Pattern bought on impulse in fabulous yarn store in a town in Cheshire . I met up with an old friend for lunch and while mooching she had to take time out for a long and urgent phonecall I was overjoyed to duck into the wool shop. Once a passionate knitter and lover of Maileg toys I was immediately drawn to a display of small knitted animals with various Maileg props . I was instantly seduced. Only problem was which one to pick … in the end I picked the dungarees dog , so cute. The two separate knitting patterns and yarn were bagged and paid for just as my friend finished her call. Two years on and the little dog has not even been started and needs to find a new owner . Unfortunately the wool did get a little snaggled

In my handbag probably catching on my keys . Also including some dark grey brown for the paws etc

I know the shop has moved now but I checked the website for the patterns and I think Alfie is now discontinued so here is your chance to grab a cute new pet !

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