Funmigurumi Monkeyroo 7: (Baby Rattle) Carambola

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

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

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

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

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

Done!

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

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo No. 6: Peanuts

Remember that I told you guys that before long I would wind up making the monkeys with colors all over? Well, I couldn't help myself with this one! I love the old-fashioned patchwork style toys, so whenever the pattern idea I have in mind allows it, I love to make them in that style. Peanuts is somewhat of a combination of that and sock monkey. This toy is also a stash buster, you can use up colorful scraps and make a fun toy to make a child happy! Peanuts is a chubby and stubby monkeyroo, not as "tall" as the others we have made.

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee or Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty 'N Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (scraps)
Sizes C or B and size H crochet hooks
Scissors
Meaturing tape
Pins
Blunt needle
Fiberfill

Body (Make 2)- With Pretty 'N Pink, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 5- Rep row 2. Fasten off Pretty 'N Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 6- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 7 to 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with. (30 sc)
Row 11- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 12 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 16 (First Side)- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in eachof first 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. Leave the rest unworked. (15 sc)
Rows 17 to 25- Make 1 sc in each sc across those 15 sts. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16 (Second Side)- Join Blue. Work 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 17 to 25- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off,leaving long tail to sew with.
Using tails you left, sew slits closed. Place front and back together, Wrong Sides facing and making sure the Back and the Front match, sew sides and bottom, leaving top open. Fasten off.


Arms-
Arm #1- With Pretty 'N Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch fron hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Fasten off Pretty 'N Pink. Weave in tail. Rnd 4- Join Spring Green, make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Spring Green. Weave in tail.
Rnd 10- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 11 to 23- Work 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Set aside.
Arm #2- With Spring Green, ch 2. Rnds 1 to 6- rep first 6 rnds as for Arm #1. Fasten off Srping Green. Weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Pumpkin. 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail. Rnd 11- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 12 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.
Rnd 16- Join Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 17 to 18- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Blue. Weave int ail. Rnd 19- Join Pretty 'N Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 20 to 23- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pretty 'N Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.

Legs-
Leg #1- With Shocking Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Work 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc inb each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Shocking Pink, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around.
Fasten off Spring Green, weave int ail.
Rnd 10- Join Pretty 'N Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 11 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pretty 'N Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.
(Don't try to match up the length of the legs and the arms, remember that monkeys have longer arms than legs.)
Leg #2- With Blue, ch 2.
Rnds 1 to 7- Work as for first 7 rnds of Leg #1. Fasten off Blue. Weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Shocking Pink. Weave in tail.
Rnd 10- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pumpkin. Weave in tail. Rnd 12- Join Pretty 'N Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 13 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off pretty 'N Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs with Fiberfill and sew in place, following photos. Fasten off.
Tail- With pumpkin, ch 53.
Make 4 dc in 4th ch fron hook, 5 dc in next ch, *5 dc in next ch, rep from * across. Measure back of Peanuts, center tail on the Pumpkin stripe and pin in place. Sew securely (kids like to pull these types of toys by their tail.)
Ears-
Ear #1- Front: With Blue, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Work 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Blue. Weave in tail.
Rnd 4- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Back of Ear # 1- With Bright Yellow, repeat first 5 rows as for Front of Ear. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew both Front and Back of ear together, using tail to sew with, and leaving bottom open to attach to Peanuts.
Ear #2- Front: With Shocking Pink, repeat rnds 1 to 3 as for Ear #1. Fasten off Shocking Pink.
Rnds 4 to 5- Join Blue and rep rnds 4 to 5 as for Ear #1. Fasten off. Weave int ail.
Back of Ear # 2- With Blue, rep all the rows as for Back of Ear #1. Sew as you did other ear.
Attach open part of Ear #1 to side of Peanuts and sew using tail, fasten off. Weave in tail.
Attach open part of Ear #2 to side of Peanuts as seen in photos and sew in place. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Stuff arms with Fiberfill and attach to sides of Peanuts as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Muzzle and "Mouth"- With Cerry Red, ch 12.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across till last ch, 2 sc in last ch. Turn and work 1 sc in each foundation loop till last one, 2 sc in last foundation loop. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Cherry Red. Weave in tail.
Rnd 3- Join Pumpkin. 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, frep from * around. 1 sc in last sc.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. 2 sc in each of last 2 sc.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. 1 sc in last sc.
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around.
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Ch 1, turn.

Row 10- 1 sc in each of first 18 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off.
Thread a blunt needle with Pumpkin. With fingers, "pinch" the 2 above the red and, while, holding in place, secure the fold on the wrong side by sitching across. Fasten off. Repeat with the 2 rows below the red. You just formed Peanuts' "lips. Now, make a few stitches on each corner of the mouth. Fasten off.
Measure Front. Stuff Muzzle, pin in place and sew. Fasten off.
Eyes- With Black or Coffee, ch 2.

Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Leave long tail to sew with. Pin eyes in place above Muzzle as you see in photos. Thread blunt needle with tail and sew in place. Fasten off.

"Bangs"- With Pretty'N Pink, ch 16.

1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Without closing the top of the monkeyroo, sew this strip to the Front, (centered) using top loops of strip. Fasten off. Measure and cut about 12 seven inch-long pieces of Pretty'N Pink, fond in half, ends matching, and taking a size C or B crochet hook, insert hook in strip, pull center of folded yarn through and then, helping yourself with the hook, pass ends through that loop. Pull. Bang secured. Repeat across as you wish.

Stuff Peanuts' body, sew top. Fasten off.

Done!
























"He who has given you life knows your need of food to sustain it. He who created the body is not unmindful of your need of raiment. Will not He who has bestowed the greater gift bestow also what is needed to make it complete?
Jesus pointed His hearers to the birds as they warbled their carols of praise, unencumbered with thoughts of care, for "they sow not, neither do they reap"; and yet the great Father provides for their needs. And He asks, "Are not ye of much more value than they?"
"No sparrow falls without His care,
No soul bows low but Jesus knows;
For He is with us everywhere,
And marks each bitter tear that flows.
And He will never, never, never
Forsake the soul that trusts Him ever." . . .
Lift HIM Up, 73.

If you know somone who is down, encourage them!
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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo 5: (Baby Rattle) Amapola

Amapolas are "poppies" in Spanish. The most common are huge red ones. This baby rattle is red and I thought Amapola was a great name for a monkey. Don't you think? It is a fun name and this is a fun toy. It is also very easy to make. I thought to name it "LoudLee" because it "rattles" really well while it bobs its head back and forth, but thought better of it when I ran into Amapola again.

Amapola is a "sockie" monkeyroo, in other words, a sock-monkey-style rattle. Hope you like her!
Materials:Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Fiberfill
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle
2 cat balls (found at most stores in the pet isle. They're plastic, with a bell inside)
4 jingle bells (found at craft stores and even at WalMart during Holiday season. I used 16 mm ones, they come in a pack of 45 pieces.)

Head (Make 2)- With Hot Red, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn (15 sc)
Rows 3 to 12- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
With both Right Sides facing, sew both pieces together. Fasten off. Sew top. Fasten off. weave in tails. Leave bottom opened.
Round 13- Join Cherry Red. Work 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc.
Round 14- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,
Round 15- 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,
1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew.
Muzzle- With Black, ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch till last ch, 2 sc in last ch. Turn around and make 1 sc in each loop of foundation chain till you reach the last one. 2 sc in that last loop, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off Black. Weave in tails.
Rnd 2- Join Hot Red. Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot as ch 1, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc,
1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc in last 2 sc. sl st to join rnd (bypass ch 1 at beg of rnd.) (Mouth Made)
Rnd 3- Join Bright Yellow. 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. End rnd with 1 sc in each of last 2 sc.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. 1 sc in last sc.
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around.
End round by working 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off bright Yellow. Thread a blunt needle with Black. Stitch two nostrils and fasten off.
Pin muzzle to front of Head, thread blunt needle with tail and sew. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Eyes (Make 2)- With Black Ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin eyes on top of euzzle and sew. Fasten off. Weave in tails.
Ears (Make 2)- With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew to sides of "Head" making sure they are at the same height. Fasten off. Weave in tails.
Base of Handle- (crocheted Covering)-With Pumpkin, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rnd 2- Join Cherry Red. Make 2 sc in each sc acround. Rnd 3- 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 7- Insert cat toy into crocheted covering. Work sc 2 tog over first 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,
rep from * around. Rnd 8- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with (yes, you leave it "open.") Weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Turqua. Work 2 sc in first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. Rnd 10- Make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 12- Insert 2 jingle bells. Sc2tog over first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Insert 2 more jingle bells on top of previous two.
Rnd 13- 1 sc, sc2tog all around until hole is closed. Rattle's handle is made. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Optional- Thread a blunt needle with Cherry red and make loops at the top of Amapola's head, simply by going in and out sc loops and fasten off on the inside of Head.
How to finish toy: Insert second cat toy ball into Head. Stuff with Fiberfill. Insert handle into bottom of head. Weave red tail in an out of remaining stitches in head and pull to close around edge of handle.
Sew them all together really well so handle will not come off! Fasten off. Weave in tail.
If you would like the toy to be "stiffer" (not to have a funny wobby head as you rattle it for baby) you may insert a small craft stick that will go from the head to the top of the base cat ball (and you will not use the jingle bells.) The toy will have less sound though.
Sew them all together really well so handle will not come off! Fasten off. Weave in tail.
You're done!

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo 4: Bananas

Bananas is my fourth monkeyroo (counting two baby rattles and LeeLoo) and I must admit, she's been the most fun to make! I wanted to give her the playful, colorful, fun look that characterizes the Funmigurumi which are my trademark. Also, she had to have her own "personality." Here she is! What do you think?
If you love Bananas and would like to make her, here's the pattern:
Materials:Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (could be Bright Yellow) (scraps)
Red heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Blunt needle
Fiberfill
Scissors
Measuring tape
Crochet hook size H

Body- Back: With Carrot, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 3 to 30- Rep row 2. Fasten off Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.
Front- With Carrot, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc 3rd ch from hook and in in each ch across, ch 1, turn (30 sc).
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 5- Rep row 2.
Side 1- Row 6- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, ch 1, turn. Rows 7 to 30- Rep row 6. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Side 2- Row 6- 1 sc in each of last 5 sc, ch 1, turn. Rows 7 to 30- Rep row 6. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Join Pumpkin, leaving a long starting tail (later, your will be using it for sewing.)
Front Middle Section of Body:Row 1- Insert hook in sc right after first side strip made with Carrot yarn and work 1 sc, make 1 sc in each of next 19 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2 to 20- 1 sc in each sc across this section. Ch 1, turn.
"Face Shape" Left Side- Row 1- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across this section, ch 1, turn. (7 sc made.)
Rows 3 to 5- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew iwth.
"Face Shape" Right Side- Skip 6 middle sc. Row 1- Join Pumpkin again. 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each of 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. Rows 3 to 5- Rep row 2. Fastenoff, leaving long tail to sew with.
"Face Shape" Middle Section- Join Carrot. Rows 1 to 5- Work 1 sc in each of center sc for 5 rows. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread a blunt needle and sew sections to each other, assembling the Front of the Body. Fasten off.
Place both front and back of Body right sides facing, and Carrot square made facing upwards,and sew both sides together. Fasten off. Sew Bottom closed. Fasten off.
Turn toy's Body from wrong side out and set aside.
Bangs- With Carrot, ch 9. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off,leaving long tail to sew with. Measure and cut 16 pieces of 7 1/4inches of Carrot yarn. Attach 1 to each Front loop of the row of sc made for the Bangs, and attach 1 to each foundation loop at the bottom of the row as follows:
Bend yarn in half, pairing ends to same length, insert hook in desired spot and using the middle of the yarn as a loop, pull that loop through the desired stitch, then place the ends over your index finger and using the hook, pull them both through the loop you just formed. Pull to tighten ("hair" attached.)Continue this way until you have attached all the pieces suggested. Using tail left over, sew this "hair" piece to the front of Bananas face over the Carrot-colored square at edge of top, but leave top open for stuffing. Fastgen off.
Legs (Make 2)- With Pumpkin, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around (12sc). Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (16 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. Fasten off Pumpkin.(24 sc) Rnd 6- Join Carrot. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7 to 25- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arms (Make 2)- With Pumpkin, work first 3 rounds as for Legs.
Rnds 4 to 25- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)Fasten off Pumpkin.
Rnd 26- Join Carrot. Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 27- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 28- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (15 sc)
Rnd 29- 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnd 30- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (14 sc)
Rnds 31 to 32- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Gently stuff legs with Fiberfill, sew to bottom of Body using tail you left over. Fasten off.
Tail- With Carrot, ch 58. 3 dc in 4th ch from hook. 4 dc in next ch. *4 dc in next ch. Rep from * across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Measure back, center tial and pin in place. Sew. Fasten off.
Flower for "Bangs"- With Pale Yellow and allowing a long tail at start, ch 5. Sl st to join rnd.
Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 3, 1 sc in ring, *ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 3, 1 sc in ring, rep from * around. Sl st to beginning ch 3 to join round. Fasten off, leaving long tail.
Ears (Make 2) Back- With Carrot, ch2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Front of Ears (Make 2)- With Pumpkin, repeat first 4 rows as for Back of Eears. Using leftover tail and with Right Sides facing, sew 1 Back and 1 Front of ear together (yes, the Back is larger than the Front so that it will "fold" creating a "rim" for the ear), leave opening at the bottom of ear to join to body. Fasten off.
Muzzle- This is a needle sculpted muzzle to give Bananas a more "monkeyish" look. It is fun to make and very effective (don't be intimidated by the term "needle sculpted" it is quite easy to make! This is Craftybegonia!)
With pumpkin, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of nest 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. Rnd 7- [1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] rep twice, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc] repeat twice, 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leavbing long tail to sew with.
Mouth ("Lips")- With Pumpkin, thead a blunt needle. With your fingers, "pinch" a wrinkle across the lower middle of muzzle, forming a "lip." Still holding the "pinched" wrinkle, taking the needle, secure it by sewing the stitches firmly in place on the inside of Banana's Face. Repeat with the upper "lip." Use photos to guide yourself. To make sure the "lips" will stay in place, make a couple of stitches on each edge of the Mouth. Fasten off.
Measure Face and center Muzzle in place,pin down, leaving an opening through which you will stuff it lightly. Sew in place. Fasten off.
Measure Front of Body, sew Ears in place. Fasten off. Stuff Arms and measuring for same height, pin and sew in place at both sides of Body. Fasten off.
"Tie" Bangs witht he tails left on the ends of the Flower, and secure to Face so that little hairdo will not come undone.
Eyes (Make 2)- With Black, ch 2. Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Place eyes above Muzzle as seen in pictures, pin down. Thread a blunt needle with tail and sew in place. Embroider eyelashes. Fasten off.
Stuff Body and sew top. Fasten off.

Done!





















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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo Baby Rattle—3: "Jiggles"

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

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

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

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

You're done!

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

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo 2: LeeLoo

LeeLoo is my second Monkeyroo, the first one, you might remember, was a baby rattle. The name LeeLoo was my sister's idea, and the pattern is my Funmigurumi take of a sock monkey. As with all my other Funmigurumi, this "sockie" is colorful in its own sock monkey way.
She's not hard to make at all. Hope you enjoy making her!

Funmigurumi Monkeyroo —2: LeeLoo

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Light Blue
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lavender
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Wedgewoods (Variegated)
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Scissors
Measuring tape

Body (Make 2)- With Claret, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn (30 sc made.) Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 3 to 5- Rep row 2. Fasten off, Claret, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 6- Join Light Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 7 to 10- 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off Light Blue, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 11- Join Wedgewoods. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 12 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Wedgewoods, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 16- Join Shocking Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 17 to 20- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Shocking pink, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 21- Join Lavender. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Lavender, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 23- Join Wedgewoods. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 24 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Wedgewoods, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 31- Join Delft Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 32 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Delft Bllue, leaving long tail to sew with.
Place both sides of body, together, right sides facing, and using leftover tails and blunt needle sew sides and bottom together. Fasten off. Leave top open for stuffing.
Legs- Note: Stuff legs as you go! With Claret, Ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd (6 sc made.) Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc made). Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (16 sc made). Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (24 sc made). Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Claret. Rnd 7- Join Light Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Light Blue. Rnd 10- Join Wedgewoods. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 11 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Wedgewoods. Rnd 16- Join Claret. Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 17 to 32- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arms- Note: Stuff arms as you go! With Claret, Ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd (6 sc made.) Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc made). Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (16 sc made). Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off claret. Rnd 6- Join Light Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Light Blue. Rnd 9-Join Wedgewoods. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 10 to 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Wedgewoods. Rnd 23- Join Claret, 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 24 to 25- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 26- 1 sc in each of first 9 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. Fasten off Claret. Rnd 27- Join Wedgewoods. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 28- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in eachof next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd (16 sc left in arm). Rnd 29- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Wedgewoods. Rnd 30- Join Shocking Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 31 to 36- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 37- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 38- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Rnd 39- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 40- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Shocking Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Note- If you have super active kids who might pull at LeeLoo's arms, secure a bit more before you close the toy, by driving the needle into one arm and extending the needle towards the other arm inside the toy, then making small stitches on the sides of the body to secure. Then, when the kids pull at the arms or drag LeeLoo, her arms won't fall off.
Ears (Make 2 of each)- Front of Ears-With Shocking Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second chain from hook, sl st to join rnd (6 sc made.) Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc made.) Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (16 sc made.) Fasten off, Shocking Pink, weave in tail. Rnd 4- Join Wedgewoods. Work 1 sc in of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (24 sc.) Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Wedgewoods, leaving long tail to sew with. Back of Ears- With Wedgewoods, repeat first 5 rounds of Front of Ears. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first sc around, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
LeeLoo’s face:
Muzzle- With Shocking Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc made.) Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around, (12 sc made). Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around, (16 sc made). Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around, (24 sc made). Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around, (28 sc). Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (32 sc.) Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (38 sc.)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around, (42 sc). Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. Fasten off. This will be the bottom of LeeLoo’s face. Set aside for now.
Top of Muzzle: (Make 2) With Shocking Pink, Ch 2. Row 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook. (DO NOT JOIN ROUND!!!) Ch 1, turn. Row 2- Work 2 sc in each sc across till last sc, 1 sc in last sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew as follows: Insert eash piece’s bottom part behind the upper part of muzzle. Pin in place. Sew. Fasten off.
Eyes- With Black, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long end to sew with. Pin each eye in place at center of tops of muzzle. Sew in place. Embroider eyelashes as seen in photos.
Mouth and Nose- With Black, embroider nose and bouth as seen in photos.
Stuff muzzle. Measure to center and pin in place. Sew in place using Shocking Pink.
Tip: Push fiberfill stuffing downwards and make a row of tiny, invisible stitches two rows below the eyes to keep the stuffing in place. Otherwise, the filling will go up and the muzzle will look like a beak.
Tail- (Note: Stuff lightly as you go.) With Claret, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd (6 sc made). Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around, (12 sc made). Rnds 3 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Claret. Rnd 7- Join Light Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Light Blue. Rnd 10- Join Wedgewoods. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 11 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Wedgewoods. Rnd 15- Join Lavender. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 16- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Lavender. Rnd 17- Join Shocking Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 18 to 30- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Shocking pink. Rnd 31- Join Wedgewoods. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 32 to 45- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Wedgewoods. Rnd 46- Join Claret. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 47 to 49- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Claret. Rnd 50- Join Shocking Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 51 to 52- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Shocking Pink, leaving long piece of yarn to sew with.
Tip for sewing: Wedgewoods, as many variegated yarns is a slightly “thinner” worsted weight, and once the tial is stuffed, it will tend to “pull” at the crocheted fabric, bringing it down. To avoid this, make a “support disk” as follows: With Shocking Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long strand to sew with. Insert support disk inside toy and sew all around the tail from the inside, and with invisible, tiny stitches, sew above and below the tail to reduce “pulling”. Fasten off.
Ears- Front of Ear: (Make 2)- With Shocking pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Work 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Shorking Pink. Rnd 4- Join Wedgewoods. Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off.
Back of Ear: (Make 2)- With Wedgewoods, rep first 5 rnds as for Front of Ear. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 7 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew ears together by palcing 1 front and 1 back together (wrong sides facing) and sewing all around, except the bottom. Insert opening at the bottom into upper side of toy as seen in photos, and sew in place. Fasten off.
Stuff legs and sew in place. Fasten off. Sew arms in place. Fasten off. Stuff body and sew top. Fasten off.
You’re done!


If you are interested in my first Monekyroo, here's where you will find the pattern:

http://funmigurumiandkidsstuff.blogspot.com/2010/03/monkeyroo-baby-rattle.html



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Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 12: Hugger

Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 12: Hugger

This is Hugger, the cousin of Booker and his kid brother, Sparky. The three of them go together and are a load of fun!

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (About half a skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (About half a skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Brown (scraps)
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Measuring tape
Scissors
Crochet hook size H


Body (make 2)- with Paddy Green, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in each sc across (30 sc made), ch 1, turn.
Rows 2 to 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, Paddy green, laving long tails to sew with.
Row 11- Join Spring Green, make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 12 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tails to sew with.
Row 16- Join Bright Yellow, work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 17 to 30- 1 sc in each ac across.
Fasten off, Bright Yellow, leaving long tails to sew with.
Place both sides of body together with Right Sides facing, and using leftover tails, sew sides and bottom. Fasten off.
Turn inside out and set aside. Make legs.
Legs (Make 2)- With Paddy green, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of
first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 7- Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 8- Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 10- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12- Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 13- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff legs, sew to body as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Arms (Make 2)- With Bright Yellow, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 7- Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 10- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff arms, sew to body as seen in photos, fasten off.
Muzzle- With Pumpkin, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Work 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fastenoff, leaving long tail to sew with.
Nose- With Black, 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 with.
Left Ear- With Pumpkin, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Work 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 8- Work 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around.
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around.
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Right Ear- With Spring Green, ch 2. rep all rnds as for Left Ear. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Eyes (Make 2)- With Black, ch 2. Rnd 1- make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off. White of Eye Section- On the right side, join White. Row 2- Make 2 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sl st in next sc. Turn, Row 3- Work 1 sc in each sc made in previous row. Sl st on next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Irises- Row 1- With Soft Brown, working on the right side, make 2 sc in each of remaining Black sc. Turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc in row. Fasten off, leaving long tail. With begining tail, slip stitch to join to the White part, and with ending tail, slip stitch to join to the opposite side of White portion.
Use remainder of tail to sew with.
Tail-
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 each of first 4 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 rnd. (14 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Rnds 4 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Measure Front and place muzzle parts in place. Pin them down and sew them. Fasten off. Place eyes on top, pin them down and sew them in place. Fasten off. Embroider eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Place nose on top of the muzzle as seen in photos, pin down, sew in place. Fasten off. Embroider mouth. Fasten off.
Stuff arms with Fiberfill and sew in place as seen in photos.
Stuff tail lightly. Turn Hugger around, measure back and center tail. Pin in place and sew. Fasten off.
Stuff Hugger's body, sew top of head. Fasten off. Place ears in place and sew. Fasten off.

Done!

We have just finished our LAST Funmigurumi Poochie Dog for now. This does not mean that we will never make dogs together again, it just means we are going to start with a whole series of new toys. It's a surprise. Stay tuned!



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Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 11: Sparky

Now, Sparky is Booker's little brother, and he's Booker's pal and mascot. If you made Booker, consider to pair him up with his kid brother for more fun!
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (scraps)
Pins
Scissors
Measuring tape
Blunt needle
Crochet hook size H

Body (make 2)- With Hot Red ch 31. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (30 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Rows 3 to 5- Rep row 2. Fasten off Hot Red. Row 6- Join Gold. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1,
turn. Rows 7 to 10- rep row 6. Fasten off Gold, eaving long tail to sew with. Row 11- Join Carrot, 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 12 to 15- 1 sc in each
sc across. Fasten off Carrow, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 16- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. Rows 17 to 20- 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 21- Join Pumpkin, work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 22 to 25- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off
Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 26- Join Hot Red. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Wos 27 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.
Muzzle (Make 2)- Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of
first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Place both front sides of body facing, sew sides and bottom using leftover tails, leave top open for stuffing. Fasten off. Set aside and work on legs.
Legs (Make 2)- With Hot Red, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of
first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Fasten off Hot Red. Rnd 5- Join Gold, make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 7- Work 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Gold.
Rnd 8- Join Carrot, make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Carrot. Rnd 10- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Carrot.
Rnd 12- Join Hot Red, work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 13- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff legs, sew to body as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Arms (Make 2)- With Hot Red, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Hot Red.
Rnd 4- Join Pumpkin, make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pumpkin. Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Fastn off Bright Yellow.
Rnd 10- Join Carrot, make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff arms, sew to body as seen in photos, fasten off.
Nose- With Black, ch 5. Row 1- Make 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch from hook.Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Center muzzle pieces in front side of body as seen in photos, Fasten off. Sew in place. Sew nose on top and center, embroider mouth. Fasten off.
Eyes- Whites of Eyes (Make 2)- With White, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in spot of ch 1, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pupils and Irises (Make 2)- With Black, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook sl st to join rnd. Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 2- Join Paddy Green. Work 2 sc in each of first 4 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off,
leaving long tail to sew with.
Place eyes on Sparky's face as follows: Pin whites of eyes in place, with the 2nd row facing downward. Sew. Fasten off. Place the pupils and irises in place on top, with the green irises facing upward. Pin in place,sew. Fasten off.
Eyebrows- With Black and blunt needle, embroider brows, starting from the middle of the pupils outward and downward in a small arch as shown in photos. Fasten off.
Tail- With Hot Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, Hot Red. Rnd 3- Join Pumpkin, 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 4 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to se with. Stuff tail lightly. Center tail at back and pin into place. Sew. Fasten off.
Stuff Sparky's body, sew top. Fasten off. Make ears.
Ears-
Left Ear- With Pumpkin, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Work 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around.Fasten off Pumpkin. Rnd 8- Join Hot Red. Work 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around.
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around.
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Right Ear- With Carrot, ch 2. rep all rnds as for Left Ear. Fasten off. Join Hot Red, rep all of last rnds as for Left Ear. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Place each ear on corresponding side of head, sew and fasten off. Hide tail.

You're done!

Culture and the Christian

Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No 10: Booker

Would you believe we have alredy made 9 dogs together and this is number 10? And how much fun it has been!
I have had the most marvellous time hearing from you guys, and I've loved your comments.
Well, this is Booker. If you've been around me long enough you know that I love COLOR! So you won't be surprised that Booker is almost bursting with color. I have a friend whose pet always went for her books when she was a student, and she named him Booker. I also have a pet who loves books, I only have to be doing something with books and guess what? I will have a loved friend lying on top of the pile in no time at all! So, here's Booker!

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Light Blue (scraps)

Crochet size H hook
Fiberfill
scissors
Blunt needle

Body (Make 2)- With Spring Green, ch 32.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (31 sc made).
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rows 16 to 20- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rows 21 to 25- Join Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rows 26 to 31- Join Hot Red. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Legs (Make 2)- With Blue, ch 2. Round 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc acround. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off, Blue. Weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Bright yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 6 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around.
Fasten off, Bright Yellow, weave in tail. Rnd 9- Join Spring Green, make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 10 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arms (Make 2)- With Blue, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Work 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Blue.
Rnd 4- Join Bright Yellow, 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 5 to 7- Work 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Hot Red, Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 9 to 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Tail- With Spring Green, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnds 3 to 12- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Ears-
Left Ear- With Hot Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Work 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. 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, rep around.
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around.
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Right Ear- With Spring Green, rep all rnds as for Left Ear. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Eyes (make 2)- With White, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Irises (make 2)- With Light Blue, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each of first 3 sc, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pupils (make 2)- With Black, ch 2, Rnd 1- Make 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Muzzle (make 2)- With Light Blue, ch 11. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch till last ch, 3 sc in last ch. Turn piece around and make 1 sc in each of the bottom loops of foundation ch till you reach the last one, 2 sc in that last loop, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in eachof next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc.
Row 3- Sl st in each of first 7 sts (LOOSELY! Do not work too tightly). Ch 1, 1 sc where you made last sl st, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- Work 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 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. Ch 1, turn.
Round 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sc (first 2 of portion you had left unworked till now), tighten them a bit so as to leave ONO HOLES,
1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sc, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Tip: If, when making last hdc, you get a hole, undo the last hdc, yo, insert hook and pull up loop as if to make hdc, but leave unfinished, repeat in spot where you saw the hole, yo and pull yarn through all loops on hook. Then fasten off.
Nose- With Black, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Putting Booker Together- Stuff legs with fiberfill and sew in place. Fasten off. Stuff arms and swe in place starting from beginning of yellow stripe . Fasten off.
Measure front and cednter muzzle. Pin in place. Bottom of muzzle must lie on 10th Spring Green row, counting from the bottom up. Top of the muzzle must reach only to 3rd Blue row, counting from the bottom up. Sew sides and bottom of muzzle, stuff lightly. Sew top. Fasten off. Sew nose in place as seen in photos. Fasten off. Embroider mouth. Fasten off.
Measure back, center tail, pin in place. Stuff tail lightly. Sew. Fasten off, weave in tail. Turn Booker around. Pin in place whites of eyes as seen in photos. Sew. Fasten off. Sew Light Blue irises ton top of white of eyes, as seen in photos. Wider part toward the back and narrower part toward the front. Fasten off.
Sew pupils on top. Fasten off. Embroider eyebrows on top of eyes. Fasten off. Stuff Booker's body. Sew top. Fasten off. Sew ears in place, inserting square tips of head inside the ears for more strength. Fasten off.
Done!

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