Susie Johns Woodland Animals/Squirrel tail help!

Hi,
What a wonderful forum! I started knitting during lock down and I am loving it but have a problem with this pattern.
On the making up part of the pattern the book only gives instructions for the body and head. I’ve searched the net to see if I can find an alternative pattern but cannot work out from the photos how the tail is made up and attached!
Has anyone experience of this book/pattern who could shed some light
Thanks in advance X

Welcome to the forum!

Several of the knitters on Ravelry have complained about the same thing: the lack of finishing instructions.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/squirrels-3/people?view=cards&search=tail&view=cards

They have some interesting suggestions for solving the problem including using pipe cleaners.

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Thank you so much for your help! The bushy tail I knitted is fabulously ‘Squirrely’ so I may combine the suggestion of the pipe cleaner within the tail. I can’t wait to get it finished now. I’ll post a picture when he’s completed :blush:

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Looking forward to seeing the photo. These little animals are not easy knits so good for you for working out the directions.

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Just a note about pipe cleaners. If the squirrel is for a very young child it can be a safety hazard as it can end up pushing the metal tip through the fabric.

Cute pattern.

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Thank you for the tip. Luckily enough it’s for my Daughter’s boyfriend so in this instance it will be fine :heartpulse:

I’m sure he will love it.
Hope we get to see a pic.

Thank you for all your help!
He’s finally finished!

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He is adorable! It’s not an easy knit by any means and you have worked it very neatly. Good going. I’m sure your daughter’s boyfriend will love it.

Lovely!!!
I live close to one of the few forests where red squirrels still live in the UK so I like seeing a red.