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

Cowletta Moolove Funmigurumi

With Cowletta, we will start a new family of Funmigurumi, the Moolove family, straight out of a green and pretty prairie!
The idea for this funmigurumi came from a personal request from a special crocheter, but it just stirred up things on the farm, so Cowletta wound up having a sister, her name is Milketta. I hear some mooing coming from the pasture so I don’t know if there are more little cows out there or may even a couple of bulls. . . Meantime, enjoy Cowletta until we find out!

Crochet skill: Advanced beginner to intermediate

Size: 10 “ long x 9” wide

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Burgundy (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink (scraps)
Fiberfill
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle
Measuring tape



Body
Side #1 (Make 2)

With Burgundy, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 3 to 14- Rep row 2. (15 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Burgundy. Leave long tail to sew with. (15 sc)
Row 16- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 18 to 29- Rep row 17.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)




Side #2 (Make 2)

With Claret, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 3 to 14- Rep row 2. (15 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Claret. Leave long tail to sew with. (15 sc)
Row 16- Join Carrot. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 18 to 29- Rep row 17.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)

Place 1 piece of Body side #1 and 1 piece of Body side # 2 together, right sides facing,and threading a blunt needle with the tails left after fastening off, sew the pieces down the middle to join them. Repeat for the back side.
Now, placing both Back and Front of Body with both right sides facing, thread blunt needle with yarn of appropriate colors and sew sides and bottom of Body. Fasten off. Turn inside out and put aside.

Legs-
Leg # 1-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Black and weave in ends.
Rnd 7- Join Burgundy. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Burgundy, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Black and weave in ends.
Rnd 7- Join Buff. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Buff, weave in ends.
Rnd 10- Join Claret. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 11 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Claret, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm # 1-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Black, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Burgundy. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Burgundy, weave in tail.
Rnd 10- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bluff, weave in tail

Arm # 2-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Black, weave in tail
Rnd 7- Join Carrot. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff arms and sew to sides of body, making sure they are at the same level. Fasten off, weave in tail.



Eyes (Make 2)-

With Black, ch 2.
Row 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT JOIN INTO A ROUND. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with and to make eyelashes.

Muzzle-

With Petal Pink, ch 6.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across till last ch. 2 sc in last ch,
working now on foundation loops of beginning chain, 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop, cl st to join rnd. (13 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. (20 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. (22 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. (26 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. (28 sc)
Fasten off Petal Pink, leaving long tail to sew with. Measure Front of Body and center muzzle, pinning it in place all around except point
where you will be inserting the stuffing. Stuff with Fiberfill. Thread blunt needle and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tail.
Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider nostrils and mouth as you see in photos. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Spots for Front of Body-
Spot #1-
With Black, ch 11.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across. (10 sc)
Row 2- Sc2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (8 sc)
Row 3- 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 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc)
Row 5- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next sc till end of row. (5 sc)
Row 6- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (4 sc)
Row 7- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (3 sc)
Row 8- Sc 2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. (2 sc) Fasten off leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle. Pin spot to Body and sew with spot between Burgundy and Buff squares as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Spot #2-
With Black, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across.(15 sc)
Row 2- Sc2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. (12 sc)
Row 3- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (10 sc)
Row 4- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, leave last 2 sc unworked. (8 sc)
Row 5- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last sc. (7 sc)
Row 6- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc 2 tog over next 2sc. (5 sc)
Row 7- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 3 sc in last sc. (6 sc)
Row 8- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (4 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (3 sc)
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (3 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle. Pin spot to bottom of Body and sew with spot between Burgundy and Buff squares as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Spot #3-
With Black, ch 2.
Half Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, but do not join into a rnd. (6 sc)
Half Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc across.(12 sc)
Half Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. (14 sc)
Thread blunt needle. Pin spot to top of Front and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in thread.

Spots for Back of Body-
Spot #1-
With Black, ch 2.
Half Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, but do not join into a rnd. (6 sc)
Half Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc across.(12 sc)
Half Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. (14 sc)
Half Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, turn.
Half Rnd 5- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, turn.
Half Rnd 6- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle. Pin spot to Back of Body in between the Burgundy and Buff squares, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Spot #2-
With Black, ch 9.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (8 sc)
Row 2- Sl st in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, ch 1, turn, leave last sc unworked. (6 sc)
Row 3- Sl st in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, leave last sc unworked. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc)
Row 5- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off,
leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot #3-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnd 3- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep around, sl st to join rnd. (24 sc) Fasten off,
leaving long tail to sew with.

Tail-
Cut 2 yarn strands 58 inches long on the following colors:
Buff
Claret
Carrot

Fold in half, and make wrapping the yarn around your thumb, make a knot, leaving a small loop on top to sew tail with.
Now, divide the strands in 3 sections of 4 strands each and braid.
Wrap again around your thumb and make a knot. Cut the ends evenly to make a tassel of the end of the tail.
Measure center of Back, and pin the tail. Thread a blunt needle with yarn and sew tail in place through the loop you left
on top. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Note- Sew firmly because you know that children like to pull tails!

Ears-
Ear #1-
With Buff, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (5 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (5 sc)
Rnd 3- 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (15 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (20 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc], rep from 3 more times, 1 sc in each of rest sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Set aside for a moment and make Ear Spot as follows:

Ear Spot-

With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin to ear and sew in place, making sure you do not catch any of the loops you will need to continue crocheting.
Fasten off, weave in tail. Continue ear as follows:
Ear Rnd-
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (16 sc)
Set aside for a moment and make "Pink" of Ear as follows:

"Pink" of Ear-

With Petal Pink, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 2 turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and next sc, and in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and next sc, and in top of turning ch. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across.(4 sc)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin to back of ear (side opposite to where you sewed the "Spot") and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Continue making Ear as follows:
Ear Rnd-
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (19 sc)
Rnd 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (14 sc)
Rnd 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of rest sc around.(13 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ear #2-

With Carrot, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 5 sc in 2nch ch from hook. (5 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (5 sc)
Rnd 3- 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (15 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in nect sc, rep from * around. (20 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Set aside for a moment and make "Pink" of Ear as follows:

"Pink" of Ear-

With Petal Pink, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 2 turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and next sc, and in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and next sc, and in top of turning ch. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin to back of ear (side opposite to where you sewed the "Spot") and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Continue making Ear as follows:
Ear Rnd-
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (16 sc)
Rnd 10- 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 from * around. (13 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around.(13 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Body and sew top. Fasten off and weave in tail. Place ears on sides of head. Pin down and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tail.
Done!

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo No. 11: Mango

We have had a lot of fun making these colorful monkeys, and Mango is no exception! Following the style characteristic of Funmigurumi but with sock monkey fetures, Mango is just as cute as he is easy to make! He is also a scrap buster! Materials: Red Heart worsted weight yarn Kelly Green Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps) Red Heart worsted weight yarn Honeydew (scraps) Crochert hook size H Scissors Blunt needle Fibertfill Measuring tape Pins Body (Make 2)- With Kelly Green ch 31. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc) Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn. Rows 3 to 6- Rep row 2. Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Kelly Green, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 8- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 9 to 14- Rep row 2. Ch 1, turn. Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with. First Half of Row 16- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, ch 1, turn. First Half of Row 17- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, ch 1, turn. First Half of Row 18- Rep Row 17. First Half of Row 19- Rep row 17. First Half of Row 20- Rep row 17. First Half of Rows 21 to 29- Rep row 17. First Half of Row 30- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc. Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with. Second Half of Row 16- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each lof last 15 sc of row. Ch 1, turn. Second Half of Row 17- 1 sc in each of last 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. Second Half of Rows 18 to 29- Rep row 17. Second Half of Row 30- 1 sc in each of last 15 sc. Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with. Note- Make sure you start both sides on the same side so that the stitches will look even and not mismatched. Thread a blunt needle and sew the two pieces of the half of row together to form a whole row. Fasten off. Weave in tail.

Arms- Arm # 1- With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 4- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnds 6 to 10- Rep rnd 5. Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc )Fasten off Pumpkin,leaving long tail to sew with. Arm #2- With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 4- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnds 6 to 10- Rep rnd 5. Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc )Fasten off Bright Yellow,leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff arms with Fiberfill and sew to body following photos, making sure you place them at the same level. Fasten off. Weave in tails. Legs- Leg #1 With Cerry Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Cherry Red. Weave in tails. Rnd 5- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnds 6 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail. Rnd 10- Join Kelly Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnds 11 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Kelly Green, leaving long tail to sew with. Leg #2 With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Cherry Red. Weave in tails. Rnd 5- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tails. Rnd 8- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail. Rnd 11- Join Kelly Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Kelly green, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff legs and sew them to body. Fasten off. Weave in tails. Tail- With Pumpkin, ch 53. Row 1- 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, 5 dc in next ch, *5 dc in next ch. Rep from * across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Ears- Front Side (make 2): With Shocking Pink, Ch 2. Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook and sl st to join rnd. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, weave in tail. Measure back, center tail and pin down and sew. Fasten off. Stuff legs and sew in place, matching the pattern to corresponding side of body. Fasten off. Stuff arms and sew in place, matching design to side of body. Fasten off. Muzzle- With Cherry Red, ch 11. Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2 in last ch of row, turn to work in foundation loops. Row 2- 1 sc in each of next 8 foundation loops, 2 sc in last loop, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 3- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in last sc of rnd. Fasten off Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 4- Join Honeydew. Work 2 in each of 1st 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 10 sc of rnd. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Thread a blunt needle with Black and stitch two nostrils on the muzzle. fasten off. Eyes (Make 2)- With Black, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook and sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with. Pin eyes in place as seen in photos, thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew each eye in place. Fasten off. Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider eyebrows. Ears- Ear #1- Front- With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 4- Join Honeydew. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Back- With Pumpkin, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Place both sides of ears together, wrong sides facing and right sides facing you, thread blunt needle with leftover yarn tail and sew all around ear, leaving bottom open to attach to side of body. As soon as you stuff and close top of body, attach open part to side of body and sew ear in place. Fasten off, weave in tail. Ear #2- Front- With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 4- Join Honeydew. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Back- With Bright Yellow, ch 2. Rnds 1 to 5- Rep as for Back of Earn #1. Place both sides of ears together, wrong sides facing and right sides facing you, thread blunt needle with leftover yarn tail and sew all around ear, leaving bottom open to attach to side of body. Attach open part to side of body and sew ear in place. Fasten off, weave in tail. Stuff body, thread blunt needle with yarn and sew Pumpkin side with Pumpkin, fasten off. Weave in tail. Sew Bright Yellow side with Bright Yellow. Fasten off, weave in tail. Attach and sew ears. Fasten off. Done!

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo No. 10: Twigger

Twigger is a special little monkeyroo in the sense that he is also a scrap-buster!
Full of color and aglow with an enthusiastic personality, he would be the beloved friend
of any Ami lover, young or all-grown up!

Materials: Red Heart worsted weight yarn scraps in the following colors:
Turqua
Bright Yellow
Shocking Pink
Spring Green
Blue
Pumpkin
Coffee
Black
Crochert hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle
Fibertfill
Measuring tape
Pins

Body
First Side (Make 2)- With Shocking Pink, Ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn (15 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 3 to 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1 turn. (15 sc)
Row 11- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Shocking Pink, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)
Row 12- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 13 to 20- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 21- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)
Row 22- Join Turqua. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 23- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 24 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.
Place both pieces, right side facing each other and wrong sides facing you, and using tails left over, sew both sides together across one of the two edges,leaving the other one open.

Second Side (Make 2)- With Spring Green, ch 32.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (31 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (31 sc)
Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (31 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with. (31 sc)
Row 6- Join Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (31 sc)
Rows 7 to 9- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (31 sc)
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Blue, leaving long tail to sew with. (31 sc)
Row 11- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (31 sc)
Rows 12 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (31 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (31 sc)
Match the two pieces, right sides facing each other, wrong sides facing outward. Sew the two identical pieces together across their left edge. Fasten off.
Turn the pieces to the wrong side and sew down the middle edge both at the front and back, thus forming the body with vertical lines on one side and horizontal lines on the opposite side. Sew both as well. Fasten off. Leave top open for now.

First Leg- With Turqua, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.(6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, Turqua. Weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Bright Yellow, 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Bright Yellow. (24 sc)
Rnd 12- Join Shocking pink. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 13 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with.

Second Leg- With Blue, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in 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, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 6 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around.Fasten off Pumpkin. (24 sc)
Rnd 9- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc i n each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 10 to 15- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

First Arm-
With Turqua, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Turqua.
Rnd 5- Join Shocking Pink, work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 6 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Shocking Pink.
Rnds 11 to 20- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Second Arm- With Pumpkin, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 5 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pumpkin.
Rnd 9- Join Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 10 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 15- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 16 to 20- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Tail- With Pumpkin, ch 53.
Row 1- 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, 5 dc in next ch, *5 dc in next ch. Rep from * across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Ears- Front Side (make 2): With Shocking Pink, Ch 2. Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook and sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Measure back, center tail and pin down and sew. Fasten off.
Stuff legs and sew in place, matching the pattern to corresponding side of body. Fasten off. Stuff arms and sew in place, matching design to
side of body. Fasten off.

Muzzle- With Bright Yellow, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook and sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (16 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnds 6 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.
Mouth-

Inside of Mouth- With Petal Pink, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Lips-

With Shocking Pink, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn.
Row 2- Insert hook in little loop formed at the side of the sc, pull up loop, yo and pull yarn through all loops. Turn.
Row 3- Insert hook in two loops formed on the side of stitches made, pull up loop, yo and pull yarn through all loops. Turn.
Rows 4 to 14- Rep row 3. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin inside of mouth to center of muzzle, thread blunt needle and sew in place. Fasten off. Place the cord for the "lips" all around inside of mouth and sew in place.
Fasten off.
Measure "face" and center muzzle. Pin in place, leaving a hole to stuff it through. Thread needle and sew in place. Fasten off.

Eyes- (Make 2)
With Coffee, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) Fasten off.
Pin eyes in place above muzzle as seen in photos and sew in place. Fasten off.

Ears-
Ear #1- Front-
With Turqua, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Back- With Turqua, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Weave in tail.

Ear #2-
Front- With Spring Green, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Back- With Spring Green, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Note- If you are thinking, one ear side is bigger than the other one, I answer, yes! When you sew them,
the ear will curl slightly and will have a more "natural" look.

Place ear rounds together with wrong sides facing inward and right sides facing outward and sew all around, except bottom of ear.
Leave that open to insert into toy, to give more strength to the ear.
Sew eyes in place using leftover tails. Thread needle with a bit of Black and embroider 2 dots for nostrils in top center of muzzle, between eyes. Fasten off.
Make a Black dot in center of each eye. Fasten off. Still with Black, embroider eyebrows on top of eyes. Fasten off.
Stuff body. Sew top of body using leftover tails. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Attach ears as seen in photos, pin down and sew in place.
Fasten off. Weave in tials.
Done!

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo 4: Bananas

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

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

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