Funmigurumi Cuddlers: Diggler the Mole

This cute little mole dug his home under a flower bed and took the colors of the flowers growing above him.

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Royal (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Baby Pink (2 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (2 oz)
Fiberfill
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in ends and to sew
Measuring tape

Body (Make 2)-
With Royal and H hook, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc, counting ch bump of first st) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across, and in top of ch bump of first st. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 4 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Royal, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 15- Join Cherry Red. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- Work sc2tog over first 2 sc 1 sc in each sc until last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (28 sc)
Row 17-  Insert hook into first reduced st, pull up a loop, insert hook into next sc and pull up a loop, complete an sc2tog over these two loops, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, insert hook into last sc and pull up a loop, insert hook in top of last reduced sc of previous row, and work an sc2tog over those two loops. (26 sc)
Row 18- Rep row 15. (24 sc)
Row 19- Rep row 15. (22 sc)
Row 20- Rep row 15. (20 sc)
Row 21- Rep Row 15. (18 sc)
Row 22- Rep Row 15. (16 sc)
Row 23- Rep Row 15. (14 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 24- Join Spring green and work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc)
Row 25-  sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 26- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 27- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 28- 1 sc in each of first 2 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 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (22 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 29- 1 sc in each of first 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 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 sc till end of row. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 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 3 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (30 sc)
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc)
Rows 32 to 34- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with tail and sew Front and Back of Body together at the Bottom.

Legs (Make 2)-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.  (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tails.
Rnd 5- Join Bright Yellow, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tails.
Rnd 7- Join Cherry Red, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, weave in tails.
Rnd 11- Join Royal, make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 12 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Legs and sew to the Bottom of Body, fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body.

Tail-
Moles have a very short tail, so our little Diggler will have a tiny one too.
With Royal and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Stuff as you go.
Rnds 2 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Measure and center tail at Back and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Arms (Make 2)-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green and weave in tails.
Rnd 5- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tails.
Rnd 7- Join Cherry Red, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Snout-
Nose-
With Baby Pink and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off Baby Pink, weave in tail.
Rnd 4- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Stuff lightly.
Rest of Snout-
Rnd 5- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (24 sc)
Rnds 11 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Snout. Pin to Head. Begin to sew Snout 5 rows above the start of Spring Green Head, squeeze down the middle and sew the top to row 8 of Head, leaving 4 rows free . Fasten off, weave in tail inside of Head.
Make Eyes and sew in place.
Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sts in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc). Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin Eyes in place above Snout as seen in photos. Sew in place. Fasten off inside of Head.
Stuff Head and sew to close. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!

The Significance of It All

Funmigurumi Cuddlers Plattie the Platypus

A few days ago, I shared my dialog with her. (The State of Things...) Spunky and bossy little girl who couldn't wait to be put together and come out and meet you all! Well, here she is, our first Platypus ever. Enjoy!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret (4 oz.)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink (4 oz.)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty'N Pink (4 oz.)
Red Heart worsted weight Black yarn (Scraps, but to be exact, you’ll need 2 yards,  1 yard and per Eye and Eyelashes)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Measuring tape (to center things)
Pins

Size- 13' L x 9" W
Skill- Intermediate

Body (Make 2)-
With Claret and H hook, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc, counting ch bump of first st) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across, and in top of ch bump of first st. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 4 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Claret, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 15- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc)Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- Work sc2tog over first 2 sc 1 sc in each sc until last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (28 sc)
Row 17-  Insert hook into first reduced st, pull up a loop, insert hook into next sc and pull up a loop, complete an sc2tog over these two loops, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, insert hook into last sc and pull up a loop, insert hook in top of last reduced sc of previous row, and work an sc2tog over those two loops. (26 sc)
Row 18- Rep row 15. (24 sc)
Row 19- Rep row 15. (22 sc)
Row 20- Rep row 15. (20 sc)
Row 21- Rep Row 15. (18 sc)
Row 22- Rep Row 15. (16 sc)
Row 23- Rep Row 15. (14 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Row 24-  Work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 25- Join Pretty 'N Pink, work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 26- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 27- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 28- 1 sc in each of first 2 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 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (22 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 29- 1 sc in each of first 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 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 sc till end of row. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 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 3 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (30 sc)
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc)
Rows 32 to 34- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Webbed Feet (Make 2)-
With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 14.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till last ch, 3 sc in last ch, now, working on opposite side across foundation loops of the beginning ch, make 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (28 sc, counting ch bump of first sc as 1 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (28 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (28 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 18 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. (26 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (26 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Row 8- Sl st in each of first 3 sts, 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving the rest of the stitches unworked. (12 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (12 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (10 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (8 sc)
Row 13- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc)
Rnd 15- Work 32 sc all around the edge of the Foot. Sl st to join rnd. (32 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Stuff as you go!
Rnd 16- Rejoin yarn, just so that you will not workinging on the wrong side as you go around the foot. Make 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 5 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 17- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 18 to 19- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Foot completed. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Ankle-
Rnd 20- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 21 to 24- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Leg-
Rnd 25- Join Shocking Pink, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 26 to 27- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off yarn, weave in tails.
Rnd 28- Join Claret amd make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 29- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 30 to 32- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off yarn, leaving long tail to sew with.

Webbed Arms (Make 2)-
With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 13.
Rnd 1-  sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till last ch, 3 sc in last ch, now, working on opposite side across foundation loops of the beginning ch, make 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (26 sc, counting ch bump of first sc as 1 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (26 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (26 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (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, *1 sc in each of net 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (20 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Rnd 8- 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, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tails.
Wrist-
Rnd 10- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Rnds 12 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off yarn, weave in tails.
Rnd 14- Join Shocking Pink, make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 15 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off yarn, weave in tails.
Rnd 17- Join Claret. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 18 to 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off yarn, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew Sides and Bottom of Body together, leaving Top open, stuff as you go! Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body.
Sew Legs to Body, fasten off, weave in tails. Sew Arms to Body, fasten off, weave in tails.
Tail-
With Claret and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
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 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (42 sc) Fasten off Claret, weave in tails.
Rnd 13- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)
Rnd 14- Make 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc)
Rnd 17- 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,] rep 5 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 18- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff tail VERY gently, only so that it won't be all wrinkled up, but do NOT turn it into a round ball!
Measure Back and center tail and pin and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Note- I did not want to make the tail as a flat disk because it would have curled with use, this way, it will stay the way it is now.
Beak-
With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 12.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across till last ch, 2 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side across foundation loops, make 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (23 sts, counting ch bump of first st)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (23 sc)
Rbd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (23 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (20 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Measure Front of Head and center Beak and sew in place 5 rnds below the edge of Head. Fasten off and weave in tails inside of Head.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and Hook 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 Eye with and to stitch Eyelashes as you go.

Position Eyes a little above and to the sides of Beak and pin down. Stitch the Eyelashes as seen in photos as you go. Fasten off and weave in tails inside of Head.
Stuff Head and sew top. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

Don't Worry Yourself Into Emptiness

Funmigurumi Cuddlers: Briley the Hippo

We have a new baby in the Cuddlers series. This is Briley, a sweet little hippo girl ready to love the young of all ages and is especially looking for some squishy cuddles!

Materials-
Red Heart Worsted weight Yarn Orchid (1/2 skein)
Red Heart Worsted weight Bright Yellow (1/2 skein)
Red Heart Worsted weight Baby Pink (4 yards)
Red Heart Worsted weight Pretty 'N Pink (1 yard per Nostril)
Red Heart Worsted weight Black (1 yard per Eye)
Red Heart Worsted weight White (scraps)
Crochet hook size H

Body (Make 2)-
With Orchid and H hook, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc, counting ch bump of first st) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across, and in top of ch bump of first st. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 4 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Orchid, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Bright Yellow. Work sc2tog over first 2 sc 1 sc in each sc until last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (28 sc)
Row 17-  Insert hook into first reduced st, pull up a loop, insert hook into next sc and pull up a loop, complete an sc2tog over these two loops, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, insert hook into last sc and pull up a loop, insert hook in top of last reduced sc of previous row, and work an sc2tog over those two loops. (26 sc)
Row 18- Rep row 15. (24 sc)
Row 19- Rep row 15. (22 sc)
Row 20- Rep row 15. (20 sc)
Row 21- Rep Row 15. (18 sc)
Row 22- Rep Row 15. (16 sc)
Row 23- Rep Row 15. (14 sc)
Row 24-  Work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc)
Row 25- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 26- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 27-  1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 28- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (22 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 29-  1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (24 sc)
Row 30- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Roq 32-  1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 33 to 34-  1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arms (Make 2)-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off, weave in ends.
Stuff as you go!
Rnd 7- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Stuff Arms and sew to sides of Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Legs (Make 2)-
With Orchid 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)
Stuff as you go!
Rnds 5 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to
sew with.
Stuff Legs and sew them to Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Muzzle-
With Baby Pink, ch 9.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till last ch, 2sc in last ch (8 sc, counting ch bump of first st). Working on foundation loops of ch on the opposite side, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in last sc of rnd. (22 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (22 sc)
Rnd 4-1 sc in each sc around. (22 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Nostrils (Make 2)-
With Pretty 'N Pink 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. (6 sc)
Pin Nostrils on Muzzle and sew in place using tail. Fasten off and secure inside of Muzzle.
Mouth-
Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider a straight line 1 row below Nostrils and running between the two Nostrils. Fasten off and secure inside of Muzzle.
Stuff Muzzle and Pin to lower part of Head. Sew in place using tail. Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Head.
Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and H hook, ch 2.
Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (6 sc)
Pin Eyes on top of Muzzle and sew in place using tails, make 2 straight stitches as you go for Eyelashes (this is optional). Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Head.

Tail-
With Orchid and H hook ch 25.
Row 1- 2 sc in third ch from hook (counts as 3 sts including ch bump of first st as an sc), 1 sc in next ch, *3 sc in next ch, 1 sc in next ch, rep from * across. (44 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Weave in beginning tail. Center Tail on Back of Body, right under the top row of the Orchid section of Body. Fasten off, secure inside of Body (you will have to dig a bit into the stuffing).
Ears (Make 2)-
With Bright Yellow 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, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (11 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. DO NOT STUFF EARS!
Sew Eras to corners of Head. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Stuff Arms and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!
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Everlasting Happiness

Show and Tell!

For a while now I have been wanting to do a show and tell from time to time, and to feature those of you who have made my designs. But most of you have been kind of shy. Finally, I have found some ladies who are not afraid to show their work and who have thoroughly enjoyed making these toys! Please give them a hand!

This is Craftybegonia's Funmigurumi Huggy Dumpling Thunder the Elephant as made by Linda Bolton













These two lovable little Funmigurumi are Craftybegonia's Booker the Funmigurumi Poochie Dog and Funmigurumi Stripey Cat Sweety Sue, as made by Linda Bolton.














Brooke, Linda Bolton's daughter poses with all the Funmigurumi her mother has made for her. She is also a Funmigurumi fan. Thank you, Brooke, glad you enjoy them too!
















Craftybegonia's LeeLoo the Funmigurumi Monkeyroo as made by Linda Bolton.




















Craftybegonia's Funmigurumi Poochie Dog Missy, as made by Linda Bolton.
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Linda Bolton's mom proudly poses with Craftybegonia's Missy, the Funmigurumi Poochie Dog that Linda made for her






















Craftybegonia's Tubby, the Funmigurumi Hippo as made by Linda Bolton





Linda Bolton's dad prooudly poses with Tubby, the Funmigurumi Hippo Linda made for him
































Craftybegonia Funmigurumi Canterly Clop Clop as made by Linda Bolton














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Two Funmigurumi made by Olinda D. Amtsberg.


















One of Craftybegonia's Funmigurumi as made by Olinda D. Amtsberg











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Blinky Funmigurumi Hippo

This is the new baby born in the Funmigurumi jungle. He was actually born early last night, and here he is, fresh from the nursery, to greet all of you and make friends everywhere!
The thing that I like most about Blinky is that he's a scrap-buster, you can raid your scrap stash to make one or many of this cutie. Enjoy!
Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Real Teal (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (scraps)
Crochet hook sizes H, J and F
Fiberfill
Scissors
Measuring tape
Blunt needle

Body
Side #1 (Make 2)-
With Real Teal and H hook, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Real Teal, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 9- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 11 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 17- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 18 to 23- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 24- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 25- Join Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 26 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.
Side #2 (Make 2)-
With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 9- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 11 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 16- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 17- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 18 to 23- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 24- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Shocking Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 25- Join Turqua. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 26 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with.
Front- Take 1 piece of Side #1 and sew it to 1 piece of Side #2, using leftover tails. Fasten off, weave in tends.
Back- Repeat for Back of Body, matching colors, if you like. Sew sides and Bottom of Body closed, but leave top open. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Legs
Leg #1-
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Blue, weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring green, weave in tail.
Rnd 10- Join Real Teal. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 11 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Real Teal, leaving long tail to sew with.
Leg #2-
With Turqua and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in 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- Join Shocking Pink, make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Shocking Pink, weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.
Rnd 11- Join Delft Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 12 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs. Thread blunt needle and sew each leg in place as seen in photos. Fasten off securely inside Body.

Arms
Arm #1-
With Blue and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Blue, weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Pumpkin, Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 10- Join Real Teal. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Real Teal, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arm #2-
With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, weave in tail.
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 tail.
Rnd 8- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Shocking Pink, weave in tail.

Stuff arms and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off securely inside of Body.
Muzzle-
With Gold and H hook, ch 11.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and all across till your reach the last ch, make 3 sc in that chain, working across foundation loops, make 1 sc in each loop across. Do not turn, work, sl st to end rnd. (21 sts)
Rnd 2- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in spot where first ch 1 was made at the beginning, sl st to end rnd. (25 sts)
Rnd 3- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 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 10 sc, 1 sc in last sc, sl st to end rnd bypassing ch 1 at the start of round. (28 sts)
Rnd 4- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 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 10 sc, 1 sc in  next sc, 2 sc in last sc. Sl st to join rnd. (31 sts)
Rnd 5- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 11 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 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd, sl st to stitch made after ch 1, to join rnd. (34 sts)
Rnd 6- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 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, sl st to join to first sc of rnd (skipping beginning ch 1). (37)
Rnd 7- ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around, 1 sc in front of ch 1, sl st to first sc of rnd, ignoring ch1. (37 sts)
Rnd 8- Rep rnd 7. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (37 sts)

For the Nostrils, we will simulate large round buttons.
Nostrils (Make 2)-
With F 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) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Measure muzzle and pin nostrils in place. Sew and fasten off, weaving in tails.
Thread blunt needle with Black and stitch an “X” on each button. I made each stitch twice to make it thicker, you can do it once, if you prefer. Fasten off and secure at the back.
Stuff muzzle. Pin muzzle to the Font of Body and using leftover tail, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Mouth-
Optional- With Black embroider Mouth as seen in photos.
Eyes (Make 2)-
With F and Black, 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.
Optional- With Black, embroider eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Tail-
With 1 strand each of Bright Yellow, Spring Green, Pumpkin and Gold and J hook, ch 24, leaving a little bit of yarn at the beginning of the chain. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Tie a little knot at the end of the chain and trim, leaving the little bit of yarn to act as a little tassel at the end. Measure back, center tail at Back and sew firmly (remember that kids like to pull tails!) Fasten off secure inside Body.
Ears-
Ear #1 (Make 2)-
With Pumpkin and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.
Ear #2 (Make 2)-
With Gold and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.
Stuff Blinky’s body well, pushing the fiberfill down into the corners of the “pillow” little body, so that he’ll have a cute chubbiness. Sew top. Fasten off, weave in tail. Insert open portion of each ear in place and sew as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Done!





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The Key to the Storehouse

Chubby Funmigurumi Hippo

A baby was born today in the Funmigurumi world, and of course, his name is Chubby.

Square, pillow toys are my signature Amigurumi. Although I love to explore new possibilities and try new designs, I always go back to my signature line, because I enjoy creating toys in that shape. That shape has become to me a creative palette.
For me, the most important thing in a toy are two factors: Color and cuteness.
The color has to jump at you and the face has to be cute and funny. I think that Chubby has that cornered, don't you? Here's the free pattern so you can make one of your own. Enjoy!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Royal (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Crochet hook sizes F, H and J
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Measuring tape
Scissors

Body (Make 2)-
With Royal and size H hook, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (30 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Rows 3 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Royal, leaving long tail to sew with. (30 sc)
Green Half Row 16- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving rest of row unworked. (15 sc)
Half Row 2- 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Half Rows 3 to 14- 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Half Row 15- 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. (15 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
We will work on opposite side now.
Bi-color Half Row 1- Join Pumpkin and work 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Bi-color Half Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Bi-color Half Rows 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Bi-color Half Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.
Bi-color Half Row 9- Join Bright Yellow, work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc)
Bi-color Half Rows 10 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Bi-color Half Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle with tail and sew half row pieces together. Then do the sides and bottom of the Body. Fasten off, weave in tail. Leave top open for now.

Arms-
Arm #1-
With Royal and size H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off Royal, weave in tail.
Rnd 4- Join Spring Green and work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 5 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2-
With Royal and size H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off Royal, weave in tail.
Rnd 4- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail. (18 sc)
Rnd 7- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff arms with fiberfill and sew to sides of body as seen in photos, fasten off and secure ends well to survive any pulling!

Legs-
Leg #1-
With Royal and size 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 Royal, weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 6 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.
Rnd 10- Join Royal. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 11 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Royal, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-
With Royal and size 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 Royal, weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Gold. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 6 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Gold, weave in tail.
Rnds 11 to 13- Join Royal. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Royal, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs with fiberfill and sew to Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, securing tails well inside Body. Leave Body open for now.

Muzzle-
With hook H and Gold, ch 11.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and all across till your reach the last ch, make 3 sc in that chain, working across foundation loops, make 1 sc in each loop across. Do not turn, work, sl st to end rnd. (21 sts)
Rnd 2- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in spot where first ch 1 was made at the beginning, sl st to end rnd. (25 sts)
Rnd 3- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 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 10 sc, 1 sc in last sc, sl st to end rnd bypassing ch 1 at the start of round. (28 sts)
Rnd 4- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 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 10 sc, 1 sc in  next sc, 2 sc in last sc. Sl st to join rnd. (31 sts)
Rnd 5- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 11 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 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd, sl st to stitch made after ch 1, to join rnd. (34 sts)
Rnd 6- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 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, sl st to join to first sc of rnd (skipping beginning ch 1). (37)
Rnd 7- ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around, 1 sc in front of ch 1, sl st to first sc of rnd, ignoring ch1. (37 sts)
Rnd 8- Rep rnd 7. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (37 sts)

Nostrils (Make 2)-
With F hook and Petal Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with tails left at the end of the nostril circles and sew them in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail. With Black, thread blunt needle and sew one, line of thick, long horizontal stitches in each nostril to make them look like buttons. Fasten off, weave in tail. Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Stuff Muzzle. Measure front and center Muzzle between the color sections that divide Body, in other words right above the Royal section and centered between the Spring green and the Pumpkin and Bright Yellow section. Pin in place and sew. Fasten off and weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With F and Black, 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 and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Optional- With Black, embroider eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Tail-
Take 1 strand each of Gold, Royal, Bright Yellow, Pumpkin and Spring Green and holding them together and leaving a little bit of leftover yarn at the start, make a slip knot to begin your crocheting.
With the J hook, make a chain that is about 9 inches long. Fasten off as follows, cut yarn, leaving a tail to sew with, and pull the yarn through the last chain. Bend the yarn around your index finger and make a loop, pass all the yarn through that loop (you can help yourself with the hook if you want to) move the loop down, as close as possible to the end of the chain before tightening it. Now, use leftover yarn to sew tail in place.
Secure well to the inside of Chubby’s body, remember that kids like to pull tails!
Sew tail to the middle of Back of Body, just above the last Blue row. Fasten off.

Ears-
Ear #1 (Make 2)-
With Gold and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.

Ear #2-
With Royal and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.

Bangs-
With F hook and Pumpkin, ch 20.
Row 1- 1 sc in 10th ch from hook, [ch 10, 1 sc in next ch, ch 10, 1 sc in next ch,] rep 9 more times. (10 loops). Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle and sew bangs on front loop only of center of head, above brows, leaving back loops free to sew head closed. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Stuff Body and sew top of head closed. Fasten off, weave in tail. Position ears in place as seen in photos and sew. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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Tubby Funmigurumi Hippo

We are having fun making hippos again. They seem to be so popular and kids love them! Stuff this one generously so that he will really be a cute and "tubby" little fellow!
Here is the pattern to make him. Enjoy!

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lavender (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty ‘N Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart Classic worsted weight yarn Mist Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Scissors
Measuring tape

Size- Approx. 9 ½’ x 7 ½”

Body
Side #1 (Make 2)-With Lavender and H hook, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Lavender, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Pretty ‘N Pink, and work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 18 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Pretty ‘N Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.

Side #2 (Make 2)-With Pale Yellow and H hook, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Delft Blue, make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 17 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle and using some of the tails leftover, sew 1 piece of Side #1 to one piece of Side #2 for Front. Repeat for Back. Thread blunt needle and using appropriate color yarn, sew sides and bottom, leaving top open. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Legs-
Leg #1-With Lavender, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Lavender, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-With Pale Yellow, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs and sew to the bottom of Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Leg #3- (or Arm #1)-With Petal Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Petal Pink, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Leg #4 (or Arm #2)-With Delft Blue, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Stuff Legs #3 and #4 and sew to sides of Body, as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Muzzle- With hook H and Mist Green, ch 11.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and all across till your reach the last ch, make 3 sc in that chain, working across foundation loops, make 1 sc in each loop across. Do not turn, work, sl st to end rnd. (21 sts)
Rnd 2- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in spot where first ch 1 was made at the beginning, sl st to end rnd. (25 sts)
Rnd 3- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 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 10 sc, 1 sc in last sc, sl st to end rnd bypassing ch 1 at the start of round. (28 sts)
Rnd 4- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 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 10 sc, 1 sc in  next sc, 2 sc in last sc. Sl st to join rnd. (31 sts)
Rnd 5- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 11 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 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd, sl st to stitch made after ch 1, to join rnd. (34 sts)
Rnd 6- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 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, sl st to join to first sc of rnd (skipping beginning ch 1). (37)
Rnd 7- ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around, 1 sc in front of ch 1, sl st to first sc of rnd, ignoring ch1. (37 sts)
Rnd 8- Rep rnd 7. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (37 sts)

For the Nostrils, we will simulate large round buttons.

Nostrils (Make 2)-With F 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) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with tails left at the end of the nostril circles and sew them in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail. With Black, thread blunt needle and sew two long horizontal stitches in each nostril to make them look like buttons. Fasten off, weave in tail. Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Stuff Muzzle. Measure front and center Muzzle between the 4 color patches. Pin in place and sew. Fasten off and weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)-With F and Black, 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.

Optional- With Black, embroider eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Tail-Measure and cut 10 pieces of Mist Green yarn, each 20 inches long. Twist the ends together and wrap the twisted yarn around your index finger, fold the yarn into itself and pull to make a knot. Divide the yarn into 3 sections and make a 3-strand braid. When you reach 8 inches, make another knot as before, leaving a bit of yarn to sew with. Trim the end into a little tassel. Thread the leftover yarn on the opposite end of the tail into a blunt needle and sew the tail in place. You can pull yarn you don’t need into the toy and weave in extra ends. Try to secure well, because kids like to pull on tails!

Ears-
Ear #1 (Make 2)-With Delft Blue and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.

Ear #2 (Make 2)-With Petal Pink and hook size H, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 3 dc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 dc)
Row 2- (Change to hook size F) work 2 sc in each dc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces. Thread blunt needle and sew both pieces together, leaving bottom open to stick to head.

Stuff Tubby’s body well. Sew top. Fasten off, weave in tail. Insert open portion of each ear in place and sew as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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