Funmigurumi Cuddlers: Briley the Hippo

We have a new baby in the Cuddlers series. This is Briley, a sweet little hippo girl ready to love the young of all ages and is especially looking for some squishy cuddles!

Materials-
Red Heart Worsted weight Yarn Orchid (1/2 skein)
Red Heart Worsted weight Bright Yellow (1/2 skein)
Red Heart Worsted weight Baby Pink (4 yards)
Red Heart Worsted weight Pretty 'N Pink (1 yard per Nostril)
Red Heart Worsted weight Black (1 yard per Eye)
Red Heart Worsted weight White (scraps)
Crochet hook size H

Body (Make 2)-
With Orchid and H hook, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc, counting ch bump of first st) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across, and in top of ch bump of first st. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 4 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Orchid, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Bright Yellow. Work sc2tog over first 2 sc 1 sc in each sc until last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (28 sc)
Row 17-  Insert hook into first reduced st, pull up a loop, insert hook into next sc and pull up a loop, complete an sc2tog over these two loops, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, insert hook into last sc and pull up a loop, insert hook in top of last reduced sc of previous row, and work an sc2tog over those two loops. (26 sc)
Row 18- Rep row 15. (24 sc)
Row 19- Rep row 15. (22 sc)
Row 20- Rep row 15. (20 sc)
Row 21- Rep Row 15. (18 sc)
Row 22- Rep Row 15. (16 sc)
Row 23- Rep Row 15. (14 sc)
Row 24-  Work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc)
Row 25- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 26- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 27-  1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 28- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (22 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 29-  1 sc in each of first 6 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. (24 sc)
Row 30- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Roq 32-  1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 33 to 34-  1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arms (Make 2)-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off, weave in ends.
Stuff as you go!
Rnd 7- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Stuff Arms and sew to sides of Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Legs (Make 2)-
With Orchid and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Rnds 5 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to
sew with.
Stuff Legs and sew them to Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Muzzle-
With Baby Pink, ch 9.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till last ch, 2sc in last ch (8 sc, counting ch bump of first st). Working on foundation loops of ch on the opposite side, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in last sc of rnd. (22 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (22 sc)
Rnd 4-1 sc in each sc around. (22 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Nostrils (Make 2)-
With Pretty 'N Pink and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (6 sc)
Pin Nostrils on Muzzle and sew in place using tail. Fasten off and secure inside of Muzzle.
Mouth-
Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider a straight line 1 row below Nostrils and running between the two Nostrils. Fasten off and secure inside of Muzzle.
Stuff Muzzle and Pin to lower part of Head. Sew in place using tail. Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Head.
Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and H hook, ch 2.
Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (6 sc)
Pin Eyes on top of Muzzle and sew in place using tails, make 2 straight stitches as you go for Eyelashes (this is optional). Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Head.

Tail-
With Orchid and H hook ch 25.
Row 1- 2 sc in third ch from hook (counts as 3 sts including ch bump of first st as an sc), 1 sc in next ch, *3 sc in next ch, 1 sc in next ch, rep from * across. (44 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Weave in beginning tail. Center Tail on Back of Body, right under the top row of the Orchid section of Body. Fasten off, secure inside of Body (you will have to dig a bit into the stuffing).
Ears (Make 2)-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (11 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. DO NOT STUFF EARS!
Sew Eras to corners of Head. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Stuff Arms and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!
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Funmigurumi Cuddlers: Hallie the Bear

Do you know a little girl who hates some feature about herself? The shape of her nose, the fact that she has freckles, the color of her hair, the fact that she's taller than her friends or that she has to wear glasses or braces, or something like that? Make Hallie for her!
Hallie is a love-the-way-you-are comfort Cuddler bear. If you have noticed, her ears are too big for her head, and she didn't like that, until her friends made her realize that she was special to them, just the way she was. Make your favorite little girl realize she's special too, just the way she is!

Funmigurumi Cuddlers: Hallie the Bear
Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Burgundy (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Shocking Pink (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Pretty 'N Pink (1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Black (1 yard and 6" for Nose, and 1 yard and 6" for each Eye, Eyelashes and Eyebrow)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Baby Pink (5 yards for Muzzle)

Crochet hook size H

Fiberfill

Pins

Scissors

Measuring tape (if you needed to measure and position Muzzle)

Optional: Something to apply color to the cheeks (I used chalk Artist's pastels, which are permanent)

Body-

With Burgundy and H hook, ch 31.

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

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

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

Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across.

Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 7 to 13- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 14- Join Shocking Pink. Work sc2tog over first 2 sc 1 sc in each sc until last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (28 sc)

Row 15- Insert hook into first reduced st, pull up a loop, insert hook into next sc and pull up a loop, complete an sc2tog over these two loops, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, insert hook into last sc and pull up a loop, insert hook in top of last reduced sc of previous row, and work an sc2tog over those two loops. (26 sc)

Row 16- Rep row 15. (24 sc)      

Row 17- Rep row 15. (22 sc)

Row 18- Rep row 15. (20 sc)

Row 19- Rep Row 15. (18 sc)

Row 20- Rep Row 15. (16 sc)

Row 21- Rep Row 15. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Row 22- Join Pretty 'N Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc)

Row 23- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 24- 1 sc in each of first 3 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 row. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 25- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 26- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (22 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 27- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 28- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 29- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

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

Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 32 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Pretty N' Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.

Once you have made both Front and Back of Body, sew Sides and Bottom together, using tails, leave Top open till the end, stuff Body as you sew. Fasten off, weave in tails. Stuff firmly, taking care of filling the corners well.

Arms (Make 2)-

With Shocking Pink and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

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

Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off Shocking Pink, weave in ends.

Stuff as you go!

Rnd 7- Join Pretty 'N Pink, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 8 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Fastenoff, weave in tails.

Rnd 12- Join Shocking Pink and make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 13 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Arms and sew to sides of Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Legs (Make 2-)

With Burgundy and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

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

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

Stuff as you go!

Rnds 5 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Burgundy, leaving long tail to

sew with.

Stuff Legs and sew them to Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Muzzle-

With Baby Pink and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

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

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

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Nose-

With Black and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew and to embroider Mouth with.

Pin Nose to the center of Muzzle and sew in place. Don't Fasten Off!

Mouth-

Embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail inside of Muzzle.

Stuff Muzzle with Fiberfill and center it and pin it to Hallie's face. Sew it on using tail you left. Fasten off and weave in ends inside of Head.

Eyes (Make 2)-

With Black and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long enough tail to sew Eye with and also to work Eyelashes and a short Eyebrow.

Pin Eyes to Face and sew to between rows 4 and 5 of Head, counting from the Top. Make 3 long stitches as you o for Eyelashes, and as you reach the top, work 2 long diagonal stitches for Eyebrows. Fasten off and weave in tails inside of Head. Thread blunt needle with White, and make 3 dots of White on each Eye as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Head.

Ears (Make 2)-

With Pretty 'N Pink and h hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

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

Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew Ears to sides of Head as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!

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Funmigurumi Cuddlers: Wallace the Dog

Funmigurumi come in many shapes and sizes, they are like a fun tickle to your imagination and your crocheting! Cuddlers are a new style of Funmigurumi. Wallace is a sweet and fun dog. 

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Orchid (about ½ skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Bright Yellow (about ½ skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Carrot (about ½ skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Spring Green, (about ½ skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Coffee or Black (Scraps, or 1 yard +2” for Nose, the same amount for each Eye, 36" to embroider Mouth)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn, White for “Light” of Eyes (1 yard per Eye)

Fiberfill

Crochet hook size H

Scissors

Blunt needle
Pins

Size- 12 1/2" (from Ears down) T x 9" W
Skill- Advanced beginner onwards.

Body-

Front-

With Orchid and H hook, ch 31.

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

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

Rows 3 to 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

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

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

Rows 12 to 13- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 14- Sc2tog over first 2 sc 1 sc in each sc until last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (28 sc)

Row 15- Insert hook into first reduced st, pull up a loop, insert hook into next sc and pull up a loop, complete an sc2tog over these two loops, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, insert hook into last sc and pull up a loop, insert hook in top of last reduced sc of previous row, and work an sc2tog over those two loops. (26 sc)

Row 16- Rep row 15. (24 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 17- Join Carrot. Rep row 15. (22 sc)

Row 18- Rep row 15. (20 sc)

Row 19- Rep Row 15. (18 sc)

Row 20- Rep Row 15. (16 sc)

Row 21- Rep Row 15. (14 sc)

Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc)

Row 23- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 24- 1 sc in each of first 3 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 row. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 25- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 26- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (22 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 27- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 28- Join Bright Yellow, work 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 29- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

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

Row 31- Join Spring Green and work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 32 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Once you have made both Front and Back of Body, sew Sides and Bottom together, using tails, leave Top open till the end, stuff Body as you sew. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Tail-

With Carrot and G hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnds 3 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Stuff as you go!

Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow, work 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Center Tail at Back, and sew in the middle of Bright Yellow Body section. Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Body.

Arms-

Arm # 1-

With Carrot and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

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

Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around.

Rnds 8 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Arms and sew to sides as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Arm # 2-

With Orchid and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

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

Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around.

Rnds 8 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Arms and sew to sides as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Stuff Arms well. Thread blunt needle with tails and sew Arms to sides of Body two rows below the Top or Edge of Body. Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body.

Legs-

Leg #1-

With Carrot and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

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

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

Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 8 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 12- Join Orchid, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 13 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-

With Orchid and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

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

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

Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 8 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 12- Join Orchid, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 13 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Legs and sew to Bottom of Body as seen in photos, weave in tails.

Muzzle-

With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

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

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

Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Nose-

With Coffee or Black and G hook, ch 5.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (4 sc, counting ch bump of first ch) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across and in top of ch bump of first st. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin Nose to center of Muzzle (before stitching Muzzle on) and using tail you left, sew in place. Fasten off inside of Muzzle.

Stuff Muzzle and center it on Face section of Top of Front of Body, between fourth Spring Green row
and seventh Carrot row. Fasten off, weave in tail inside of Body. Thread blunt needle with yarn and
embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Body.

Eyes (Make 2)-

With Coffee or Black and G hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

"Light" of Eyes-

Thread blunt needle with White and stitch White dots on Eyes as seen in photos, make each stitch at least twice for them to be clearly noticeable. Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Body.

Ears-

Ear #1-

With Carrot and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnds 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc)

Rnd 4- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Carrot, weave in tail.

Rnd 8- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)

Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ear #2-

Rep as for Ear #1, using only Spring Green yarn. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Do NOT stuff Ears!

Stuff Body Well. Using tail you left, sew Top of Body closed. Fasten off, weave in tail.

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

Done!

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Funmigurumi Cuddlers: MeeShoo

If you are new to Funmigurumi, you will find that they are not really your regular Amigurumi. Funmigurumi are bursting with color and they have funny shapes and cute and lovable faces. They are not always easy to crochet, but some of them are very easy, they are also funny to the greatest degree, fun to make and to give. Every time I design one and show it to people, they laugh, the same thing happens with children. So if you want to learn how to make fun and funny Gurumis, you have come to the home of them!
I wanted to start a new series of toys and was passing through my house and an object caught my eye. I grabbed it and took it with me to my crocheting corner and turned it into a toy. It had the natural shape and it screamed, "Make me into something cute and funny!" So here it is. Hope you like him!

Size- 12' T x 9" W
Skill- Advanced beginner onwards.

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Navy (Scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (Scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about 1/2 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (Scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot or Coral (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty 'N Pink (scraps)

Crochet hook sizes H, G.

Fiberfill

Blunt needle

Scissors

Body-

Front-

With Soft Navy and H hook, ch 31.

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

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

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

Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Row 6- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 7 to 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

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

Rows 12 to 13- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 14- Sc2tog over first 2 sc 1 sc in each sc until last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (28 sc)

Row 15- Insert hook into first reduced st, pull up a loop, insert hook into next sc and pull up a loop, complete an sc2tog over these two loops, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, insert hook into last sc and pull up a loop, insert hook in top of last reduced sc of previous row, and work an sc2tog over those two loops. (26 sc)

Row 16- Rep row 15. (24 sc)                     

Row 17- Rep row 15. (22 sc)

Row 18- Rep row 15. (20 sc)

Row 19- Rep Row 15. (18 sc)

Row 20- Rep Row 15. (16 sc)

Row 21- Rep Row 15. (14 sc)

Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc)

Row 23- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 24- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 25- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 26- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (22 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 27- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 28- Join Bright Yellow, work 1 sc in each of first 7 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 row. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 29- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 31 to 32- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 33- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Row 34- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 35 to 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 37- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Once you have made both Front and Back of Body, sew Sides and Bottom together, using tails, leave Top open till the end, stuff Body as you sew. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Arms (Make 2)-

With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

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

Rnds 4 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Arms and sew to sides as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Legs (Make 2)-

With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

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

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Pumpking, weave in tail.

Rnd 5- Join Bright Yellow, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 6 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 8- Join Spring Green, make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 9 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 13- Join Soft Navy, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 14 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Legs and sew to Bottom of Body as seen in photos, weave in tails.

Tail-

With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 38.

Row 1- Work 4 dc in fourth ch from hook, *5 dc in next ch, rep from * across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Center Tail on Back of MeeShoo's Body, on the last row of the Bright Yellow Stripe and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Ears (Make 2)-

With Pumpkin and G hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc)

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. (8 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. (10 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (15 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (20 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep twice, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (24 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 9 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

 Muzzle (Make 2)-

With Carrot or Coral and G hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Center Muzzle pieces on the top Bright Yellow Stripe of Front of Body, pin in place. Thread blunt needle with tail and sew. As you go around the round pieces, make some short, straight stitches in between the two to "join" the Muzzle. Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Body.

Nose-

With G hook and Pretty 'N Pink, ch 2.

Row 1- Work 1 sc in second ch from hook. (1 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in next sc and in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc across and in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin the Nose in between the two pieces of the Muzzle and sew in place. Sew as close to the edge of the Muzzle as possible, not allowing any of the Yellow below to show. Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Body.

Eyes (Make 2)-

"White" of Eyes-

With White and G hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in 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) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pupils (Make 2-)

With Spring Green and G hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin Pupil to White of Eyes and sew all around. Make a few stitches with White yarn to give the Eyes some expression. Fasten off and weave in tail at Back. Pin the Eye to the Face where you see it in the photos and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Body.

Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider the Whiskers and the Eyebrows. Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Body. Thread Blunt needle with Black and embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail inside of Body.

Stuff Head and sew Top closed. Fasten off and weave in tail. Stick Ears sideways at corners of Head and sew in place (do not stuff!) Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!

Don't Remain Down

Cookie Chums (The Ice Cream 'N Cookie Sandwich Gang) Vanilla Neella

Vanilla Neella is the only girl in the Cookie'N Ice Cream Gang, and a fun gal she is! Always ready to love, ready to play. She is also the last of the Gang. Very soon, we will be making another series of toys I have in mind. For now, I leave you with the sweetest girl a ymmy freezer could ever produce!

Size-  14” L x 7 ½” W.
Skill-  Easy (Advanced beginner onward.)

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red or Hot Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Burgundy (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Baby Pink or any pink of your choice (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill
Pins
Scissors
Measuring tape (optional, if you need it to center features)

Vanilla Cookie Portion-
Body (Make 2)-
With Buff and H hook, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook an din each ch across. (30 sc, counting bump of first sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc and in top of bump of first sc. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 4 to 30- Rep row 3. Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Ice Cream Stuffing-
Working on Front Side of Body ONLY-
Pineapple-
Row 1- Join Bright Yellow to side of Front Cookie. Work 31 sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Aran, weave in tails.
Orange Ice Cream Stuffing-
Row 3- Join Pumpkin and work 1 sc in each sc across.(30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Repeat these 4 rows using the two colors on the opposite side of Body Front. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Top-
Pineapple Ice Cream Stuffing-
Row 1- Join Bright Yellow and make 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc left across of Soft Brown Bottom (DO NOT sc on Ice Cream Sides!) (30 sc) ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow weav e in tails.
Note- We used up the two sc on the edges for our sides, so we had to add two extra stitches to make the count.
Orange Stuffing-
Row 3- Join Pumpkin, work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Bottom-
Repeat as for Top.

We will assemble as we go.
Note- Place the Back Portion of Body with the sts facing vertically while the Front has its sts facing horizontally, before you sew.
Thread blunt needle with tails you left on Front Cookie and sew Sides of Front to Sides of Back. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Do the same with Bottom, leaving Top open for Stuffing. Make some discreet extra stitches on the edges of the ice Cream Stuffing, to close the gaps of the fold and to make sure your Toy has no holes for the stuffing to escape through.
Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body.

Place Front of Body against Back and threading blunt needle with tails you left on Front Cookie, sew Sides of Front to Sides of Back. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Do the same with Bottom, leaving Top open for Stuffing. Make some discreet extra stitches on the edges of the ice Cream Stuffing, to close the gaps of the fold and to make sure your Toy has no holes for the stuffing to escape through.
Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body. Leave only the Top of Body open for now.

Arms (Make 2)-
"Hands"-
With Buff and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (20 sc)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. Stuff "Hand".
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 2 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (12 sc)
Rnds 9 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Buff, weave in tail.
Arm Portion-
Rnd 13- Join Bright Yellow, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 14 to 20- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.
Rnd 21- Join Pumpkin, make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 22 to 24- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Finish stuffing Arms and sew to sides of Body 4 rows below the Top of Body. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Legs 
"Feet" (Make 4)-
With Buff and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail in two of the 4 pieces, leave tail to sew with in the other two pieces.
Take 2 pieces and sew them together across the Back, and sides, leaving only 8 sc free on one piece and 8 sc free on the other, forming an opening in the middle. Fasten off, weave in tail inside. ("Foot" formed)
Leg Portion-
Rnd 1- Join Bright Yellow and working with h hook, make 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 1 sc in the little space ont he side, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 1 sc in the little space on the side. Sl st to join rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Stuff Foot.
Rnds 3 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Rnds 6 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.
Rnd 13- Join Pumpkin, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 14 to 17- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving on tail to sew with.
Repeat with opposite Leg.

Finish stuffing Legs and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body.

Face-
Mouth-
With Burgundy 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) Fasten off, leaving tail to sew with, but slip stitch so that you can continue working.
Rnd 3- Join Cherry Red or Hot Red and workin in Back Loops ONLY, make 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 4- Working in Both Loops, make 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Thread blunt needle with leftover Burgundy tail and centering Mouth on Face, sew between rows 14 and 16. Stitch carefully INSIDE the Mouth, leaving the Lips free. Fasten off, weave in tail inside of Body.

Nose-
Thread Blunt needle with Baby Pink or any pink of your choice and make 4 straight stitches across 4 sc, 2 rows above the Mouth. Fasten off, weave in tail inside of Body.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black 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) Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (Long enough for Eyelashes and Eyebrows also!)

Pin Eyes on both sides of Nose, about 2 sc away from Nose. Sew all around, making lashes and Eyebrows as seen in photos as you go. Fasten off, weave in tail inside of body.

"Light" of Eyes-
Thread a blunt needle with White and Make about 3 small straight stitches at the top of each Eye. Fasten off, weave in tail inside of Body.

Extra Ice Cream Scoop-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tails.
Before we continue, let's make the Cherry.
Cherry-
With Cherry Red or Hot Red and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Stuff Cherry and fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Place Cherry at the top of the Ice Cream Scoop we have so far and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tail inside the Scoop.
Continue Scoop as Follows:
Rnd 6- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of ifrst 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc) Stuff Scoop.
Edge-
Rnd 1- Ch 2, 4hdc in same spot as ch 2, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip next sc, *5 hdc in next sc, skip next sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip next sc, rep from * around. Sl st to join rnd.
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Neella's Body, making sure there are no empty pockets. Sew top closed. Sew Extra Scoop to top of Head as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

Transcendent Love...

Cookie Chums (The Ice Cream 'N Cookie Sandwich Gang) Yum-Yum

Yum-Yum is a sweet and shy Chocolate Chip Cookie and Peanut Butter Ice Cream Chum ready to play with your favorite baby! He's easy to make and will be loads of fun for baby. This is also a great project to donate for charity!
Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (for Cookie) about 1/2 skein
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Brown (for Peanut Butter ice cream) about 1/2 skein
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (for chocolate chips on cookie) (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (for features) (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (for Handle and Mouth) (about 1/2 skein)
Crochet hook size H and size F (if your rattling item is on the smaller scale)
Scissors
Blunt needle
Plastic canvas
Cat toy ball (you can get them in the Pet Aisle of supermarkets or stores like WalMart)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Front and Back-
With Buff 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 acround. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in  next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.

Back Cookie-
Thread blunt needle with a long piece of Coffee yarn and stitch the "Chocolate Chips" according to your taste all over the circle for the Back Cookie of the rattle.
To make a "Chip" simple make 3 small straight stitches across a chosen sc or from center of one sc to center of next sc, either way works fine. You don't have to Fasten off, simple move around, without pulling the yarn, because that would
deform the "Cookie" and pull in the other "Chips" that you have made. When you are done, fasten off and weave in tail.
Front Cookie-
Thread blunt needle with Coffee and stitch "Chocolate Chips" as before but only around the last 4 rounds of the Front Cookie, and more scattered than you did on the Back, to give room for the Features of the Face. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Face-
Nose-
Thread blunt needle with Buff and stitch 7 straight stitches across the first round of Front Cookie to form Nose, almost covering completely the first rnd. Fasten off and weave in tails at Back of Cookie.
Mouth-
Thread blunt needle with Cherry Red and embroider Mouth as seen in photos, across at least 10 sc at the bottom of Rnd 5 of Front Cookie, making two long stitches at the beginning and end of Mouth for the corners of it. Fasten off, weave in tail at Back of Cookie.
Eyes-
Thread blunt needle with Black and make 4 straight sts for each Eye, on Rnd 4, to the side and above the Nose.
Eyebrows-
Make two straight sts across 3 sc above the Eyes. Fasten off Black, weave in tails at Back of Cookie.
Peanur Butter Ice Cream-
Join Soft Brown to Back Loop of last Rnd of Front Cookie.
Rnd 1- Make 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)
Rnd 2- Working in Both Loops, make 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)
Rnd 3- (Beginning from Top of Head) 1 sc in each of first 22 sc, ch 6, skip 6 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (42 sts, 36 sc + 6 ch)
Note- The opening that we just made is for securing the rattle Handle better so that Yu-Yum's Had won't flop badly.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc and in each ch around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Handle-
Note- There are diffrerent size of cat balls, if your ball is large, proceed as follows:
With Cherry Red and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Insert Cat Ball.
If your crocheting reaches the middle of the Ball, make 1 extra rnd of 24 sc, if it covers it pretty much, begin to reduce yoiur stitches as follows (your Ball doesn't have to be loose in there):
Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (12 sc)

If Your Rattling Item is Smaller (Mine was) Use crochet hook size F and only work till rnd 3, and then jump to rnd 7. (Your Cat Ball or Rattling Item is now encased in crochet, let's continue with the Handle.)
Rest of the Handle-
Second Ball-
Note- Stuff as you go. If your Ball is large, continue working with H hook, if smaller, continue working with F hook.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc3tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,]rep around. (12 sc)
Top Of Handle-
Rnd 1- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Stuff last part of Handle and insert it through the Hole at the Bottom of Yum-Yum's Front all the way to the 1st Rnd of Top Handle (Rnd 1 of Handle), thread a blunt needle with Soft Brown and sew Top of Handle around the Holde to secure the Handle to Yum-hum's Head.
Fasten off and weave in tail making sure to secure it well inside the Cookie so the Handle won't come off. Stuff Cookie (flatly), making sure there are no lumps nor empty spots. Using Soft Brown tail you left over and sew Back of Cookie to Front of Cookie around the "Peanut Butter Ice Cream" section.
Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

Don't Remain Down

Cookie Chums (The Ice Cream 'N Cookie Sandwich Gang) Yummer

To me, making toys is a journey of discovery and a constant learning adventure. Stick with me and you will always be learning new was of doing things, even as I do!

Yummer lives up to his name. His Cookie body is made of delicious, homemade oatmeal cookies baked to golden perfection and stuffed with a layer of Vanilla ice Cream, followed by pistachio Ice Cream.

His nose is made of strawberry cream and he has a fun drizzle of it on his shoes and on his back. All his features are made of yarnie colored frosting.

Size-  14” L x 7 ½” W.

Skill-  Easy (Advanced beginner onward.)

Materials-

Red Heart Soft Brown (about 1/2 skein)

Red Heart Soft Brown (scraps)

Red Heart Soft Spring Green (scraps)

Red Heart Soft Black (scraps)

Red Heart Soft White (scraps)

Red Heart Soft Shocking Pink (scraps)

Crochet hook size H

Fiberfill

Pins

Scissors

Measuring tape (optional, if you need it to center features)

Oatmeal Cookie Portion-

Body (Make 2)-

With Soft Brown and H hook, ch 31.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook an din each ch across. (30 sc, counting bump of first sc) Ch 1, turn.

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

Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 4 to 30- Rep row 3. Ch 1, turn.

Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.

Ice Cream Stuffing-

Working on Front Side of Body ONLY-

Vanilla-

Row 1- Join Aran to side of Front Cookie. Work 31 sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Aran, weave in tails.

Pistachio Ice Cream Stuffing-

Row 3- Join Spring Green and work 1 sc in each sc across.(30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Repeat these 4 rows using the two colors on the opposite side of Body Front. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Top-

Vanilla Ice Cream Stuffing-

Row 1- Join Aran and make 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc left across of Soft Brown Bottom (DO NOT sc on Ice Cream Sides!) (30 sc) ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Aran weave in tails.

Note- We used up the two sc on the edges for our sides, so we had to add two extra stitches to make the count.

Pistachio Stuffing

Row 3- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Bottom-

Repeat as for Top.

We will assemble as we go.

Note- Place the Back Portion of Body with the sts facing vertically while the Front has its sts facing horizontally, before you sew.

Thread blunt needle with tails you left on Front Cookie and sew Sides of Front to Sides of Back. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Do the same with Bottom, leaving Top open for Stuffing. Make some discreet extra stitches on the edges of the ice Cream Stuffing, to close the gaps of the fold and to make sure your Toy has no holes for the stuffing to escape through.

Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body.

Back Body Drizzle-

With Shocking Pink and H hook, ch 78. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin to Back Cookie, as you see in photos, in a wavy zig zag or in any drizzle design you might like. I found it easier tomake it this way and turned the Back Cookie in a vertical direction. You can do it anyway you like best.

Face-

Nose-

With Shocking Pink and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)

Rnds 3 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around.

Stuff Nose with Fiberfill.

Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (11 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, ]1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep twice, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (8 sc) Fasten off, Shocking Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.

Measure Front of Oatmeal Cookie and center Nose, positioning it 13 rows above the Bottom of Cookie (13 rows above the position of the Nose as well,) and making sure it has an equal space on both sides of Nose. Pin in place. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew in place.

Note- When you count the rows to position the Nose, do not include the Ice Cream Stuffing rows.

 Eyes-

Whites of Eyes (Make 2)-

With White and H hook, ch 5.

Rnd 1- 1 sc in second sc and in each sc across. (4 sc) Working now on opposite side across foundation loops, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each of next 2 loops and 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (10 sc total stitch count)

Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc till last sc, 3 sc in last sc. Sl st to join rnd. (13 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin right above and to the sides of Nose, leaving a 2 sc space in between each and threading blunt needle with tail, sew all around. Rep with second White of Eye. Fasten off, weave in tail inside of Body.

Pupils (Make 2)-

With Black and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin in place as seen in photos, and threading yarn needle with tails sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body. With White, stitch some light dots as seen in pictures, to give expression to the Eyes. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Eyebrows (Make 2)-

Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. (1 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in next sc, and in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (3 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (3 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (3 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin as seen in photos, with the thinner portion of the Eyebrow facing upward and outward and the thicker portion facing the Eye. Thread blunt needle with tail and sew in place. Repeat with the opposite Eyebrow.

Mouth-

Thread blunt needle with long Black tail and embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Make a few thicker stitches at the corners of the Mouth. Stitch emphasis of lower lip also. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Body.

Note- Yes, his Mouth is a little bit off and to the side, that is to give him a lovable, 'crazy' cuteness.

Arms (Make 2)-

With Soft Brown and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

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

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

Rnds 5 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 9- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (16 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc  in each sc around. (16 sc)

Stuff Hand.

Wrist-

Rnd 10- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 3 times, 1 sc in each sc, till last sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Arm Portion-

Stuff as you go.

Rnd 12- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (16 sc)

Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)

Rnds 14 to 24- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 25- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Finish stuffing Arms and sew them in place as you see in photos.

Shoes (Make 4)-

Front of Shoe-

With Soft Brown and H hook, ch 2.

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

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

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

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

Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail on two pieces, leave a tail to sew with in the other two.

Thread blunt needle with the tail you left on one of the pieces, place both sides of one Shoe together , edge against edge, and begin to sew around. Leave 8 sts unworked on the Back piece and 8 sts unworked on the Front piece. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Repeat with the other Shoe.

Drizzle (Make 2)-

With Shocking Pink and H hook, ch 21. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Pin to Front of each Shoe as seen in photos or in any shape you want to Drizzzle to have. Thread blunt needle with tail and sew Drizzle in place.

Fasten off, weave in tail inside of Shoe. Rep with opposite Shoe.

Stuff Shoe.

Leg Portion-

Rnd 1- Join Soft Brown to Shoe and work 8 sc across Back portion of Shoe, 8 across Front portion of Shoe and 1 on each side. (18 sc)

Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Stuff Leg as you go.

Rnds 3 to 18- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rnd 19- Join Spring green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 20- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Rnd 21- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rend 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Rep with opposite Leg. Finish stuffing.

Thread blunt needle with tail you left and sew Legs in place as shown in photos.

Done!

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