Funmigurumi Cuddlers Plattie the Platypus

A few days ago, I shared my dialog with her. (The State of Things...) Spunky and bossy little girl who couldn't wait to be put together and come out and meet you all! Well, here she is, our first Platypus ever. Enjoy!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret (4 oz.)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink (4 oz.)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty'N Pink (4 oz.)
Red Heart worsted weight Black yarn (Scraps, but to be exact, you’ll need 2 yards,  1 yard and per Eye and Eyelashes)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Measuring tape (to center things)
Pins

Size- 13' L x 9" W
Skill- Intermediate

Body (Make 2)-
With Claret and H hook, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc, counting ch bump of first st) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across, and in top of ch bump of first st. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 4 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Claret, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 15- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc)Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- Work sc2tog over first 2 sc 1 sc in each sc until last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (28 sc)
Row 17-  Insert hook into first reduced st, pull up a loop, insert hook into next sc and pull up a loop, complete an sc2tog over these two loops, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, insert hook into last sc and pull up a loop, insert hook in top of last reduced sc of previous row, and work an sc2tog over those two loops. (26 sc)
Row 18- Rep row 15. (24 sc)
Row 19- Rep row 15. (22 sc)
Row 20- Rep row 15. (20 sc)
Row 21- Rep Row 15. (18 sc)
Row 22- Rep Row 15. (16 sc)
Row 23- Rep Row 15. (14 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Row 24-  Work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 25- Join Pretty 'N Pink, work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 26- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 27- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 28- 1 sc in each of first 2 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 2 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 row. (22 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 29- 1 sc in each of first 4 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 4 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 row. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 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,] rep 3 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (30 sc)
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc)
Rows 32 to 34- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Webbed Feet (Make 2)-
With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 14.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till last ch, 3 sc in last ch, now, working on opposite side across foundation loops of the beginning ch, make 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (28 sc, counting ch bump of first sc as 1 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (28 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (28 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 18 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (26 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (26 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Row 8- Sl st in each of first 3 sts, 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving the rest of the stitches unworked. (12 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (12 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (10 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (8 sc)
Row 13- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc)
Rnd 15- Work 32 sc all around the edge of the Foot. Sl st to join rnd. (32 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Stuff as you go!
Rnd 16- Rejoin yarn, just so that you will not workinging on the wrong side as you go around the foot. Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 5 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 17- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 18 to 19- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Foot completed. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Ankle-
Rnd 20- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 21 to 24- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Leg-
Rnd 25- Join Shocking Pink, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 26 to 27- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off yarn, weave in tails.
Rnd 28- Join Claret amd make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 29- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 30 to 32- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off yarn, leaving long tail to sew with.

Webbed Arms (Make 2)-
With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 13.
Rnd 1-  sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till last ch, 3 sc in last ch, now, working on opposite side across foundation loops of the beginning ch, make 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (26 sc, counting ch bump of first sc as 1 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (26 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (26 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of net 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (20 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tails.
Wrist-
Rnd 10- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Rnds 12 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off yarn, weave in tails.
Rnd 14- Join Shocking Pink, make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 15 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off yarn, weave in tails.
Rnd 17- Join Claret. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 18 to 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off yarn, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew Sides and Bottom of Body together, leaving Top open, stuff as you go! Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body.
Sew Legs to Body, fasten off, weave in tails. Sew Arms to Body, fasten off, weave in tails.
Tail-
With Claret 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 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)
Rnds 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (42 sc) Fasten off Claret, weave in tails.
Rnd 13- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)
Rnd 14- Make 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc)
Rnd 17- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 5 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 18- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff tail VERY gently, only so that it won't be all wrinkled up, but do NOT turn it into a round ball!
Measure Back and center tail and pin and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Note- I did not want to make the tail as a flat disk because it would have curled with use, this way, it will stay the way it is now.
Beak-
With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 12.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across till last ch, 2 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side across foundation loops, make 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (23 sts, counting ch bump of first st)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (23 sc)
Rbd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (23 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (20 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Measure Front of Head and center Beak and sew in place 5 rnds below the edge of Head. Fasten off and weave in tails inside of Head.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and Hook 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 Eye with and to stitch Eyelashes as you go.

Position Eyes a little above and to the sides of Beak and pin down. Stitch the Eyelashes as seen in photos as you go. Fasten off and weave in tails inside of Head.
Stuff Head and sew top. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

Don't Worry Yourself Into Emptiness

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, working across foundation loops, make 1 sc in each loop across. Do not turn, work, sl st to end rnd. (21 sts)
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 spot where first ch 1 was made at the beginning, sl st to end rnd. (25 sts)
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 last sc, sl st to end rnd bypassing ch 1 at the start of round. (28 sts)
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  next sc, 2 sc in last sc. Sl st to join rnd. (31 sts)
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 sc till end of rnd, sl st to stitch made after ch 1, to join rnd. (34 sts)
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 sc till end of rnd, sl st to join to first sc of rnd (skipping beginning ch 1). (37)
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. (37 sts)
Rnd 8- Rep rnd 7. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (37 sts)

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

Funmigurumi Monkeyroo No. 12: Kima

Kima means monkey in Swahili, so I decided that at least one of my monkeyroos would have a "real" monkey name. This is the last monkeyroo of the series, and a good one it has been! I think we have streteched our creativity and love of color, haven't we? We will be moving on to a new Amigurumi next time, but I will reserve it as a surpirse. For now, here's Kima!

Materials: Red Heart worsted weight yarn Orchid (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Crochet hook size H

Crochet hook size F (only to work on Bangs)

Measuring tape

Pins

Fiberfill

Body Side #1 (Make 2) With Orchid, ch 16.

Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Orchid, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 9- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 10 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 16- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc) Row 17- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 18- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 19 to 23- Rep row 18. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 24- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Shocking Pink, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc) Row 25- Join Spring Green. make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 27 to 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 32- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Srping Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Body Side #2 (Make 2) With Delft Blue, ch 16. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 6- Join Petal Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 7 to 9- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Petal Pink, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 11- Join Turqua. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 12- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 13- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 14-Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 16 to 19- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15sc) Row 20- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc) Row 21- Join Spring Green and work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 23- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc) Row 24- Join Cherry red. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc.) Rows 25 to 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1 turn. (15 sc) Row 32- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, Cherry Red, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc) Sew sides of Body together, making sure that back and front match. Fasten off. Sew bottom. Leave top open for now. Turn inside out.

Arms- Arm # 1- With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 4- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 5- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnds 6 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin. Weave in tail. Rnd 9- Join Spring Green. make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc )Fasten off Spring Green,leaving long tail to sew with.

Arms- Arm # 2- With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 4- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 5- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnds 6 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin. Weave in tail. Rnd 9- Join Bright Yellow. make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc )Fasten off Spring Green,leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff arms and sew to sides of body, making sure they are at the same level. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Legs- Leg # 1- With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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) Fasten off Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 6- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 7 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Legs- Leg # 2- Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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) Fasten off Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 6- Join Petal Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Petal Pink, weave in tail. Rnd 9- Join Turqua. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Turqua, weave in tail. (24 sc) Rnd 11- Join Delft Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with. (24 sc) Stuff legs and sew to body. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Muzzle- With Hot Red, ch 12. Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2 in last ch of row, turn to work in foundation loops. Row 2- 1 sc in each of next 8 foundation loops, 2 sc in last loop, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off Hot red, weave in tail. Rnd 3- Join Pumpkin. Work 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, 2 sc in last sc of rnd. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail. (27 sc) Rnd 5- Join Petal Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (27 sc) Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Thread a blunt needle with Black and stitch two nostrils on the muzzle. fasten off. Stuff muzzle and pin to body, maing sure you center it well. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail. Take out pins.

Eyes- (Make 2) With Black, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin eyes in face as seen in photos, use leftover tails to sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail. Take out pins. Embroider eyelashes as seen in photos. Eyebrows- Thread blunt needle with Black and stitch brows as you see in photos.

Bangs: Measure and cut 6 Bright Yellow strands of yarn, each 7 inches long. Fold strand in half and, inserting hook in crocheted fabric of Kima's head, pull the yarn through, then insert the ends through the loop form and tighten. Repat with each strand of bang. Attach 3 folded pieces on the left side of Front of Body, counting from the center dividing line where you sewed the two sides together, then attach 3 folded strands on the right side. Trim to the height of eyelashes.

Tail- With Pumpkin, ch 43. Row 1- 4 dc in 4th ch from hk, *4 dc in next ch, 5 dc in next ch, 4 dc in next ch, 5 dc in next ch, rep from * across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Using mesuring tape, find center of Back of Body and pin tail there, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Ears- Ear # 1 (Make 2) With Bright Yellow, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) Rnd 2- Make 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, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail in one piece, leave long tail in the other piece to sew with.

Ear # 2 (Make 2) With Spring Green, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) Rnd 2- Make 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, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail in one piece, leave long tail in the other piece to sew with. Place two pieces together, wrong sides facing each other and right sides facing outward and whipstitch all around, except for bottom which you will leave open to attach to toy. Attach to side of Kima's head and sew in place. Repeat with other ear, making sure you attach both at the same level of head. Fasten off, weave in tails. Stuff body, sew top. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo No. 8: Scoots

I'm fighting a tough pneumonia and making headwave little by little. Meantime, I had to crochet (aside from reading, that's my favorite thing to do!) This is the result, hope you like it!

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White
Red Heart worsted weight Shocking Pink
Fiberfill
Scissors
Pins
Measuring tape
Crochet hook size H

Body-
Front- Side #1:
With Turqua, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd 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- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Front- Side #2:
With Spring Green, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd 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 5- Rep row 2. Fasten off Spring Green. Weave in tail.
Row 6- Join Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc across.(15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Blue, weave in tail.
Row 11- Join Hot Red. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 12 to 20- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Hot Red, weave in tail.
Row 21- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 22 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.
Thread a blunt needle and sew Front Side # 1 of Bod to Front Side # 2. Fasten off.



Back- With Turqua, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Rows 3 to 29- Rep row 2.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread a blunt needle and sew Front and Back sides of Body together. Fasten off.
Sew Bottom of Body closed. Fastewn off. Leave top open for now.

First Leg-
With Blue, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, Blue. Weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Spring Green, 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Spring Green.
Rnd 9- Join Hot Red. Make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 10 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Second Leg-
With Hot Red, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, Hot Red. Weave int ail.
Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow. 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7- 1 sc i n each sc around. Fasten off Bright Yellow. Weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Turqua. Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 9 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.












First Arm-
With Turqua, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 6 to 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Second Arm- With Spring Green, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 5 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Spring Green.
Rnd 9- Join Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 10 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 16- Join Hot Red. Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 17 to 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Muzzle- With Shocking pink. ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of 1s 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Shocking Pink. Join Bright Yellow.
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each of 1st 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around.
Half rnd- Work 15 sc (1 in each of next 15 sc) sl st in next sc. Fasten off.
"Lips"- With Shocking Pink, ch 2.
1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn. Insert hook in loop formed on the side, pull up loop, make sc. Turn.
*Insert hook in the 2 loops formed on the side, pull up loop, make sc as usual. Turn. Rep from * until you have completed a cord 3" long.
Thread a needle with Bright Yellow and set aside.
To Make "Mouth" on Muzzle- With your fingers "pinch" the lower part of the muzzle, so as to make a crease in the Shocking pink thus forming a "lip."
While holding the "lip", begin to stitch it secure on the back with bright Yellow thread. Fasten off.
Place the Shocking Pink already made against the upper part of the "mouth." Pin. Thread blunt needle with Shocking Pink and sew in place using the loops on the one of the sides of the cord.
(DO NOT SEW BOTH SIDES OF CORD.) Fasten off.
You now have protuding "lips" that can be moved around. Measure Front center Muzzle and pin down. Stuff through sides. Sew in place. Stuff arms and sew in place.

Ears
Ear #1- (Make 2):
With Turqua, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of both sides.
Sew both pieces together, leaving the bottom part open.

Ear #2 (Make 2):
With Spring Green, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of both sides.
Sew both pieces together, leaving the bottom part open.
Sew open part of each ear to side of head as shown in photos. Fasten off.

Tail- With Turqua, ch 53.
Row 1- 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, 5 dc in next ch, *5 dc in next ch. Rep from *across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Measure the Back, center tail, pin down. Thread blunt needle and sew tail in place. Fasten off.
Stuff arms and sew in place as shown in photos.

Eyes- (Make 2): With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off.
Rnd 2- Join Coffee. 2 sc in each of 1st 3 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off. Rnd 3- Join White, 1 sc in eachof first 7 sc, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sc. Fasten off,
leaving long tail to sew with. Pin eyes on top of muzzle. Fasten off.
Stuff Body and sew bottom. Fasten off. Stuff legs and sew to Body. Fasten off.

Done!

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Funmigurumi Poochie Dogs No. 2: Spots

We have had the most wonderful dogs (I think all dog lovers feel the same way about their pups!) For one reason or another, all of ours have had spots. So, I'm inspired to share my own take on wonderful, fun, loving, spotted dogs. Without any more hoopla, here's Spots, the lovable goofball.
Spots' biggest problem is that he cannot believe how is it that Mama has a radar that always catches him red-handed! (Sometimes his sister is the instigator of the mischief and he's just playing along) so he puts on this lovable, "I don't know what you're talking about look". . .hoping to get away with it!
Hope you enjoy the pattern.
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (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 Soft Brown (scraps)
Size H crochet hook
Blunt needle
Pins
Scissors
Fiberfill
Body- (Make 2) With Coffee and H hook, ch 32.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch, turn.
Rows 2 to 8- Make 1 sc in each ch from hook. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with (optional). Join Carrot. Rows 9 to 16- With Carrot, make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Join Cafe. Rows 17 to 32- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Immediately after you finish both sides of the body, place them on top of the other with right sides facing, and sew the sides and the bottom, using tails you have left, or just using yarn you thread on your blunt needle. Fasten off. Turn inside out and set aside.
"Spots"- Body Spot 1- With Gold and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in every sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Body Spot 2- With Soft Brown and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Small body spots- (Make 2) With Buff and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close round. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Take a look at photos and sew the "spots" in place. Fasten off.
Arms- (Make 2)- With Cafe and h hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close round. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 5 to 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff arms lightly and sew in place as seen in photos.
Legs- First Leg- With Coffee and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4-1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 5 to 13- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Second Leg- With Cafe and H hook, repeat first 8 rounds of First Leg. Fasten off Cafe. Join Coffee. Rnds 9 to 13- With Coffee, make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Leg Spot- With Carrot and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Join Gold. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff leg lightly and sew in place as seen in photos.Sew to Second Leg as seen in photos. Stuff leg lightly and sew in place as seen in photos.
Eyes (Make 2 of each)- White of Eye- With White yarn and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in every sc around. Slip st to close rnd. Fasten off. Golden Part of Eye- With God and H hook, chain 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd, leaving long tail to sew with. Pupils- With Black and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip stitch to close round. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Ears- First Ear- With Cafe and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 6- Make 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. End rnd with 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Rnd 7- Make 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 8- Make 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 9 to 14- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 15- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, reduce sc over next 2, rep around. Rnd 16- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, reduce sc over next 2 sc, rep around. Rnd 17- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, reduce sc over next 2 sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Second Ear- With Coffee and H hook, repeat the first 5 Rnds of First Ear. Change to Cafe, and continue ear as you did for First Ear. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.
Tail- With Carrot and H hook,Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnds 2 to 14- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew with. Sew to the back of "Spots" Body as seen in photos. Muzzle- (Make 2) With Buff and H hook, ch 5. Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hk and in each of next 2 ch, ch 2 in last ch. Turn around and make 1 sc in each of next 2 loops of foundation chain, 2 sc in last loop of foundation ch. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2-2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 4- 1 s in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin in place as you see in photos and sew. Fasten off. Make Nose.
Nose- With Black and H hook, ch 7. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Row 3- Sc 2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc 2 tog over last 2 sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin on top of Muzzle as seen in photos and sew.
Mouth- Embroider mouth as seen in pictures.
Once you have the face finished (all the parts sewn), stuff the dog and sew the top. Sew ears in place and fastn off.
You're done!
If you have a beloved poochie who has dug up your favorite rose bush and then looks at you with innocent eyes when you come running out of the house to save what is left of your garden, you will love this little bandit!
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Funmigurumi Poochie Dogs No. 1: Cookie

I'm not only an Ami lover, I love animals too. We have had 3 dogs with spots on them. All of them pretty wonderful dogs, so I decided to make a dog with various colors for my first pattern of this series. (Don't be surprised at what I do after that!)
If you would like to make Cookie, this is what you will need:
Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight Cafe
Red Heart worsted weight Buff
Red Heart worsted weight Black
Red Heart worsted weight Coffee
Scraps Red Heart worsted weight Soft Navy
Scraps Red Heart worsted weight Off White
Pins
Blunt Needle
Crochet hooks size H and F
Scissors
Fiberfill
Measuring tape (to make sure you center things)
Body (Front)- With H hook and Black, ch 33. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Row 8- Still with Black, make 8 sc. Join Cafe, make 13 sc with Cafe. Join Buff, make 1 sc in each sc tillend of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 9- With Buff, make 9 sc, switch to Cafe. With Cafe, make 16 sc, change to Black, make 7 sc with Black. Ch 1, turn. Row 10- With Black, make 6 sc. Change to Cafe. With Cafe, make 18 sc. Change to Buff. With Buff,make 8 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 11- With Buff, make 6 sc. Change to Cafe. With Cafe, make 22 sc. Change to Black. With Black, make 4 sc. Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 12- With Cafe, make 27 sc, change to Buff, make 5 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 13- With Buff, make 3 sc, change to Cafe. Make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 14- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of next 30 sc, change to Buff, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 15- With Buff, 1 sc in first sc. Fasten off Buff. Change to Cafe. 1 sc in each sc to end of row using Cafe. Ch 1, turn. Rows 16 to 18- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc across. Row 19- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, join Coffee, make 1 sc in each of next 20 sc with Coffee, ch 1, turn. Row 20- With Coffee, make 1 sc in each of first 20 sc. Change to Cafe, make 1 sc in each of last 12 sc with Cafe. Ch 1, turn. Row 21- Rep row 19. Row 22- Rep row 20. Row 23- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 13 sc, change to Coffee. Make 1 sc in each of next 19 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 24- With Coffee, make 1 sc in each 19 sc, change to Cafe, and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Row 25- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, change to Coffee, and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 26- With Coffee, make 1 sc in each of first 27 sc, change to Cafe and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 27- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 16 sc, change to Coffee and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 28- With Coffee, make 1 sc in each of first 17 sc, chasnge to Cafe, and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 29- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 18 sc, change to Coffee and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 30- With Coffee, make 1 sc in each of first 13 sc, change to Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc to end of row, turn. Row 31- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 19 sc, chasnge to Coffee, make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off, leaving long tails to sew with.
Back- With Black, ch 33. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (32 sc). Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 8- Join Cafe, make 20 sc with Cafe, join Buff and while carrying Cafe, make last 12 sc with Buff, ch 1, turn. Row 9- With Buff, make 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, switch to Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 10- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 22 sc, switch to Buff and make 1 sc in each of last 10 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 11- With Buff, make 1 sc in each of first 9 sc, switch to Cafe, and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 12- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 25 sc, switch to Buff, and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 13- With Buff, make 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, change to Cafe, and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 14- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 28 sc, change to Buff, amke 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 15- With Buff, in each of first 3 sc, change to Cafe and sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off Buff. Row 16- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 17 to 20- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc across. Row 21- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 22 sc. Join Black and make 1 sc in each of next 10 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 22- With Black, make 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, change to Cafe. With Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 23- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 26 sc, change to Black and work 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. Ch 1, turn. Rows 24 to 26- Sc with Cafe each stitch that was made with Cafe ont he previous row and sc iwth Black each st that was done with Black on the previous row. Ch 1, turn. Row 27- With Black, make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, change to Cafe and sc in each sc till end of row. Fasten off Black. Ch 1, turn. Rows 28 to 31- With Cafe, 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off. Place both sides of body with right sides facing, sew the sides togeher and also the bottom. Turn inside out.
Ears- Left Ear (Make 2)- With Coffee and H hook, ch 14. Row 1- Make 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- Make 1 sc in each sc till you reach last st of row, make 3 sc in that stitch. Turn around the corner and make 1 sc in each the loops of the staring chain. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 13 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, ch 1, turn. Row 4- 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc to end. Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 13 sc, sl st in each of next 7 sts, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew both pieces together using tail left.
Right Ear (Make 2)- With Cafe, repeat the rows you did with Coffee.
Eyes- With F hook and Off White, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off.
Blue Circles-(Make 2)- With H hook and Soft Navy, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Slip st to close rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Black Circles- (Make 2)- With Black and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Slip st to close rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew Soft Navy circle to the first row of the Off-White circle, letting the Off White Bottom show. Fasten off. Repeat with the other eye. Sew the Black circle on top of the Blue, letting the bottom of the Blue circle show. Fasten off. Pin to the dog as shown in photos. With Blunt needle threaded with Black, sew all around.
Tail- With Cafe and H crochet hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnds 2 to 20- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Counting the Cafe rows at the back of your dog, (from the bottom up) sew the tail to the 8th row, taking care to center it well. Fasten off.
Muzzle (Make 2)- With Buff. Ch 2. Rnd- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Ch 1, turn (leave all the rest of the sts unworked). Row 5- Sl st in first st, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, sl st in last sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Thread a blunt needle with Black, and make random stitches on each muzzle. Fasten off. Measure front of Funmigurumi doggie and center each muzzle. Pin them and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off. Thread blunt needle with Black again, and make stitches to "join" both muzzle rounds to each other int he middle as seen in pictures. Stitch downward to form a mouth. Fasten off.
Nose- With Black and F hook, ch 6. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1. Row 2- Sc 2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2sc to together over last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. Insert hook in ever st reduced and pull up a loop from each, yo, pull thorugh all loops in hook. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin in place and sew following photos.
Arms- First arm- With Coffe and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1-Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd (6 sc). Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (12 sc). Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (18 sc). Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around, end round by working as follows in the last 2 sts: 1 sc, then in next to last sc, then in last sc make 2 sc (22 sc). Rnds 5 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew with. Second Arm- Repeat as if for Coffee but using Cafe yarn. Legs- First Leg- With Coffee and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep around. Rnd 4- 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Coffee and join Black. Rnds 8 to 14- With Black, make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Second Leg- Rnds 1-7 With Cafe, repeat first 7 rnds of first leg. Fasten off. Join Buff. Rnd 8 to 9- With Buff, rep rnds 8 and 9 of first leg. Fasten off Butt. Join Black. Rnds 10 to 14- With Black, rep rnds 10 to 14 of first leg. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff gently. Sew each leg to Cookie's body following photos. Stuff arms and sew in place. Stuff body, close top. Place ears in place and sew. Fasten off.

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Duckieroo Funmigurumi Baby Rattle

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart’s Black, Bright Yellow, Carrot Pumpkin and Pale Yellow)
Fiberfill
Tapestry or blunt needle
1 little bell (I used a a cat’s little ball with a bell inside)
Stuffing tool
Measuring tape
Crochet hooks size H and size G
Pins
Note: You can use cotton yarn if you like, but personally, I prefer acrylic yarn because it can be thrown into the washer and into the dryer often to keep the toy clean and it will not shrink.
Ring: With worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Carrot), Ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hk and in all achians across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc). Rows 3-32: Rep row 2. Cut a tail twice as long as the strip you crocheted and thread a blunt needle with the end of the long yarn tail you just left and begin to whipstitch thestrip into a tube. Using a stuffing tool or a small dowel, push the fiberfill into the tube until the tube is firm. Sew both sides together into a doughnut. Fasten off.
Set ring aside for now. Duckieroo’s Face and Back of Head (make 1 of each): With H hook and Bright Yellow, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk. Ch 1, do not turn. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Ch 1, do not turn. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. rep from * around. Ch 1, don’t turn. Rnd 4- 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, rep from * to end of rnd. Ch 1, do not turn. Rnd 5- 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. Rep from * all around. Ch 1, do not turn. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * all around. Ch 1, do not turn. Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Ch 1, do not turn. Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. sl st to end rnd. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew with. Set aside.
Bang: With G hook and pale yellow, ch 12, 1 sc in 7th ch from hk.1 sc in next sc, ch 6, sl st in same space as beginning ch, 1 sc in next sc, ch 6, slip st in same space as starting ch, rep across, 1 sc in last ch. Fasten off. Set aside for now.
Duckieroo’s bill: With Pumpking and G hook, ch 21.Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and all across.Ch 1, turn. Row 2 (from now on work in back loops only): 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- Rep row 2.
Rows 3-5: Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Duckieroo’s eyes (make 2): With black and G hook, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.
Putting Duckieroo together: First, place both sides of the head right sides facing each other and sew them both sides of the face, leavin gthe bottom part open (leave at least 11 sc without being sewn). Turn inside out. Whipstitch bangs to the top of Duckieroo’s head across the front part of face. Fastenoff inside the toy’s head. Sew bill in place as follows: Turn the bill so that the wrong side is facing. Sew the side first. then the bottom part so that it forms a little pocket. Stuff lightly with fiberfill. Now measure duckieroo’s little head so that you can place the bill centered. Pin the bill in place so that it will not move as you sew it.Sew the underside of the bill flat, but as you sew the upper part, raise it a bit to a curve upwards to immitate the real bill of a duckie.Fasten off. Sew the eyes in place following placement shown in photo. Stuff Duckieroo’s head lightly, insert the ball and cushion it with the fiberfill. Slip the head into the ring, letting the front and back portions of the toy overlap over the ring. Use photo as guide. Sew head in place. Fasten off.

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