Funmigurumi Monkeyroo 2: LeeLoo

LeeLoo is my second Monkeyroo, the first one, you might remember, was a baby rattle. The name LeeLoo was my sister's idea, and the pattern is my Funmigurumi take of a sock monkey. As with all my other Funmigurumi, this "sockie" is colorful in its own sock monkey way.
She's not hard to make at all. Hope you enjoy making her!

Funmigurumi Monkeyroo —2: LeeLoo

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Light Blue
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lavender
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Wedgewoods (Variegated)
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Scissors
Measuring tape

Body (Make 2)- With Claret, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn (30 sc made.) Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 3 to 5- Rep row 2. Fasten off, Claret, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 6- Join Light Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 7 to 10- 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off Light Blue, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 11- Join Wedgewoods. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 12 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Wedgewoods, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 16- Join Shocking Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 17 to 20- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Shocking pink, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 21- Join Lavender. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Lavender, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 23- Join Wedgewoods. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 24 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Wedgewoods, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 31- Join Delft Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 32 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Delft Bllue, leaving long tail to sew with.
Place both sides of body, together, right sides facing, and using leftover tails and blunt needle sew sides and bottom together. Fasten off. Leave top open for stuffing.
Legs- Note: Stuff legs as you go! With Claret, Ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd (6 sc made.) Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc made). Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (16 sc made). Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (24 sc made). Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Claret. Rnd 7- Join Light Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Light Blue. Rnd 10- Join Wedgewoods. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 11 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Wedgewoods. Rnd 16- Join Claret. Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 17 to 32- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arms- Note: Stuff arms as you go! With Claret, Ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd (6 sc made.) Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc made). Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (16 sc made). Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off claret. Rnd 6- Join Light Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Light Blue. Rnd 9-Join Wedgewoods. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 10 to 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Wedgewoods. Rnd 23- Join Claret, 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 24 to 25- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 26- 1 sc in each of first 9 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. Fasten off Claret. Rnd 27- Join Wedgewoods. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 28- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in eachof next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd (16 sc left in arm). Rnd 29- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Wedgewoods. Rnd 30- Join Shocking Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 31 to 36- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 37- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 38- 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, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Rnd 39- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 40- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Shocking Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Note- If you have super active kids who might pull at LeeLoo's arms, secure a bit more before you close the toy, by driving the needle into one arm and extending the needle towards the other arm inside the toy, then making small stitches on the sides of the body to secure. Then, when the kids pull at the arms or drag LeeLoo, her arms won't fall off.
Ears (Make 2 of each)- Front of Ears-With Shocking Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second chain from hook, sl st to join rnd (6 sc made.) Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc made.) Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (16 sc made.) Fasten off, Shocking Pink, weave in tail. Rnd 4- Join Wedgewoods. Work 1 sc in of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (24 sc.) Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Wedgewoods, leaving long tail to sew with. Back of Ears- With Wedgewoods, repeat first 5 rounds of Front of Ears. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first sc around, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
LeeLoo’s face:
Muzzle- With Shocking Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc made.) Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around, (12 sc made). Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around, (16 sc made). Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around, (24 sc made). Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around, (28 sc). Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (32 sc.) Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (38 sc.)
Rnd 9- 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, (42 sc). Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. Fasten off. This will be the bottom of LeeLoo’s face. Set aside for now.
Top of Muzzle: (Make 2) With Shocking Pink, Ch 2. Row 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook. (DO NOT JOIN ROUND!!!) Ch 1, turn. Row 2- Work 2 sc in each sc across till last sc, 1 sc in last sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew as follows: Insert eash piece’s bottom part behind the upper part of muzzle. Pin in place. Sew. Fasten off.
Eyes- With Black, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long end to sew with. Pin each eye in place at center of tops of muzzle. Sew in place. Embroider eyelashes as seen in photos.
Mouth and Nose- With Black, embroider nose and bouth as seen in photos.
Stuff muzzle. Measure to center and pin in place. Sew in place using Shocking Pink.
Tip: Push fiberfill stuffing downwards and make a row of tiny, invisible stitches two rows below the eyes to keep the stuffing in place. Otherwise, the filling will go up and the muzzle will look like a beak.
Tail- (Note: Stuff lightly as you go.) With Claret, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd (6 sc made). Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around, (12 sc made). Rnds 3 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Claret. Rnd 7- Join Light Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Light Blue. Rnd 10- Join Wedgewoods. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 11 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Wedgewoods. Rnd 15- Join Lavender. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 16- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Lavender. Rnd 17- Join Shocking Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 18 to 30- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Shocking pink. Rnd 31- Join Wedgewoods. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 32 to 45- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Wedgewoods. Rnd 46- Join Claret. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 47 to 49- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Claret. Rnd 50- Join Shocking Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 51 to 52- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Shocking Pink, leaving long piece of yarn to sew with.
Tip for sewing: Wedgewoods, as many variegated yarns is a slightly “thinner” worsted weight, and once the tial is stuffed, it will tend to “pull” at the crocheted fabric, bringing it down. To avoid this, make a “support disk” as follows: With Shocking Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long strand to sew with. Insert support disk inside toy and sew all around the tail from the inside, and with invisible, tiny stitches, sew above and below the tail to reduce “pulling”. Fasten off.
Ears- Front of Ear: (Make 2)- With Shocking pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second 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 Shorking Pink. Rnd 4- Join Wedgewoods. Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off.
Back of Ear: (Make 2)- With Wedgewoods, rep first 5 rnds as for Front of Ear. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 7 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew ears together by palcing 1 front and 1 back together (wrong sides facing) and sewing all around, except the bottom. Insert opening at the bottom into upper side of toy as seen in photos, and sew in place. Fasten off.
Stuff legs and sew in place. Fasten off. Sew arms in place. Fasten off. Stuff body and sew top. Fasten off.
You’re done!


If you are interested in my first Monekyroo, here's where you will find the pattern:

http://funmigurumiandkidsstuff.blogspot.com/2010/03/monkeyroo-baby-rattle.html



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Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 12: Hugger

Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 12: Hugger

This is Hugger, the cousin of Booker and his kid brother, Sparky. The three of them go together and are a load of fun!

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (About half a skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (About half a skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Brown (scraps)
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Measuring tape
Scissors
Crochet hook size H


Body (make 2)- with Paddy Green, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in each sc across (30 sc made), ch 1, turn.
Rows 2 to 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, Paddy green, laving long tails to sew with.
Row 11- Join Spring Green, make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 12 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tails to sew with.
Row 16- Join Bright Yellow, work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 17 to 30- 1 sc in each ac across.
Fasten off, Bright Yellow, leaving long tails to sew with.
Place both sides of body together with Right Sides facing, and using leftover tails, sew sides and bottom. Fasten off.
Turn inside out and set aside. Make legs.
Legs (Make 2)- With Paddy 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. 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. Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 7- Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 8- Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 10- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12- Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 13- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff legs, sew to body as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Arms (Make 2)- With Bright Yellow, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 7- Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 10- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff arms, sew to body as seen in photos, fasten off.
Muzzle- With Pumpkin, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Work 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 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. Fastenoff, leaving long tail to sew with.
Nose- With Black, ch 6. Row 1- Make 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch from hook till last sc, 2 sc in last sc. 1 sc in each foundation chain till last loop, 2 sc in that loop, slip st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across, till last sc, 2 sc in last sc, slip st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Left Ear- With Pumpkin, 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- 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, 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, ch 2. rep all rnds as for Left Ear. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Eyes (Make 2)- With Black, ch 2. Rnd 1- make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off. White of Eye Section- On the right side, join White. Row 2- Make 2 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sl st in next sc. Turn, Row 3- Work 1 sc in each sc made in previous row. Sl st on next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Irises- Row 1- With Soft Brown, working on the right side, make 2 sc in each of remaining Black sc. Turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc in row. Fasten off, leaving long tail. With begining tail, slip stitch to join to the White part, and with ending tail, slip stitch to join to the opposite side of White portion.
Use remainder of tail to sew with.
Tail-
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 each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (14 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Rnds 4 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Measure Front and place muzzle parts in place. Pin them down and sew them. Fasten off. Place eyes on top, pin them down and sew them in place. Fasten off. Embroider eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Place nose on top of the muzzle as seen in photos, pin down, sew in place. Fasten off. Embroider mouth. Fasten off.
Stuff arms with Fiberfill and sew in place as seen in photos.
Stuff tail lightly. Turn Hugger around, measure back and center tail. Pin in place and sew. Fasten off.
Stuff Hugger's body, sew top of head. Fasten off. Place ears in place and sew. Fasten off.

Done!

We have just finished our LAST Funmigurumi Poochie Dog for now. This does not mean that we will never make dogs together again, it just means we are going to start with a whole series of new toys. It's a surprise. Stay tuned!



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Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 11: Sparky

Now, Sparky is Booker's little brother, and he's Booker's pal and mascot. If you made Booker, consider to pair him up with his kid brother for more fun!
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (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 Paddy Green (scraps)
Pins
Scissors
Measuring tape
Blunt needle
Crochet hook size H

Body (make 2)- With Hot Red ch 31. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (30 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Rows 3 to 5- Rep row 2. Fasten off Hot Red. Row 6- Join Gold. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1,
turn. Rows 7 to 10- rep row 6. Fasten off Gold, eaving long tail to sew with. Row 11- Join Carrot, 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 12 to 15- 1 sc in each
sc across. Fasten off Carrow, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 16- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. Rows 17 to 20- 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 21- Join Pumpkin, work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 22 to 25- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off
Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 26- Join Hot Red. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Wos 27 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.
Muzzle (Make 2)- Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of
first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Place both front sides of body facing, sew sides and bottom using leftover tails, leave top open for stuffing. Fasten off. Set aside and work on legs.
Legs (Make 2)- With Hot Red, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of
first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Fasten off Hot Red. Rnd 5- Join Gold, make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 7- Work 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Gold.
Rnd 8- Join Carrot, make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Carrot. Rnd 10- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Carrot.
Rnd 12- Join Hot Red, work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 13- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff legs, sew to body as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Arms (Make 2)- With Hot Red, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Hot Red.
Rnd 4- Join Pumpkin, make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pumpkin. Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Fastn off Bright Yellow.
Rnd 10- Join Carrot, make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff arms, sew to body as seen in photos, fasten off.
Nose- With Black, ch 5. Row 1- Make 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch from hook.Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Center muzzle pieces in front side of body as seen in photos, Fasten off. Sew in place. Sew nose on top and center, embroider mouth. Fasten off.
Eyes- Whites of Eyes (Make 2)- With White, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in spot of ch 1, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pupils and Irises (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. Row 2- Join Paddy Green. Work 2 sc in each of first 4 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off,
leaving long tail to sew with.
Place eyes on Sparky's face as follows: Pin whites of eyes in place, with the 2nd row facing downward. Sew. Fasten off. Place the pupils and irises in place on top, with the green irises facing upward. Pin in place,sew. Fasten off.
Eyebrows- With Black and blunt needle, embroider brows, starting from the middle of the pupils outward and downward in a small arch as shown in photos. Fasten off.
Tail- With Hot Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, Hot Red. Rnd 3- Join Pumpkin, 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 4 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to se with. Stuff tail lightly. Center tail at back and pin into place. Sew. Fasten off.
Stuff Sparky's body, sew top. Fasten off. Make ears.
Ears-
Left Ear- With Pumpkin, 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.Fasten off Pumpkin. Rnd 8- Join Hot 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, 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 Carrot, ch 2. rep all rnds as for Left Ear. Fasten off. Join Hot Red, rep all of last rnds as for Left Ear. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Place each ear on corresponding side of head, sew and fasten off. Hide tail.

You're 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!

Amazing Wonders of Creation

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 Poochie Dog No 8: Nibbles

This is another fun dog to make. The shaped muzzle and textured face is a bit challenging, so I don't recommend this one for a beginner.
Nibbles is a combination of vibrant a Blue and a happy yellow with a touch of gentleness.

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Light Blue
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Crochet hook size C
Blunt needle
Scissors
Fiberfill
Pins

Body (Make 2)- With Blue, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd sc from hook and in each sc across. Ch 1 turn.
Row 2 to 11- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rows 12 to 31- With Light Blue 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 Blue 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. Rnds 4 to 7-1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 8 to 10- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 11 to 13- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fastn off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff legs with Fiberfill and sew to bottom of body as seen in photos.
Arms- With Light Blue, 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. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off.
Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 6 to 11- Join Gold. 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 Light Blue, ch 3, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 1- Make 5 sc in ring. Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 3 to 15- Rep rnd 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff lightly.
Measure back, center tail and pin. Sew in place. Fasten off.
Muzzle- With Bright Yellow, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 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 first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc innext sc, rep from * around.
Rnd 6- 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 form * around.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, * 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around.
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 10-1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around.
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around.
Shaping muzzle: (NOTE- Don't panic, if after shaping muzzle according to instructions your dog looks like a pig, that is exactly what it looks like wihtout the face fur.) Holding muzzle in your hand and push bottom part of it "in" (mouth will be a little bit "sunken"), grab with your fingers the bottom of the "cheek" that will form, turn the muzzle to the wrong side and threading a blunt needle with Bright Yellow,
secure the crease formed by stitching it in place. Repeat on the opposite side. As you stitch around to secure in place, fill a little more to create a "cheeky" pouch, then, making small stitches in a diagonal direction going from the outer edge of the muzzle inwards towards the nose, secure in place that stuffing so it won't move.
Make the stitches very small so they will not be noticeale (it is true that we will be covering this with the face hair, but it is good to get used to making the shaping as invisible as possible). Repeat on opposite side.
Measure front of Nibble's "face" (Light Blue portion of body) center muzzle and pin it, leaving one side open to stuff, even as you secure it. Finish stitching all around the muzzle, stiffing lightly and shaping as you goo. Fasten off.
Muzzle Hair- Measure and cut 80 8"-strands of Bright Yellow for each side of the muzzle (160 total for the muzzle) and 27 8"-strands for the "beard".
Using a C hook attach hair as follows: Fold yarn in half, making sure edges match, while holding the yarn in one hand, insert the crochet hook in the specific stitch you will be working, pull folded yarn through, forming a loop, then pass the ends of the strand of yarn through that loop and pull to secure it.
You can attach the hair randomly all over the muzzle or you can do it by rows. I did approximately 7 rows as evenly as I could on both sides (not all had the same amount of "hair") going from the very edge of the nose to the edge of the muzzle.
For the beard, I attached 7 strands of hair" in a straight line right underneath the mouth, then 10 strands in the two following rows.
Nose- With Cafe, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in eacch sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin to center of muzzle and sew in place. Thread needle with Cafe and right underneath nose and in between creased muzzle,
stitch mouth as seen in photos.
Eyes (make 2)- With Black, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 4 sc in 2nd ch from hk, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off. Rnd 2- Join Cafe, make 2 sc in each sc around, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin eyes in place as seen in photos, thread blunt needle with tail, sew in place. Fasten off.
Forehead Hair that Forms Pony Tail- With Light Blue measure and cut 5 8"-strands of yarn and folding them in half attach them in a straight line right in between the eyes.
Measure and cut 30 8"-strands of Light Blue and attach in two straight rows of 15 strands each right above the eyes, going to the upper edge of one eye to the other.
Ears- (Make 2)- With Bright Yellow, ch 13. Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- 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, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. Row 5- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc tillyou reach the last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Bright Yellow.
Row 7- Join Light Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off. With the wrong side facing, fold the two ends of the Bright Yellow section of the ear so that the two sides meet, sew them together. Turn ear inside out. Repeat with the other one. Cut 10 more 8"-long strands of Bright Yellow yarn per ear and attach to sides and to the back of each ear. Trim all "hair" to the same length.
Stuff body and sew top of it. Fasten off. Sew ears in place.
For Ear Fur cut 30 8"-long strands of Bright Yellow. Attach as explained before to top 3 layers of each ear in a straight line, right underneath the Light Blue section of each ear.
Fur for tail- Cut 30 8"-long strands of Light blue and just attach them to the tail (I only made several rows, just to let the hair hang down and give the tail a fluffy appearance.) Trim ends to the same length.
Pick up the Light Blue strands of "hair" into a pony tail, secure with a piece of ribbon and stitch so that ribbon won't become undone.
That's it!

A Primer on Angels

Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 7: Muffin

Hope you guys don't mind if I share with you some challenging projects to "expand" your toy-making skills! Muffin, like Baxter, is suggested for Intermediate crocheters, although a beginner who carefuly follows instructions can tackle him any day and come up with a satisfactory result. As all my patterns, he is pretty simple overall, it is when it comes to his "face" that the challenging part begins, but it can be fun and you can wind up with the cutest dog you've ever tried, so don't pass by on the chance to make him!
Muffin is just a lovable doggie. His color mix shouts friendly, playful and happy, without being too high-energy. The expression of his face is that of a fun-loving and gentle dog.

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aran
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Crochet size H hook
Fiberfill
Scissors
Blunt needle
cardboard or ruler
Pins
measuring tape

As I said before, the only challenging portion of this pattern is reproducing the skin at both sides of the muzzle which forms folds that contribute to the expression of the face, but if you follow the instructions carefully, I have no doubts that you can master these "wrinkles".
Body- (Make 2): With Claret, ch 31. Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across (31 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across.
Ch 1, turn. Rows 3 to 15- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Buff. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 17 to 30- Rep row 16. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Place both right sides of body facing, sew sides and bottom, leaving top open. Fasten off.
Body Spot 1- With Coffee, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 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 first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc inb each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Measure back, pin in place, thread blunt needle with tail left over and sew in place. Fasten off.
Body Spot 2- With Coffee, repeat rounds 1 to 5 of Spot 1. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin in place, just above Body Spot 1, sew, fasten off.
Tail- With Aran, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnds 2 and 3- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off.
Rnd 6- Join Coffee. Make 2 sc in first 3 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 8 to 16- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaging long tasil to sew with. Stuff lightly with fiberfill, pin in place in the center of Body Spot 1, sew in place. Fasten off.
Face Marking- With Aran, ch 13.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Row 3- Sc2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. Row 5- Rep row 3. Row 6- Rep row 4. Row 7- Rep row 3. Row 8- Rep row 4. Row 9 to 11- Rep row 4. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Measure front of toy, center in "face" area of body, pin down and sew in place. Fasten off.
Muzzle- First Part- With Aran, ch 11.
Round 1- Make 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across till you reach last ch, work 2 sc in that ch, turn piece around and working at the bottom of the stitches, make 2 sc in first foundation chain loop, 1 sc in each loop till you reach the last one, 2 sc in that final loop, slip st to join round.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Rnd 3- 2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc.
Rnd 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 11 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 9 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Rnd 5- 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 11 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 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in last sc. Fasten off Aran, weave in tail.
Sides of Muzzle (Jowls)- Fold the muzzle in half (you will be working only from the middle of the bottom up to one side, and then back to bottom until you finish one jowl, you will fasten off, and then do the same on the opposite side)so that you will find the very middle of the bottom, and, inserting the hook in the middle of the lower part of it, join Aran again. Row 1- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sl st in next sc. Turn.
Row 2- Sl st, make 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, sl st in last st, turn.
Row 3- Sl st in first st, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sl st in last st. Turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. Row 5- Ch 1, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] repeat 3 times, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sl st in last sc. Turn. Row 6- Ch 1, 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 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc, turn. Row 7- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc] repeat twice, 1 sc in each sc to end of row.
Rows 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, repeat on the other side.
Wrinkles- This is a bit of needle sculpting but don't be afraid of it. Thread a blunt needle with Aran. "Pinch" the upper part of the jowl on one side with your fingers, just as it leaves muzzle. Secure the "wrinkle" in place by sewing at the back. Fasten off. "Pinch" the outer edge of the same jowl and repeat the procedure with a longer wrinkle. With your fingers again, "pinch" in the middle lower part, between the two previous wrinkles, make a small wrinkle there, sew in place. Fasten off and repeat on the other side. When you have completed the "wrinkles on both sides, thread a needle with Aran and pass it in and out of the stitches along the lower edge of the jowl and pull gently to gather it, secure and fasten off. Repeat on the opposite side. Set aside until you make nose.
Nose- With Black, ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 3- 1 sc in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Measure and center nose on muzzle, pin in place and sew. Embroider mough. Fasten off.
Lightly fill muzzle (NOT JOWLS) with fiberfill, pin in place, uppoer top meeting just the very edge of the face marking, thread blunt needle with Aran and sew in place, gathering and scrunching the wrinkles as you go so that they will look like loose, hanging cheeks.
Eyes- (Make 2:) This dog has sweet yet somewhat sad eyes. To make them proceed as follows: With Coffee, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join round. Fasten off. Join Cafe. Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Fasten off. Pin eyes in place as you see in photos. Thread blunt needle with Black and sew in place, emphasizing the black "rim" of the eye all around. Fasten off.
Eyelids- With Cafe, ch 9.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fastenoff, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin in place above eyes, making sure that the upper Black rim of the eyes is not covered by the lid, curving it around the eye. Sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Legs- With Aran 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. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
5 to 10- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 11 to 13- Make 1 sc in each sc 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 Aran, 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. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off.
Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 6 to 11- Join Gold. 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.
Ears- (Make 4)- With Cafe, ch 12.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 3 to 7- Rep row 2. Row 8- Sc 2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2, sc2tog over last 2 sc. Fasten off, leave long tail to sew with.
Row 9- Join Coffee, make 1 sc in each sc across. Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2, sc2tog over last 2 sc. Row 11- 1 sc in each sc across. Row 12- Sc 2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2, sc2tog over last 2 sc.
Rows 13 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leave long tail to sew with.
Place 2 pieces together, and sew all around using tails left over. Fasten off. Do not stuff ears. Put aside till time to sew them on.
Stuff the body and close the top. Fasten off. Attack the ears at the sides and sew them in place. Fasten off.
You're done!
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Pattern has been checked and corrected March 2011.

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