Funmigurumi Monkeyroo No. 9: Pomelo (Baby Rattle)

A baby can get bored as the day is long, and that means he or she can get fussy and cranky, and your day can turn into a nightmare!
Why not give baby something fun to rattle around and giggle at? Pomelo is the right answser! This is an easy sock monkey-style rattle you can make with scraps of yarn!
It is fun and can be put together pretty quickly if you have the materials on hand.

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty'N Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Green
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black
1 sheet of plastic canvas (white)
1 Cat toy with a bell inside (you can get them at the pet aisle of your local store)
Fiberfill
Scissors
Measuring tape
Blunt needle
Sewing needle
Strong quilting thread
Pins
Crochet hook size H
Crochet hook size C (only for Bangs)

Head-With Shocking Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep aropund (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Socking Pink. Weave in tail.

Rnd 5- Join Pretty'N Pink, Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc) Fasten off Pretty'N Pink, weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Petal Pink, make 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (34 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (34 sc)
Rnd 10- 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. (40 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (40 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (32 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,
1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (29 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc.
(26 sc) Fasten off, Petal Pink. Weave in tail.
Rnd 15- Join Spring Green. 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 from * around. 1 sc in last sc of round. (21 sc)

For now, we will stop working on the actual head, because it is easier to attach the features while the head is open and has not been stuffed yet.
Mouth- With Black, Ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc)Fasten off, weave in tail.
Round 2- Join Hot Red. Work 3 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, (you will now work on foundation loops of sc row)1 sc in each of next 4 loops, 3 sc in last loop, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leavinglong tail to sew with. Center mouth right under last Pretty 'N Pink round and sew in place. Fasten off.

Nose- With Black, thread blunt needle and embroider the nostrils of the nose as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Eyes- (Make 2)With Coffee, 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 down above nostrils and theading a blunt needle with leftover tails, sew in place. Fasten off.
Bangs- Measure and Cut 5 4-1/2" lengths of Shocking Pink yarn.
Fold yarn and using hook C, pull middle of folded yarn piece through sc in 1st round at top of Pomelo's head, pass ends of the yarn through loop just formed and pull to tighten. Repeat until you have attached all the "hair" of the bangs. Trim to fall just above eyes.
Ears (Make 4)- With Pretty 'N Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st 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.

Place two pieces of ear together, wrong sides facing each other and right sides facing you and sew all around, except for bottom. Attach the bottom opening to Pomelo's ears to Pretty' N Pink portion of head. Pin and sew in place. Fasten off.

Finish Head as follows:

Rnd 16- 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] rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (16 sc)

Rnd 17- Insert cat ball and stuffing. 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. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (13 sc)
Rnd 18- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (11 sc) Set aside for now.
Handle-
Cut a piece of sturdy plastic canvas 2-3/8" wide by 4-1/2" high.
Cut a good amount of strong thread, fold in half and thread a sewing needle with it. Bend the plastic canvas into a tube and sew the side, top and bottom of it to secure it.

Handle Cover-
With Spring Green, ch 18
Row 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 6- Rep row 2.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green.
Row 8- Join Tea Leaf. Work 1 sc in each sc across.
Rows 9 to 13- 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 14- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Fold this cover around the tube you just made.
Insert a bell into the tube if you want, (I did. The cat ball pack brought some that had spikes on them. I took a pair of flat plyers and pulled
them open, got the bell out and dropped into the tube. You can also drop 3 or 4 dried beans into the tube.) That way there will be more rattling and more fun for baby.


Thread the blunt needle with Tea Leaf yarn and by making long stitches, close the bottom of the tube. Fasten off, weave in tail. Repeat with the top of the tube. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Insert the top of the tube into the bottom of Pomelo's head. Fasten off Spring Green while leaving a long tail to sew with. Thread blunt needle with that tail and sew all around tube. Fasten off.
Weave in tail.
Done! Baby has a new toy.

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo No. 8: Scoots

I'm fighting a tough pneumonia and making headwave little by little. Meantime, I had to crochet (aside from reading, that's my favorite thing to do!) This is the result, hope you like it!

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White
Red Heart worsted weight Shocking Pink
Fiberfill
Scissors
Pins
Measuring tape
Crochet hook size H

Body-
Front- Side #1:
With Turqua, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 30- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Front- Side #2:
With Spring Green, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 5- Rep row 2. Fasten off Spring Green. Weave in tail.
Row 6- Join Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc across.(15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Blue, weave in tail.
Row 11- Join Hot Red. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 12 to 20- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Hot Red, weave in tail.
Row 21- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 22 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.
Thread a blunt needle and sew Front Side # 1 of Bod to Front Side # 2. Fasten off.



Back- With Turqua, 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. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Rows 3 to 29- Rep row 2.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread a blunt needle and sew Front and Back sides of Body together. Fasten off.
Sew Bottom of Body closed. Fastewn off. Leave top open for now.

First Leg-
With Blue, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 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 sc around. Fasten off, Blue. Weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Spring Green, 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Spring Green.
Rnd 9- Join Hot Red. Make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 10 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Second Leg-
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.
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 sc around. Fasten off, Hot Red. Weave int ail.
Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow. 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7- 1 sc i n each sc around. Fasten off Bright Yellow. Weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Turqua. Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 9 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.












First Arm-
With Turqua, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 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 sc around.
Rnds 6 to 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Second Arm- 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.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 5 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Spring Green.
Rnd 9- Join Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 10 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 16- Join Hot Red. Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 17 to 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Muzzle- With Shocking pink. ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 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 1s 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Shocking Pink. Join Bright Yellow.
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each of 1st 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around.
Half rnd- Work 15 sc (1 in each of next 15 sc) sl st in next sc. Fasten off.
"Lips"- With Shocking Pink, ch 2.
1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn. Insert hook in loop formed on the side, pull up loop, make sc. Turn.
*Insert hook in the 2 loops formed on the side, pull up loop, make sc as usual. Turn. Rep from * until you have completed a cord 3" long.
Thread a needle with Bright Yellow and set aside.
To Make "Mouth" on Muzzle- With your fingers "pinch" the lower part of the muzzle, so as to make a crease in the Shocking pink thus forming a "lip."
While holding the "lip", begin to stitch it secure on the back with bright Yellow thread. Fasten off.
Place the Shocking Pink already made against the upper part of the "mouth." Pin. Thread blunt needle with Shocking Pink and sew in place using the loops on the one of the sides of the cord.
(DO NOT SEW BOTH SIDES OF CORD.) Fasten off.
You now have protuding "lips" that can be moved around. Measure Front center Muzzle and pin down. Stuff through sides. Sew in place. Stuff arms and sew in place.

Ears
Ear #1- (Make 2):
With Turqua, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 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 first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of both sides.
Sew both pieces together, leaving the bottom part open.

Ear #2 (Make 2):
With Spring Green, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 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 first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of both sides.
Sew both pieces together, leaving the bottom part open.
Sew open part of each ear to side of head as shown in photos. Fasten off.

Tail- With Turqua, ch 53.
Row 1- 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, 5 dc in next ch, *5 dc in next ch. Rep from *across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Measure the Back, center tail, pin down. Thread blunt needle and sew tail in place. Fasten off.
Stuff arms and sew in place as shown in photos.

Eyes- (Make 2): With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off.
Rnd 2- Join Coffee. 2 sc in each of 1st 3 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off. Rnd 3- Join White, 1 sc in eachof first 7 sc, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sc. Fasten off,
leaving long tail to sew with. Pin eyes on top of muzzle. Fasten off.
Stuff Body and sew bottom. Fasten off. Stuff legs and sew to Body. Fasten off.

Done!

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo 7: (Baby Rattle) Carambola

Carambolas are a delicious tropical fruit, and I'm sure that if monkeys would have access to them, they would love'em, hence the name for this little cutie.
This is a wonderful, fun toy that you can make in almost no time at all with hardly any yarn!

Materials:Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Cherry Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Shocking Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Pretty 'N Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Black (scraps)
3 Cat balls (they are balls that have a bell inside and can be found at the pet aisle)
Scissors
Blunt needle
Crochet size H
Measuring tape
Fiberfill
Monkeyroo Side #1 (Make 2)- With Gold Ch 9.
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 12- Rep row 2.
Fasten off, weave in tail,
Monkeyroo Side # 2 (Make 2)- With Pumpkin, ch 9.
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.
Row 3 to 6- Rep row 2.
Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in yarn.
Row 7- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 8 to 12- Work 1 sc in each sc across.
Fasten off, weave in tail.
With one piece of Side #1 and Side #2, Right Side facing, sew center part and fasten off. Repeat for Back of Toy. Join Shocking Pink.
Color Edge- Row 1- Sc all around, adding 1 extra sc to each corner.
Row 2- Rep row 1. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle with tail and sew all around, except bottom.
Set aside.
Ears (make 4)- With Shocking Pink, 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, leaving long tail to sew with in at least two of the pieces.
Weave in tail in the other two. Thread blunt needle with tail you just left hanging from one of the ear sides and sew it to an ear side that you left without tail, leaving the bottom open to attach it to the toy. Repeat with the other ear.
Once you have both ears ready. count 6 rows (from top Shocking Pink down,) and attach open end of ear to 6th row, pin, and sew. Fasten off. Repeat on the other side. Making sure that both ears are at the same level.
Ball Handle-
Ball #1- With Cherry 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.
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. Insert cat ball in the forming circle and continue crocheting with cat ball inside.
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. 1 sc in last sc of rnd.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Ball #2- With Spring Green, repeat all the rounds as for Ball #1, inserting cat ball also right after rnd 3.
Sew Ball #1 to bottom of Ball #2. Fasten off.
Muzzle- 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 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 sc around.
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread a blunt needle with Black and embroider mouth as seen in photos.
Embroider two dots for nostrils. Fasten off. Stuff with Fiberfill.
Measure Front of toy, center muzzle, pin down and sew. Fasten off.
Eyes- With Black, Ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin eyes to sides of muzzle and sew in place. Fasten off.

Stuff toy with Fiberfill and insert last cat toy into it, burying it into the stuffing so that it will not protude. Close bottom. Fasten off.

Sew Ball Handle" to bottom, centering it. Fasten off.

Done!

Hope the precious wee little baby you give this to will really enjoy it!

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo No. 6: Peanuts

Remember that I told you guys that before long I would wind up making the monkeys with colors all over? Well, I couldn't help myself with this one! I love the old-fashioned patchwork style toys, so whenever the pattern idea I have in mind allows it, I love to make them in that style. Peanuts is somewhat of a combination of that and sock monkey. This toy is also a stash buster, you can use up colorful scraps and make a fun toy to make a child happy! Peanuts is a chubby and stubby monkeyroo, not as "tall" as the others we have made.

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee or Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty 'N Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (scraps)
Sizes C or B and size H crochet hooks
Scissors
Meaturing tape
Pins
Blunt needle
Fiberfill

Body (Make 2)- With Pretty 'N Pink, 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 5- Rep row 2. Fasten off Pretty 'N Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 6- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 7 to 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with. (30 sc)
Row 11- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 12 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 16 (First Side)- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in eachof first 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. Leave the rest unworked. (15 sc)
Rows 17 to 25- Make 1 sc in each sc across those 15 sts. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16 (Second Side)- Join Blue. Work 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 17 to 25- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off,leaving long tail to sew with.
Using tails you left, sew slits closed. Place front and back together, Wrong Sides facing and making sure the Back and the Front match, sew sides and bottom, leaving top open. Fasten off.


Arms-
Arm #1- With Pretty 'N Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch fron 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.
Fasten off Pretty 'N Pink. Weave in tail. Rnd 4- Join Spring Green, make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Spring Green. Weave in tail.
Rnd 10- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 11 to 23- Work 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Set aside.
Arm #2- With Spring Green, ch 2. Rnds 1 to 6- rep first 6 rnds as for Arm #1. Fasten off Srping Green. Weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Pumpkin. 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail. Rnd 11- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 12 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.
Rnd 16- Join Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 17 to 18- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Blue. Weave int ail. Rnd 19- Join Pretty 'N Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 20 to 23- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pretty 'N Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.

Legs-
Leg #1- With Shocking Pink, 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.
Rnd 4- 1 sc inb each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Shocking Pink, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around.
Fasten off Spring Green, weave int ail.
Rnd 10- Join Pretty 'N Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 11 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pretty 'N Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.
(Don't try to match up the length of the legs and the arms, remember that monkeys have longer arms than legs.)
Leg #2- With Blue, ch 2.
Rnds 1 to 7- Work as for first 7 rnds of Leg #1. Fasten off Blue. Weave in tail.
Rnd 8- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Shocking Pink. Weave in tail.
Rnd 10- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pumpkin. Weave in tail. Rnd 12- Join Pretty 'N Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 13 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off pretty 'N Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs with Fiberfill and sew in place, following photos. Fasten off.
Tail- With pumpkin, ch 53.
Make 4 dc in 4th ch fron hook, 5 dc in next ch, *5 dc in next ch, rep from * across. Measure back of Peanuts, center tail on the Pumpkin stripe and pin in place. Sew securely (kids like to pull these types of toys by their tail.)
Ears-
Ear #1- Front: 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. Weave in tail.
Rnd 4- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Back of Ear # 1- With Bright Yellow, repeat first 5 rows as for Front of Ear. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew both Front and Back of ear together, using tail to sew with, and leaving bottom open to attach to Peanuts.
Ear #2- Front: With Shocking Pink, repeat rnds 1 to 3 as for Ear #1. Fasten off Shocking Pink.
Rnds 4 to 5- Join Blue and rep rnds 4 to 5 as for Ear #1. Fasten off. Weave int ail.
Back of Ear # 2- With Blue, rep all the rows as for Back of Ear #1. Sew as you did other ear.
Attach open part of Ear #1 to side of Peanuts and sew using tail, fasten off. Weave in tail.
Attach open part of Ear #2 to side of Peanuts as seen in photos and sew in place. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Stuff arms with Fiberfill and attach to sides of Peanuts as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Muzzle and "Mouth"- With Cerry Red, ch 12.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across till last ch, 2 sc in last ch. Turn and work 1 sc in each foundation loop till last one, 2 sc in last foundation loop. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Cherry Red. Weave in tail.
Rnd 3- Join Pumpkin. 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, frep from * around. 1 sc in last sc.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. 2 sc in each of last 2 sc.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 5 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 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around.
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. Ch 1, turn.

Row 10- 1 sc in each of first 18 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off.
Thread a blunt needle with Pumpkin. With fingers, "pinch" the 2 above the red and, while, holding in place, secure the fold on the wrong side by sitching across. Fasten off. Repeat with the 2 rows below the red. You just formed Peanuts' "lips. Now, make a few stitches on each corner of the mouth. Fasten off.
Measure Front. Stuff Muzzle, pin in place and sew. Fasten off.
Eyes- With Black or Coffee, ch 2.

Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Leave long tail to sew with. Pin eyes in place above Muzzle as you see in photos. Thread blunt needle with tail and sew in place. Fasten off.

"Bangs"- With Pretty'N Pink, ch 16.

1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Without closing the top of the monkeyroo, sew this strip to the Front, (centered) using top loops of strip. Fasten off. Measure and cut about 12 seven inch-long pieces of Pretty'N Pink, fond in half, ends matching, and taking a size C or B crochet hook, insert hook in strip, pull center of folded yarn through and then, helping yourself with the hook, pass ends through that loop. Pull. Bang secured. Repeat across as you wish.

Stuff Peanuts' body, sew top. Fasten off.

Done!
























"He who has given you life knows your need of food to sustain it. He who created the body is not unmindful of your need of raiment. Will not He who has bestowed the greater gift bestow also what is needed to make it complete?
Jesus pointed His hearers to the birds as they warbled their carols of praise, unencumbered with thoughts of care, for "they sow not, neither do they reap"; and yet the great Father provides for their needs. And He asks, "Are not ye of much more value than they?"
"No sparrow falls without His care,
No soul bows low but Jesus knows;
For He is with us everywhere,
And marks each bitter tear that flows.
And He will never, never, never
Forsake the soul that trusts Him ever." . . .
Lift HIM Up, 73.

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo 5: (Baby Rattle) Amapola

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

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

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

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Funmigurumi 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.

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo Baby Rattle—3: "Jiggles"

I did not name my first rattle, but decided to name this one to make it a little more fun.
This is a very easy baby toy to make. I made it as colorful as possible (for a monkey), although by the time I finish making a whole bunch of them, I will probably get "jungle wild" with color (it always happens!) So, here's "Jiggles," hope you like him!

Materials:Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Ranch Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow or White (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Crochet hook size F
Blunt needle
Scissors
Measuring tape
Pins
Fiberfill
2 Cat balls with a bell inside

Body (Make 2)- With Cherry Red and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second 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- 2 sc in first 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 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 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in one of the two pieces.
Belly Patch- With Cerry Red and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second 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- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew to center of front of Body. Fasten off.
Head- With Cherry Red and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3- 1 sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (16 sc) Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Rnd 7- Insert cat toy ball into crocheted head. Make 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over nest 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. (13 sc) Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, [sc2tog over next 2 sc] rep to end of round. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (13 sc) Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc [sc2tog over next 2 sc] rep to end of row. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Tail- With Ranch Red and H hook, ch 20. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in same ch, 4 sc in next ch and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin Belly Patch to Front center of Body and sew using leftover tail. Fasten off. (Making a Belly Patch will give the rattle a little bit more of a roly-poly shape.) Thread blunt needle with tail leftover in one of Body pieces and sew both Front and Back of body together, leaving a good sized opening at the top to fill in.
Sew Tail to the very center of Back of Body. Fasten off. Set body aside for now.
Muzzle- With Ranch Red and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Ch 2, turn. Row 2- Work 4 hdc in same spot at ch 2, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc. Sl st in next sc, ch 2, 4 hdc in same stitch, sl st in nest sc. Fasten off, leaving tail to sew with.
Pin to center of face and sew in place. Fasten off.
Eyes and Mouth- With Black and F hook, make Eyes as follows: Ch 2. Row 1- Make 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin right above muzzle, to the side, and sew in place. Fasten off. Mouth- Thread blunt needle with Black again, and inserting it through the open neck of the toy, embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off. To give more expression to Eyes, make a single dot on each one with Bright Yellow or White. Ears (Make 2)- With Cherry Red and H 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. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew with. Sew two pieces each to each other, leaving bottom open. Sew each resulting ear to the side of the head where you left the opening, making sure you do it at the same level.
The reason I prefer to do it this way is because those ears are going to get grabbed and we don't want them to be flimsy.
Arms and Legs are in the form of "handles" for baby to grab.
Arms and Legs- Arms: Row 1- Join Ranch Red to bottom of front of body and with H hook, Ch 14 (I actually went through the two thicknesses in the already sewn body) skip 7 sc, sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- 1sc in each sc across. Fasten off. Repeat on opposite side with other Arm.
Legs: Skip 1 sc below the end of "Arm" and join Cherry Red to next sc, and with H hook, ch 12. Row 1- Skip 3 more sc, 1 sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- Rep row 2. Fasten off.
Repeat on opposite side for second Leg. Fasten off.

Insert second toy ball into body and stuff all around it. (You can substitute the second ball for a squaker, if you wish.) Thread blunt needle with Ranch Red and close top of Body. Fasten off and weave in tails. Sew head to top of Body using leftover tail. Fasten off. Weave in end.

You're done!

Pattern has been corrected thanks to MadCrocheter. Thank you so much for your help!

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