Funmigurumi And Kids Stuff

Monday, June 10, 2013

Sheeppers the Funmigurumi Lamb Rattle

If you love Amigurumi, you have found your home! That is what we're all about. Funmigurumi are a special kind of Amigurumi. To be a Funmigurumi, a toy has to be fun, it has to be funny, it has to mean love. So if you enjoy making cute and lovable Amis, this is your place!

Sheepers is Woolly's baby brother. When I made Woolly, I wanted to make a male version of her but couldn't get to it right away. Finally, here's her kid brother. I made him in a smaller scale. This will work wonderfully well for those of you who love little Amis, and for those of you who are making toys for babies and toddlers. When you make these, please remember your local hospital! They always can use some donations of cute toys for sick children. Now, here's Sheepers. Enjoy!

Skill- Advanced beginner
Size- 10 1/2 " T (From top of Head to Foot) x 5 1/2" W

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lt. Blue (about 1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lemon (about 1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Orchid (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)

Crochet hook size H

Scissors

Fiberfill

Blunt needle
Optional: Cat ball (only if you want Sheepers to also be a rattle. You will find these balls in the pet aisle)

Front-

Side #1-

With Lt. Blue and H hook, ch 10.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (9 sc, counting the ch bump of 1s sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (9 sc)

Row 10- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Rows 11 to 17- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Row 18- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Buff, leaving long tail to sew with. (9 sc)

Row 19- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 20 to 26- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Row 27- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with. (9 sc)

Front-

Side #2-

With Lemon and H hook, ch 10.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (9 sc, counting the ch bump of 1s sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, Lemon, leaving long tail to sew with. (9 sc)

Row 10- Join Orchid and work 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 11 to 17- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Row 18- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Orchid, leaving long tail to sew with. (9 sc)

Row 19- Join Delft Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 20 to 26- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Row 27- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with. (9 sc)

Thread blunt needle with leftover tails and sew the Front pieces together down the middle. Fasten off, weave in tails on the wrong side of work.

Back-

Side #1-

With Lt. Blue and H hook, ch 10.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (9 sc, counting the ch bump of 1s sc) Ch 5, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in front loop of same space as ch 5, ch 4, 1 sc in front loop of next sc, *ch 4, 1 sc in front loop of next sc, 1 sc in front loop of next sc, rep from * across. (5 loops) Ch 1, turn.

Row 3- 1 sc in each back loop across. (9 sc) Ch 5, turn.

Row 4- Rep row 2. (9 sc) Ch 5, turn.

Rows 5 to 14- continue to repeat 1 row of loops and 1 row of sc, alternating each one, ending with 1 row of sc sts across, so that when you count the rows in the back, you will have 7 rows of sc and when you count the rows of woolly loops, you will have 1 row of sc at the base, them, 5 rows of woolly loops, and 1 row of sc at the top. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Second Back Block-

Row 15- Join Buff and working on Both Loops, make 1 row of sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 16- Working on Back Loops only, make 1 sc in each loop across. Ch 5, turn.

Row 17- Working only on Front Loops, rep 1 row of Loops as before. Ch 1, turn.

Row 18- Working only on Back Loops, rep 1 row of sc as before. Ch 5, turn.

Row 19- Work 1 row of loops on Front Loops, across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 20- Work 1 row of sc on Back Loops, across. Ch 5, turn.

Row 21- Work 1 row of loops across Front Loops only. Ch 1, turn.

Row 22- Make 1 sc in each Back Loop across. Ch 5, turn.

Row 23- Make 1 loops row. Ch 1, turn.

Row 24- Make 1 sc row working on Back Loops only. Ch 5, turn.

Row 26- Make 1 loops row as before. Ch 1, turn.

Row 27- Make 1 sc row as before. Fasten off Buff, weave in tails.

Third Back Block-

Row 28- Join Spring Green. Ch 5, and working across using Front Loops only, make a row of loops. Ch 1, turn.

Row 29- Working on Back Loops, make 1 sc in each loop across. Ch 5, turn.

Row 30- Working on Front Loops only, make 1 row of loops as before. Ch 1, turn.

Row 31- Make 1 row of sc across the Back Loops. Ch 5.

Row 32- Work 1 row of loops as before. Ch 1, turn.

Row 33- Work 1 row of sc as before. Ch 5, turn.

Row 34- Make 1 row of loops as before. Ch 1, turn.

Row 35- Work 1 row of sc. Ch 5, turn. Ch 5, turn.

Row 36- Working on Front Loops only, make 1 row of loops as before. Ch 1, turn.

Row 37- Working on Back Loops, make 1 sc in each loop across. Ch 5, turn.

Row 38- Work 1 row of loops as before. Ch 1, turn.

Row 39- Make 1 row of sc as before.

Note- This is a funny stitch, sometimes it just becomes so bulky that less is best. So keep measuring your strip against the Front strip that will go in front of it, to make sure they match in size. If you tend to crochet loosely and you have the exact match with less rows, wonderful, then stop right there. If you’re like me, that do not crochet loosely nor too tight, then make sure you complete all the rows until you get a perfect fit.

Row 40- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green and weave in tails.

Back-

Side #2-

First Back Block

With Lemon and H hook, ch 10.

Rows 1 to 14- Repeat as for Back, Side #1.

Second Back Block-

Rows 15 to 27- Join Orchid and repeat as for Back Side # 1.

Third Back Block-

Rows 28 to 40- Join Delft Blue and repeat as for Back Side # 1.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tails and sew the Back pieces together down the middle. Fasten off, weave in tails on the wrong side of work. Sew Front and Back together at the Sides and at the Top, leaving Bottom open for now.

Arms-

Arm #1-

With Buff and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (14 sc)

Rnds 4 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Buff, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2-

With Orchid, repeat as for Arm #1. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Arms and sew in place as seen in photos.

Ears-

Ear #1-

With Lt. Blue and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc. (8 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (8 sc)

Rnd 5- 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in each of last 2 sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (14 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)

Rnd 9- Sc 2 tog over first 2 sc, [sc2tog over next 2 sc] rep twice, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, [sc2tog over next 2 sc] rep till end of rnd. (8 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ear #2-

Rep as for Ear #1, but using Lemon yarn.

Do not stuff Ears. Insert opening of Ear into corner of Head and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Muzzle-

With Lemon and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Nostrils and Mouth as seen in photos.

Fasten off and weave in tails inside of Muzzle. Stuff Muzzle with Fiberfill and pin it, centering it well on Face between the 4 top blocks of color, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Eyes-

White of Eyes (Make 2)-

With White and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pupils (Make 2)-

With Black and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew Pupils to White of Eyes. Fasten off on Back.

“Light” of Eyes-

With White, stitch dots of “Light” on Eyes as seen in photos. Pin to Face as seen in photos, and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

“Wool” on Top of Head-

With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.

Rnd 2- Working in Front Loops only, ch 5, sl st in same sc loop, *1 sc in next sc, ch 4, sl st in fourth ch from hook, rep from * around.

Rnd 3- 1 sc in each Back Loop around.

Rnd 4- Rep rnd 2.

Rnd 5- Rep rnd 3.

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each st around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Center ‘Wool” on top of Head. Pin down, and thread blunt needle with tail and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tail.

Tail-

With Buff and h hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first of 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (8 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (8 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (10 sc)

Rnds 6 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (10 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Do not stuff tail, sew to center of Back. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Note- Don’t sew the tail to the “wooly” Back loops but to one of the sc rows in between the loops.

Legs-

Leg #1-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.

Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (14 sc)

Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (16 sc)

Rnds 8 to 13m 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (16 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg # 2-

With Delft Blue and H hook, repeat as for Leg #1.

Stuff Sheepers’ Body well, leaving no pockets. If you want him to be a rattle, insert the cat ball, and surround it with plenty of stuffing. Sew Bottom of Body closed. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Stuff Legs and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Kiki the Funmigurumi Koala

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Here is Kiki Gumpaw, Kiwi's baby twin sister.You have been patiently waiting for her to get "chubby" and she has turned into a really roly-poly Koala cutie with even more "gumball" looks than her brother!

Hope you enjoy making the twins!

Size- 9 ½” L x 8 ½” W

Skill- Easy

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lemon (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)

Crochet hook size H

Fiberfill

Pins

Blunt needle

Body (Make 2, Front and Back are identical)-

With H hook and Cherry Red, ch 31.

Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 2 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 16- Join Lemon and work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 17 to 19- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 20- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Lemon, leaving long tail to sew with.

We will not divide the top of the Body in half to give two different colors.

Blue Side-

Beginning on Right Side of Body, join Delft Blue.

Half Row 21- Work 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, ch 1, turn (leave the rest of the stitches unworked.) (15 sc)

Half Row 22- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)

Half Rows 23 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)

Half Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.

Green Side-

Half Row 21- Join Spring Green and work 1 sc in each of next 15 sc, ch 1, turn (leave the rest of the stitches unworked.) (15 sc)

Half Row 22- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)

Half Rows 23 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)

Half Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle and sew sides of Body closed as well as Top of Head, leaving Bottom of Body open. Fasten off and secure tail inside of Body.

Bangs-

With Lemon and H hook, ch 22.

Row 1- 1 sc in 14th ch from hook, *ch 14, 1 sc in next ch, rep from * across. (8 bangs) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Using leftover tails, sew top of Head closed. Fasten off, secure inside of Head. Thread blunt needle with the tail you left on the Bangs and

sew Banks between the two colors of Top of Head at the very seam left when you closed the Head. Fasten off and secure inside of Head.

Bow-

With Cherry Red and H hook, ch 4.

Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (3 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (3 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (3 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (3 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Sew ends of bow together and flatten it at the center. Wind some of the sewing yarn around the center to make the bow and use the remaining yarn to sew the bow to the Head on top of the Banks. Fasten off, secure inside of Head.

Nose-

With Black and H hook, ch 4.

Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (3 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in last sc. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 3- 2 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 5 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Nose lightly with Fiberfill and pin it to center of Head, between the two colors and just under the Bangs. Thread blunt needle with tail and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Head.

Mouth-

With Black, embroider Mouth as seen in Photos. Fasten off, weave in ends inside of Body.

Eyes (Make 2)-

With Black and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin in place as seen in photos and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in ends. Stitch points of light to give the eyes more expression, using White. Fasten off yarn and weave in tails.
Optional- Embroider eyelashes as you sew Eyes.

Ears-

Ear #1-

With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnds 5 ro 6- 1 sc in each sc around (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Note- Let Ear edges curl.

Ear #2-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnds 5 ro 6- 1 sc in each sc around (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Note- Let Ears curl forward.

Sew Ears to sides of Head across 4 rows of the side of Head. Fasten off, secure inside of Body.

Arms-

Arm #1-

With Lemon and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tail.

Rnd 5- Join Delft Blue and make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 6 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2-

With Lemon and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tail.

Rnd 5- Join Cherry Red and make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Cherry Read, weave in tail.

Rnd 7- Join Delft Blue, make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Blue, weave in tail.

Rnd 9- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 10 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Arms and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off and secure inside of Body.

Legs-

Leg #1-

With Lemon and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tails.

Rnd 5- Join Cherry Red, make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 6 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-

With Lemon and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tails.

Rnd 5- Join Spring Green and make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 7- Join Cherry Red and make 1 sc in each sc around.

Rnds 8 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Body well and sew Bottom, Fasten off, weave in tail.

Stuff Legs and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off and weave in tail.

Done!

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Monday, May 6, 2013

Kiwi the Funmigurumi Koala

The excitement has been running high in the Koala Eucalyptus woods when they heard that the Gumpaw family was going to have twins. Now Funmigurumi, not being like the regular residents, are a little bit prone to cause a stir whenever something happens among them. And so, it was natural that the woods were abuzz when they heard the Gumpaws were going to have twins.
Papa and Mama Gumpaw were overjoyed when they learned they were having a boy and a girl, and decided to name them Kiwi and Kiki.
The twins arrived today, and the doctor almost fainted with amazement! When he saw them, he knew there was something really unusual about these babies. Those babies are almost glowing with COLOR!
Yes, they were are colored koalas! Mama Gumpaw had to admit to the doctor that she had not been following the diet he gave her of eating her Eucalyptus leaves every day. She said she had a binge for GUMBALLS! The brighter the color, the better, and Papa would sneak them in for her to have them at all hours. . .So there you have it! You really are what you eat and Kiwi, the first of the twins to be shown to us, is certainly a glowing example of an overdose of red, yellow, blue and green gumballs. Hope you have fun making one for yourself or someone you love! By the way, since Kiki (the girl) is smaller than her brother, Mama Gumpaw refuses to let her be seen until she gains a bit of weight. In the meantime, enjoy Kiwi!

Skill- Moderately easy
Size- 10" T x 8 1/2" W

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lemon (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)

Crochet hook size H

Fiberfill

Pins

Blunt needle

Body (Make 2, Front and Back are identical)-

With H hook and Cherry Red, ch 31.

Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 2 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 16- Join Lemon and work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 17 to 19- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 20- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Lemon, leaving long tail to sew with.

We will not divide the top of the Body in half to give two different colors.

Blue Side-

Half Row 21- Join Delft Blue and work 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, ch 1, turn (leave the rest of the stitches unworked.) (15 sc)

Half Row 22- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)

Half Rows 23 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)

Half Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.

Green Side-

Half Row 21- Join Spring Green and work 1 sc in each of next 15 sc, ch 1, turn (leave the rest of the stitches unworked.) (15 sc)

Half Row 22- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)

Half Rows 23 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)

Half Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle and sew center pieces. Fasten off, weave in tail. Now sew Body’s sides and Bottom making the colors of Front and Back match, and leaving only the top open for stuffing. Fasten off, weave in tails. Set Body aside for now.

Legs (Make 2)-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tails.

Rnd 5- Join Cherry Red, make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 6 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Legs and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off and secure inside of Body.

Arms-

Arm #1-

With Lemon and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tail.

Rnd 5- Join Delft Blue and make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 6 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2-

With Lemon and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tail.

Rnd 5- Join Spring Green and make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 6 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Arms and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off and secure inside of Body.

Ears-

Ear #1-

With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnds 5 ro 6- 1 sc in each sc around (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Note- Let Ear edges curl.

Ear #2-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnds 5 ro 6- 1 sc in each sc around (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Note- Let Ear edges curl.

Sew Ears to sides of Head across 4 rows of the side of Head. Fasten off, secure inside of Body.

Nose-

With Black and H hook, ch 4.

Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (3 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in last sc. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 3- 2 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 5 to 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin the Nose to the Center of the Head, between the two colors of the top of the Head. Thread the blunt needle with the leftover tail and sew top and one of the side of the Nose in place, curving it so that the Nose will end above the first line of Cherry Red, that is, in the last row of Lemon yarn. Stuff lightly with Fiberfill and sew the opposite side. Fasten off and weave in tail on the reverse side of the crocheted fabric.

Eyes (Make 2)-

With Black and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin in place as seen in photos and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in ends. Stitch points of light to give the eyes more expression, using White. Fasten off yarn and weave in tails.

“Hair”-

With Lemon, make some long stitches 1 row above the Nose on both the Spring Green and the Delft Blue side of the top blocks. Fasten off, weave in tails on Back side of fabric.

Stuff Kiwi’s Body well, without leaving any lumps. Sew top of Head closed. Weave in tail.

Done!

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Everlasting Happiness

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Bungee the Floppy Funmigurumi Frog Rattle

We say goodbye to our cute froggy friends with this funny little rattle! I just couldn't leave little babies out of the fun we were having. The pattern is super simple. Enjoy!

Skill- Easy
Size- 9" L x 5" W

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Leaf (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy green (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn any shade of Red (I used Cherry Red) (scraps)
Fiberfill (a handful, about the size of a baseball or a little less)
Blunt needle
1 popsickle stick
1 cat ball (you find them in the pet aisle in most stores like WalMart)
Scissors
Crochet hook size H

Top of Head-
With Tea Leaf and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (36 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail. Set aside for now.
Rattle’s Handle-

With Kelly Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook and sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Bottom of Head-
Join Spring green to last rnd of Handle.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (36 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Eyes (Make 2)-
White of Eyes-
With White and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (8 sc)
Rnd 3- [1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep twice, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (6 sc)
Stuff.
Rnd 4- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, rep around. (3 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pupils (Make 2-
With Paddy green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew each Pupil to White of Eye, fasten off and weave in tail. Sew Eyes to both sides to Top of Head. Fasten off, weave in tail on the wrong side of Head.
With Read and blunt needle, embroider Mouth on Rnd 8 of Top of Head, going from Eye to Eye, as seen in photos. Fasten off and weave in tail on wrong side of Head. Thread blunt needle with tail you left over to sew the Head. Insert cat ball at the bottom of Head, stuff all around and on top of it, place the top of the Head on top of the Bottom like a "cap," hold down with one hand while you sew all around with the other. Insert more stuffing through the sides if needed, as you continue to sew. Fasten off, weave in tail.

What you have now is a very floppy rattle. Some like it like that. It is wobbly and funny for a little child.
If your happy with it, leave it like that. I wanted it a bit sturdier, so I'll suggest two other steps you can make to make it a bit more rigid. I want it to bobble a little in a funny and crazy way that will make a baby giggle but not flop around every which way, so let's give it a supporting Ring.
Bottom Ring-
With Tea Leaf and h hook, ch 9, sl st to join ring.
Rnd 1- Work 15 hdc in ring, sl st to join rnd. (15 hdc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each hdc around. (15 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.
Insert Ring in Handle, sew top of rint to Bottom of Head, and make some small stitches at the bottom of Ring around the Handle stick, this will reduce the floppiness.
Fasten off, weave in tail.
Done!

Pathlights. . .Worthwhile exploring!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Woolly the Funmigurumi Lamb

In the Funmigurumi farmlands, little lambs are not white or black, they come in cotton candy pink, sweet peppermint, vanilla ice cream and banana custard colors, and they are fun and just plain huggable! This little lamb follows the style of old patchwork toys and that is what makes her so unique and cute. It is quite easy to make for an intermediate crocheter and it will certainly receive lots of hugs from someone you love.

Difficulty: Intermediate Level

Size: 11” tall x 8 ½” wide or 32 cm tall x 20 cm wide (from top of head to hoof)

Completion time: A couple of days

Note: This pattern was written in American crochet terms. If you would like to make Woolly a boy, only change the Pink areas to Lt. Blue.
Optional- You can add Pink bows to the sides of Woolly's Head, between the Ears and the Wool at the Top of her Head, to make her more girlie.

Materials-

Red Heart Classic worsted weight yarn Mist Green (1 skein)

Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn Baby Pink (about ½ skein)

If you are making this toy for a boy, substitute the Baby Pink for Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lt. Blue

Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (about ½ skein)

Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn Aran (about ½ skein)

Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn Linen or Red Heart Classic worsted weight yarn Tan (less than ½ skein)

Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn White (scraps)

Crochet hooks size H and C

Blunt needle

Fiberfill

Scissors

Body: Front

We will work the Body in sections and join them afterwards.

Leaving a long tail at the beginning, with Mist Green and H hook, ch 16.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc, counting the bump of the first 2 ch as 1 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 3 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Sea Mint, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 16- Join Pale Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 17 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Strip # 2-

Leaving a long tail at the beginning, with Aran and H hook, ch 16.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc, counting the bump of the first 2 ch as 1 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 3 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Aran, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 16- Join Baby Pink, work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 17 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Baby Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.

Body: Back-

Strip #1-

Leaving a long tail at the beginning, with Mist Green and H hook, ch 16.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc, counting the bump of the first 2 ch as 1 sc), Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Turn.

Row 3- 1 sc in first sc, (Working on FRONT LOOPS ONLY) ch 4, sl st in front loop of next sc, *ch 4, sl st in front loop of next sc, rep from * across. End row as follows: 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (13 loops made + 2 sc)

Note- Make sure you make the 1 sc stitch at the beginning and at the end of each sc row, or you will not have stitches to help you sew the piece!

Row 4- (Working on BACK LOOPS ONLY) Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Note- as you work the following rows, always count your sc and also your loops to make sure you don’t wind up with more sts than you’re supposed to!

Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Turn.

Row 6- 1 sc in first sc, (Working on FRONT LOOPS ONLY) ch 4, sl st in front loop of next sc, *ch 4, sl st in front loop of next sc, rep from * across. End row as follows: 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (13 loops made + 2 sc)

Row 7- (Working on BACK LOOPS ONLY) Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Turn.

Rows 9 to 22– Repeat rows 6, 7 and 8, alternately. (This will make a total of 15 sc rows and 7 rows of “wool” in Mist Green, ending with 1 sc row.) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 23- Join Pale Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Turn.

Row 24- 1 sc in first sc, (Working on FRONT LOOPS ONLY) ch 4, sl st in front loop of next sc, *ch 4, sl st in front loop of next sc, rep from * across. End row as follows: 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (13 loops made + 2 sc)

Row 25- (Working on BACK LOOPS ONLY) Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Turn.

Rows 27 to 44- Repeat rows 6, 7 and 8, alternately. (This will make a total of 15 sc rows and 7 rows of “wool” in Pale Yellow, ending with 1 sc row.) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Strip #2-

Leaving a long tail at the beginning, with Aran and H hook, ch 16.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc, counting the bump of the first 2 ch as 1 sc), Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Turn.

Row 4- (Working on BACK LOOPS ONLY) Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Turn.

Row 7- (Working on BACK LOOPS ONLY) Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Turn.

Rows 9 to 22– Repeat rows 6, 7 and 9, alternately. (This will make a total of 15 sc rows and 7 rows of “wool” in Aran.) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 23- Join Baby Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Turn.

Row 25- (Working on BACK LOOPS ONLY) Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Turn.

Rows 27 to 44- Repeat rows 6, 7 and 8, alternately. (This will make a total of 15 sc rows and 7 rows of “wool” in Baby Pink, ending with 1 sc row.) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with the yarn tails you left and sew together the two Front strips down the middle. Fasten off, weave in ends on the wrong side. Matching the directions of the colors you see for the Front Strips, place the two Back sides together and sew down the middle, being careful to only sew the edge and not to catch any of the ruffles that form the “wool.” The best way to do this is to match the colors and place both strips with Front “wool” Sides facing each other and Wrong Sides facing you and to sew them down the middle using the appropriate colors, otherwise, it would be easy to get your needle caught in the “wool.” Fasten off, weave in ends. Now thread blunt needle with leftover tails and sew Front and Back sides together. Fasten off, weave in ends inside Body. Sew Bottom of Body closed, but leave the top open for now. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Arms:

Arm #1-

With Linen and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Linen and weave ends inside hoof.

Rnd 7- Join Pale Yellow, make 1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnds 8 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2-

With Linen and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Linen and weave ends inside hoof.

Rnd 7- Join Baby Pink, make 1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnds 8 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Legs-

Leg #1-

With Linen and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Linen and weave ends inside hoof.

Rnd 7- Join Mist Green. Make 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (26 sc)

Rnds 8 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (26 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-

With Linen and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Linen and weave ends inside hoof.

Rnd 7- Join Aran. Make 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (26 sc)

Rnds 8 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (26 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ears-

Ear #1-

Upper Part of Ear-

With Aran and H hook, ch 2.

Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. (1 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc and in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc and in top of turning ch. (7 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc and in top of turning ch. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 6- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 7- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (5 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.

Inner Part of Ear-

With Baby Pink and H hook, repeat rows 1 to 8 of Upper Part of Ear. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ear #2-

Upper Part of Ear-

With Mist Green and H hook, ch 2.

Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. (1 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc and in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc and in top of turning ch. (7 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc and in top of turning ch. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 6- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 7- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (5 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.

Inner Part of Ear-

With Baby Pink and H hook, repeat rows 1 to 8 of Upper Part of Ear. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Place Upper and Inner Part of Ear together and sew all around using tail you left over, leaving bottom open to attach to corner of Head. Rep for both Ears.

Muzzle-

With Baby Pink and H hook ch 2.

Rnds 1 to 4- Rep rnds 1 to 4 of Leg.

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Nose and Mouth as shown in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails inside Muzzle.

Eyes (Make 2)-

With Black and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Tail-

With Baby Pink and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnds 4 to 7- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (12 sc)

Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

“Wool” on Top of Head-

Base-

With Pale Yellow and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- (Work in Back Loops Only from this row onward until the “Base” of the piece is done.) 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow, weave in tails on back side of piece.

“Wool”-

Leaving a long tail, join Pale Yellow to first loop in center rnd. Work “Wool” as follows:

Rnd 1- In first loop, ch 4, sl st in same loop, *sl st in next loop, ch 4, sl st in same loop, rep from * around. You will now have a “flower” around the center of the piece.

To cover the center, bring the beginning tail to the bare center of the piece, insert C hook through one side of the center as if you were going to make a post stitch, bring up 1 loop, make a ch 4, insert yarn across, on the opposite side of the center, sl st to secure “Wool” loop and pull yarn through to finish off, then pull through to the back of piece and weave in end.

Rnd 2- With regular yarn, sl st in first loop of next rnd, ch 4, sl st in same loop, rep around.

Rnds 3 to 7- rep rnd 2. Last rnd, work on Back Loops ONLY, leaving Front Loops to sew piece with. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Putting Woolly Together-

Stuff Arms and sew to Body. Fasten off, weave in tail inside body.

Stuff Legs and sew to Body. Fasten off, weave in tail inside body.

Stuff tail very lightly and sew to the center of Back, where all the “woolly” blocks meet.

Sew firmly, you know that children like to pull tails, and as you do, make sure the loops are do not get caught, secure end inside Body.

Stuff Muzzle and measure Front to center it. Leave 6 rows free on the Bottom of Front, and 7 free rows on the top. Pin it down. Sew all around. Secure ends inside Body.

Pin Eyes above Muzzle. Sew in place as shown. Stitch a couple of Eyelashes and then the Eyebrows as shown. Fasten off, weave in ends. With White make a couple of stitches to give the Eyes some light.

Stuff Woolly’s Body well, making sure the corners of the Body are well filled but without making lumps. Sew top of Body closed, weave in ends. Attach Ears and sew in place as shown, gathering it a little bit as you sew (especially the Pink underside) so that they will be a bit curved and not stick out like two antennas. Attach the round “Wool” for the top of the Head, centering it well and stuffing it slightly to raise it a bit above the Head. Sew. Fasten off, weave in end.

Encouraging Promises!

Monday, March 11, 2013

Funmigurumi Cutely Frogs: Leafy Sleek

We continue the saga of the Frogs from the Chocolate Ponds of Funmigurumiland. I got word last week that we were getting a girl this time. She would be from the Clan of the Sleeks, the frog family living in the Chocolate Ponds nearby Syrup Falls, and Leafy was described to me as a girly frog, having "drumstick legs," a cherry cream smile, a severe addiction to bom boms and a happy disposition. I must admit my hopes were up but I wasn't ready for THIS! Don't you think she's cute? She's also a lot of fun to make, hope you enjoy making her! If you also make some for a children's charity or for your local hospital, I will love you forever!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hunter (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Leaf (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lemon (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Crochet hook sizes H and F
Fiberfill
Scissors
Yarn or blunt needle
Skill- Moderately Easy
Size- 13" T x 9" W
Body-
Bottom-
With Paddy Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc)
Rnd 9- Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (78 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (80 sc)
Rnds 15 to 21- 1 sc in each sc around. (80 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Top-
With Tea Leaf and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc)
Rnd 9- Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (78 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (80 sc)
Rnds 15 to 21- 1 sc in each sc around. (80 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Head Bow-
With Lemon and H hook, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sts, counhting ch bump of 1s st) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each st across. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30 1 sc in each sc across. (5 sc) Fasten off Lemon, leaving long tail. (Left a full yard because I wasn't sure how much I would need, you can leave less when you reach the instructions.)
Sew the two ends of the strip together to make a tube. Now wrap yarn around the middle 20 times, scrunching the bow a little as you go. Make a stitch on the back of the Bow, to secure the yarn wrapping. Use the rest of the yarn to sew the bow to the front of
the Head portion. (I stitched not only the middle of the bow but its two undersides so that it will not get all wrinkled up with all the hugs this toy will receive and all the play it will get into.) Fasten off and secure inside the Head.

Eyes-
We will be making the Eyes by parts.
Green Part of Eyes (Make 2)-
With Tea Leaf and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
End 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (20 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Rnds 6 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc) Fasten off Tea Leaf, leaving long tail to sew with.
White of Eyes (Make 2)-
With White and H hook ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pupils (Make 2)-
With Black and Ho hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off Black, weave in tail.
Rnd 2- Join Pumpkin, work 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, lweaving long tail to sew with.

Sew Pupils to White of Eyes. Fasten off, weave in tails. Sew this piece to Green part of Eyes. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Sparkle of Eyes-
Thread blunt needlw with White and following photos, embroider a couple of dots of "light" on each Eyes. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Eyelids (Make 2)-
With Black and H hook, ch 9.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (8 sc, counting ch bump of first stitch) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Row 2- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with Spring Green tail and sew upper part of Eyelid to the top of the Eye, above the Eyeball, curving it as you sew it. Fasten off, weave in tail inside of Eye.

Stuff Eyes and sew to top of Head on both sides of Had Bow. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Sew Front part of Head to Body, stuffing as you go, and leaving the Back open.
Mouth-
With F hook and Shocking Pink (or your favorite shade of Pink or Red,) ch 23.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across (22 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin the Strip that will form the Mouth to the Front of Leafy's Head curving it into a smile as you see in photos. Thread blunt needle with tail and sew in place.
Fasten off, weave in tail inside of Head.

Set the Body aside for now, let's work on the and Arms Legs.
Arms-
Arm #1-
“Fingers”-
With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail. Stuff lightly with Fiberfill.
Repeat until you make 3 fingers for first Arm.
Arm Portion-
Rnd 1- Join Pumpkin to the Back of 1 of the “Fingers”, work 1 sc in same sc where you joined yarn, make 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and make 1 sc in that sc, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc of same “finger.” Insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and work 1 sc in each of first 3 sc of that “finger.” (You have joined the “fingers” at the Back,) now work 1 sc in each remaining sc of each finger, joining the Front as you go, the same way as you joined the Back. (18 sc)
Rnds 2 to 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Lemon. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 6 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 10 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 12- Join Tea Leaf. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 16 to 21- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Lea Leaf, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arm #2-
Repeat all these rnds for Second Arm.

Stuff Arms and sew in place using tails as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Legs-
Leg #1-
“Toes”-
With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail. Stuff lightly with Fiberfill.
Repeat until you make 3 toes for first Leg (Foot section).
Leg Portion-
Rnd 1- Join Pumpkin to the Back of 1 of the “toes”, work 1 sc in same sc where you joined yarn, make 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and make 1 sc in that sc, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc of same “finger.” Insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and work 1 sc in each of first 3 sc of that “finger.” (You have joined the “fingers” at the Back,) now work 1 sc in each remaining sc of each finger, joining the Front as you go, the same way as you joined the Back. (18 sc)
Rnds 2 to 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Lemon. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 6 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 12- Join Tea Leaf. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Tea Leaf, weave in tail.
Rnd 14- Join Paddy Green. Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 16 to 24- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Legs and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Finish stuffing Leafy's Body and sew the Back closed. Weave in tail.

Done!

Encouraging Promises!

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Funmigurumi Cutely Frogs: Humpy the Leaper Toad

Humpy is the second froggy friend to come out of the Chocolate Ponds. He's a member of the Leaper clan and a real character. When I heard that a toad was coming from the Chocolate Ponds, I was a bit concerned, but I was assured that he was not a scary little dude, but a little funny gent, as smooth as silly putty and as sweet as could be (since he hails from the upper part of the Chocolate Ponds, where the chocolate chip cookies float,) still, I had a chair nearby, just in case I had to climb on it and scream! But the he is, ready for hugs, and he's not scary at all.

Skill- Easy
Size- 13 1/2" T x 11 W
Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (about 1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about 1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (about 1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)

Crochet hook size H

Fiberfill

Scissors

Yarn or blunt needle

Body-

Bottom-

With Paddy Green and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc)

Rnd 9- Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)

Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)

Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)

Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (78 sc)

Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (80 sc)

Rnds 15 to 21- 1 sc in each sc around. (80 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Body-

Top-