Blinky Funmigurumi Hippo

This is the new baby born in the Funmigurumi jungle. He was actually born early last night, and here he is, fresh from the nursery, to greet all of you and make friends everywhere!
The thing that I like most about Blinky is that he's a scrap-buster, you can raid your scrap stash to make one or many of this cutie. Enjoy!
Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Real Teal (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (scraps)
Crochet hook sizes H, J and F
Fiberfill
Scissors
Measuring tape
Blunt needle

Body
Side #1 (Make 2)-
With Real Teal and H hook, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Real Teal, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 9- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 11 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 17- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 18 to 23- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 24- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 25- Join Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 26 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.
Side #2 (Make 2)-
With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 9- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 11 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 16- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 17- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 18 to 23- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 24- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Shocking Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 25- Join Turqua. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 26 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with.
Front- Take 1 piece of Side #1 and sew it to 1 piece of Side #2, using leftover tails. Fasten off, weave in tends.
Back- Repeat for Back of Body, matching colors, if you like. Sew sides and Bottom of Body closed, but leave top open. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Legs
Leg #1-
Rnd 1- Make 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 Blue, weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring green, weave in tail.
Rnd 10- Join Real Teal. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 11 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Real Teal, leaving long tail to sew with.
Leg #2-
With Turqua and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 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 sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- Join Shocking Pink, make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Shocking Pink, weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.
Rnd 11- Join Delft Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 12 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs. Thread blunt needle and sew each leg in place as seen in photos. Fasten off securely inside Body.

Arms
Arm #1-
With Blue and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 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 Blue, weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Pumpkin, Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 10- Join Real Teal. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Real Teal, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arm #2-
With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 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 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Shocking Pink, weave in tail.

Stuff arms and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off securely inside of Body.
Muzzle-
With Gold and H hook, ch 11.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and all across till your reach the last ch, make 3 sc in that chain. Do not turn, work, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sl st to end rnd.
Rnd 3- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 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, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 4- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnds 5 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (You will have now a total of 34 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

For the Nostrils, we will simulate large round buttons.
Nostrils (Make 2)-
With F hook and Pumpkin, 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) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Measure muzzle and pin nostrils in place. Sew and fasten off, weaving in tails.
Thread blunt needle with Black and stitch an “X” on each button. I made each stitch twice to make it thicker, you can do it once, if you prefer. Fasten off and secure at the back.
Stuff muzzle. Pin muzzle to the Font of Body and using leftover tail, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Mouth-
Optional- With Black embroider Mouth as seen in photos.
Eyes (Make 2)-
With F and Black, 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.
Optional- With Black, embroider eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Tail-
With 1 strand each of Bright Yellow, Spring Green, Pumpkin and Gold and J hook, ch 24, leaving a little bit of yarn at the beginning of the chain. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Tie a little knot at the end of the chain and trim, leaving the little bit of yarn to act as a little tassel at the end. Measure back, center tail at Back and sew firmly (remember that kids like to pull tails!) Fasten off secure inside Body.
Ears-
Ear #1 (Make 2)-
With Pumpkin and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.
Ear #2 (Make 2)-
With Gold and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.
Stuff Blinky’s body well, pushing the fiberfill down into the corners of the “pillow” little body, so that he’ll have a cute chubbiness. Sew top. Fasten off, weave in tail. Insert open portion of each ear in place and sew as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Done!




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The Key to the Storehouse

Spunky Funmigurumi Hippo

Spunky is the latest hippo baby around here. He was born today. One of my favorite things about him are his happy colors and the fact that he is a cute scrap-buster. Hope you enjoy making one!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Royal (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aruba Sea (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty ‘N Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Crochet hook sizes H, F and J
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Measuring tape
Scissors
Pins

Size- Approx. 9 ½’ x 7 ½”

Body
Side #1 (Make 2)-
With Royal, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 7- Rep row 2. (15 sc)
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Royal, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)
Row 9- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 10 to 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 12- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 13- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 14 to 16- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 18- Join Aruba Sea. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 19 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Aruba Sea, leaving long tail to sew with.

Side #2 (Make 2)-
With Pumpkin, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Thread a blunt needle with leftover tails and sew one piece of Side #1 to 1 piece of side #2 for the Front. Fasten off, weave in tail. Repeat the same procedure for the Back, trying that the colors will fall on the same side at the Back and at the Front. Sew sides together. Sew bottom closed. Fasten off, weave in tails. Do not close top.

Muzzle- With hook H and Pale Yellow, ch 11.
Rnd 1- 2 sc in third ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch till last ch, 3 sc in last ch. Do not turn, work 1 sc in each loop at the other side of the chain, till last ch, sl st to join rnd. (21 sc)
Rnd 2- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sl st to end rnd. (23 sc)
Rnd 3- Ch 1, 2 sc in same spot as ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, sl st to end rnd, bypassing first ch 1. (25 sc)
Rnd 4- Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc, sl st to join rnd, bypassing first ch 1. (29 sc)
Rnd 5- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot as ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 8 sc, sl st to stitch made after ch 1, to join rnd. (31 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around, sl st to join to first sc of rnd (skipping beginning ch 1).
(31 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- Rep rnd 6. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Mouth-
Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off and secure inside Muzzle.

Nostrils (Make 2)-
With Pretty ‘N Pink and H hook ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin Nostrils on both sides of Muzzle as seen in photos and using tails, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Thread blunt needle with Black and sew side to side two thick lines in the middle of each Nostril to simulate buttons. Fasten off.
Stuff Muzzle with Fiberfill and pin in place, making sure you have centered it well. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew in place. Fasten off and secure inside Body.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With H hook and Black, 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.

Pin Eyes above Muzzle as seen in photos, thread blunt needle with tail and sew each eye in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Eyebrows-
Embroider eyebrows as seen in pictures. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Bangs-
With F hook and Bright Yellow, and using only the FRONT LOOP of each sc so that you can use the back loop to sew the head closed, ch 14, sl st in same sc, *sl st in front loop of next sc, ch 14, sl st in same sc, rep from * until you have completed 5 long loops. (DO NOT COVER EYEBROWS!) Fasten off, secure tails inside head.

Arms-
Arm #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. (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 Spring Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Aruba Sea. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Aruba Sea, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2-
With Pumpkin 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 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Legs-
Leg #1-
With Royal and size 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 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Royal, weave in tail.
Rnd 6 Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 10 to 13- each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-
With Pumpkin 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 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in ends securely.
Stuff arms and sew in place as you see in pictures. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Tail-
With 1 strand each of Bright Yellow, Spring Green, Pumpkin and Aruba Sea and J hook, ch 24, leaving a little bit of yarn at the beginning of the chain. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Tie a little knot at the end of the chain and trim, leaving the little bit of yarn to act as a little tassel at the end. Measure back, center tail at Back and sew firmly (remember that kids like to pull tails!) Fasten off secure inside Body.

Ears-
Ear #1 (Make 2)-
With Pumpkin and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.

Ear #2 (Make 2)-
With Aruba Sea and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.

Stuff Spunky’s body well. Sew top. Fasten off, weave in tail. Insert open portion of each ear in place and sew as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!
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God can Provide

Chubby Funmigurumi Hippo

A baby was born today in the Funmigurumi world, and of course, his name is Chubby.

Square, pillow toys are my signature Amigurumi. Although I love to explore new possibilities and try new designs, I always go back to my signature line, because I enjoy creating toys in that shape. That shape has become to me a creative palette.
For me, the most important thing in a toy are two factors: Color and cuteness.
The color has to jump at you and the face has to be cute and funny. I think that Chubby has that cornered, don't you? Here's the free pattern so you can make one of your own. Enjoy!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Royal (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Crochet hook sizes F, H and J
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Measuring tape
Scissors

Body (Make 2)-
With Royal and size H hook, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (30 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Rows 3 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Royal, leaving long tail to sew with. (30 sc)
Green Half Row 16- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving rest of row unworked. (15 sc)
Half Row 2- 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Half Rows 3 to 14- 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Half Row 15- 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. (15 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
We will work on opposite side now.
Bi-color Half Row 1- Join Pumpkin and work 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Bi-color Half Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Bi-color Half Rows 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Bi-color Half Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.
Bi-color Half Row 9- Join Bright Yellow, work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc)
Bi-color Half Rows 10 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Bi-color Half Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle with tail and sew half row pieces together. Then do the sides and bottom of the Body. Fasten off, weave in tail. Leave top open for now.

Arms-
Arm #1-
With Royal and size 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 Royal, weave in tail.
Rnd 4- Join Spring Green and work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 5 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2-
With Royal and size 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 Royal, weave in tail.
Rnd 4- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail. (18 sc)
Rnd 7- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff arms with fiberfill and sew to sides of body as seen in photos, fasten off and secure ends well to survive any pulling!

Legs-
Leg #1-
With Royal and size 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 Royal, weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 6 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.
Rnd 10- Join Royal. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 11 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Royal, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-
With Royal and size 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 Royal, weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Gold. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 6 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Gold, weave in tail.
Rnds 11 to 13- Join Royal. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Royal, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs with fiberfill and sew to Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, securing tails well inside Body. Leave Body open for now.

Muzzle-
With hook H and Gold, ch 11.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 2 sc in same ch, 1 sc in each ch across till your reach the last ch, make 3 sc in that chain. [Do not turn, work!] Sl st to end rnd. (23 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (27 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (27 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 13 sc, 2 sc in least sc. (29 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (33 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (33 sc) Fasten off Gold, leaving long tail to sew with.

For the Nostrils, we will simulate large round buttons.

Nostrils (Make 2)-
With F hook and Petal Pink, 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) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with tails left at the end of the nostril circles and sew them in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail. With Black, thread blunt needle and sew one, line of thick, long horizontal stitches in each nostril to make them look like buttons. Fasten off, weave in tail. Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Stuff Muzzle. Measure front and center Muzzle between the color sections that divide Body, in other words right above the Royal section and centered between the Spring green and the Pumpkin and Bright Yellow section. Pin in place and sew. Fasten off and weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With F and Black, 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.
Pin eyes and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Optional- With Black, embroider eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Tail-
Take 1 strand each of Gold, Royal, Bright Yellow, Pumpkin and Spring Green and holding them together and leaving a little bit of leftover yarn at the start, make a slip knot to begin your crocheting.
With the J hook, make a chain that is about 9 inches long. Fasten off as follows, cut yarn, leaving a tail to sew with, and pull the yarn through the last chain. Bend the yarn around your index finger and make a loop, pass all the yarn through that loop (you can help yourself with the hook if you want to) move the loop down, as close as possible to the end of the chain before tightening it. Now, use leftover yarn to sew tail in place.
Secure well to the inside of Chubby’s body, remember that kids like to pull tails!
Sew tail to the middle of Back of Body, just above the last Blue row. Fasten off.

Ears-
Ear #1 (Make 2)-
With Gold and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.

Ear #2-
With Royal and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.

Bangs-
With F hook and Pumpkin, ch 20.
Row 1- 1 sc in 10th ch from hook, [ch 10, 1 sc in next ch, ch 10, 1 sc in next ch,] rep 9 more times. (10 loops). Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle and sew bangs on front loop only of center of head, above brows, leaving back loops free to sew head closed. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Stuff Body and sew top of head closed. Fasten off, weave in tail. Position ears in place as seen in photos and sew. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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Tubby Funmigurumi Hippo

We are having fun making hippos again. They seem to be so popular and kids love them! Stuff this one generously so that he will really be a cute and "tubby" little fellow!
Here is the pattern to make him. Enjoy!

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lavender (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty ‘N Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart Classic worsted weight yarn Mist Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Scissors
Measuring tape

Size- Approx. 9 ½’ x 7 ½”

Body
Side #1 (Make 2)-
With Lavender and H hook, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 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 Lavender, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Pretty ‘N Pink, and work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 18 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Pretty ‘N Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.

Side #2 (Make 2)-
With Pale Yellow and H hook, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 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 Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Delft Blue, make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 17 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle and using some of the tails leftover, sew 1 piece of Side #1 to one piece of Side #2 for Front. Repeat for Back. Thread blunt needle and using appropriate color yarn, sew sides and bottom, leaving top open. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Legs-
Leg #1-
With Lavender, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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)
Rnds 5 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Lavender, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-
With Pale Yellow, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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)
Rnds 5 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs and sew to the bottom of Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Leg #3- (or Arm #1)-
With Petal Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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)
Rnds 5 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Petal Pink, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Leg #4 (or Arm #2)-
With Delft Blue, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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)
Rnds 5 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Stuff Legs #3 and #4 and sew to sides of Body, as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Muzzle- With hook H and Mist Green, ch 11.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and all across till your reach the last ch, make 3 sc in that chain. Do not turn, work, sl st to end rnd.
Rnd 2- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sl st to end rnd.
Rnd 3- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc, sl st to end rnd.
Rnd 4-Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 5- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sl st to stitch made after ch 1, to join rnd.
Rnd 6- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sl st to join to first sc of rnd (skipping beginning ch 1).
Rnd 7- ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around, 1 sc in front of ch 1, sl st to first sc of rnd, ignoring ch1.
Rnd 8- Rep rnd 7. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

For the Nostrils, we will simulate large round buttons.

Nostrils (Make 2)-
With F hook and Pumpkin, 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) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with tails left at the end of the nostril circles and sew them in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail. With Black, thread blunt needle and sew two long horizontal stitches in each nostril to make them look like buttons. Fasten off, weave in tail. Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Stuff Muzzle. Measure front and center Muzzle between the 4 color patches. Pin in place and sew. Fasten off and weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With F and Black, 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.

Optional- With Black, embroider eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Tail-
Measure and cut 10 pieces of Mist Green yarn, each 20 inches long. Twist the ends together and wrap the twisted yarn around your index finger, fold the yarn into itself and pull to make a knot. Divide the yarn into 3 sections and make a 3-strand braid. When you reach 8 inches, make another knot as before, leaving a bit of yarn to sew with. Trim the end into a little tassel. Thread the leftover yarn on the opposite end of the tail into a blunt needle and sew the tail in place. You can pull yarn you don’t need into the toy and weave in extra ends. Try to secure well, because kids like to pull on tails!

Ears-
Ear #1 (Make 2)-
With Delft Blue and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.

Ear #2 (Make 2)-
With Petal Pink and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.

Stuff Tubby’s body well. Sew top. Fasten off, weave in tail. Insert open portion of each ear in place and sew as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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Chunky, Funmigurumi Hippo

I have noticed that my hippos are very popular and for some time, I have wanted to make more, different hippos, but I had not had the time to do it, but finally, I have been able to make another hippo and want to share him with all of you!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Kelly Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty ‘N Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Crochet hook size F (For eyes and nostrils, and part of ears only)
Measuring tape
Blunt needle
Fiberfill

Size- Approx. 9 ½’ x 7 ½”

Body
Side #1 (Make 2)-
With Kelly Green and H hook, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 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 Kelly Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 17 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Side #2 (Make 2)-
With Carrot, and H hook, ch 16.
Row 1- Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 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 Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Delft Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 17 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew one side of each together, to form Front of Body. Repeat for Back, matching the square colors. Sew sides together. Sew bottom closed. Fasten off, weave in tails. Do not close top.

Legs- Leg #1-
With Kelly Green, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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)
Rnds 5 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Kelly Green, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-
With Carrot, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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)
Rnds 5 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Carrot, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Leg #3- (or Arm #1)-
With Bright Yellow, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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)
Rnds 5 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Leg #4 (or Arm #2)-
With Delft Blue, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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)
Rnds 5 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs # 1 and # 2, and sew to bottom of Body, as seen in photos.
Stuff Legs #3 and #4 and sew to sides of Body, as seen in photos.

Muzzle- With hook H and Pumpkin, ch 11.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and all across till your reach the last ch, make 3 sc in that chain. Do not turn, work 1 sc in each loop at the other side of the chain, till last ch, make 3 sc in last loop, sl st to end rnd.
Rnd 2- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sl st to end rnd.
Rnd 3- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in last sc, sl st to end rnd.
Rnd 4-Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 5- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in last sc, sl st to stitch made after ch 1, to join rnd.
Rnd 6- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in last sc, sl st to join to first sc of rnd (skipping beginning ch 1).
Rnd 7- ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around, 1 sc in front of ch 1, sl st to first sc of rnd, ignoring ch1.
Rnd 8- Rep rnd 7. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Nostrils (Make 2)-
With F hook and Pretty ‘N Pink, 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.
Thread blunt needle with tails left at the end of the nostril circles and sew them in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail. With Black, thread blunt needle and sew two long horizontal stitches in each nostril or make an “X” (I decided to go for the “X”), to make them look like buttons. Fasten off, weave in tail. Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Stuff Muzzle. Measure front and center Muzzle between the 4 color patches. Pin in place and sew. Fasten off and weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With F and Black, 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.

Optional- With Black, embroider eyebrows. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Bangs-
With H hook and muzzle color, ch 18, 1 sc in 7th ch from hk, 1 sc in next sc, ch 6, 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 6, 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, across. Last two loops, do not make 1 sc in between. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Center Bangs on top of Front of Chunky’s “face”, thread blunt needle with tail and sew to first loop of Front, using back loop of Bangs. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Tail-
Measure and cut 10 pieces of Spring Green yarn, each 20 inches long. Twist the ends together and wrap the twisted yarn around your index finger, fold the yarn into itself and pull to make a knot. Divide the yarn into 3 sections and make a 3-strand braid. When you reach 8 inches, make another knot as before, leaving a bit of yarn to sew with. Trim the end into a little tassel. Thread the leftover yarn on the opposite end of the tail into a blunt needle and sew the tail in place. You can pull yarn you don’t need into the toy and weave in extra ends. Try to secure well, because kids like to pull on tails!

Ears- Ear #1 (Make 2)-
With Pumpkin and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.

Ear #2 (Make 2)-
With Spring Green and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.

Stuff Chunky’s body well. Sew top. Fasten off, weave in tail. Insert open portion of each ear in place and sew as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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Brown Sugar Blockety Ducky Baby Rattle and Toy

We have now made three Blockety Duckies, which can be moved around and stacked by
Baby in a fun game, and if them tumble all down rattling, the fun is even greater. Don’t you love to hear a toddler giggle?

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Brown (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink (scraps)
Crochet hook size G (for beak, tail and bangs)
Crochet hook size H
Crochet hook size F (only for eyes)
Scissors
Fiberfill
Measuring tape
1 or cat balls with a bell inside (you find those in the pet aisle of your local pet shop or WalMart) or 1 Squeaker.
Blunt needle

Block size: Approx. 5” W x 4-1/2” L.

Note- Unless F or G hook is specified, use crochet hook size H.

Body Blocks

Block # 1-
With Coffee, ch 21.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off Coffee, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 10- Join Café. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 11 to 16- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off Café, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #2-
With Coffee, ch 21.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off Coffee, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 10- Join Soft Brown. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 11 to 16- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off Soft Brown, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #3-
With Coffee, ch 21.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off Coffee, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 10- Join Soft Brown. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 11 to 16- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off Soft Brown, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block # 4-
With Coffee, ch 21.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off Coffee, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 10- Join Café. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 11 to 16- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off Café, leaving long tail to sew with.

Blocks #5 and #6 (Top and Bottom Blocks)-
With Coffee, ch 21.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 10 to 20- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off Coffee, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew all two-toned blocks together, interspersing one Café/Coffee with one Soft Brown/Coffee until you have joined the four of them. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Sew one of the whole Coffee blocks to the bottom. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Wings (make 2)-
With H hook and Coffee. Ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc.) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Coffee, weave in tail.
Row 4- Join Café. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Café, weave in tail.
Row 6- Join Soft Brown. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 4 dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, ch 1, sl st in next sc, sl st in next sc, 1 hdc and 1 dc in next sc, 4 dc in next sc, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, sl st in next sc, sl st in next sc, 1 hdc and 1 dc in next sc, 4 dc in next sc, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, sl st in last sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin the wings to the side blocks (Café/Coffee blocks) as seen in photos, sew in place, weave in tails.

Feet (Make 4)-
Pieces 1 and 2-
With H hook and Carrot, ch 10.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Pieces 3 and 4-
With H hook and Carrot, ch 10.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew two pieces of foot together, stuff lightly and set aside. Repeat with the other two pieces to form the other foot. Stuff lightly. Sew each foot in place, fasten off. Weave in tail.

Tail (Make 2)-
Triangle #1-
With Coffee and G hook, ch 3.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook, ch 2, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 sc, Ch 2, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. (4 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next sc across. (6 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. (9 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Triangle #2-
With Coffee and G hook, ch 3.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook, ch 2, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 sc, Ch 2, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. (4 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next sc across. (6 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. (9 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew sides of triangle #1 to Triangle #2, leaving flat bottom open on both triangles (base of triangle.) Stuff lightly with fiberfill. Measure back and pin tail in place. Thread needle with leftover tail and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Beak-
With Carrot and G hook, ch 11.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and all across. Working in opposite side across foundation loops of beginning chain, make 1 sc per loop. Sl st to join rnd. (20 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Rnd 3- Rep row 2. (20 sc)
Rows 3to 5- Rep row 2. (20 sc)
Row 6- This time you will only work on the top of the beak. Slip st in first st, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff beak with fiberfill. Measure Front and center beak. Pin in place. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew in place.

Optional- Thread blunt needle with Black yarn and embroider nostrils on upper part of beak. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and F 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.
Semi-rnd 2- Join White. Work 2 sc in first sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sl st in next sc, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin eyes in place as seen in photos, thread blunt needle and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bangs-
With Gold and G hook work bangs as follows:
Row 1- Skip first 6 sc of Front, join Gold to front loop of next sc, ch 10, sl st in next sc, (work only on front loops, reserving back loops to sew this part of the head) *ch 10, sl st in next sc, rep from * 6 more times, forming a total of 7 loops. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Stuff Blockety Ducky Brown Sugar’s Body, insert cat ball or squicker, place last Coffee block on top and sew all around. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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Heaven Is It For Real?

Funmigurumi Blockety Mallard

When we lived in Washington State, we had a pond near out home and a large field of grass, every year, the Canada geese would come, but year round, there were Mallard ducks in that pond. Every now and then, some other visitors would come, like we saw a gray crane once and at another time, we had a snow goose. But the Mallards were the local boys and girls. We would go down to the pond and watch them and sometimes, feed them. I loved to watch them swim, the sun, glinting the feathers of their heads with gorgeous, shimmering, blues and greens. . .This Blockety Ducky is a fun Mallard duck. Like Blockety Ducky, Blockety Mallard is a tactile delight for any little one. Because it has feett, wings, a beak and a tail, and baby can have fun with those. It is also a rattle that can bring out squeals of fun from baby as he moves the block around. Hope you like him!


Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Kelly Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill
Blunt needle (to weave in tails)
Scissors
Measuring tape
Pins
Fiberfill
1 or cat balls with a bell inside (you find those in the pet aisle of your local pet shop or WalMart) or 1 Squeaker.

Block size: Approx. 5” W x 4-1/2” L.

Alternative Blockety Ducky:

You can stuff Blockety with Fiberfill and bury a squaker inside, instead of using the rattling balls.

Body Blocks

Block #1-

With Kelly Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #2-

With Kelly Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Block #3-

With Kelly Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #4-

With Kelly Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Fasten off Kelly Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 12- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 13 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Fasten off Spring green, leaving long tail to sew with. (“Face” of Blockety Kitty Cat made.)

Block # 5-

With Spring Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #6
With Spring Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Beak-
With F hook and black, 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) Fasten off Black, weave in tail.
Rnd 3- Join Gold. Work 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8- Sl st in BACK loop of each of first 4 sc, working in both loops, make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sc, skip next sc, sl st in BACK loop of each of next 2 sc, skip next sc, working in both loops, make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sc, 1 sl st in BACK loop of each sc till end of rnd. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving lont tail to sew with.

Nostrils-
With Black, thread blunt needle and make two nostrils at the front of the beak, right underneath those two “peaks” that are characteristic of the Mallard ducks.

Stuff the beak. Take the “face” block, the one that is half and half dark and light green, turn it so that the rows will run in a vertical way. With measuring tape, measure the block and center the beak, positioning it at the level of the ninth row, counting from top to bottom, and pin the beak in place and sew. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and F 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.
Semi-Rnd 2- Join White. Work 2 sc in each of first 3 sc, sl st in next sc, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin eyes on top of muzzle as seen in photos. Sew in place. Embroider eyebrows. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Feet (Make 4)-
Pieces 1 and 2-
With H hook and Gold, ch 10.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Pieces 3 and 4-
With H hook and Gold, ch 10.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Wing (Make 2)-
With Buff and H hook, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 4 sc in second ch from hook. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (11 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Fasten off Buff, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 8- Join Coffee. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Edge- Ch 3, 4 dc in same spot as ch 3, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 5 dc in next sc, sl st in last sc of row. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Attach Wings as Follows:
Turn one of the Kelly Green blocks around so that the sc rows are in a vertical direction, counting from the edge of block pin down wing 7 rows down from the edge, 4 sc from the top and 5 sc from the bottom. Thread a blunt needle with the leftover Buff tail and sew the first part of the wing in place. Sew firmly, you KNOW that that wing will get pulled! Fasten off, repeat with second wing.
Sew Wing Blocks on either side of Face Block. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Tail (Make 2)-
Triangle #1-
With Coffee and H hook, ch 3.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, ch 2, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. (4 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. (5 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. (6 sc) Drop Coffee, but
DO NOT FASRTEN OFF!
Row 6- Join Buff. Work 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Fasten off Buff, weave in tail.
Row 7- Pick up Coffee again, work 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn. Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Fasten off Coffee, leaving long tail to sew with.

Triangle #2- Repeat as for triangle #1.

Put Tail Together as Follows:
Sew both triangles to each other so that they form something similar to a cone. In other words, sew all sides together, except the top. Stuff lightly with fiberfill. Choose a Kelly Green Block, turn it around so that the rows face vertically, measure the back and center tail. Pin down. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Sew tail block to the back of the other blocks you have already sewn together. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Note- There is a slight difference between the Spring Green yarn and the Kelly Green yarn. When you work the Spring Green yarn, work a bit more loosely, otherwise, the clocks will be slightly smaller. If yours come out that way, stretch them a tiny bit as you sew them to the others, they will fit snugly, but they will fit.

Sew bottom block in place, this is one of the Spring Green blocks. Stuff feet lightly and sew them in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails. Stuff block, insert cat ball or squeaker and sew last block in place to correspond to the top of Blockety Mallard’s head. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Note- If you want your Blockety Mallard to be a bit more “square”, cut 4, strips of plastic canvas 2” tall by 5” wide and sew them together into a little open square, insert into Blockety, stuff, put your cat ball in, and close the top. This Blockety will have a perfectly square body but will not be squeezable, so you cannot use a squeaker for this one. I personally, like the “pudginess” of this duck.

That’s all.
You’re done!

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The Wonderful Love of God