Funmigurumi Stripers or Stripe Cuddlers: Mr. Swingler

I am always happy to see how you love the toys and enjoy making the patterns. This new series is a lot of fun and since the little critters are rather easy to make, they can be enjoyed a whole LOT more! I call them stripers because they are all dressed in stripes, and cuddlers because they invite hugs. Mr. Swingler is a super easy but totally cute monkey, full of debonair fun, enjoy!

Size- 15 1/2" L x 9 1/2" W
Skill- Advanced beginner onward

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Daffodil or Maize (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aruba Sea (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aran (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (3 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (2 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red or Favorite Red (2 oz)
Crochet hook size H
Fiberill
Blunt needle
Scissors
Pins

Body (Make 2)-

With crochet hook size H and Turqua, ch 31.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till end of row. (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.

Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 5 to 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 11- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 12 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

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

Row 16- Join Daffodil or Maize, make 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

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

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

Row 21- Join Aruba Sea, work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 22 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

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

Sew Front and Back together at the sides and the Bottom. Fasten off, and weave in tails inside of Body.

Stuff Body well.

Tail-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 59.

Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook, 2 more hdc in same spot as first hdc, 4 hdc in next ch and in each ch across. 

Center at Back and pin down. Sew in place, making sure it is well attached, since kids sometimes like to pull tails

Arms (Make 2)-

With Turqua 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 second ch from hook, rep 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 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over the next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Stuff as you go!

Rnd 10- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)

Rnds 11 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 13- Join Daffodil or Maize, work 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)

Rnds 14 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 16- Join Aruba Sea, make 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)

Rnds 17 to 29- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Finish stuffing and using blunt needle and tails, sew to side of Body as seen in photos. Fasten off and weave ends inside of Body.

Feet and Legs (Make 2)-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.

Repeat rnds 1 to 22 as for Arms. Fasten off, join Turqua.
Rnd 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 24 to 29- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew to Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Head- 

Front-

Join Aran  skipping the first 5 sc of Body for Shoulder.

Row 1- Work 1 sc in each of next 20 sc, ch 1, turn, skipping the last 5 sc of row. (20 sc)

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 3 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Back- 

Repeat as for Front.

Sew Sides of Head closed, leaving Top open for now.

Muzzle-
With Maize or Daffodil 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 second ch from hook, rep 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 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Eye Patches (Make 2)-

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in second ch from hook, rep around. (12 sc)

Semi row 3- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc. Fasten off, leaving last two stitches unworked. Fasten off, leaving tail to sew with.
Sew Patches to sides of Muzzle as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Muzzle.
Eyes (make 2)-
With Coffee and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Sew Eyes onto Eye Patches, fasten off, weave in tails inside of Muzzle.
Optional-
Sew 1 "Dot" of light to each Eye with white yarn by making 3 small stitches in each Eye. Fasten off, and weave in tail at Back.
Mouth-
With Cherry Red or any other Red you like,  embroider Mouth as a running stitch across 9 sc 1 rnd below the bottom of the Nuzzle, for a huge and happy grin.
Pin Face Mask in place, 4 rows below Top of Head, and sew in place.
Stuff Head and sew Top closed, fasten off and weave in tail. 

Ears-

Ear # 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 second ch from hook, rep 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, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ear # 2-

With Turqua and H hook, rep as for Ear #1.

Sew Ears in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Hat-

With Aruba Se 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)
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 sc around. (36 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (48 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
Rnd 11- WORKING IN BACK LOOPS THIS RND ONLY, make 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
Rnd 13- [1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 6 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (42 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc)
Brim of Hat-
Rnd 17- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 18- [1 sc in each o first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 6 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (42 sc)

Rnds 19 to 26- 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc) {Let the edge of the Hat's Brim roll up} Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ribbon For Hat-
With Maize or Daffodil and H hook, ch 35.
Rnd 1- Place chain around Hat and slip stitch to close round. Work 1 sc in each ch around. (35 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (35 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (35 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Use tail to tack the Ribbon in place around the Hat.
Stuff Hat softly and sew in place by tacking it in place with stitches that are as invisible as possible.
Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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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. 9: Pomelo (Baby Rattle)

A baby can get bored as the day is long, and that means he or she can get fussy and cranky, and your day can turn into a nightmare!
Why not give baby something fun to rattle around and giggle at? Pomelo is the right answser! This is an easy sock monkey-style rattle you can make with scraps of yarn!
It is fun and can be put together pretty quickly if you have the materials on hand.

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty'N Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Green
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black
1 sheet of plastic canvas (white)
1 Cat toy with a bell inside (you can get them at the pet aisle of your local store)
Fiberfill
Scissors
Measuring tape
Blunt needle
Sewing needle
Strong quilting thread
Pins
Crochet hook size H
Crochet hook size C (only for Bangs)

Head-With Shocking Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd 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 aropund (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Socking Pink. Weave in tail.

Rnd 5- Join Pretty'N Pink, Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc) Fasten off Pretty'N Pink, weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Petal Pink, make 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (34 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (34 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (40 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (40 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (32 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,
1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (29 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc.
(26 sc) Fasten off, Petal Pink. Weave in tail.
Rnd 15- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. 1 sc in last sc of round. (21 sc)

For now, we will stop working on the actual head, because it is easier to attach the features while the head is open and has not been stuffed yet.
Mouth- With Black, Ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc)Fasten off, weave in tail.
Round 2- Join Hot Red. Work 3 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, (you will now work on foundation loops of sc row)1 sc in each of next 4 loops, 3 sc in last loop, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leavinglong tail to sew with. Center mouth right under last Pretty 'N Pink round and sew in place. Fasten off.

Nose- With Black, thread blunt needle and embroider the nostrils of the nose as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Eyes- (Make 2)With Coffee, 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 down above nostrils and theading a blunt needle with leftover tails, sew in place. Fasten off.
Bangs- Measure and Cut 5 4-1/2" lengths of Shocking Pink yarn.
Fold yarn and using hook C, pull middle of folded yarn piece through sc in 1st round at top of Pomelo's head, pass ends of the yarn through loop just formed and pull to tighten. Repeat until you have attached all the "hair" of the bangs. Trim to fall just above eyes.
Ears (Make 4)- With Pretty 'N Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st 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.

Place two pieces of ear together, wrong sides facing each other and right sides facing you and sew all around, except for bottom. Attach the bottom opening to Pomelo's ears to Pretty' N Pink portion of head. Pin and sew in place. Fasten off.

Finish Head as follows:

Rnd 16- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc] rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (16 sc)

Rnd 17- Insert cat ball and stuffing. 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 around. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (13 sc)
Rnd 18- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (11 sc) Set aside for now.
Handle-
Cut a piece of sturdy plastic canvas 2-3/8" wide by 4-1/2" high.
Cut a good amount of strong thread, fold in half and thread a sewing needle with it. Bend the plastic canvas into a tube and sew the side, top and bottom of it to secure it.

Handle Cover-
With Spring Green, ch 18
Row 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 6- Rep row 2.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green.
Row 8- Join Tea Leaf. Work 1 sc in each sc across.
Rows 9 to 13- 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 14- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Fold this cover around the tube you just made.
Insert a bell into the tube if you want, (I did. The cat ball pack brought some that had spikes on them. I took a pair of flat plyers and pulled
them open, got the bell out and dropped into the tube. You can also drop 3 or 4 dried beans into the tube.) That way there will be more rattling and more fun for baby.


Thread the blunt needle with Tea Leaf yarn and by making long stitches, close the bottom of the tube. Fasten off, weave in tail. Repeat with the top of the tube. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Insert the top of the tube into the bottom of Pomelo's head. Fasten off Spring Green while leaving a long tail to sew with. Thread blunt needle with that tail and sew all around tube. Fasten off.
Weave in tail.
Done! Baby has a new toy.

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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 Monkeyroo 7: (Baby Rattle) Carambola

Carambolas are a delicious tropical fruit, and I'm sure that if monkeys would have access to them, they would love'em, hence the name for this little cutie.
This is a wonderful, fun toy that you can make in almost no time at all with hardly any yarn!

Materials:Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Cherry Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Shocking Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Pretty 'N Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Black (scraps)
3 Cat balls (they are balls that have a bell inside and can be found at the pet aisle)
Scissors
Blunt needle
Crochet size H
Measuring tape
Fiberfill
Monkeyroo Side #1 (Make 2)- With Gold Ch 9.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 12- Rep row 2.
Fasten off, weave in tail,
Monkeyroo Side # 2 (Make 2)- With Pumpkin, ch 9.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3 to 6- Rep row 2.
Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in yarn.
Row 7- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 8 to 12- Work 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off, weave in tail.
With one piece of Side #1 and Side #2, Right Side facing, sew center part and fasten off. Repeat for Back of Toy. Join Shocking Pink.
Color Edge- Row 1- Sc all around, adding 1 extra sc to each corner.
Row 2- Rep row 1. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle with tail and sew all around, except bottom.
Set aside.
Ears (make 4)- With Shocking Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Work 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in at least two of the pieces.
Weave in tail in the other two. Thread blunt needle with tail you just left hanging from one of the ear sides and sew it to an ear side that you left without tail, leaving the bottom open to attach it to the toy. Repeat with the other ear.
Once you have both ears ready. count 6 rows (from top Shocking Pink down,) and attach open end of ear to 6th row, pin, and sew. Fasten off. Repeat on the other side. Making sure that both ears are at the same level.
Ball Handle-
Ball #1- With Cherry 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, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. Insert cat ball in the forming circle and continue crocheting with cat ball inside.
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. 1 sc in last sc of rnd.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Ball #2- With Spring Green, repeat all the rounds as for Ball #1, inserting cat ball also right after rnd 3.
Sew Ball #1 to bottom of Ball #2. Fasten off.
Muzzle- With Pretty 'N Pink, 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.
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread a blunt needle with Black and embroider mouth as seen in photos.
Embroider two dots for nostrils. Fasten off. Stuff with Fiberfill.
Measure Front of toy, center muzzle, pin down and sew. Fasten off.
Eyes- With Black, Ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin eyes to sides of muzzle and sew in place. Fasten off.

Stuff toy with Fiberfill and insert last cat toy into it, burying it into the stuffing so that it will not protude. Close bottom. Fasten off.

Sew Ball Handle" to bottom, centering it. Fasten off.

Done!

Hope the precious wee little baby you give this to will really enjoy it!

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo Baby Rattle—3: "Jiggles"

I did not name my first rattle, but decided to name this one to make it a little more fun.
This is a very easy baby toy to make. I made it as colorful as possible (for a monkey), although by the time I finish making a whole bunch of them, I will probably get "jungle wild" with color (it always happens!) So, here's "Jiggles," hope you like him!

Materials:Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Ranch Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow or White (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Crochet hook size F
Blunt needle
Scissors
Measuring tape
Pins
Fiberfill
2 Cat balls with a bell inside

Body (Make 2)- With Cherry Red and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second 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- 2 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 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 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces.
Belly Patch- With Cerry Red and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew to center of front of Body. Fasten off.
Head- With Cherry Red and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd 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 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (16 sc) Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Rnd 7- Insert cat toy ball into crocheted head. Make 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over nest 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. (13 sc) Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, [sc2tog over next 2 sc] rep to end of round. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (13 sc) Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc [sc2tog over next 2 sc] rep to end of row. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Tail- With Ranch Red and H hook, ch 20. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in same ch, 4 sc in next ch and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin Belly Patch to Front center of Body and sew using leftover tail. Fasten off. (Making a Belly Patch will give the rattle a little bit more of a roly-poly shape.) Thread blunt needle with tail leftover in one of Body pieces and sew both Front and Back of body together, leaving a good sized opening at the top to fill in.
Sew Tail to the very center of Back of Body. Fasten off. Set body aside for now.
Muzzle- With Ranch Red and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Ch 2, turn. Row 2- Work 4 hdc in same spot at ch 2, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc. Sl st in next sc, ch 2, 4 hdc in same stitch, sl st in nest sc. Fasten off, leaving tail to sew with.
Pin to center of face and sew in place. Fasten off.
Eyes and Mouth- With Black and F hook, make Eyes as follows: Ch 2. Row 1- Make 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin right above muzzle, to the side, and sew in place. Fasten off. Mouth- Thread blunt needle with Black again, and inserting it through the open neck of the toy, embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off. To give more expression to Eyes, make a single dot on each one with Bright Yellow or White. Ears (Make 2)- With Cherry Red and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew with. Sew two pieces each to each other, leaving bottom open. Sew each resulting ear to the side of the head where you left the opening, making sure you do it at the same level.
The reason I prefer to do it this way is because those ears are going to get grabbed and we don't want them to be flimsy.
Arms and Legs are in the form of "handles" for baby to grab.
Arms and Legs- Arms: Row 1- Join Ranch Red to bottom of front of body and with H hook, Ch 14 (I actually went through the two thicknesses in the already sewn body) skip 7 sc, sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- 1sc in each sc across. Fasten off. Repeat on opposite side with other Arm.
Legs: Skip 1 sc below the end of "Arm" and join Cherry Red to next sc, and with H hook, ch 12. Row 1- Skip 3 more sc, 1 sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- Rep row 2. Fasten off.
Repeat on opposite side for second Leg. Fasten off.

Insert second toy ball into body and stuff all around it. (You can substitute the second ball for a squaker, if you wish.) Thread blunt needle with Ranch Red and close top of Body. Fasten off and weave in tails. Sew head to top of Body using leftover tail. Fasten off. Weave in end.

You're done!

Pattern has been corrected thanks to MadCrocheter. Thank you so much for your help!

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Monkeyroo Baby Rattle

This is a fun rattle for your baby or for a child you love, whether it is your niece,nephew, your grandchild or the baby of your best friend. It is easy and quick to make and you will delight any child you give it to.

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Cafe, Red Heart Buff, scraps red Heart Black, Red Heart Carrot)
Crochet size F and size H hooks
1 little bell (I used a cat's little ball with a bell inside)
stuffing tool
measuring tape
scissors
pins
fiberfill
blunt needle

Note: If you prefer, you can use cotton yarn, but personally, I prefer acrylic yarn because it can be thrown into the washer and into the dryer without shrinkage and the toy could be kept clean for the child.

Body- Make 2. With H hook and Cafe, ch 17.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (Ch 1 stands for 1 sc throughout). Row 2- 1 sc in next sc and in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (16 sts.)
Rows 3 to 15- Rep row 2. Fastenoff, leaving long tail to sew with. Place both squares right sides facing one another and whip stitch together the sides and the top using the long tails you left when you fastened off. Leave the bottom open.
Turn inside out and proceed to make the "face".

Monkey's face- Face Mask: (Make 2) With hook size F and Buff, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk.Sl st to close rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.Sl st to close rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Muzzle- With Buff and F hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk.Sl st to close rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.Sl st to close rnd. 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. Sl st to close rnd. 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 around. Slip st to close rnd.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fassten offl leaving long tail to sew with.
Eyes- With F hook and Black, ch 2. (Make 2) Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rattle's Ring- With Carrot and H hook, 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. Fasten off, leaving a tail as long as the strip you just crocheted. Thread a blunt needle with the end of the long yarn tail you just left and begin to whipstitch the strip 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.
Ears- With H hook and Buff, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Mke 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to close rnd. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Join Cafe. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep aropund. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leave a long tail to sew with. Sew in place following photos.
Insert cat bell inside the Body/Head of Monkeyroo, pad the ball around with fiberfil stuffing. Insert rattle's ring into the bottom opening of the toy and whipstitch across. Fasten off securely.
This is not the loudest rattle but it is a run toy to entertain baby and it does rattle a bit.
Enjoy!

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