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For body (Sock No. 1) follow the basic instructions on pages 7 and 13
but sew opening in opposite direction so that legs spread apart and
there is room for the pouch. Stretch legs by pulling before stitching
into sitting position.
FOREARMS: Follow directions for front legs on page 13, making them
somewhat thinner and shorter.
FEATURES: Cut toe from sock, turn inside out and sew to a point (Figure
1). Turn, stuff lightly and sew to head. Mold the front of nose into a
long, blunt shape, pushing in the point at the end. Embroider eye-lines
with brown curved lashes (Figure 2). If possible, use crescent-shaped
buttons or pieces of brown felt for eyes to avoid the “glazed” look of
round buttons. Embroider mouth with brown yarn (Figure 3).
EARS: Cut four sock ears and sew into pairs (Figure 4). Turn right side
out, stitch along sides of head and pleat front.
TAIL: Cut from sock and seam, leaving wide end open for stuffing (Figure
5). Turn right side out, stuff and sew to body.
POUCH: Cut a large triangle of knit to fit across the tummy with one
point sewn between the legs (Figure 6). Allow the pouch to sag a little
to leave room for baby kangaroo.