Woolly the Funmigurumi Lamb

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Level

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

Completion time: A couple of days

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

Materials-

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

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

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

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

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

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

Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn White (scraps)

Crochet hooks size H and C

Blunt needle

Fiberfill

Scissors

Body: Front

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Strip # 2-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body: Back-

Strip #1-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Strip #2-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arms:

Arm #1-

With Linen and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arm #2-

With Linen and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Legs-

Leg #1-

With Linen and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leg #2-

With Linen and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ears-

Ear #1-

Upper Part of Ear-

With Aran and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inner Part of Ear-

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

Ear #2-

Upper Part of Ear-

With Mist Green and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inner Part of Ear-

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

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

Muzzle-

With Baby Pink and H hook ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eyes (Make 2)-

With Black and H hook, ch 2.

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

Tail-

With Baby Pink and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Wool” on Top of Head-

Base-

With Pale Yellow and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Wool”-

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

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

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

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

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

Putting Woolly Together-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Encouraging Promises!

Funmigurumi Cutely Frogs: Leafy Sleek

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Done!

Encouraging Promises!

Funmigurumi Cutely Frogs: Humpy the Leaper Toad

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

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

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

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

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

Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)

Crochet hook size H

Fiberfill

Scissors

Yarn or blunt needle

Body-

Bottom-

With Paddy Green and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body-

Top-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thread blunt needle with Speing Green yarn and sew the Front of Humpy down the middle, leaving the Back open for stuffing.

Face-

"Cheeks" (Make 2)-

With Spring Green and h hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Mouth-

Thread yarn needle with Black,and beginning by stitching a semi-circle around the center of the first "Cheek," embroider Humpy's smile, ending on the opposite "Cheek," as seen in photos.

Eyes (Make 2)-

White of Eye-

With White and H hook, ch 2. 

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

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

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

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

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

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

Pupil (Make 2)-

With Black and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- Join Pumpkin and work 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew pupils in center of White of Eyes.

Eyelids (Make 2)-

With H hook and Spring Green, ch 20.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (19 sc, counting bump of chain) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- Working on Back Loops for this row only, make 1 sc in each sc across. (19 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (19 sc)Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Drape Eyelid piece over back of Eye and stitch in place, sewing only the Back and sides of the Eyelid and leaving the front free. Fasten off and secure ends inside of Eye.

Stuff Eyes and sew to topmost part of Head. Fasten off, weave in tails.

"Cheeks" (Make 2)-

With H hook and Spring Green, ch 2.

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

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

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

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread yarn needle with tail and sew half of the circle of the "Cheek" in place, stuff it, and finish sewing. Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Body.

Repeat with other "Cheek." You have to eyeball this, but I placed them 1 row above the seam where the Paddy Green bottom and the Spring Green top of Body

join, and about 8 sc from each other and 8 sc from the edge of the Head. You place them as you wish.

Arms-

Arm #1-

“Fingers”-

With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnds 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail. Stuff lightly with Fiberfill.

Repeat until you make 3 fingers for first Arm.

Arm Portion-

Rnd 1- Join Delft Blue to the Back of  1 of the “fingers”, work 1 sc in same sc where you joined yarn, make 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and make 1 sc in that sc, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc of same “finger.” Insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and work 1 sc in each of first 3 sc of that “finger.” (You have joined the “fingers” at the Back,) now work 1 sc in each remaining sc of each finger, joining the Front as you go, the same way as you joined the Back. (18 sc)

Rnds 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Lemon. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 7 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tail. 

Rnd 10- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) 

Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) 

Rnd 13- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 14 to 21- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2-

Repeat all these rnds for Second Arm.

Stuff Arms and sew in place using tails as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Legs-

Leg #1-

“Toes”-

With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnds 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail. Stuff lightly with Fiberfill.

Repeat until you make 3 toes for first Leg (Foot section).

Leg Portion-

Rnd 1- Join Delft Blue to the Back of  1 of the “toes”, work 1 sc in same sc where you joined yarn, make 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and make 1 sc in that sc, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc of same “finger.” Insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and work 1 sc in each of first 3 sc of that “finger.” (You have joined the “fingers” at the Back,) now work 1 sc in each remaining sc of each finger, joining the Front as you go, the same way as you joined the Back. (18 sc)

Rnds 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Lemon. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 7 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tail. 

Rnd 10- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 11 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 13- Join Paddy Green. Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnd 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 15 to 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

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

Stuff Body and close Back. Weave in tail.

Done!

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Funmigurumi Frogs: Croaky Puddler

We had a big freeze and then a thaw and developed some plumbing problems on our main bathroom's water heater line. So it's been quite a bit of trouble around the house. The family was a good sport, but I could not function as usual. Well, after 2 weeks, the plumbers plumbed and we're finally out of plumbing mud pies!

I was so busy with all of this that I did not notice what was happening! I was thinking of continuing our cute series of Mookie Tookies. Perhaps we would make another tabby cat or a Chihuahua. . .But then I got a delegation of frogs from the Chocolate Ponds beyond Pleasant Valley. They wanted to know why they have been "ignored" and not featured in our site. . .I was speechless! We're talking girly girl here. I see a frog and I climb onto the nearest chair!
But they came ready with Picket signs: Down with the Dogs, We Want Frogs! Out with the Cats, Give frogs a Chance!

And they threatened to picket under my bedroom window in the middle of the night! So in the interest of peace, happiness, and a good night's sleep, I negotiated temporarily stopping the Mookie Tookie series and making some Frogs!
So Croaky will be the first of our visitors from the Chocolate Ponds. He's a kid from the Puddler Clan, and he's as sweet as cocoa mud waters can make him! Here's the pattern, enjoy!

Size- 13" (from eyes to toes) x 9"

Skill- Easy (but you must know how to work in rounds)

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Honeydew (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Fiberfill
Blunt needle to sew and weave in tails and embroider

Body-
Bottom-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc)
Rnd 9- Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (78 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (80 sc)
Rnds 15 to 21- 1 sc in each sc around. (80 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Body- 
Top-
With Honeydew and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc)
Rnd 9- Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (78 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (80 sc)
Rnds 15 to 21- 1 sc in each sc around. (80 sc)
Rnd 22- 1 sc in each sc around. (80 sc) Fasten off Honeydew, weave in tail.
Arms
Arm #1-
“Fingers”-
With Paddy Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail. Stuff lightly with Fiberfill.
Repeat until you make 3 fingers for first Arm.
Arm Portion-
Rnd 1- Join Spring Green to the Back of  1 of the “fingers”, work 1 sc in same sc where you joined yarn, make 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and make 1 sc in that sc, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc of same “finger.” Insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and work 1 sc in each of first 3 sc of that “finger.” (You have joined the “fingers” at the Back,) now work 1 sc in each remaining sc of each finger, joining the Front as you go, the same way as you joined the Back. (18 sc)
Rnds 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Honeydew. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 7 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Honeydew, weave in tail.
Rnd 11- join Paddy Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 13- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 14 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2-
Repeat all these rnds for Second Arm.
Yellow “Spot”-
With Bright Yellow 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) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread yarn needle with Bright Yellow tail and sew “Spot” to Arm as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Arm.
Legs-
Make 2 sets of  “toes” following the same instructions for the “fingers” of the Arms. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Leg #1-
Once the “toes” are made, stuff lightly. Join Spring Green.
Rnd 1- Work to unite the “toes” of the first Leg the same way in which you united the “fingers” for Arm #1. (18 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 3 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Honeydew. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 7 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Honeydew, weave in tail.
Rnd 11- join Paddy Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 13- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 14 to 20- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Leg #2- Repeat as for Leg #1.
Leg “Spot”-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread yarn needle with Bright Yellow tail and sew “Spot” to Leg as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Leg.

Thread blunt needle with Spring Green tail you left when you made the bottom of the Body and sew the Back of the Body across, leaving the Front undone. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Back “Spots”-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from
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.

Make 5 “Spots” in total and sew, on the Back as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails inside Body.

Stuff Legs and sew to Body. Fasten off, weave in tails inside Body.
Stuff arms and sew to sides of Body as seen in photos. Leave the Front of Body open for now until we make the Eyes.

Eyes-
White of Eye-
With White and H hook ,ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Eyelid-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnds 1 to 6- Rep as for White of Eye. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Slip Eyelid sideways on back of White of Eye and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Iris and Pupil-
With Paddy Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle with Black and Make a center spot in the Eye. Fasten off, weave in Back of Iris. Stitch with White a spot of “light” on the Eye. Fasten off, weave in tail in Back. Sew the piece of center of the White of Eye.

Repeat with opposite Eye.

Stuff Body well and close the opening you had left in Front. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Stuff Eyes and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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Funmigurumi Mookie Tookie: Kibbles the Dog

Kibbles is a Boston Terrier mix with all the sweetness of a pup from the Local Pound ready to jump on you and lick your face with joy for having been “rescued” into a loving home.

Size- 8 ½” L x 9 ½” W
Skill- Easy
Materials- 
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Daffodil (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Pins
Scissors

Body-
With Hot Red and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (32 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (40 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (48 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] 7 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of round. (56 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 7 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (64 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] 7 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of round. (72 sc)
Rnds 10 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, weave in tail.
Rnds 17 to 20- Join Daffodil, work 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, weave in tail.

As for all Mookie Tookies, now, we’ll stop working in rounds, from now on, we’ll work in rows, to give our little guy the personality that is now typical of Mookie Tookies. Usually, we would divide our little doggy into 4 sections, this time, we will do things differently.
From the center of Kibbles’ Back, count 30 sc, moving from the Back to the Front, mark sc #30 with a marker or piece of yarn. From the center of Kibbles’ Back, cound 30 sc again, going from Back to Front as before, mark with marker or piece of yarn, skipping 12 sc.

Row 21- Join Spring Green, to the sc at the very center of Kibbles’ Back and sc across the first 30 sc. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 23 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Now let’s work on the opposite side of Front and Back, still leaving the Center of Front for later.
Row 21- From the end of the Spring Green Side, count 12 sc and skip them. Join Delft Blue to next sc and work  1 sc in each sc till you reach the last un-worked sc at Back. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 23 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.
Front Center-
Row 21- Join Daffodil to sc right next to last Spring Green sc, and work 12 sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 23 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (120 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, weave in tail.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew both sides of Back closed. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Body.
Thread blunt needle with tails you left and sew Right Side to edge of Front Center, fasten off, weave in tail inside Body. Repeat for opposite side. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Body. Set aside Body for now.
Arms-
Arm #1-
With Hot Red and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, weave in tails.
Rnd 5- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 6 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arm #2-
With Hot Red and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, weave in tails.
Rnd 5- Join Delft Blue, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 6 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Legs-
Leg #1-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (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 Spring Green, weave in tail inside Arm.
Rnd 6- Join Daffodil. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Hot Red. Work sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 10 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.
Leg #2-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail inside Arm.
Rnd 6- Join Delft Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Hot Red. Work sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 10 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Arms and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Body.
Stuff Legs and sew in place the same as Arms. Weave in tail inside Body.

Tail-
With Hot Red and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Tail lightly and sew to center of Back as seen in photos. Fasten off inside Body.

Muzzle (Make 2)-
With 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 each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Muzzle pieces and pin in place. Thread blunt needle and sew pieces in place as seen in photos. Fasten off and weave in ends inside Body.

Nose-
With Black and H hook, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. (1 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
You have a little triangle, now let’s make it more like the Nose of a dog.
Rnd 4- Working on the side of the little triangle, make 1 sc in each row edge till you reach the very tip of the triangle. Make 3 sc in the tip of the triangle, and working your way up the opposite side of the triangle, make 1 sc in each of the 3 rows. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin Nose on top of Muzzle’s center and threading blunt needle with tail, sew in place.
Stitch down the Middle in between Muzzle sections as seen in photos and embroider a short straight line at the bottom for Mouth. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Body.

Eyes- (Make 2)
First Part-
With Black and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Second Part-
Join White anywhere around the Eye.
Semi-rnd 1- Make 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin Eyes in place as seen in photos and sew using appropriate yarn tails. When starting to stitch on the Black side of Eye, stitch a little beyond the edge of the Eye to match the White side, after a few stitches, just follow the rim of the Eye. Do the same at the end.
Optional- Stitch points of “light” as seen in Eyes. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Body.

Ears-
Ear #1-
First Side-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. (1 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (7 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (9 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Second Side-
Repeat as for First Side, but leave long tail to sew with.
Ear # 2-
First Side-
With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. (1 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (7 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (9 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Second Side-
Repeat as for First Side, but leave long tail to sew with.

Stuff Body and close top of Head. Fasten off, weave in tail. Attach Ears as seen in photos and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Done!

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Oodles of Smoodles—Cashew the Monkey

This is a fun and clever toy for a really small child (9 to 24 months.) It is super easy to make and totally washable and hypoallergenic. It is large enough for baby to hug and light enough to be dragged along and take anywhere baby wants to go. Hope you make one for a child you love and please, remember needy children! Enjoy!

Size- 12" tall x 5 1/2" wide
Skill- Easy

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Daffodil (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (about ½ skein)
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill
Scissors
Blunt needle

Body-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 15.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 23- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 24- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 25 to 43- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 44- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 45- Join Delft Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 46 to 65- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 66- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 67- Join Daffodil. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 68 to 87- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 88- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, leaving long tail to sew with.
Weave in all beginning tails.
Row 89- Join Hot Red. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rnds 90 to 109- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 110- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Using tails and blunt needle begin to sew edges into a tube, stuffing with Fiberfill as you go. Once you have a stuffed tube, join the two ends to form a circle. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Let’s make the features of our little Oodle before we twist the Body.

Ears (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)
Row 2- 2 sc in each of first 5 sc, (leave last sc unworked,) ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 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 sc till end of row. (17 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arms (Make 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)
Rnds 3 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Legs (Make 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 each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (14 sc) Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with.

Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread a blunt needle with a long strand of Spring Green yarn. Twist Oodle’s Body into a figure 8. With stitches, as invisible as possible, sew the figure 8 in place so that it will not come undone, securing it both in Front and in Back. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Stuff Arms lightly with Fiberfill and pin in place as seen in photos and using tails, sew to the toy. Stuff Legs and pin in place as shown and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Pin Ears in place as seen in photos and sew to sides of “Head,” fasten off, weave in tails.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and F hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 5 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (5 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with and to embroider Eyebrows.

Pin Eyes in place and threading blunt needle with tails, sew in place, embroider Eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail so that no Black will be seen.

Muzzle-
With Raspberry (or Medium Pink or Rose of your choice), ch 10.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Working on foundation loops, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop, sl st to join rnd. (18 sc) Fasten off Raspberry, weave in ends.
Rnd 2- Join Lt. Blue. Make 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc  in next sc, sl st to join rnd. (22 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (22 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Muzzle very lightly and pin in place. Sew using tail you left. Fasten off, weave in remaining end.

Tail-
With F and Turqua, ch, 42.
Row 1- Work 3 hdc in fourth ch from hook, work 4 hdc in next ch and in each ch across.

Sew tail to Back as seen in photos, fasten off, weave in ends.

Done!

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Mookie Tookies- Troubles the Cat (Soft Toy for Baby)

Size- 8 ½” Tall (from Ears to Foot) x 6” Wide (at its widest point)

Skill- Easy

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Leaf (about ½ skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Daffodil (about ½ skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (about ½ skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink or Baby Pink (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)

Crochet hooks sizes H and G

Measuring tape

Fiberfill

Scissors

Pins

Blunt needle

Body-

With Tea Leaf and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

Rnd 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, rep from * 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 sc around. (42 sc)

Rnd 10- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, rep from * around. (48 sc)

Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc)

Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)

Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (54 sc)

Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 20 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 20 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (56 sc)

Rnds 15 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (56 sc) Fasten off Tea Leaf, weave in ends.

Now, as for all Mookie Tookies, we will divide the stitches we have into 4 parts, and crochet the top in rows, rather than in rnds, to give our kitty the characteristic shape of a Mookie Tookie.

4 x 14= 56

So we will be dividing the top of our Mookie in 4 sections, each with 14 sc per row.

Front-

Side #1-

Row 1- Join Daffodil. With H hook, work 1 sc in each of first 14 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)

Row 2- 1 sc in each of sc across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)

Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, leaving long tail to sew with.

Front-

Side #2-

Row 1- Join Hot Red. With H hook, work 1 sc in each of first 14 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)

Row 2- 1 sc in each of sc across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)

Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Back-

Side #1-

Row 1- Join Daffodil. With H hook, work 1 sc in each of first 14 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)

Row 2- 1 sc in each of sc across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)

Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, leaving long tail to sew with.

Side #2-

Row 1- Join Hot Red. With H hook, work 1 sc in each of first 14 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)

Row 2- 1 sc in each of sc across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)

Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tails and sew all the sides and the Front closed, leaving only the top open. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Arms-

Arm #1- 

With Hot Red and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, 2 sc in last sc. (14 sc)

Rnds 4 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2- 

With 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 each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, 2 sc in last sc. (14 sc)

Rnds 4 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, leaving long tail to sew with.

Legs-

Leg #1-

With Tea Leaf 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 each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 3 more times. (16 sc)

Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) 

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)

Rnds 7 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Fasten off Tea Leaf, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-

With Tea Leaf 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 each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 3 more times. (16 sc)

Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) 

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)

Rnds 7 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Fasten off Tea Leaf, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Arms and Legs and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails inside Body.

Tail-

Stuff as you go!

With Hot Red and Hi hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (9 sc)

Rnds 3 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (9 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, weave in tail

Rnd 6- Join Daffodil and work 1 sc in each sc around. (9 sc)

Rnds 7 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (9 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, weave in tail.

Rnd 17- Join Tea Leaf, make 1 sc in each sc around. (9 sc)

Rnds 18 to 24- 1 sc in each sc around. (9 sc) Fasten off Tea Leaf, leaving long tail to sew with. Measure Back and center tail, positioning it 4 rows below the end of the Tea Leaf section of Body. Pin in place. Thread blunt needle with tail you left and sew tail. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Body.

Muzzle (Make 2)-

With Pumpkin 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) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Measure and center Muzzle pieces a bit apart from each other and pin in place. Thread blunt needle with tails you left and sew in place. Once they are sewn, with what is left of the yarn, stitch across the center, several times, to “unite” the Muzzle pieces. Fasten off, weave in ends inside Body.

Nose-

With Petal Pink or Baby Pink and G hook, ch 2.

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

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

Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Fasten off Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin Nose in between Muzzle pieces and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends inside Body.

Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Whiskers as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails inside Body.

Eyes (Make 2)-

With Spring Green and G hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- 5 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin Eyes in place as seen in photos. Use tails to sew. Fasten off, weave in tails inside Body.

Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider around Eyes for contour as seen in photos. Make a straight stitch inside each Eye for pupils. Embroider Eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off, Weave in tails inside Body.

Stuff kitty’s Body well and sew top closed. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Ears-

Daffodil Ear-

With Daffodil and G hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (9 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Second Piece-

Repeat all rows as for First Piece, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Hot Red Ear-

First Piece-

With Hot Red and G hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (9 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Second Piece-

Repeat all rows as for First Piece, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew Ear pieces together and then to top of Head as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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