Hooked on corgi

“Royal wedding: Knit your own corgi

The Queen has loved corgis since receiving one for her 18th birthday. They'll surely be putting in an appearance at the wedding of the year – but can you emulate this famously hardworking breed and produce a knitted version to match?

The Queen has owned Pembroke Welsh corgis since she was given her first pet, named Susan, for her eighteenth birthday in 1944. The breed is well known for being hardworking – though if the truth be told, the Queen's own corgis have not had to work that hard. They live in wicker baskets in a box room in the palace and are fed from silver bowls. They are used to journeys in chauffeur-driven limousines and private planes.

You will need

For the dog
10g (1/4oz) or approx 10m/11yds of ochre DK yarn
Small amount of cream DK yarn
Very small amounts of black and purple DK yarn
A small star-shaped purple button for the collar
5g (1/8oz) polyester toy-stuffing

Use size 3mm (US 2 or 3) knitting needles throughout unless stated otherwise, and a size 3.25mm (US D-3) crochet hook.”