Funmigurumi Happy Hippo Teether and Baby Rattle

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

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

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

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

Ball Handle-
Ball #1-
With Cherry Red and F hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (20 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc,
Sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * to end of rnd. (17 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (15 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, weave in tail inside of ball. Stuff with Fiberfill.
Ball #2-
Rnd 9- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep twice and then work 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep 4 times. (20 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc,
Sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * twice, 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. (17 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (15 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, weave in tail inside of ball. Stuff with Fiberfill.
Ball #3-
Rnd 16- Join Spring Green. 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnd 17- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep twice and then work 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 18- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 19- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 20- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (20 sc)
Rnd 21- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (15 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail inside of ball. Stuff with Fiberfill.
Base (Insert. This portion will not be seen, only its base, it will be buried into the head of our Funmigurumi Hippo to that it will not wobble.)
Rnd 22- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnd 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnd 24- (Working on back loops for this rnd only) make 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnds 25 to 26- 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc) Tuff firmly with Fiberfill. Fasten off, weave in tail. (You will be sewing a portion of the head to the loops you left free on row 24 of handle.)

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

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

Muzzle-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 11.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Working in foundation loops, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (21 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in eac sc around. (21 sc)
Rnds 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (21 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

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

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

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

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

Set aside for now.

Ear #2 (Make 2 pieces)-
With Spring Green, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc
Fasten off Spring Green, weave tail at back of disk formed.
Putting Ears Together and Attaching-
Rnd 1- Hold the two disks of first ear together and with Pumpkin and F hook, and working through both thickenesses, pull up loop, insert hook into both thicknesses in next sc and pull up another loop, complete sc as usual. Repeat until you reach the bottom of the ear. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

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

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

Done!

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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














Olinda D. Amtsberg made Craftybegonia's very popular Huggy Dumpling Thunder the Elephant.
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Two Funmigurumi made by Olinda D. Amtsberg.


















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











These are two Funmigurumi Stripey cats as Made by Understated Flea and posted at Flickr (also posted here and at my Pinterest VIP Board with her consent.)















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Spunky Funmigurumi Hippo

Spunky is the latest hippo baby around here. He was born today. One of my favorite things about him are his happy colors and the fact that he is a cute scrap-buster. Hope you enjoy making one!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (1 skein)
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 Aruba Sea (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty ‘N Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Crochet hook sizes H, F and J
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Measuring tape
Scissors
Pins

Size- Approx. 9 ½’ x 7 ½”

Body
Side #1 (Make 2)-
With Royal, 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- Rep row 2. (15 sc)
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Royal, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)
Row 9- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 10 to 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 12- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 13- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 14 to 16- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 18- Join Aruba Sea. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 19 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Aruba Sea, leaving long tail to sew with.

Side #2 (Make 2)-
With Pumpkin, 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 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Thread a blunt needle with leftover tails and sew one piece of Side #1 to 1 piece of side #2 for the Front. Fasten off, weave in tail. Repeat the same procedure for the Back, trying that the colors will fall on the same side at the Back and at the Front. Sew sides together. Sew bottom closed. Fasten off, weave in tails. Do not close top.

Muzzle- With hook H and Pale Yellow, 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)

Mouth-
Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off and secure inside Muzzle.

Nostrils (Make 2)-
With Pretty ‘N Pink and H hook ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin Nostrils on both sides of Muzzle as seen in photos and using tails, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Thread blunt needle with Black and sew side to side two thick lines in the middle of each Nostril to simulate buttons. Fasten off.
Stuff Muzzle with Fiberfill and pin in place, making sure you have centered it well. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew in place. Fasten off and secure inside Body.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With H hook 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 above Muzzle as seen in photos, thread blunt needle with tail and sew each eye in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Eyebrows-
Embroider eyebrows as seen in pictures. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Bangs-
With F hook and Bright Yellow, and using only the FRONT LOOP of each sc so that you can use the back loop to sew the head closed, ch 14, sl st in same sc, *sl st in front loop of next sc, ch 14, sl st in same sc, rep from * until you have completed 5 long loops. (DO NOT COVER EYEBROWS!) Fasten off, secure tails inside head.

Arms-
Arm #1-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 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 Aruba Sea. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Aruba Sea, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2-
With Pumpkin 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 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

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)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Royal, weave in tail.
Rnd 6 Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 10 to 13- each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-
With Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in ends securely.
Stuff arms and sew in place as you see in pictures. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Tail-
With 1 strand each of Bright Yellow, Spring Green, Pumpkin and Aruba Sea 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 Aruba Sea 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 Spunky’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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God can Provide

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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Chunky, Funmigurumi Hippo

I have noticed that my hippos are very popular and for some time, I have wanted to make more, different hippos, but I had not had the time to do it, but finally, I have been able to make another hippo and want to share him with all of you!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Kelly Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty ‘N Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Crochet hook size F (For eyes and nostrils, and part of ears only)
Measuring tape
Blunt needle
Fiberfill

Size- Approx. 9 ½’ x 7 ½”

Body
Side #1 (Make 2)-
With Kelly Green 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 Kelly Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Bright Yellow. Work 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 Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Side #2 (Make 2)-
With Carrot, and H hook, ch 16.
Row 1- 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 Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Delft Blue. Work 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.

Sew one side of each together, to form Front of Body. Repeat for Back, matching the square colors. Sew sides together. Sew bottom closed. Fasten off, weave in tails. Do not close top.

Legs- Leg #1-
With Kelly Green, 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 Kelly Green, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-
With Carrot, 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 Carrot, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Leg #3- (or Arm #1)-
With Bright 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 Bright Yellow, 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 # 1 and # 2, and sew to bottom of Body, as seen in photos.
Stuff Legs #3 and #4 and sew to sides of Body, as seen in photos.

Muzzle- With hook H and Pumpkin, 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 Pretty ‘N Pink, 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.
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 or make an “X” (I decided to go for the “X”), 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. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Bangs-
With H hook and muzzle color, ch 18, 1 sc in 7th ch from hk, 1 sc in next sc, ch 6, 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 6, 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, across. Last two loops, do not make 1 sc in between. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Center Bangs on top of Front of Chunky’s “face”, thread blunt needle with tail and sew to first loop of Front, using back loop of Bangs. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Tail-
Measure and cut 10 pieces of Spring 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 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 Spring Green 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 Chunky’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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