MyCowla Moolove Baby Rattle

I wasn't planning to make cow rattles but I don't think the Moolove Family would be complete without at least one or two toys for the babies. Don't you think? I think the little ones should also be let in on the fun we've been having. So here is MyCowla. She's very easy and fast to make, and would be a great addition to any barnyard theme baby shower. If you make an afghan with barnyard animals or a mommy tote would farm animals, don't forget to include one of these!
Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aran (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink (scraps)
Pins
Measuring tape (if needed to center things)
1 Cat Ball (you find them in the Pet Aisle of your supermarket or WalMart, etc.)
1 piece of plastic canvas 6-1/2” W x 3-1/4” L (you will be rolling it to create a firm base for the rattle’s handle, you can cut a narrower piece if you want to, but the firmer the “stick” the better.)
Optional:
2 Jingle Bells (you will find them in crafts stores)
2 or 3 plastic beads
Another cat ball (you will be breaking the ball with a pair of pliers to get the bell to drop into the tube of the handle)
Blunt needle
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Fiberfill



Side #1 (Make 2)- With Aran, ch 9.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 11- Rep row 2. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 12- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Side #2 (Make 2)-
With Bright Yellow, ch 9.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 5- Rep row 2. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with. (8 sc)
Row 7- Join Pale Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc)
Rows 8 to 11- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (8 sc)
12- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread a blunt needle and sew one Side # 1 piece to a Side #2 piece for Front and repeat for Back.
If you want to you can make them match exactly, I chose not to do that. Different colors increase the feel of spots on the cow. Sew Front and Back together, leaving bottom and top open.




Muzzle-
With Petal Pink, 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) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Center muzzle on lower part of Front and pin in place. Sew. Fasten off and weave in tail. Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider nostrils in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)
With Black, ch 2.
Row 1- 5 sc in second ch from hook. DO NOT JOIN! Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pins eyes above muzzle as you see in photos, sew in place, adding eyelashes. Fasten off and weave in tails.



Ears-

Ear # 1-
With Pale Yellow, ch 4.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, 1 sc in last ch. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc. Fasten off. Weave in tail.

Ear # 2-
With Aran, ch 4.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, 1 sc in last ch. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc. Fasten off. Weave in tail.

Sew ears in place on top of MyCowla’s head as seen in photos, fasten off and weave in ends.



Note- You can sew MyCowla’s ears to match the Front sides of head or you can put the opposite color ear in place, it is up to your own taste.

Horns (Make 2)
MyCowla’s a very young cow, and she’s beginning to grow her hors, but they are barely coming out of her head.
With Aran, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 5 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (5 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (5 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (5 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (5 sc) Fasten off Aran, leaving tail long enough to sew with.

Stuff very lightly with fiberfill. Sew horns in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Spots-
Spot #1-
With Black, ch 2.
Row 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook. (Do not join!) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot # 2
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew spots as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Tail-
Measure 1 strand each of Aran, Pale Yellow and Bright Yellow 20” long, fold in half so that you will half
6 strands, divide into 3 groups of 2 strands and braid into a 3-strand braid. Make a knot at the end of your braid, leaving the rest unworked, when your braid is 3” long. Cut ends leaving like a small tassel. Thread blunt needle with one of the colors of yarn used and sew tail to center lower back of MyCowla’s body.

Handle-
Thread blunt needle with yarn. Fold the plastic canvas around bottle and sew it in place. Fasten off, Set aside for now, while we crochet a cover for it. (You can, just for added fun for the baby, add something that will rattle, such as a couple of jingle bells or another cat ball, before you cover the tube.) When you roll the tube, it ought to be 1” in circumference, but you can make it wider if you like.
Handle Cover-
With Bright Yellow, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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 twice, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (14 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 5 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Cap of Handle-
With Bright Yellow, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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 twice, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (14 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Insert jingle bell or beads if you like, into tube, put cap on top of opening at the top of tube, sew tube closed, leaving other tail to attach tube to the rattle’s head. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Insert cat ball into MyCowla and stuff with fiberfill, sew bottom using leftover tails. Fasten off, weave in ends.

You’re done!















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Creametta Moolove Funmigurumi Cow

Continuing with the Moolove family, we've got two more additions to it! Straight from the farm, comes Creametta, a sweet little calf.

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aran (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Measuring tape
Blunt needle
Pins
Fiberfill
Scissors

Size: 10" h x 9" w.

Body #1
First Half of Body Front- (Make 2): With Cafe and hook size H, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 3 to 14- Rep row 2. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Cafe, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 17 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Buff, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)
Second Half of Body Front- (Make 2): With Pale Yellow and hook size H, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 3 to 14- Rep row 2. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Aran. Work 1 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 17 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Aran, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)

Placing Front and Back of body together, either in a way that mill match color squares or the way I did it (in a way that does not match color squares because it increases the illusion of the cow being more spotted) thread a blunt needle and using leftover tails, sew sides together, leaving bottom and top open for now. Fasten off, weave in ends.


Body Spots-

Spot # 1-
With Black and H hook, ch 11.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving last 4 sc unworked. (6 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each of sc across, ch 5, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 7 and 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving all other sc unworked.
Rows 10 to 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot # 2-With Black and H hook, ch 8.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, leaving last 2 sc unworked. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the rest of the sc unworked. (3 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, ch 1 turn. (3 sc)
Row 8- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. Ch 6, turn. (3 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch and sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, Black, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot #3-With Black and H hook, ch 11.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (10 sc) ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving last 2 sc unworked. (8 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving last 2 sc unworked. (6 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, ch 1, worked, leaving last 2 sc unworked. (4 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot #4-With Black and H hook, ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc)
Row 3- Ch 7, work 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch and sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the last 2 sc unworked. (10 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the last 3 sc unworked. (7 sc)
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the last 3 sc unworked. (4 sc)
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot # 5-With Black, ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc)
Row 3- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (4 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, Ch 1, turn, leaving last sc unworked. (3 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (3 sc) Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin each spot to Body as seen in photos, and threading blunt needle with leftover tail, sew in place one at a time. Fasten off, weave in end.


Legs-

Leg #1-With Café and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Black and weave in ends.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Cafe, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot for Leg #1-With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew spot to leag. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Leg #2-With Café and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Cafe and weave in ends.
Rnd 7- Join Pale Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew bottom of Body using appropriate colored tails. Fasten off. Stuff legs and sew in place. Weave in ends. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Arms-
Arm #1-With Café and Ho hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Café, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Aran. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Arm #2-With Café and Ho hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Café, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

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

Muzzle-
With Petal Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. With Black, embroider mouth as seen in photos.

Nostrils (Make 2)-With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 4 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew nostrils to Muzzle as seen in photos, fasten off, weave in tail. Stuff muzzle, measure Front and center Muzzle. Pin down and threading a blunt needle, sew in place. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Eyes- (Make 2)With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew eyes on top of Muzzle, embroider eyelashes. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Thread needle with Black and embroider eyebrows. Fasten off, weave in tails.


Ears-
Ear #1-
Top of Ear-With Cafe, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (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) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Fasten off Café, weave in tail.
Row 8- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (5 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off Buff,
Weave in tail.

Bottom of Ear-With Café and H hook, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (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) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Fasten off Café, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 8- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (5 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off Buff,
Leaving long tail to sew with.

“Pink” of Ear-With Petal Pink, ch 5.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (4 sc)
Rnd 2- Working in foundation loops, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each of next 2 loops, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (Rnd will have a total of 10 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (14 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ear Spot-With Black, ch 2.
Row 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Row 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew Pink of Ear to the piece that will be the bottom of the ear. Fasten off, weave in tail. Pin Spot to Front piece of ear and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail. Place, both pieces of ear together, with right sides facing outward and wrong sides facing each other, sew around, leaving top open to attach to head.

Ear # 2-
Top of Ear-With Pale Yellow, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (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) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 8- Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (5 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow,
Weave in tail.

Bottom of Ear-With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (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) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 8- Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (5 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow,
Leaving long tail to sew with.

“Pink” of Ear-With Petal Pink, ch 5.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (4 sc)
Rnd 2- Working in foundation loops, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each of next 2 loops, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (Rnd will have a total of 10 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (14 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew to the piece that will be the bottom of the ear. Fasten off, weave in tail. Place, both pieces of ear together, with right sides facing outward and wrong sides facing each other, sew around, leaving top open to attach to head.

Stuff Body and close top. Fasten off, weave in end. Sew ears to both sides of the head. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Tail-Cut 2 yarn strands 27 inches long on the following colors:
Buff
Cafe
Pale Yellow

Fold in half, and make wrapping the yarn around your thumb, make a knot, leaving a small loop on top to sew tail with.
Now, divide the strands in 3 sections of 2 strands each and braid.
Wrap again around your thumb and make a knot. Cut the ends evenly to make a tassel of the end of the tail.
Measure center of Back, and pin the tail. Thread a blunt needle with yarn and sew tail in place through the loop you left on top. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Note 1- If you would like a thick tail, cut 3 or 4 strands per tail color and proceed as explained above.
Note 2- Sew firmly because you know that children like to pull tails!

You’re done!
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