Meet the softest silverback you’ll ever stitch. This gentle giant is a wonderfully comforting project, worked flat on straight needles with no knitting in the round. An easy/intermediate make, the pattern introduces horizontal pleats to create that lovely textured chest, with a helpful photo tutorial included to guide you through each step.

Part of the Welcome to the Jungle collection, the kit comes with a beautifully printed booklet featuring this pattern plus nine other rainforest-inspired designs. Whether you’re crafting a thoughtful gift or adding a touch of jungle magic to your home, this gorilla is sure to win hearts.

Kit Contains:

• A copy of Welcome to the Jungle
• 2 x 50g balls of Black Yarnsmiths Pebble Haze Aran - 61% cotton, 39% acrylic
• 1 x 50g ball of Grey Yarnsmiths Pebble Haze Aran - 61% cotton, 39% acrylic
• 5mm (US 8) knitting needles
• 100g toy stuffing
• 2 x 12mm black toy eyes and washers
• Black yarn for embroidery  
• Sincerely Louise project bag

Finished size: Approx 38cm x 16cm x 10cm (15in x 6in x 4in)

Ability: Easy / Intermediate, aimed at knitters who know the basics.

Stitches Used: Knit, purl, increasing, decreasing, horizontal pleats and sewing up using mattress stitch.