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 5: (Baby Rattle) Amapola

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

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

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

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Funmigurumi Mixed-Media Owlettes: Winkie and Hooter

Mixed media is not only fun but it sometimes saves you time, if you are in a hurry to make a gift. If you have a special toddler or 6 to 12-month-old baby that you want to surprise with an easy to make, cute toy for the crib, playpen or just for naptime fun and comfort, this is an ideal one to make. It is a combo toy and it works out really fast. You will be using a paper pattern to cut out the body from fleece or from sweatshirt fabric and crochet to make out the rest.
Materials:

1/2 yard of fleece or sweatshirt fabric, any kind you like (I used a stretchy striped one, it behaved like knit fabric)

1 cat toy with a bell per owlette

Scissors

Sharp sewing needle

Blunt needle

Size H crochet hook and size F crochet hook

Embroidery floss (Black for Winkie, Pale Yellow for Hooter, Red to emphasize belly of both owlettes)

Scraps of Red Heart worsted weight yarn in the following colors:

Baby Yellow, Pumpkin, Pretty N Pink, Spring Green, and Cherry Red

Quilting sewing thread or upholstery thread (strong) matching the fabric of your choice, and red sewing thread

Fiberfill

(Optional) sewing machine

Paper

Pen or pencil

Compas or bowl of the size you want your owlette

Pins
With compass or bowl, make a circle as large as possible for a compass or as large as the bowl you have selected on the sheet of paper.With the pen or pencil, draw two triangles on both ends of the top of the circle (those are the horns, since these are baby horned owls).Refine the triangles to your satisfaction. Cut your paper pattern. Take the fabric (iron it if it is wrinkled), and pin the paper pattern to it,cut two (Front and Back). Set aside. Eyes- (Make 2 per owlette) With Black, ch 2. Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Black. Join Baby Yellow. Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat around. Fasten off. Beak (Make 1 per owlette)- With Pumpkin and F hook, ch 3. Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, ch 2, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 2, turn. Row 3- Rep row 2.

Belly- For Hooter, proceed as follows: With Pretty N Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc acround. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep around. Rnd 4- Make 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep around.Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 6- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 7- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pretty N Pink. Join Baby Yellow. Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep around. Rnds 9 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- Make 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off.For Winkie, proceed as follows: With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnds 1 to 4- Rep first 4 rnds as for Hooter's belly. Fasten off. Join Spring Green.Rnds 5 to 7- Rep Rnds 5 to 7 as for Hooter's Belly. Fasten off. Join Pretty N Pink. Rnds 8 to 9- Rep Rnds 8 and 9 as for Hooter. Sew beak to belly with the same yarn with which you made beak. Fasten off.
Putting your owlettes together- With both right sides facing, pin your owlette's body so that the fabric will not twist on you as you sew it.With either sewing machine or by hand using quilting thread and needle and running stitch in small and close stitches, sew both front and back of body together, leaving an opening at the bottom for stuffing. Turn inside out. Sew eyes in place as in photos using embroidery thread. Stuff belly and sew it in place usingred sewing thread and very small stitches. Fasten off. Thread the sewing needle with Red embroidery thread and go all around the belly with a nice and even buttonhole stitch to adhere it more firmly to the body of the toy. Stuff your toy, slip the cat bell inside. Finish stuffing. Sew bottom closed.

Note- You can make these owlettes as simple soft toys out of terry and crochet too. But I thought it would be more fun for the baby tohave them rattle as well.

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Duckieroo Funmigurumi Baby Rattle

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart’s Black, Bright Yellow, Carrot Pumpkin and Pale Yellow)
Fiberfill
Tapestry or blunt needle
1 little bell (I used a a cat’s little ball with a bell inside)
Stuffing tool
Measuring tape
Crochet hooks size H and size G
Pins
Note: You can use cotton yarn if you like, but personally, I prefer acrylic yarn because it can be thrown into the washer and into the dryer often to keep the toy clean and it will not shrink.
Ring: With worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Carrot), Ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hk and in all achians across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc). Rows 3-32: Rep row 2. Cut a tail twice as long as the strip you crocheted and thread a blunt needle with the end of the long yarn tail you just left and begin to whipstitch thestrip into a tube. Using a stuffing tool or a small dowel, push the fiberfill into the tube until the tube is firm. Sew both sides together into a doughnut. Fasten off.
Set ring aside for now. Duckieroo’s Face and Back of Head (make 1 of each): With H hook and Bright Yellow, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk. Ch 1, do not turn. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Ch 1, do not turn. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. rep from * around. Ch 1, don’t turn. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * to end of rnd. Ch 1, do not turn. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * all around. Ch 1, do not turn. Rnd 6- 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. Rep from * all around. Ch 1, do not turn. Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Ch 1, do not turn. Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. sl st to end rnd. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew with. Set aside.
Bang: With G hook and pale yellow, ch 12, 1 sc in 7th ch from hk.1 sc in next sc, ch 6, sl st in same space as beginning ch, 1 sc in next sc, ch 6, slip st in same space as starting ch, rep across, 1 sc in last ch. Fasten off. Set aside for now.
Duckieroo’s bill: With Pumpking and G hook, ch 21.Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and all across.Ch 1, turn. Row 2 (from now on work in back loops only): 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- Rep row 2.
Rows 3-5: Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Duckieroo’s eyes (make 2): With black and G hook, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.
Putting Duckieroo together: First, place both sides of the head right sides facing each other and sew them both sides of the face, leavin gthe bottom part open (leave at least 11 sc without being sewn). Turn inside out. Whipstitch bangs to the top of Duckieroo’s head across the front part of face. Fastenoff inside the toy’s head. Sew bill in place as follows: Turn the bill so that the wrong side is facing. Sew the side first. then the bottom part so that it forms a little pocket. Stuff lightly with fiberfill. Now measure duckieroo’s little head so that you can place the bill centered. Pin the bill in place so that it will not move as you sew it.Sew the underside of the bill flat, but as you sew the upper part, raise it a bit to a curve upwards to immitate the real bill of a duckie.Fasten off. Sew the eyes in place following placement shown in photo. Stuff Duckieroo’s head lightly, insert the ball and cushion it with the fiberfill. Slip the head into the ring, letting the front and back portions of the toy overlap over the ring. Use photo as guide. Sew head in place. Fasten off.

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Funmigurumi Hippos

I have a blog totally dedicated to bears I design following the style of amigurumi toys up to a point, that point is where my creative juices start flowing and I run after them! Each one of my bears has a personality all its own, and a face all its own. But I also love to work for children's charities and this year, aside from other things, I'm making toys. I've decided to start this little corner to share these toys and also any other children's patterns I come up with.

My first installment will be these Funmigurumi Hippos.
I call them that way because they are super easy to make, and if you, as I did, choose vibrant and happy colors, the kids will go wild for them!
I named my first ones Buddy, Buster and Bailey, and they went to a charity for abused children.
This pattern belongs to me and I share it freely, with the understanding that you will not sell it nor post it under your name. You may use it for gifts or charity all you want. If you make some of these hippos for charity, let me know, it will really make my day special! Thanks.
Here's the pattern. Enjoy!

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn of 3 different but compatible colors
a little bit of black yarn
H crochet hook
E crochet hook
blunt needle
scissors
pins
measuring tape
fiberfill stuffing
Note: Before you start your hippo, choose the colors you are going to use. Write in a piece of paper, which coloryou will be using for the muzzle and which two colors you will be using for the body. Decide if you will be matching the ears to the muzzle or to one of the colors of the body, etc. Wtire it down in a pice of paper, and personalize your Hippo!
Follow that color scheme as you work the pattern.
Body: With H hook and color 1, ch 32. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hk and in every ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-11: 1 sc in every sc across, ch 1, turn. Row 12-22: Change to color 2 (leaving long tail to sew with) sc in every sc across. Ch 1, turn. Cut yarn, leaving long tail to sew with.

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. Do not turn, work 1 sc in each loop at the other side of the chain, till last ch, make 3 sc in last loop, sl st to end rnd.

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 each of next 3 sc, sl st to end rnd.

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, 2 sc in last sc, sl st to end rnd.

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, 2 sc in last sc. Sl st to join rnd.

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 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in last sc, sl st to stitch made after ch 1, to join rnd.

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 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in last sc, sl st to join to first sc of rnd (skipping beginning ch 1).

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.

Rnd 8- Rep rnd 7. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Optional: With black warn and blunt needle, make 2 cross stitches, one on each side of muzzle, to immitate nostrils. You can also make a black dot or a small dash as I did. See photos. Fasten off.
Arms-With H hook and color #1, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 3-6: Rep rnd 2. Fasten off. Change color. Rnd 7- Join color #2, ch 1, 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, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in last sc, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 8- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc innext sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in ext sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 9- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sl st to end rnd. Rnds 10-11: 1 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join rnd. Fastenoff, leavinglong tail to sew with.
Legs- With H hook and color #1, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Sl st to end rnd. Rnd 4- ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd, sl st to end rnd. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. sl st to join rnd. Rnd 6- Rep rnd 5. Fasten off. Change color. Rnd 7- Join muzzle color, ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around. Sl st to end rnd. Rnds 8-13: Rep rnd 7. Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew with.
Eyes (make 2)- You can use purchased safety eyes. I used handmade eyes which keep the lovable homespun quality of the toy. With Hook size h and a little bit of black yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew with.
Ears (make 4 per toy)- With muzzle color and using size "H" hk, ch 3, make 3 dc in 3rd ch from hk. Change to size e hook and ch 1, sc all around th ear. Fasten off leaving long tail. Repeat this 4 times (leave a long tail in only 2 of them to sew.)
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.
Finishing-Put both right side pieces of body facing each other, with the wrong sides facing you, using the blunt needle and the long tails you left, whipstitch the sides first. How to sew the bangs: Using measuring tape or ruler, measure the two ends of hte toy, looking for the center, mark. When you are about to sew the top of the toy, insert the bang strip into the "pocket" formed by the half-sewn toy, with the wrong side of the bang facing inward, touching the fabric of the crocheted toy and the loops of the beginning chain of the bang facing upward, align it between the marks that you made, to make sure it is centered in the "face" of the toy, align it also with the edge of the top of the toy and the loops you are going to sew it through, whipstitch, inserting the needle through both sides of the toy and the bang at the same time, pull firmly but not twisting the toy. Fasten off. Sew ears in place to both ends of the headas follows: First, whipstitch two ear pieces to each other, then sew them to the corner of the head as seen in picture. Fasten off. Stuff arms lightly and sew in place guiding yourself by the photos. Stuff the body of the hippo and whipsitch bottom of body. Fasten off. Stuff legs lightly and sew in place. Tail; Cut two 51"-long pieces of yarn of every color used to make the toy (6 strands in total). Fold in half. Tie a small piece of yarn of a contrasting color (do not make a tight knot since you will be taking that off) tie this to a door knob, a chair or where you find it comfortable, divide the strands so that you'll have 3 groups of 4 strands each. Braid. Tie a piece of yarn at bottom, leaving a tassel. Snip off excess. Sew tail to 5th row of sc at the back of the hippo, counting from the bottom of the body.
You're done!

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