Funmigurumi Stripers or Stripe Cuddlers: Mr. Swingler

I am always happy to see how you love the toys and enjoy making the patterns. This new series is a lot of fun and since the little critters are rather easy to make, they can be enjoyed a whole LOT more! I call them stripers because they are all dressed in stripes, and cuddlers because they invite hugs. Mr. Swingler is a super easy but totally cute monkey, full of debonair fun, enjoy!

Size- 15 1/2" L x 9 1/2" W
Skill- Advanced beginner onward

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Daffodil or Maize (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aruba Sea (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aran (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (3 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (2 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red or Favorite Red (2 oz)
Crochet hook size H
Fiberill
Blunt needle
Scissors
Pins

Body (Make 2)-

With crochet hook size H and Turqua, ch 31.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till end of row. (30 sc, counting ch bump of first st.) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across and in top of ch bump of first st. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 5 to 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 11- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 12 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 16- Join Daffodil or Maize, make 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 17 to 19- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 20- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 21- Join Aruba Sea, work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 22 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc)  Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew Front and Back together at the sides and the Bottom. Fasten off, and weave in tails inside of Body.

Stuff Body well.

Tail-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 59.

Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook, 2 more hdc in same spot as first hdc, 4 hdc in next ch and in each ch across. 

Center at Back and pin down. Sew in place, making sure it is well attached, since kids sometimes like to pull tails

Arms (Make 2)-

With Turqua 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 second ch from hook, rep around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over the next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Stuff as you go!

Rnd 10- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)

Rnds 11 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 13- Join Daffodil or Maize, work 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)

Rnds 14 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 16- Join Aruba Sea, make 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)

Rnds 17 to 29- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Finish stuffing and using blunt needle and tails, sew to side of Body as seen in photos. Fasten off and weave ends inside of Body.

Feet and Legs (Make 2)-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.

Repeat rnds 1 to 22 as for Arms. Fasten off, join Turqua.
Rnd 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 24 to 29- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew to Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Head- 

Front-

Join Aran  skipping the first 5 sc of Body for Shoulder.

Row 1- Work 1 sc in each of next 20 sc, ch 1, turn, skipping the last 5 sc of row. (20 sc)

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 3 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Back- 

Repeat as for Front.

Sew Sides of Head closed, leaving Top open for now.

Muzzle-
With Maize or Daffodil 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 second ch from hook, rep around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) 
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Eye Patches (Make 2)-

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in second ch from hook, rep around. (12 sc)

Semi row 3- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc. Fasten off, leaving last two stitches unworked. Fasten off, leaving tail to sew with.
Sew Patches to sides of Muzzle as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Muzzle.
Eyes (make 2)-
With Coffee and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Sew Eyes onto Eye Patches, fasten off, weave in tails inside of Muzzle.
Optional-
Sew 1 "Dot" of light to each Eye with white yarn by making 3 small stitches in each Eye. Fasten off, and weave in tail at Back.
Mouth-
With Cherry Red or any other Red you like,  embroider Mouth as a running stitch across 9 sc 1 rnd below the bottom of the Nuzzle, for a huge and happy grin.
Pin Face Mask in place, 4 rows below Top of Head, and sew in place.
Stuff Head and sew Top closed, fasten off and weave in tail. 

Ears-

Ear # 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 second ch from hook, rep 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) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ear # 2-

With Turqua and H hook, rep as for Ear #1.

Sew Ears in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Hat-

With Aruba Se and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) 
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (36 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (48 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
Rnd 11- WORKING IN BACK LOOPS THIS RND ONLY, make 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
Rnd 13- [1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 6 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (42 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc)
Brim of Hat-
Rnd 17- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 18- [1 sc in each o first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 6 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (42 sc)

Rnds 19 to 26- 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc) {Let the edge of the Hat's Brim roll up} Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ribbon For Hat-
With Maize or Daffodil and H hook, ch 35.
Rnd 1- Place chain around Hat and slip stitch to close round. Work 1 sc in each ch around. (35 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (35 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (35 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Use tail to tack the Ribbon in place around the Hat.
Stuff Hat softly and sew in place by tacking it in place with stitches that are as invisible as possible.
Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

Do Not Let Discouragement Clip Your Wings

Funmigurumi Cuddlers: Diggler the Mole

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Done!

The Significance of It All

Funmigurumi Cuddlers Plattie the Platypus

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

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

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

Body (Make 2)-
With Claret and H hook, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc, counting ch bump of first st) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across, and in top of ch bump of first st. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 4 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Claret, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 15- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc)Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- Work sc2tog over first 2 sc 1 sc in each sc until last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (28 sc)
Row 17-  Insert hook into first reduced st, pull up a loop, insert hook into next sc and pull up a loop, complete an sc2tog over these two loops, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, insert hook into last sc and pull up a loop, insert hook in top of last reduced sc of previous row, and work an sc2tog over those two loops. (26 sc)
Row 18- Rep row 15. (24 sc)
Row 19- Rep row 15. (22 sc)
Row 20- Rep row 15. (20 sc)
Row 21- Rep Row 15. (18 sc)
Row 22- Rep Row 15. (16 sc)
Row 23- Rep Row 15. (14 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Row 24-  Work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 25- Join Pretty 'N Pink, work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 26- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 27- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 28- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (22 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 29- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 3 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (30 sc)
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc)
Rows 32 to 34- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

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

Webbed Arms (Make 2)-
With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 13.
Rnd 1-  sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till last ch, 3 sc in last ch, now, working on opposite side across foundation loops of the beginning ch, make 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (26 sc, counting ch bump of first sc as 1 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (26 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (26 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of net 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (20 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tails.
Wrist-
Rnd 10- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Rnds 12 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off yarn, weave in tails.
Rnd 14- Join Shocking Pink, make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 15 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off yarn, weave in tails.
Rnd 17- Join Claret. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 18 to 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off yarn, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew Sides and Bottom of Body together, leaving Top open, stuff as you go! Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body.
Sew Legs to Body, fasten off, weave in tails. Sew Arms to Body, fasten off, weave in tails.
Tail-
With Claret and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc)
Rnds 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (42 sc) Fasten off Claret, weave in tails.
Rnd 13- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)
Rnd 14- Make 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc)
Rnd 17- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 5 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 18- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff tail VERY gently, only so that it won't be all wrinkled up, but do NOT turn it into a round ball!
Measure Back and center tail and pin and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Note- I did not want to make the tail as a flat disk because it would have curled with use, this way, it will stay the way it is now.
Beak-
With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 12.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across till last ch, 2 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side across foundation loops, make 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (23 sts, counting ch bump of first st)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (23 sc)
Rbd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (23 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (20 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

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

Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and Hook hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew Eye with and to stitch Eyelashes as you go.

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

Done!

Don't Worry Yourself Into Emptiness

Funmigurumi 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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Everlasting Happiness

Show and Tell!

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

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













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














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
















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




















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






















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





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
































Craftybegonia Funmigurumi Canterly Clop Clop as made by Linda Bolton














Olinda D. Amtsberg made Craftybegonia's very popular Huggy Dumpling Thunder the Elephant.
"I added some thoughts." She said.













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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Funmigurumi Blockety Mallard

When we lived in Washington State, we had a pond near out home and a large field of grass, every year, the Canada geese would come, but year round, there were Mallard ducks in that pond. Every now and then, some other visitors would come, like we saw a gray crane once and at another time, we had a snow goose. But the Mallards were the local boys and girls. We would go down to the pond and watch them and sometimes, feed them. I loved to watch them swim, the sun, glinting the feathers of their heads with gorgeous, shimmering, blues and greens. . .This Blockety Ducky is a fun Mallard duck. Like Blockety Ducky, Blockety Mallard is a tactile delight for any little one. Because it has feett, wings, a beak and a tail, and baby can have fun with those. It is also a rattle that can bring out squeals of fun from baby as he moves the block around. Hope you like him!


Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Kelly Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill
Blunt needle (to weave in tails)
Scissors
Measuring tape
Pins
Fiberfill
1 or cat balls with a bell inside (you find those in the pet aisle of your local pet shop or WalMart) or 1 Squeaker.

Block size: Approx. 5” W x 4-1/2” L.

Alternative Blockety Ducky:
You can stuff Blockety with Fiberfill and bury a squaker inside, instead of using the rattling balls.

Body Blocks

Block #1-
With Kelly Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and 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 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #2-
With Kelly Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and 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 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Block #3-
With Kelly Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and 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 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #4-
With Kelly Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and 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 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Fasten off Kelly Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 12- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 13 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Fasten off Spring green, leaving long tail to sew with. (“Face” of Blockety Kitty Cat made.)

Block # 5-
With Spring Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and 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 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #6 With Spring Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and 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 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Beak- With F hook and black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off Black, weave in tail.
Rnd 3- Join Gold. Work 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8- Sl st in BACK loop of each of first 4 sc, working in both loops, make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sc, skip next sc, sl st in BACK loop of each of next 2 sc, skip next sc, working in both loops, make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sc, 1 sl st in BACK loop of each sc till end of rnd. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving lont tail to sew with.

Nostrils- With Black, thread blunt needle and make two nostrils at the front of the beak, right underneath those two “peaks” that are characteristic of the Mallard ducks.

Stuff the beak. Take the “face” block, the one that is half and half dark and light green, turn it so that the rows will run in a vertical way. With measuring tape, measure the block and center the beak, positioning it at the level of the ninth row, counting from top to bottom, and pin the beak in place and sew. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)- With Black and F hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Semi-Rnd 2- Join White. Work 2 sc in each of first 3 sc, sl st in next sc, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin eyes on top of muzzle as seen in photos. Sew in place. Embroider eyebrows. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Feet (Make 4)-
Pieces 1 and 2- With H hook and Gold, ch 10.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Pieces 3 and 4- With H hook and Gold, ch 10.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Wing (Make 2)- With Buff and H hook, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 4 sc in second ch from hook. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (11 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Fasten off Buff, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 8- Join Coffee. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Edge- Ch 3, 4 dc in same spot as ch 3, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 5 dc in next sc, sl st in last sc of row. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Attach Wings as Follows: Turn one of the Kelly Green blocks around so that the sc rows are in a vertical direction, counting from the edge of block pin down wing 7 rows down from the edge, 4 sc from the top and 5 sc from the bottom. Thread a blunt needle with the leftover Buff tail and sew the first part of the wing in place. Sew firmly, you KNOW that that wing will get pulled! Fasten off, repeat with second wing.
Sew Wing Blocks on either side of Face Block. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Tail (Make 2)-
Triangle #1- With Coffee and H hook, ch 3.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, ch 2, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. (4 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. (5 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. (6 sc) Drop Coffee, but
DO NOT FASRTEN OFF!
Row 6- Join Buff. Work 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Fasten off Buff, weave in tail.
Row 7- Pick up Coffee again, work 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn. Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Fasten off Coffee, leaving long tail to sew with.

Triangle #2- Repeat as for triangle #1.

Put Tail Together as Follows: Sew both triangles to each other so that they form something similar to a cone. In other words, sew all sides together, except the top. Stuff lightly with fiberfill. Choose a Kelly Green Block, turn it around so that the rows face vertically, measure the back and center tail. Pin down. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Sew tail block to the back of the other blocks you have already sewn together. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Note- There is a slight difference between the Spring Green yarn and the Kelly Green yarn. When you work the Spring Green yarn, work a bit more loosely, otherwise, the clocks will be slightly smaller. If yours come out that way, stretch them a tiny bit as you sew them to the others, they will fit snugly, but they will fit.

Sew bottom block in place, this is one of the Spring Green blocks. Stuff feet lightly and sew them in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails. Stuff block, insert cat ball or squeaker and sew last block in place to correspond to the top of Blockety Mallard’s head. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Note- If you want your Blockety Mallard to be a bit more “square”, cut 4, strips of plastic canvas 2” tall by 5” wide and sew them together into a little open square, insert into Blockety, stuff, put your cat ball in, and close the top. This Blockety will have a perfectly square body but will not be squeezable, so you cannot use a squeaker for this one. I personally, like the “pudginess” of this duck.

That’s all.
You’re done!

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The Wonderful Love of God

Funmigurumi Blockety Ducky Toy and Baby Rattle

This toy is ideal to decorate a nursery, or if baby already plays with blocks, this one can be a lot of fun since it has feet, wings and a tail, it is also a tactile delight for little ones to explore, add to this the fact that it either rattles or it can be squeezed to hear it squeak, which can bring out all those lovable baby giggles you love to hear. It is relatively easy to make, it has a generous size, and it really cute once it is put together.

Materials: Red Heart worsted weight Bright Yellow yarn (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight Pumpkin yarn (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Petal Pink yarn (scraps)
Crochet hook size G (only for beak and tail)
Crochet hook size H
Crochet hook size F (only for eyes and “pink” of cheeks)
Scissors
Fiberfill
Measuring tape
1 or cat balls with a bell inside (you find those in the pet aisle of your local pet shop or WalMart) or 1 Squeaker.
Blunt needle

Block size: Approx. 5” W x 4-1/2” L.


Alternative Blockety Ducky:
You can stuff Blockety with Fiberfill and bury a squaker inside, instead of using the rattling balls.

Note- Unless F or G hook is specified, use crochet hook size H.

Body Blocks
Block # 1-
With Bright Yellow, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and 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 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #2- With Bright Yellow, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and 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 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Block # 3- With Bright Yellow, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and 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 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #4- With Bright Yellow, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and 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 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, weave in tail.


Block #5- With Bright Yellow, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and 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 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Block #6- With Bright Yellow, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and 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 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.


Wings (make 2)- With H hook and Bright Yellow. Ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in second 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 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 4 dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, ch 1, sl st in next sc, sl st in next sc, 1 hdc and 1 dc in next sc, 4 dc in next sc, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, sl st in next sc, sl st in next sc, 1 hdc and 1 dc in next sc, 4 dc in next sc, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, sl st in last sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Feet (Make 4)-
Pieces 1 and 2- With H hook and Pumpkin, ch 10.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Pieces 3 and 4- With H hook and Pumpkin, ch 10.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Tail (Make 2 triangles)-
Triangle #1- With Bright Yellow and G hook, ch 3.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook, ch 2, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 sc, Ch 2, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. (4 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next sc across. (6 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. (9 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Triangle #2- With Bright Yellow and G hook, ch 3.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook, ch 2, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 sc, Ch 2, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. (4 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next sc across. (6 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. (9 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew sides of triangle #1 to Triangle #2, leaving flat bottom open on both triangles (base of triangle.) Stuff lightly with fiberfill.)

Beak: With Pumpking and G hook, ch 10.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and all across. Working in opposite side across foundation loops of beginning chain, make 1 sc per loop. Sl st to join rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 3- Rep row 2. (18 sc)
Rows 3-5: Rep row 2. (18 sc)
Row 6- This time you will only work on the top of the beak. Slip st in first st, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. With a little Black, embroider nostrils on top of beak to give Blockety Ducky a more duck-like look. Fasten off, weave in tail.

“Pink” of Cheeks- With Petal Pink and F hk, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook.
Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Petal Pink leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin these two rounds on both sides of beak, and threading blunt needle with leftover yarn, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Blockety Ducky’s Eyes (make 2):

With black and F hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.
Half rnd 2- Join White. Working in back loops only, make 2 sc in each of first 3 sc, sl st in next sc, Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Putting Blockety Ducky Together:
Stuff the beak with fiberfill. Take the block that will correspond to Blockety Ducky’s face, turn it so that the stripes of the sc rows will run vertically, and measure it with measuring tape, center the beak, pin down. Thread blunt needle and sew all around. Fasten off, weave in tail. Pin eyes on top of beak and sew in place.
Fasten off and weave tail. Pin “pink” of cheeks in place beside the beak and sew in place. Fasten off. (Face done.) Set aside.
Take the first block that will correspond to one of the sides, turn it so that the sc rows will run vertically and sew the wing right about the middle of it (measure so that both wings will be at the same level), repeat with the block that will correspond to the other side of block. Fasten off, weave in tails. Take square that corresponds to back of Blockety Ducky, turn so that sc rows run vertically, and center tail on lover part of that square, pin and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Sew two pieces together for each foot. Barely stuff it so that the foot will still be somewhat flat. Close the foot entirely. Fasten off, weave in tail. Repeat with the other foot.
Sew the face block to the side blocks (the ones with the wings. Fasten off, weave in tails. Sew the bak block that has the tail to these three blocks. Fasten off, weave in tail. Sew the bottom block to all the blocks you have already joined. Fasten off, weave in tail. Decide if your Blockety will rattle or if it will be squeezed to hear it squeak, and as you stuff with fiberfill and bury into Blockety either one or two cat balls or a squaker. Sew top block and fasten off.
Note 2- If you have chosen to stuff the toy and insert a squaker, the ducky will squeak when you squeeze the block, and it is a totally different effect than you get with the rattling ball inside.

You can find very affordable squeakers (believe it or not, at dog toy supplies like Sitstay.com ---Not associated in any way with us. Or in any place that sells grunters and squakers for stuffed dog toys.)

You're done!

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