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 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.

Done!





















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Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No 10: Booker

Would you believe we have alredy made 9 dogs together and this is number 10? And how much fun it has been!
I have had the most marvellous time hearing from you guys, and I've loved your comments.
Well, this is Booker. If you've been around me long enough you know that I love COLOR! So you won't be surprised that Booker is almost bursting with color. I have a friend whose pet always went for her books when she was a student, and she named him Booker. I also have a pet who loves books, I only have to be doing something with books and guess what? I will have a loved friend lying on top of the pile in no time at all! So, here's Booker!

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Light Blue (scraps)

Crochet size H hook
Fiberfill
scissors
Blunt needle

Body (Make 2)- With Spring Green, ch 32.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (31 sc made).
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rows 16 to 20- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rows 21 to 25- Join Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rows 26 to 31- Join Hot Red. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Legs (Make 2)- With Blue, ch 2. Round 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc acround. 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, Blue. Weave in tail.
Rnd 5- Join Bright yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 6 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around.
Fasten off, Bright Yellow, weave in tail. Rnd 9- Join Spring Green, make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 10 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arms (Make 2)- With Blue, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Work 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Blue.
Rnd 4- Join Bright Yellow, 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 5 to 7- Work 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Hot Red, Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 9 to 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Tail- With Spring Green, 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. Rnds 3 to 12- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Ears-
Left Ear- With Hot Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Work 2 sc in each sc around. 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 around.
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 around. Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. 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, rep around.
Rnd 9- 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 around.
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- 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, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Right Ear- With Spring Green, rep all rnds as for Left Ear. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Eyes (make 2)- With White, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Irises (make 2)- With Light Blue, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each of first 3 sc, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pupils (make 2)- With Black, ch 2, Rnd 1- Make 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Muzzle (make 2)- With Light Blue, ch 11. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch till last ch, 3 sc in last ch. Turn piece around and make 1 sc in each of the bottom loops of foundation ch till you reach the last one, 2 sc in that last loop, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in eachof 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 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc.
Row 3- Sl st in each of first 7 sts (LOOSELY! Do not work too tightly). Ch 1, 1 sc where you made last sl st, 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 of next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- Work 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 next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. Ch 1, turn.
Round 5- 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, 1 sc in each of next 2 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 of next 3 sc, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sc (first 2 of portion you had left unworked till now), tighten them a bit so as to leave ONO HOLES,
1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sc, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Tip: If, when making last hdc, you get a hole, undo the last hdc, yo, insert hook and pull up loop as if to make hdc, but leave unfinished, repeat in spot where you saw the hole, yo and pull yarn through all loops on hook. Then fasten off.
Nose- With Black, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Putting Booker Together- Stuff legs with fiberfill and sew in place. Fasten off. Stuff arms and swe in place starting from beginning of yellow stripe . Fasten off.
Measure front and cednter muzzle. Pin in place. Bottom of muzzle must lie on 10th Spring Green row, counting from the bottom up. Top of the muzzle must reach only to 3rd Blue row, counting from the bottom up. Sew sides and bottom of muzzle, stuff lightly. Sew top. Fasten off. Sew nose in place as seen in photos. Fasten off. Embroider mouth. Fasten off.
Measure back, center tail, pin in place. Stuff tail lightly. Sew. Fasten off, weave in tail. Turn Booker around. Pin in place whites of eyes as seen in photos. Sew. Fasten off. Sew Light Blue irises ton top of white of eyes, as seen in photos. Wider part toward the back and narrower part toward the front. Fasten off.
Sew pupils on top. Fasten off. Embroider eyebrows on top of eyes. Fasten off. Stuff Booker's body. Sew top. Fasten off. Sew ears in place, inserting square tips of head inside the ears for more strength. Fasten off.
Done!

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Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 9: Cheeks

This is a female pup to make. Sweet and cute, ideal for a gift to any child or Ami lover of any age. She would also look lovable as a decoration in a nursery! She would also look just lovable on top any little girl's bed.
Her nickname, cheeks, came naturally as I was making her, the idea came to my mind, to give her cheeks, and the name "stuck". After a little bit of needle sculpting brought out a cutsy little rosy race with "real" cheeks, not other name was good enough!



Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn (Economy Size) Pretty ’n Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn (Economy size) Shocking Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn (Economy size) Baby Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue, Blue or Light Blue (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle
Measuring tape
Fiberfill
Pink sewing thread
Sewing needle
Pink satin ribbon 3/4" wide or thickness of your choice for bows (optional)

Body (Make 2)- With Pretty ’n Pink, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd sc from hook and in each sc across. Ch 1 turn.
Row 2 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rows 16 to 30- With Baby Pink, make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Place both sides of body with right sides facing and using tails left over, sew sides and bottom. Turn inside out.
Legs- With Shocking Pink and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Shocking Pink. Rnds 4 to 13- Join Pretty 'n Pink. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff legs with Fiberfill and sew to bottom of body as seen in photos.
Arms- With Shocking Pink, and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close round. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Shocking pink. Rnd 4- Join Baby Pink. Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off.
Rnds 5 to 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff arms and attach to body as seen in photos (about half way down to give some room to fluffy ears).
Stuff legs and sew in place. Fasten off. Stuff arms and sew in place. Fasten off.
Tail- With Pretty 'n Pink, 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 each sc around. Rnd 4 to 9- Rep rnd 3. Fasten off, leaving long tail
to sew with. Measure back, stuff tail lightly, center in back. Pin and sew. Fasten off.
Ears- (make 4)- With Shocking Pink, ch 11.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc across. Row 6- Sc 2 tog over first 2 sc of row, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc of row.
Row 7- Rep row 6. Rows 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Once you have completed the 4 pieces, place two of them, with wrong sides facing, and stitch them together, leaving top open to sew ear onto head.
Repeat with pieces for other ear.
Muzzle- (Make 2): With Shocking Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip 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, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next, rep from * around. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join rnd. Fastn off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Mouth- Part 1- With Hot Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to join rnd. Rned 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Slip st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Part 2- With Shocking Pink, ch 2. Row 1- Make 1 sc in end ch from hook. Look at the piece you have, notice the two loops naturally formed on the side, insert hook into those loops and pull up yarn, yo, make sc.
Row 2- Insert hook into side loops, pull up yarn, yo, make sc. Rep this last row until your I-Cord measures 3 inches. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Face Features: Measure front of body and pin mouth in center, right above the last row of Pretty 'n Pink stitches. Sew in place. Fasten off.
Place mouth I-cord on the lower portion of mouth, edging it, and curve ends upwards, making sure they reach the same height. Pin in place. Sew. Fasten off.
Note- Sew both ends in place, then sew the uppwer and lower part of the I-cord in place using the side loops of the cord.
Lightly stuff both pieces of muzzle, "squish" them together a bit so that they will not pread widely, as you pin them in place on top of the mouth. Sew all around. Fasten off.
Nose- With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with. Thread a blunt needle with a short piece of white yarn and make a white stitch on the uppoer part of the nose to serve as a "shine" spot. Fasten off. Stuff lightly and pin nose in place. Sew as seen in photos. Also, embroider with Black down the middle of the muzzle, using photos as your guide. Fasten off.
Cheek Pouches (make 2)- With Baby Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join round. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. 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 around.
Rnd 4- Make 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 around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
How to create "cheeks": Thread the tail of one cheek pouch into a blunt needle. Stuff, cheek pouch lightly with fiberfill, then position it inside the funmigurumi doggie right beside the muzzle, 1 row above the start of the Baby Pink color section. Now, working ont he inside of the toy, "trap" the stuffing into the pouch as you stitch and form the curve of the "cheek at the same time by working in the following manner: Insert the needle on the bottom edge of the pouch, taking a bit of the chrocheted fabric of the face also (the stitch right below the edge of the pouch you just stabbed with your needle), pull gently up. Stitch on the top edge of the pouch, taking a stitch right above it, pull gently down. Go all around the "cheek" pouch doing this, as you go, pull gently, making sure you do not deform the crocheted fabric, until you see a soft "cheek" bulge out and at the same time, inside, the stuffing will be caught and kept in place by a web of crisscrossing yarn as your stitches go all around the pouch. Fasten off. Repeat on the opposite side.
Eyes- White of the Eyes (Make 2)- With White, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook and slip st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with. Pin the two white circles in place at both sides of nose as ween in photos and sew. Fasten off.
Blue Part of the Eye (Make 2)- With scraps of Chosen shade of blue yarn, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each of first 4 sc, sl st in 5th sc. Fasten off, leaving hte rest of the sts unworked. Also, leave a long tail to sew with. Pin in place with the side that has the half row of 2 scs-each towards the bottom and the unworked sts to the top. Sew as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Black Part of Eye (Make 2)- With Black scraps, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Before you pin and sew it to the toy, thread a blunt needle with White and make a couple of small stitches on the upper part of each pupil, fasten off. Pin in place as seen in photos and sew. Stitch eyelashes as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Stuff body and sew top. Place ears on both sides of head. Sew. Fasten off.
Bows (optional)- Make 2 bows. Sew one on top of each ear. Fasten off.


You're done!



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Funmigurumi Stripey Cats No. 2: Sweety Sue

As cute as a little rose and sweet as bubble gum or cotton candy, this little kitty was a gift for a young lady who loves pink, and she will also delight any other young lady that is special to you!



Materials:
Red Heart Pretty N’ Pink
Red Heart Baby Pink
scrap amount of Red Heart Teal
Scrap amount of Red Heart Black
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill stuffing
blunt needle
scissors
Opt. Pink ribbon for a bow
needle and pink sewing thread




Body (Make 2)-
With Pretty N’ Pink and H hook: Ch 31. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hk and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. Row 2- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- 1 sc in each hdc across. Rows 4 to 7- Alternate rows 2 and 4. Fasten off, leaving long tails to sew with. Row 8- Join Baby Pink, work 1 hdc in each st across. Ch, 1 turn. Row 9- 1 sc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. Alternate row 8 and 9 one more time. Fasten off, leaving long tails to sew with. Row 10- Rejoin Pretty N' Pink. Work 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. Row 11- 1 sc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. Rows 12 to 17- Alternate 1 hdc row and 1 sc row. Fasten off, leaving long tails to sew with.
Muzzle-
With Baby Pink and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each as around, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 3- 2 sc in each sc around, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in eac of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd, sl st to join. Rnd 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around, sl st to join rnd. Fastn off, leaving long enough tail to sew with.
Legs (Make 2)-
With Pretty N' Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk, sl st to close ring. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to close rnd. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * all around, sl st to close rnd.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of 1st 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. Sl st to close rnd. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of 1st 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fastenoff. Change color. Rnds 7 to 9- With Baby Pink- 1 sc in each sc around, sl st to close rnd. Fasten off. Join Pretty N' Pink. Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog, 1 c in each of next 5 sc, sl st to close rnd. Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2 tog, 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving lon tail to sew with.
Arms-
Rep rnds 1-10 of legs.
Ears (Make 2)-
With Pretty N’ Pink, Ch 2. Row 1- Sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc in next sc and in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- Sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. Rep Row 2 until you have completed 6 rows, counting from row 1. Fasten off. With Baby Pink (Make 2): Repeat ears.
In the last two pieces, leave tails long enough to sew with. Place wrong sides facing of one piece made with Pretty N’ Pink and one made with Baby Pink and whip stitch all around, leaving the bottom open. Repeat with the other ear. Stick the ear into the corner of the cat's head and sew the bottom of the ear to the crocheted fabric of the cat's body as you can see in the photo. Fasten off.
Eyes- With Teal and H hk, ch 2. Row 1-Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk, ch 1, turn (DO NOT JOIN INTO A ROUND). Row 2- Make 1 sc in each sc across, leaving a long tail to sew with.
Nose-
With Black, ch 2. Row 1-Make 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, ch 2, turn. Row 2- Make 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each of next sc. Ch 2, turn. Repear this row until you have completed 3 row in total and have 6 sc across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with. Sew to the muzzle. Embroider a mouth and features as you see in the photos.
Tail-
With 2 strands of Pretty N' Pink and 1 strand of Baby Pink, ch 34. Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew with. Sew to 13th row of Fletcher's body (counting from the bottom.)
Putting her together: Put both sides of the body with right sides facing and sew the sides and the top. Turn inside out, and sew on the ears. Measure the body and sew on the muzzle, taking care that it will be centered. Embroider whiskers with black as you see in photos. Sew on eyes, using Muzzle to guide yourself in positioning them. Stuff the arms lightly and sew them in place using ears as a guide. Attach the tail to the back and fasten off. If you want to, make a ribbon bow and sew in place in the middle of the head between the ears. Stuff the body and sew the bottom. Fasten off. Attach the legs and fasten off.
You're done!

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