket or purse! 

Itsy Softies fit into the 4x4 hooping.  Several can be made in one larger hooping!

Itsy Softies are made entirely in the hoop with the exception of one tiny seam which is whipped shut by hand after stuffing.

I highly recommend only using stretchy fleece or knits for the Itsy Softies so they are not too difficult to turn. 

I found they turn fairly easily if using a bamboo knitting needle.

Hamster Itsy Softie

$5.00

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Hamster Itsy softie (includes pes, jef & hus):

 

Hamster Itsy softie Instructions:

1. Hoop one layer of tearaway or cutaway stabilizer. 

  Center a 4x4" piece of scrap fleece on top of stabilizer.

Stitch first color to secure in place.

3.  Stitch second color (eyes, mouth).

Stitch third color (whiskers).

Stitch fourth color (nose).

4.  Place a second piece of scrap fleece on top of outline, FACE DOWN.

Stitch final color to secure in place.

5.  Remove from hoop and trim around perimeter of design leaving 1/4" seam allowance (1/2" seam allowance at opening).

Turn right side out (a bamboo knitting needle is an invaluable aid for turning these!).

Stuff with polyfil and stitch small opening closed by hand.

You're finished!