Funmigurumi Mookie Tookies: Wellington the Cat

Our cat, Lilly is a green-eyed, grey tabby which was rescued in the middle of a very hot summer, from a box in the street where she and her brothers had been abandoned. She was taken to the Pound and put up for adoption. When we got her, she was excruciatingly skinny and fearful. I had never seen a cat so gaunt in my life! Because she was the tiniest of all the bunch of cats in the cage she was in, the others did not let her eat much, so she survived on scraps. She was pitifully scraggy and meowed fearfully all the time. But we got her because of all the cats in those cages at the Pound, she was the only one who did not hiss with hostility at humans, and the only one who licked the hand that fed her. She is precious now. She grew, she filled up with love and care, and she now thinks that she can take on even rattle snakes! You see what love can do?

I think about children who are like Lilly. They might be afraid of the dark, they might be afraid of storms, they might be afraid of sleeping in a room alone, what might love and a huggable toy do for them?

My ideas are organic, their implementation follows inspiration and not a set form of rules. I don’t do Amigurumi in the classic sense of the word and terminology, I make creative, fun, colorful toys that seek to warm the heart and to be like a tickling feather to the funny bone. I make crocheted fun. That is why I call them Funmigurumi.

Wellington is a tabby mix little sweetie, he follows my idea of a little stray out of the Amigurumi Humane Society, brought to the Funmigurumi world to be loved and to love you right back. Hope you enjoy him!


Size- 10 1/2" tall x 8 1/2" wide
Skill- Easy

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hunter (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Crochet hooks sizes H and F

Blunt needle to weave tails

Scissors

Pins

Measuring tape

Fiberfill

Body-

With Hunter 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 sc around. (30 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)

Rnd 9- Make 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc) Fasten off Hunter, weaving in tail.

Rnd 11- Join Gold. Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)

Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)

Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (60 sc) Fasten off Gold, weave in tail.

Rnd 14- Join paddy Green. Make [1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 4 times, 1 sc in each remaining sc. (64 sc)

Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (64 sc)

Rnd 16- 1 sc in each around. (64 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 17- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (64 sc)

Rnds 18 to 19- 1 sc in each sc around. (64 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.

Rnd 20- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (64 sc)

Rnds 21 to 22- 1 sc in each sc around. (64 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.

Now, we will stop working in rounds, we will work in rows, to give our little guy his own characteristic personality. We will do a little math, but don’t be afraid, it’s quite easy!

We have now 64 stitches around, and we want to work in two sections of 16 stitches each in Front (to give him a bi-colored top), and we will do the same at Back.

16 x 4=64. So it has to be exactly 16 stitches. To make it easier, we will work in sections which we will later on, sew together.

Front-

Section #1-

Row 23- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each of next 16 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving the rest of the sc unworked. (16 sc)

Row 24- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 25 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Section #2-

Row 23- Join Pale Yellow. Work 1 sc in each of next 16 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving the rest of the sc unworked. (16 sc)

Row 24- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 25 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Legs-

Leg#1-

With H hook and Hunter, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Hunter, weave in tail.

Rnd 7- Join Gold. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Gold, weave in tail.

Rnd 10- Join Paddy Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 12- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

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

Leg #2-

With H hook and Paddy Green, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 7- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.

Rnd 9- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 10 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arms-

Arm #1-

With H hook and Spring Green, 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 Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow and work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 8 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arms #2-

With H hook and Pumpkin, ch 2.

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

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

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 Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Rnd 7- Join Pale Yellow and work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 8 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

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

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

Tabby Face Markings (Make 9)-

With Carrot and H hook, ch 3.

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

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

Row 3- 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across and in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew middle of Body Closed (at front and at Back), fasten off, secure tail inside Body.

Pin in place the 9 triangles of Tabby Face markings as seen in photos, leaving just the edge of the toy free for comfortable sewing  both at the sides and at the top.

Sew triangles in place using tails you had left over. Fasten off, secure inside Body.

Thread blunt needle and sew the sides closed. Fasten off, weave in tail. Leave Wellington’s head open for now.

Note 1- I found it more comfortable to sew the triangle Tabby face Markings on Wellington with his sides open, but if you want to, you can close them first.

Tail-

With Hunter 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)

Rnds 3 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off Hunter, weave in tail.

Rnd 11- Join Gold. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnds 12 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off Gold, weave in tail.

Begin to stuff the tail, do NOT make it stiff!

Rnd 14- Join Paddy Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnds 15 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 17- Join Pumpkin, Make 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnds 18 to 19- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in end.

Note 2- We will now divide the tail into 2 sections (Front and Back), so that we can incorporate the triangle Tabby Markings easier. We will be sew the sides later, when the row of Tabby Markings has been completed.

Front-

Row 20- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Row 21- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Rows 22 to 54- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Row 55- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Back-

Row 20- Leaving a long tail at the beginning to later on sew side with, Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each of the 6 sc that are left in the tail. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Rows 21 to 54- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Row 55- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green, weave in end.

Tail Tabby Markings (Make 6)-

Follow instructions as for Face Tabby Markings.

Pin triangle Tabby Markings in a row in the Front section of the tail. Sew each one in place using the yarn ends you left when you made them. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Thread blunt needle and begin to sew one of the sides.

Once you are done with that side, thread blunt needle again and begin to sew the other side while stuffing at the same time. Once you get to the top of the tail, thread the blunt needle again and prepare to sew it in place.

Measure Wellington’s Back and center the tail. Pin in place. Sew it, fasten off and secure well inside Body. (Always remember that kids like to pull tails!)

Muzzle (Make 2 pieces)-

With Carrot 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.

Measure Front, place Muzzle pieces over in place as seen in photos, pin. Thread blunt needle with yarn you left when finishing your pieces and sew. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Nose-

With Black, ch 3.

Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, ch 2, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 2, turn.

Rows 3 to 4- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Mouth-

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

Whiskers-

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

Eyebrows-

Thread blunt  needle with Black and embroider Eyebrows as seen in pictures. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)- 

With White and F hook, ch 7.

Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Working on foundation loops, work 1 hdc and 1 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each of next 3 loops, 1 hdc and 1 sc in last loop, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Pupil  and Iris of Eye (Make 2)-

Pin eyes 1 row above Muzzle and Nose, centering well. Thread blunt needle Delft Blue and make a couple of long stitches on both sides of the center for blue eyes, in a “V” shape. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Wellington’s Head. Thread blunt needle with Black and make the pupil, then and sew in place  using the Black. Fasten off, secure tail inside Wellington’sHead.

Stuff Wellington’s Body and sew top of Head closed. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Ears-

Ears #1 (Make 2 pieces)-

With H hook and Spring Green, repeat the nose rows but continue increasing until you have made 7 rows. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in two of them. Place both right side pieces of an ear facing each other and sew together. Leave bottom open to stick to the corners of the cat's head as seen in photos.

Ear #2-

With H hook and Gold, repeat the nose rows but continue increasing until you have made 7 rows. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in two of them. Place both right side pieces of an ear facing each other and sew together. Leave bottom open to stick to the corners of the cat's head as seen in photos.

Place ears in corners of Wellington’s head and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in ends.

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Funmigurumi Mookie Tookies: Digger the Dog

We're at it again! The fun keeps on coming with these Funmigurumi. I hope you're enjoying them as much as I am! We have had two dogs who loved to dig (especially in the summer!) We would tell them "No digging!" but the minute they were alone in the yard, they would make holes as big as the craters of the moon. We would come out of the house and yell: "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" And they would sit in the crater, with all fours dirty and look up ever so innocently, like nothing was happening! It's just so funny, so I thought Digger was a great name for this lovable pup. This is to celebrate all those wonderful diggers we love so much!

Size- 11" T x 9" W

Skill- Easy

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (About ½ skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (1 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (about ½ skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (scraps)

Crochet hook size H

Fiberfill

Pins

Scissors

Blunt needle

Body-

With Cherry Read 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) Fasten off Blue, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)

Rnd 9- Make 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)

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

Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)

Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, weave in tail.

Rnd 13- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (60 sc)

Rnd 14- Make 1 sc in each of first 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)

Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (66 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in ends.

Rnd 16- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)

Rnds 17 to 20- 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc)

Rnd 21-  Join Bright Yellow, work 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (66 sc)

Rnds 22 to 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (66 sc)

Rnd 24- [1 sc in each of first 20 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep twice, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (64 sc)

Now, we will stop working in rounds, we will work in rows, to give our little guy his own characteristic personality. We will do a little math, but don’t be afraid, it’s quite easy!

We have now 64 stitches around, and we want to work in two sections of 16 stitches each in Front (to give him a bi-colored top), and we will do the same at Back.

16 x 4=64. So it has to be exactly 16 stitches. To make it easier, we will work in sections which we will later on, sew together.

Front-

Section #1-

Row 25- Still using Bright Yellow, work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 27 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Front-

Section #2-

Row 25- Fold Digger’s Body in half. Join Paddy Green, and work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 27- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, leaving a tail to sew with later.

Rows 28 to 35- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Back-

Section #1-

In the portion of Digger’s Body directly behind Section #1 Of Front, begin Section #1 of Back.

Row 25- Join Bright Yellow and work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 27 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Section #2-

In the section of Digger’s Body directly behind Section #2 of Front, start Section #2 of Back.

Row 25- Join Paddy Green and work 1 sc in each of next 16 sc. Ch 1, turn. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 27- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, leaving a tail to sew with later.

Rows 28 to 35- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle and sew together the two sections of Front. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Repeat the same at Back. Thread blunt needle with leftover tails and sew both sides closed but do not close the top. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Legs-

Leg #1-

With Cherry 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 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.

Rnds 6 to 7- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in ends.

Rnd 8- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 9 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-

With Paddy Green and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 7- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

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

Stuff legs with Fiberfill and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off and secure inside Body.

Arms-

Arm #1-

With Cerry 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) Fasten off, Cherry Red, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 7 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to with.

Arm #2-

With Paddy 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)

Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow and make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.

Rnd 8- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff arms with Fiberfill and threading a blunt needle with leftover tail sew each arm in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, secure end inside Body.

Tail-

With Cherry 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)

Rnds 3 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Tail with Fiberfill, center at Back of Digger’s Body and pin. Thread blunt needle with tail and sew in place. Fasten off and secure inside Body.

Eyes

Eye#1-

With Coffee 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.

Eye#2-

With Coffee and H hook, ch 2.

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

Eye Patch-

Rnd 1- Join Cherry, make 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 2-  1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (16 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Muzzle (Make 2)-

With Pale 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)

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)

Semi-rnd 5- Sl st in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, sl st in next sc, fasten off, leaving the rest of the sts unworked. Allow a long tail to sew with.

Center Muzzle pieces in Front of Digger’s Body, pin in place. Thread blunt needle with leftover tails and sew. Fasten off, weave inside of Body.

Nose-

With Coffee and H hook, ch 5.

Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. Working on the foundation loops of beginning ch, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (10 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (Tail must be long enough to embroider Mouth.)

Pin Nose in between pieces of Muzzle. Sew in place using tail. Embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in end.

Pin eyes in top of Nose and Muzzle, as seen in photos. Thread blunt needle with tails and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends inside of Body. Embroider eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off, secure ends inside Body.

Ears-

Ear #1 (Make 2)-

First Side-

Note- Beginning ch 2, counts as 1 hdc.

With Cherry Red and H hook, ch 12.

Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 10 hdc, 3 sc in last hdc. Working now on foundation loops of beginning ch, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till end of rnd. (24 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, weave in tail.

Row 3- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (26 sc)

Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (30 sc)

Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (33 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Second Side-

Note- Beginning ch 2, counts as 1 hdc.

With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 12.

Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 10 hdc, 3 sc in last hdc. Working now on foundation loops of beginning ch, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till end of rnd. (24 sc)

Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (26 sc)

Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (30 sc)

Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (33 sc) Fasten off, leaving long enough tail to sew with and also to attach to Digger’s head.

Place both pieces with wrong sides facing each other and right sides facing outward, and threading blunt needle with leftover tail, sew them together all around.

Ear #2 (Make 2)-

First Side-

Note- Beginning ch 2, counts as 1 hdc.

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 12.

Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 10 hdc, 3 sc in last hdc. Working now on foundation loops of beginning ch, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till end of rnd. (24 sc)

Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (26 sc)

Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (30 sc)

Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (33 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Second side-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 12.

Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 10 hdc, 3 sc in last hdc. Working now on foundation loops of beginning ch, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till end of rnd. (24 sc)

Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (26 sc)

Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (30 sc)

Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (33 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving a tail long enough to sew both sides of ear together and also to join ear to Digger’s head.

Place both pieces with wrong sides facing each other and right sides facing outward, and threading blunt needle with leftover tail, sew them together all around. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Stuff Digger’s Body well. With leftover tail, begin to close the top. Attach ear as seen in photos. Finish closing the Bright Yellow section of the top. Fasten off, weave in tail. With leftover tail begin to close the Pumpkin side of the top, incorporate the second ear and finish closing. Weave in tail.

Done!

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Everlasting Happiness

Funmigurumi Mookie-Tookies: Puddles the Dog

We're at it again! We're going to have fun with this one! Puddles (our dogs love mud, which makes us a little bit hysterical sometimes, but it seems to them most natural . . .) Like Whiskers, he's also a scrap-buster and a very easy one to make. Enjoy!

Size- 10" tall x 9" wide

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Navy (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cornmeal (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Fiberfill

Scissors

Blunt needle

Measuring tape

Pins

Body-

With Blue 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) Fasten off Blue, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tails.

Rnd 9- Join Paddy Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weaving in tail.

Rnd 11- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)

Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)

Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (60 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.

Rnd 14- Join Soft Navy. Make 1 sc in each of first 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)

Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (66 sc)

Rnd 16- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)

Rnds 17 to 18- 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc) Fasten off Soft Navy and weave in tail.

Rnd 19- Join Spring Green, make 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc)

Rnd 20- 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc)

Rnd 21- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (66 sc)

Rnds 22 to 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (66 sc)

Rnd 24- [1 sc in each of first 20 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep twice, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (64 sc) Fasten off Spring Green. Weave in tails.

Now, we will stop working in rounds, we will work in rows, to give our little guy his own characteristic personality. We will do a little math, but don’t be afraid, it’s quite easy!

We have now 64 stitches around, and we want to work in two sections of 16 stitches each in Front (to give him a bi-colored top), and we will do the same at Back.

16 x 4=64. So it has to be exactly 16 stitches. To make it easier, we will work in sections which we will later on, sew together.

Front-

Section #1-

Row 25- Fold Puddles’ Body in half. Join Bright Yellow, and work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 27 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Section #2-

Row 25- Fold Puddles’ Body in half. Join Cornmeal, and work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 27 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Cornmeal, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover yarn and sew Front pieces together in the middle. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Back-

Section #1-

Row 25- Fold Puddles’ Body in half. Join Bright Yellow to section of Back that Corresponds to the same color at Front, and work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 27 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Section #2-

Fold Puddles’ Body in half. Join Cornmeal, and work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 27 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Cornmeal, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover yarn and sew Back pieces together in the middle. Fasten off, weave in tails. Thread blunt needle and sew sides closed, leaving top open. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Arms-

Arm #1-

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)

Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green.

Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 8-  1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2-

With Soft Navy 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)

Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Soft Navy, weave in tail.

Rnd 7- Join Cornmeal. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Cornmeal, leaving long tail to sew with

Legs-

Leg# 1-

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 second 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  Paddy Green, weave in tails.

Rnd 7- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tails.

Rnd 10- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 11 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-

With Blue 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 second 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  Blue, weave in tails.

Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off PumpkinBright Yellow, weave in tails.

Rnd 10- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 11 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs and sew in place. Fasten off, secure inside Body.

Stuff arms and sew in place. Fasten off and secure inside Body.

Tail-

With Paddy Green and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 4 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (4 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (8 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (12 sc)

Rnd 4- Rep rnd 4. (12 sc)

Rnds 5 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff tail with Fiberfill. Measure Back and center tail. Pin in place. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew. Fasten off, secure well inside Body.

Muzzle-

With Pale 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rnds 9 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Nose And Mouth-

With Black and H hook, ch 6.

Row 1- Make 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch from hook till last sc, 2 sc in last sc. 1 sc in each foundation chain till last loop, 2 sc in that loop, slip st to join rnd.

Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across, till last sc, 2 sc in last sc, slip st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew and to embroider mouth with.

Pin Nose to center of Muzzle and thread blunt needle with tail. Sew in place and embroider Mouth as seen in Photos. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Face Spot-

Row 1- Join Pale Yellow to center top of Muzzle, and work 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn

Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn

Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving tail to sew with.

Stuff Muzzle, pin in place as seen in photos, making sure it is well centered in Puddles’ “Face” and that the top of the Face “spot” lies on top of the edge of the head. Sew the “spot” to the edge of the Head using only the front loops, leaving the back loops to close the head later. Also, as you stitch, make a row of “invisible” little stitches across the bottom of the “spot,” so that the “spot” will not be raised from the face by the stuffing of the Muzzle. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Eyes-

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.

Pin eyes on top of Muzzle as seen in photos and sew using the leftover tails. Fasten off, weave in ends inside Head.

Ears-

Ear #1 (Make 2 Pieces)-

First Piece-

With Cornmeal and H hook, ch 12.

Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Working on foundation loops, make 1 sc in each loop, sl st to join rnd. (20 sc)

Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around till last sc, 3 sc in last sc. (23 sc)

Rnd 3-  Rep rnd 2. (26 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 11 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, 2 sc in each of last 2 sc. (30 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (33 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (33 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Second Piece-

Rep as for First Piece but leave long tail to sew with.

Place both pieces together, right sides facing outward and thread blunt needle with leftover long tail. Sew all around, leaving top open to stick to head.

Ear #2 (Make 2 Pieces)-

First Piece-

With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 12.

Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Working on foundation loops, make 1 sc in each loop, sl st to join rnd. (20 sc)

Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around till last sc, 3 sc in last sc. (23 sc)

Rnd 3-  Rep rnd 2. (26 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 11 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc. (30 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (33 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (33 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Second Piece-

Rep as for First Piece but leave long tail to sew with.

Place both pieces together, right sides facing outward and thread blunt needle with leftover long tail. Sew all around, leaving top open to stick to head.

Stuff Puddles’ Body well. Thread blunt needle with leftover tails and sew top of Head closed. Fasten off, weave in tail. Sew ears in place as seen in photos using yarn tails. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Done!

Daily Devotional

Funmigurumi Mookie-Tookies: Whiskers the Cat

This is the first of my Mookie Tookies. I don't know how many I will make (it all depends on how long the inspiration lasts), and in which direction they will go (but the fun is in not knowing!)
This is Whiskers the Cat. He's a lot of fun and easy to make. Enjoy!

Size- 10" tall x 9" wide

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hunter Green (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn  Royal (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn  Baby Pink (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn  White (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn  Black (scraps)

Crochet hooks sizes H and F.

Fiberfill

Blunt needle to weave in ends

Scissors

Body-

With Blue 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) Fasten off Blue, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tails.

Rnd 9- Join Paddy green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weaving in tail.

Rnd 11- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)

Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)

Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (60 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.

Rnd 14- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each of first 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)

Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (66 sc)

Rnd 16- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)

Rnds 17 to 18- 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 19- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc)

Rnd 20- 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc)

Rnd 21- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (66 sc)

Rnd 22- 1 sc in each sc around. (66 sc)

Rnds 23 to 29- 1 sc in each sc around. (66 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.

From now on, we will work in rows, to give our little fellow his own personality.

Front-

Row 30- Fold Whiskers’ Body in half. Count 33 sc, join Bright Yellow yarn to next sc and in each of next 32 sc, leaving the other 33 sc un-worked.

Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (33 sc)

Rows 3 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (33 sc)

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Bight Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Back-

Row 30- Fold Whiskers’ Body in half. Count 33 sc, join Bright Yellow yarn to next sc and in each of next 32 sc, leaving the other 33 sc un-worked.

Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (33 sc)

Rows 3 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (33 sc)

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Bight Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Legs-

Leg #1-

With Blue and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Blue, weave in ends.

Rnd 5- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tails.

Rnd 9- Join Hunter Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Hunter, weave in tail.

Rnd 11- Join Pumpkin, make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds12 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-

With Paddy 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 Paddy Green, weave in ends.

Rnd 6- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 7 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in ends.

Rnd 11- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 12 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arms-

Arm #1-

With Hunter 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) Fasten off Hunter, weave in tails.

Rnd 6- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in ends.

Rnd 9- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

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

Arm #2-

With Royal 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) Fasten off Blue, weave in tails.

Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tails.

Rnd 8- Join Paddy Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in ends.

Rnd 10- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

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

Thread blunt needle with Bright Yellow tails and sew top sides of toy. Fasten off and secure inside. Leave top open for now.

Ears-

Ear #1- (Make 2)

With Royal and H hook, ch 3.

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

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

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

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

Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (9 sc)

Row 6- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (11 sc) Fasten off Royal, leaving long tail to sew with in one piece and weave in ends totally on the other triangle.

Sew both triangles together along the sides to form ear, leaving bottom open to stick to toy’s head. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Ear #2- (Make 2)

With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 3.

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

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

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

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

Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (9 sc)

Row 6- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (11 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with in one piece and weave in ends totally on the other triangle.

Sew both triangles together along the sides to form ear, leaving bottom open to stick to toy’s head. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Muzzle- (Make 2)

With Carrot and H hook ch 2.

Rnd 1- In second ch from hook, work 6 sc, 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 Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.

With Measuring tape, measure Front, center Muzzle pieces right where Bright Yellow section begins at the top. Pin in place and sew. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Nose-

With Baby Pink and H hook, ch 3.

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

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

Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (5 sc) Fasten off Baby Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.

Place Nose in center top of Muzzle and pin down. Thread blunt needle with leftover yarn and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider with stem stitch the form of the mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, secure inside Head.

With Black, embroider whiskers as seen in photos. Fasten off, secure inside Head.

Eyes (Make 2)- 

With White and F hook, ch 7.

Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Working on foundation loops, work 1 hdc and 1 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each of next 3 loops, 1 hdc and 1 sc in last loop, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Pin eyes 1 row above Muzzle and Nose, centering well. Thread blunt needle with Black and sew in place. Fasten off.

Pupil  and Iris of Eye (Make 2)-

Thread a blunt needle with Black and make a straight stitch 3 or 4 times in the very center of Whiskers’ eye. Fasten off, secure inside Body.

Now, thread blunt needle with Spring Green and stitch on both sides of the slit that is the pupil of the eye, in a “V” shape, to make the iris of the eye. Fasten off, secure inside of Head

Tail- 

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 38.

Row 1- 4 dc in fourth chain from hook, 5 dc in next ch, 5 dc in next ch and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle and weave in beginning short tail. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail, and after measuring the Back of Whiskers, center the tail and pin it down. Sew in place. Fasten off and secure inside Body. (Sew firmly, you know kids like to pull tails!)

Begin to stuff Body but don’t close it yet, only to stabilize the bottom of Whiskers’ Body. Sew legs in place as seen in photos. Fasten off and secure yarn inside Body.

Do the same with the arms. Now finish stuffing. Sew top of head closed and weave in tail.

Place ears on corners of head and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!

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Funmigurumi Happy Hippo Teether and Baby Rattle

This is a Funny toy for baby to enjoy. The Ball Handle is not hard, and baby can use it as a teether. It is totally washable, so you can keep it clean. The Hippo’s Head bobs in a funny way when shaken to make it rattle. It will bring out giggles and pudgy little hands will reach out for it. The bright colors will grab baby’s attention immediately. But it will be the joy that it produces that will reward your efforts!

Size- From Ear to First Ball of Ball Handle: 10" L x 4 1/2" W.

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Crochet hook sizes H and F
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in tails
Cat ball (with bell inside)
Fiberfill
1 piece of White plastic canvas 2” L x 2 ½” W

Note- The Head of this Hippo bobs as it rattles, it is not stiff.

Ball Handle-
Ball #1-
With Cherry Red and F 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 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (20 sc)
Rnd 7- 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 * to end of rnd. (17 sc)
Rnd 8- 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, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (15 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, weave in tail inside of ball. Stuff with Fiberfill.
Ball #2-
Rnd 9- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep twice and then work 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep 4 times. (20 sc)
Rnd 14- 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 * twice, 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. (17 sc)
Rnd 15- 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, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (15 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, weave in tail inside of ball. Stuff with Fiberfill.
Ball #3-
Rnd 16- Join Spring Green. 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnd 17- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep twice and then work 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 18- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 19- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 20- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (20 sc)
Rnd 21- 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, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (15 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail inside of ball. Stuff with Fiberfill.
Base (Insert. This portion will not be seen, only its base, it will be buried into the head of our Funmigurumi Hippo to that it will not wobble.)
Rnd 22- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnd 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnd 24- (Working on back loops for this rnd only) make 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnds 25 to 26- 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc) Tuff firmly with Fiberfill. Fasten off, weave in tail. (You will be sewing a portion of the head to the loops you left free on row 24 of handle.)

Head (Front)-
With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook an in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Fasten off, Pumpkin, weave in tail.
Head (Back)-
With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook an in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Fasten off, Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread a blunt needle and sew together both sides of head, leaving bottom open. Fasten off, secure in inside of head.

Muzzle-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 11.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Working in 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. (21 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in eac sc around. (21 sc)
Rnds 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (21 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Muzzle with Fiberfill, center in Head and pin down, using leftover yarn, sew all around. Fasten off and secure inside of head.

Nostrils-
Thread blunt needle with Cherry Red yarn. With your thumb, press down the side of the Muzzle where the first Nostril goes (see photo), make 3 straight stitches there, pulling down to make a dimple. Fasten off and secure in head. Repeat on opposite side.

Mouth-
With the same Cherry Red, that you used to make the Nostrils, embroider Mouth with straight stitches as you see in photos. Fasten off and secure inside head.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and F hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second chain from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin Eyes on top of Muzzle as seen in photo. Using leftover tails, sew in place. Fasten off, secure inside Head.
Ears-
Ear #1 (Make 2 pieces)-
With Bright Yellow and F 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. Sl st to join rnd. (12 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow and weave in tail into back of disk formed.

Set aside for now.

Ear #2 (Make 2 pieces)-
With Spring Green, 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 Spring Green, weave tail at back of disk formed.
Putting Ears Together and Attaching-
Rnd 1- Hold the two disks of first ear together and with Pumpkin and F hook, and working through both thickenesses, pull up loop, insert hook into both thicknesses in next sc and pull up another loop, complete sc as usual. Repeat until you reach the bottom of the ear. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Insert open portion of Ear into corner of head and threading blunt needle with leftover tail, sew in place. Repeat for other ear. Fasten off, secure inside head.

Putting Rattle Together-
1- Turn the piece of Plastic Canvas into a roll. With Blunt needle and yarn (or the needle that is appropriate for the size of the holes in your Plastic Canvas), sew end to the rest of the roll so that it will not come apart. Fasten off.
2- Insert Plastic Canvas tube into top of Ball Handle, surround a little bit with Fiberfill.
3- Thread the needle that you were using for your plastic canvas with a little bit of yarn and make stitches all around to join the tube to the top of your ball handle so that the tube won’t come out of the handle. Don’t worry if it is a bit messy, all this will go inside the Head. Fasten off and secure.
4- Stuff Head.
5- Insert cat ball.
6- Push the Ball Handle into Head, towards the BACK, leaving room for the cat ball in FRONT.
7- Thread blunt needle with tail left in Head and sew opening closed. Now when you reach the portion where the Ball Handle is, use the loops we left on the second row of our Pumpkin section and stitch a little further down also for a little bit more firmness. Repeat at the Back. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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