It was about time we included a girl in the Mookie Tookie clan, don’t you think?
Ginger is lots of fun and very easy to make. Enjoy!
Size- 8 ½” L x 9 ½” W
Skill- Easy
Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Ranch Red (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cornmeal (less than ½ skein)
Crochet hooks sizes H and F
Fiberfill
Blunt needle,measuring tape
Pins
Scissors
Body-
With Carrot and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (32 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (40 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (48 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] 7 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of round. (56 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 7 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (64 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] 7 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of round. (72 sc)
Rnds 10 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Carrot, weave in tail. (72 sc)
Rnd 13- Join Ranch Red. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc)
Rnds 14 to 18- 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc) Fasten off Ranch Red, weave in tail.
As for all Mookie Tookies, now, we’ll stop working in rounds, from now on, we’ll work in rows, to give our little guy the personality that is now typical of Mookie Tookies.
We will need a little bit of math to distribute our stitches evenly, like we have been doing with all the toys of this series. Now, 72 divided by 4 = 18. We will divide the top if 4 equal parts of 18 sts each.
Side #1 (Front)-
Row 19- Join Pumpkin where you would have started the next round and crochet 18 sc only, leaving the rest unworked. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Row 20- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Rows 21 to 22- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Row 23- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 24- Join Gold. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 25- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc) Fasten off Gold, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 27- Join Carrot. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Row 28 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc) Fasten off Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.
Side #1 (Back)-
Rep rows 19 to 31 just as you did for the Front.
Side #2 (Front)-
Row 19- Join Carrot, work 1 sc in each of next 18 sc. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 20 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc) Fasten off Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.
Side #2 (Back)-
Rep row 19 to 31 as for Side #2 Front. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Note- If, after having made the first 3 sides with 18 sc each, you find somehow that even thou you started with the right amount of stitches, you wind out with only 17 sts for the last side, don’t fret, that happens sometimes, simply make a 2 sc in the middle of the first row to make up the 18 sc you need for that side and continue to work normally as stated in the pattern.
Thread blunt needle and sew Front sides using tails. Fasten off, weave in ends. Repeat with Back. Sew sides of Body, weave in tails. Leave top open for now.
Arms-
Arm #1-
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)
Rnds 4 to11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arm #2-
With Ranch 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 Ranch Red, weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Carrot. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Carrot, weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Gold, make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Gold, weave in tail.
Rnd 10- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.
Stuff Arms and sew in place as seen in pictures. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Legs
Leg#1-
With Ranch 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)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Ranch Red, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Carrot. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.
Leg #2-
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)
Rnds 5 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.
Stuff Legs and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Tail- (Stuff tail lightly as you go)
With Ranch Red and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (14 sc)
Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Ranch Red, weave in end.
Rnd 7- Join Carrot. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 8 to 20- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.
Measure Back, centering tail as seen in photos, pin in place. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew. Fasten off and secure tail inside Body.
Ears-
Ear #1-
With Gold 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 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 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 3 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (20 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 9 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (18 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 16- 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. (16 sc)
Rnd 17- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (12 sc)
Rnd 18- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off Gold, leaving long tail to sew with.
Ear #2-
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)
Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Carrot, weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Gold, make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Gold, weave in tail.
Rnd 12- Join Pumpkin, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 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 3 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (20 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 9 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (18 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 16- 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. (16 sc)
Rnd 17- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (12 sc)
Rnd 18- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.
Muzzle-
With Cornmeal 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- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, rep from * around. (36 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (36 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)
Nose-
With Black and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with, long enough to also embroider a Mouth across the Muzzle as seen in photos.
Pin the Nose to center of muzzle. Thread blunt needle with Black tail and sew in place.
Embroider Mouth as seen in pictures. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Stuff Muzzle to center of Ginger’s “Head” as seen in photos, and pin in place. Sew. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Eyes (Make 2, reverse the direction of the White section)-
With Black and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with and add eyelashes.
Semi-rnd- Join White, with F hook, work 1 sl st and 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next s, 1 sl st in next sc, fasten off, weave in tail.
Rep with other Eye, reversing the direction of the White semi-circle.
Note- On White semi-circle stitch on the back loop ONLY.
Pin eyes in place as you wee in photos and sew, making the eyelashes last. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Ginger’s Body.
Stuff Body, making sure there are no lumps nor empty spaces. Sew top of head. Fasten off, weave tail. Insert Ears in corners of Head and sew in place using tails. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Bangs (Optional)-
Thread blunt needle with Pumpkin and stitch across the center of Ginger’s forehead, making long stitches, some shorter than others, until you have, loosely filled the space between the eyebrows. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Done!
Now isn’t she cute and ready for fun?
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