Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 4: Toby

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I got the idea for Toby and had to let it go round and round my mind for a little bit before I could put it together, but here he is! His textured face will be a lot of fun for any Ami lover, young or old.
You might think that it would have been easier to have made Toby using the loop stitch, but that stitch wasn't going to give me the look I wanted, that is the reason why I made Toby this way.
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Brown
Crochet hook size H
Crochet hook size C or B
Pins
Fiberfill
Scissors
Blunt needle
Body (make 2)- With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 33. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (32 sc). Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 31- make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. If you want to, sew bottom and sides of body as soon as you have finished both sides (I like to finish as I go, it makes the toy come alive quicker), leaving the top open for stuffing. Place both right sides facing and sew the sides and the bottom using the tails you left as you crocheted. Fasten off. Turn both inside out and set aside.
Muzzle-Ch 8. Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch till 1 chain before end of row, 2 sc in last ch of row. Turn arund and make 1 sc in each
of the loops of foundation chain until you reach the one before the last one, 2 sc in that last loop. Slip st to join round.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around, slip st to join round.
Rnd 3- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, * 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, rep from * around and slip st to join rnd.
Rnd 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, rep from * around, slip st to join rnd.
Rnd 5- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each ofnest 5 sc, rep from * around. Slip st to join rnd.
Rnd 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, rep around, slip st to join rnd.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around, slip stitch to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Moustaches- (Make 2): Ch 8. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Row 2-(Working on back loops only) 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 3 to 5- Rep row 2. Rows 3 to 5-(Working in back loops only): Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Moustache hair: Measure and cut 26 strands of yarn 8 inches long . How to attach strands: Once you have your lengths of yarn cut, proceed to attach the "hair" to the piece as follows: Turn the piece over and working on the loops on the wrong side (the side where the back loop stitches are more prominent), fold 1 strand of yarn in half and using a size C or B crochet hook, inser the hook into the first loop downwards, pull up the strand of yarn by its middle, making a loop in the hook, pull that loop up until you are able to manually pass the ends of the strand through the loop, pull again to close the loop and secure the strand in place. Repeat with evbery loop on that row. Rows 2 to 5- Rep row 1. Once you have finished with all the strands, take the hook and pull the strands to the front, carefully leaving the knots in the back. Sew the piece in place on the side of the muzzle by stitching the edge of the piece all around with the tail you had left. Fasten off.
Eyebrows- With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 4. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, (3 sc), ch 1, turn.
Row 2- (Working in back loops only) 1 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (3 Sc). Rows 3 to 4- rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Cut 18 strands of yarn 4 inches long (9 per brow). Fold strands in half and hook them to the side of eyebrow strip where the back loop work is prominent.
Pull to the front just as you did for Mustache. Pin in place above eyes. Take tail and thread a blunt needle,sew in place as seen in photos.
Note: You can add more if you want to but by now I figure you must be tired of cutting, hooking and pulling.
Nose- With Warm Brown and H hook, ch 7. Ro1-1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch acrossd. Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin the nose to the muzzle in between the moustache hairs and thread a blunt needle with the tail you left. Sew all around, fasten off. Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider mouth below nose as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Pin muzzle to center of Toby's face, leaving a spot open. Lightly fill with Fiberfill. Using tail, sew all around. Fasten off.
Eyes-(Make 2): With Black and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Slip stitch to join round. Fasten off. Join Soft Brown. Rnd 2- 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin in place and sew as seen in photos.
Tail- Ch 13. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (12 sc). Rows 2 to 10- Working in back loops only, make 1 sc in each sc across. (12 sc).
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Measure and cut 58 strands of Bright Yellow yarn 8 inches long. Turn the piece around towards the side where the loops are prominent and folding each strand in half and using a size C or size B crochet hook, attach the folded strand to each loop as explained for the moustache. Pull the loops through to the other side, leaving only the knots on the wrong side. Using the tail you left, thread a blunt needle and sew Toby's tail into a tube, close up the bottom of the tube and bring thread up and attach the tail to Toby's back on the 13th row, (counting from the bottom) well centered. Fasten off.
Ears, Back Piece (Make 2)- With Bright Yellow, ch 7. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each sc across. Ch 1, turn (6 sc). Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, 2 sc in last sc, (8 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row, (10 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in nest sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row, (12 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 6- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row.(14 sc). Ch 1, turn. Rows 7 to 12- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in these two pieces.
Legs- With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 4 to 7-1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 8 to 13- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff legs with Fiberfill and sew to bottom of body as seen in photos.
Arms- With Bright Yellow, and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close round. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 6 to 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff arms and attach to body as seen in photos (about half way down to give some room to fluffy ears).
Ears, Front Piece (Make 2)- Repeat the same rows as for back pieces but this time, work rows 1 to 3 only on back loops. Work the rest of the rows on both loops. Fasten off.
Measure 28 strands of Bright Yellow yarn, each 8 inches long. Attach 1 strand of yarn to each loop on the first 3 rows on each front part of ear. Sew front part to back part. Attach to Toby's head as seen in photos. Fasten off.
Stuff Toby's body with Fiberfill and sew up top of head. Attach ears as seen in photos. Fasten off. You're done!


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Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 3: Missy

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Here's Missy, Spots' little sister. She's delicate in her movements, even elegant, but a regular tomboy as well. She's a fast runner, a limber fence climber (sigh!), a ferocious guard dog, and a finicky eater, but oh, such a loving and beautiful dog! No toy will do her justice, so I seek to capture only her funny side, because she's a regular clown as well. She's just a big-hearted girly dog who is not above being the ring-leader in mischief. She has drop-dead gorgeous eyes and loves to carry around her Milk Bone like a cigar.
(The real names of our dogs are Cody and Daisy, but I am only trying to cartoon their personalities in these toys, that is why I have also changed their names.) They have also big, soulful, yellow eyes and spotted bodies. They also have long hair, so I decided to add shells to Missy's boddy to represent her long fur.
Hope you enjoy this one also!
Materials:
Crochet hook size H
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black
Red Heart worsted weight Coffee
Red Heart worsted weight Buff (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Gold (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Shocking Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Aran (scraps)
Fiberfill
Scissors
Pins
Blunt needle
Body- Back: With Black, ch 31. 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- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- (Wrong Side): Ch 3, 2 dc in front loop of first sc of row, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, *make 4 dc in next sc, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, rep from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- Work 1 sc in back loop of each sc in previous row. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Row 6- Join Coffee, make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 9- (Wrong Side): Ch 3, 2 dc in front loop of first sc of row, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, *make 4 dc in next sc, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, rep from * across. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Row 10- Join Carrot. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 11 to 13- Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 14- (Wrong Side): Ch 3, 2 dc in front loop of first sc of row, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, *make 4 dc in next sc, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, rep from * across. Ch 1, turn. Row 15- Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off, weave in tail. Change color, join Cafe. Row 16- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 17 to 22- Rep rows 5 to 9. Rows 23 to 27- Rep rows 5 to 9. Rows 28 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 31- (Wrong Side): Ch 3, 2 dc in front loop of first sc of row, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, *make 4 dc in next sc, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, rep from * across. Ch 1, turn. Row 32- Make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Body-Front: Rows 1 to 5-With Black, repeat all thr rows that you made with Black for Back. Fasten off, weave in tail. Join Coffee. Rows 6 to 9- Rep same rows as for Back. Fasten off, weave in tail. Join Carrot. Rows 10 to 15- Rep same rows as for Back with Carrot.Fasten off, weave in tail. Join Cafe. Rows 16 to 32- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Legs- First Leg: With Coffee and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 4 to 7-1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off Coffee. Join Black. Rnds 8 to 13- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Second Leg- With Black and H hook, repeat all rounds of First Leg. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff leg lightly and sew in place as seen in photos.Sew to Second Leg as seen in photos. Stuff leg lightly and sew in place as seen in photos.
Arms- First Arm : With Black, and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close round. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off and Join Carrot. Rnds 6 to 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Second Arm- With Cafe and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close round. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnds 3 to 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff arms lightly and sew in place as seen in photos.
Tail- With Carrot and H hook,Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnds 2 to 14- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew with. Sew to the back of "Spots" Body as seen in photos.
Muzzle- (Make 2): With Buff and H hook, ch 5. Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hk and in each of next 2 ch, ch 2 in last ch. Turn around and make 1 sc in each of next 2 loops of foundation chain, 2 sc in last loop of foundation ch. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2-2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 4- 1 s in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin in place and sew.
Make nose.
Nose- With Black, ch 6. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc across. Embroider down in between the pieces of the muzzle as seen in photos. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Mouth- With Shocking Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around, slip st to close round. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. With a measuring tape, measure the front and center the circle of the mouth, pin it. Sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tail. Measure again and place the two pieces of the muzzle on top of the mouth also centered. Pin them. Sew in place. Place nose in between the two ovals of the muzzle at the top as seen in photos and sew. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Eyes (Make 2 of each)- White of Eye- With Aran yarn and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in every sc around. Slip st to close rnd. Fasten off. Golden Part of Eye- With God and H hook, chain 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd, leaving long tail to sew with. Pupils- With Black and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip stitch to close round. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Place pieces of eyes one on top of the other as seen in photos and pin. Sew in place.
Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Stuff Missy's body and sew top. Fasten off, weave in tail. Now make ears.
Ears- First Ear- With Cafe and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. End rnd with 1 sc in last sc. Rnd 6- Make 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 7- Make 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 8- Make 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 9 to 14- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 15- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, reduce sc over next 2, rep around. Rnd 16- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, reduce sc over next 2 sc, rep around. Rnd 17- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, reduce sc over next 2 sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Second Ear- With Coffee and H hook, repeat
all the rounds of First Ear. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.
Sew ears in place as seen in photos.
Flower- (optional): With Gold and H hook, ch 5, slip st to join rnd. Rnd 1- Ch 3, make 3 dc in same spot as ch 3, ch 3, 1 sc, ch 3, 3 dc , ch 3, 1 sc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, slip st at base of beg chain. Sew flower in place as seen in photos.
You're done!

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Funmigurumi Poochie Dogs No. 2: Spots

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We have had the most wonderful dogs (I think all dog lovers feel the same way about their pups!) For one reason or another, all of ours have had spots. So, I'm inspired to share my own take on wonderful, fun, loving, spotted dogs. Without any more hoopla, here's Spots, the lovable goofball.
Spots' biggest problem is that he cannot believe how is it that Mama has a radar that always catches him red-handed! (Sometimes his sister is the instigator of the mischief and he's just playing along) so he puts on this lovable, "I don't know what you're talking about look". . .hoping to get away with it!
Hope you enjoy the pattern.
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Brown (scraps)
Size H crochet hook
Blunt needle
Pins
Scissors
Fiberfill
Body- (Make 2) With Coffee and H hook, ch 32.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch, turn.
Rows 2 to 8- Make 1 sc in each ch from hook. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with (optional). Join Carrot. Rows 9 to 16- With Carrot, make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Join Cafe. Rows 17 to 32- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Immediately after you finish both sides of the body, place them on top of the other with right sides facing, and sew the sides and the bottom, using tails you have left, or just using yarn you thread on your blunt needle. Fasten off. Turn inside out and set aside.
"Spots"- Body Spot 1- With Gold and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in every sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Body Spot 2- With Soft Brown and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Small body spots- (Make 2) With Buff and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close round. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Take a look at photos and sew the "spots" in place. Fasten off.
Arms- (Make 2)- With Cafe and h hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close round. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 5 to 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff arms lightly and sew in place as seen in photos.
Legs- First Leg- With Coffee and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4-1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 5 to 13- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Second Leg- With Cafe and H hook, repeat first 8 rounds of First Leg. Fasten off Cafe. Join Coffee. Rnds 9 to 13- With Coffee, make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Leg Spot- With Carrot and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Join Gold. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff leg lightly and sew in place as seen in photos.Sew to Second Leg as seen in photos. Stuff leg lightly and sew in place as seen in photos.
Eyes (Make 2 of each)- White of Eye- With White yarn and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in every sc around. Slip st to close rnd. Fasten off. Golden Part of Eye- With God and H hook, chain 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd, leaving long tail to sew with. Pupils- With Black and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip stitch to close round. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Ears- First Ear- With Cafe and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 6- Make 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. End rnd with 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Rnd 7- Make 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 8- Make 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 9 to 14- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 15- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, reduce sc over next 2, rep around. Rnd 16- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, reduce sc over next 2 sc, rep around. Rnd 17- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, reduce sc over next 2 sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Second Ear- With Coffee and H hook, repeat the first 5 Rnds of First Ear. Change to Cafe, and continue ear as you did for First Ear. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.
Tail- With Carrot and H hook,Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnds 2 to 14- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew with. Sew to the back of "Spots" Body as seen in photos. Muzzle- (Make 2) With Buff and H hook, ch 5. Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hk and in each of next 2 ch, ch 2 in last ch. Turn around and make 1 sc in each of next 2 loops of foundation chain, 2 sc in last loop of foundation ch. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2-2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 3- 1 sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 4- 1 s in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin in place as you see in photos and sew. Fasten off. Make Nose.
Nose- With Black and H hook, ch 7. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Row 3- Sc 2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc 2 tog over last 2 sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin on top of Muzzle as seen in photos and sew.
Mouth- Embroider mouth as seen in pictures.
Once you have the face finished (all the parts sewn), stuff the dog and sew the top. Sew ears in place and fastn off.
You're done!
If you have a beloved poochie who has dug up your favorite rose bush and then looks at you with innocent eyes when you come running out of the house to save what is left of your garden, you will love this little bandit!
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Funmigurumi Poochie Dogs No. 1: Cookie

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I'm not only an Ami lover, I love animals too. We have had 3 dogs with spots on them. All of them pretty wonderful dogs, so I decided to make a dog with various colors for my first pattern of this series. (Don't be surprised at what I do after that!)
If you would like to make Cookie, this is what you will need:
Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight Cafe
Red Heart worsted weight Buff
Red Heart worsted weight Black
Red Heart worsted weight Coffee
Scraps Red Heart worsted weight Soft Navy
Scraps Red Heart worsted weight Off White
Pins
Blunt Needle
Crochet hooks size H and F
Scissors
Fiberfill
Measuring tape (to make sure you center things)
Body (Front)- With H hook and Black, ch 33. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Row 8- Still with Black, make 8 sc. Join Cafe, make 13 sc with Cafe. Join Buff, make 1 sc in each sc tillend of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 9- With Buff, make 9 sc, switch to Cafe. With Cafe, make 16 sc, change to Black, make 7 sc with Black. Ch 1, turn. Row 10- With Black, make 6 sc. Change to Cafe. With Cafe, make 18 sc. Change to Buff. With Buff,make 8 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 11- With Buff, make 6 sc. Change to Cafe. With Cafe, make 22 sc. Change to Black. With Black, make 4 sc. Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 12- With Cafe, make 27 sc, change to Buff, make 5 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 13- With Buff, make 3 sc, change to Cafe. Make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 14- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of next 30 sc, change to Buff, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 15- With Buff, 1 sc in first sc. Fasten off Buff. Change to Cafe. 1 sc in each sc to end of row using Cafe. Ch 1, turn. Rows 16 to 18- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc across. Row 19- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, join Coffee, make 1 sc in each of next 20 sc with Coffee, ch 1, turn. Row 20- With Coffee, make 1 sc in each of first 20 sc. Change to Cafe, make 1 sc in each of last 12 sc with Cafe. Ch 1, turn. Row 21- Rep row 19. Row 22- Rep row 20. Row 23- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 13 sc, change to Coffee. Make 1 sc in each of next 19 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 24- With Coffee, make 1 sc in each 19 sc, change to Cafe, and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Row 25- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, change to Coffee, and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 26- With Coffee, make 1 sc in each of first 27 sc, change to Cafe and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 27- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 16 sc, change to Coffee and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 28- With Coffee, make 1 sc in each of first 17 sc, chasnge to Cafe, and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 29- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 18 sc, change to Coffee and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 30- With Coffee, make 1 sc in each of first 13 sc, change to Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc to end of row, turn. Row 31- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 19 sc, chasnge to Coffee, make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off, leaving long tails to sew with.
Back- With Black, ch 33. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (32 sc). Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 8- Join Cafe, make 20 sc with Cafe, join Buff and while carrying Cafe, make last 12 sc with Buff, ch 1, turn. Row 9- With Buff, make 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, switch to Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 10- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 22 sc, switch to Buff and make 1 sc in each of last 10 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 11- With Buff, make 1 sc in each of first 9 sc, switch to Cafe, and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 12- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 25 sc, switch to Buff, and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 13- With Buff, make 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, change to Cafe, and make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 14- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 28 sc, change to Buff, amke 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 15- With Buff, in each of first 3 sc, change to Cafe and sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off Buff. Row 16- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 17 to 20- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc across. Row 21- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 22 sc. Join Black and make 1 sc in each of next 10 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 22- With Black, make 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, change to Cafe. With Cafe, make 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 23- With Cafe, make 1 sc in each of first 26 sc, change to Black and work 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. Ch 1, turn. Rows 24 to 26- Sc with Cafe each stitch that was made with Cafe ont he previous row and sc iwth Black each st that was done with Black on the previous row. Ch 1, turn. Row 27- With Black, make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, change to Cafe and sc in each sc till end of row. Fasten off Black. Ch 1, turn. Rows 28 to 31- With Cafe, 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off. Place both sides of body with right sides facing, sew the sides togeher and also the bottom. Turn inside out.
Ears- Left Ear (Make 2)- With Coffee and H hook, ch 14. Row 1- Make 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- Make 1 sc in each sc till you reach last st of row, make 3 sc in that stitch. Turn around the corner and make 1 sc in each the loops of the staring chain. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 13 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, ch 1, turn. Row 4- 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc to end. Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 13 sc, sl st in each of next 7 sts, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew both pieces together using tail left.
Right Ear (Make 2)- With Cafe, repeat the rows you did with Coffee.
Eyes- With F hook and Off White, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off.
Blue Circles-(Make 2)- With H hook and Soft Navy, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Slip st to close rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Black Circles- (Make 2)- With Black and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Slip st to close rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew Soft Navy circle to the first row of the Off-White circle, letting the Off White Bottom show. Fasten off. Repeat with the other eye. Sew the Black circle on top of the Blue, letting the bottom of the Blue circle show. Fasten off. Pin to the dog as shown in photos. With Blunt needle threaded with Black, sew all around.
Tail- With Cafe and H crochet hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnds 2 to 20- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Counting the Cafe rows at the back of your dog, (from the bottom up) sew the tail to the 8th row, taking care to center it well. Fasten off.
Muzzle (Make 2)- With Buff. Ch 2. Rnd- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Ch 1, turn (leave all the rest of the sts unworked). Row 5- Sl st in first st, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, sl st in last sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Thread a blunt needle with Black, and make random stitches on each muzzle. Fasten off. Measure front of Funmigurumi doggie and center each muzzle. Pin them and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off. Thread blunt needle with Black again, and make stitches to "join" both muzzle rounds to each other int he middle as seen in pictures. Stitch downward to form a mouth. Fasten off.
Nose- With Black and F hook, ch 6. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1. Row 2- Sc 2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2sc to together over last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. Insert hook in ever st reduced and pull up a loop from each, yo, pull thorugh all loops in hook. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin in place and sew following photos.
Arms- First arm- With Coffe and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1-Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd (6 sc). Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (12 sc). Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (18 sc). Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around, end round by working as follows in the last 2 sts: 1 sc, then in next to last sc, then in last sc make 2 sc (22 sc). Rnds 5 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew with. Second Arm- Repeat as if for Coffee but using Cafe yarn. Legs- First Leg- With Coffee and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep around. Rnd 4- 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Coffee and join Black. Rnds 8 to 14- With Black, make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Second Leg- Rnds 1-7 With Cafe, repeat first 7 rnds of first leg. Fasten off. Join Buff. Rnd 8 to 9- With Buff, rep rnds 8 and 9 of first leg. Fasten off Butt. Join Black. Rnds 10 to 14- With Black, rep rnds 10 to 14 of first leg. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff gently. Sew each leg to Cookie's body following photos. Stuff arms and sew in place. Stuff body, close top. Place ears in place and sew. Fasten off.

You're done!

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Funmigurumi Mixed-Media Owlettes: Winkie and Hooter

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Mixed media is not only fun but it sometimes saves you time, if you are in a hurry to make a gift. If you have a special toddler or 6 to 12-month-old baby that you want to surprise with an easy to make, cute toy for the crib, playpen or just for naptime fun and comfort, this is an ideal one to make. It is a combo toy and it works out really fast. You will be using a paper pattern to cut out the body from fleece or from sweatshirt fabric and crochet to make out the rest.
Materials:


1/2 yard of fleece or sweatshirt fabric, any kind you like (I used a stretchy striped one, it behaved like knit fabric)

1 cat toy with a bell per owlette

Scissors

Sharp sewing needle

Blunt needle

Size H crochet hook and size F crochet hook

Embroidery floss (Black for Winkie, Pale Yellow for Hooter, Red to emphasize belly of both owlettes)

Scraps of Red Heart worsted weight yarn in the following colors:

Baby Yellow, Pumpkin, Pretty N Pink, Spring Green, and Cherry Red

Quilting sewing thread or upholstery thread (strong) matching the fabric of your choice, and red sewing thread

Fiberfill

(Optional) sewing machine

Paper

Pen or pencil

Compas or bowl of the size you want your owlette

Pins
With compass or bowl, make a circle as large as possible for a compass or as large as the bowl you have selected on the sheet of paper.With the pen or pencil, draw two triangles on both ends of the top of the circle (those are the horns, since these are baby horned owls).Refine the triangles to your satisfaction. Cut your paper pattern. Take the fabric (iron it if it is wrinkled), and pin the paper pattern to it,cut two (Front and Back). Set aside. Eyes- (Make 2 per owlette) With Black, ch 2. Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Black. Join Baby Yellow. Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat around. Fasten off. Beak (Make 1 per owlette)- With Pumpkin and F hook, ch 3. Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, ch 2, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 2, turn. Row 3- Rep row 2.
Belly- For Hooter, proceed as follows: With Pretty N Pink, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc acround. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep around. Rnd 4- Make 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep around.Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 6- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 7- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pretty N Pink. Join Baby Yellow. Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep around. Rnds 9 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 11- Make 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off.For Winkie, proceed as follows: With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnds 1 to 4- Rep first 4 rnds as for Hooter's belly. Fasten off. Join Spring Green.Rnds 5 to 7- Rep Rnds 5 to 7 as for Hooter's Belly. Fasten off. Join Pretty N Pink. Rnds 8 to 9- Rep Rnds 8 and 9 as for Hooter. Sew beak to belly with the same yarn with which you made beak. Fasten off.
Putting your owlettes together- With both right sides facing, pin your owlette's body so that the fabric will not twist on you as you sew it.With either sewing machine or by hand using quilting thread and needle and running stitch in small and close stitches, sew both front and back of body together, leaving an opening at the bottom for stuffing. Turn inside out. Sew eyes in place as in photos using embroidery thread. Stuff belly and sew it in place usingred sewing thread and very small stitches. Fasten off. Thread the sewing needle with Red embroidery thread and go all around the belly with a nice and even buttonhole stitch to adhere it more firmly to the body of the toy. Stuff your toy, slip the cat bell inside. Finish stuffing. Sew bottom closed.
Note- You can make these owlettes as simple soft toys out of terry and crochet too. But I thought it would be more fun for the baby tohave them rattle as well.
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Funmigurumi Stripey Cat No. 6---Cutie Lilly

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This is my sixth cat! Can you tell by now that I love cats? I have a kitty named Lilly, so allow me to name this one after her.








Materials-


Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aruba Sea
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green
Scraps of Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black
Scraps Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty N' Pink







Crochet hook sizes H and F
Fiberfill
Scissors
Measuring tape
Pins
Blunt needle



Optional:

Thick (about 1") Hot Pink Grossgrain ribbon
fuchsia sewing thread
sewing needle



Body (make 2)- With Spring Green and H hook, ch 33. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (32 sc). Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Rows 5 to 15- Join Pumpkin, make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Rows 16 to 18- Join Aruba Sea, make 1 sc in each sc across row. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Rows 19 to 31- Join Cherry Red and make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. If you want to, sew bottom and sides of body as soon as you have finished both sides (I like to finish as I go, it makes the toy come alive quicker), leaving the top open for stuffing. Place both right sides facing and sew the sides and the bottom using the tails you left as you crocheted. Fasten off. Turn both inside out and set aside.
"Face"- Spot- With Buff and F hook, ch 5. Row 1- Make 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Row 2-2 sc in 1st sc and make 1 sc in each sc until you reach the end of the row, 2 sc in last sc to end row. Ch, turn. Row 3-Make 2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in each sc across, 2 sc in last sc to end row. Row 4- Rep row 3. Row 5- Make 1 sc in each sc across. Row 6- Make 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row, 2 sc in last sc of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 7- Make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. With measuring tape, measure both sides of Lilly's body at the level of the head, positioning the "spot" high up in the red portion, centered. Pin it and using tail, sew it in place. Fasten off.
Mouth- With Cherry red and H hook, ch 2. Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off. Join Pretty N' Pink. Make 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Nose- With Black and H hook, ch 2. Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hok and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. Row 3- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Muzzle (make 2)- With Buff and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin both pieces of Muzzle at both sides of the "spot" as shown in photos, position mouth in between and directly underneath, pin as well. Then sew one piece at a time with the tails you left off when you fastened off. Fasten off. Place Nose in place as you see in the photos. Pin. Sew in place. Fasten off. Thread blunt needle with Black and sew whiskers as seen in pictures.
Eyes (make 2)- With H hook and Spring Green, ch 2. Row 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (DO NOT JOIN INTO A CIRCLE), ch 1, turn. Row 2- Make 1 sc in same spot as ch 1, make 2 sc in each sc across. Fasten off. Pin eyes in place as in photos. Thread blunt needle with Black and stitch eyes in place, as you go, make some "eye lashes" and also stitch the long pupils into the eyes. Fasten off.
Ears- (Make 4 pieces)- With H hook and Cherry Red, repeat the nose rows but continue increasing until you have made 7 rows. Fasten off,leaving long tail to sew with in two of them. Place both right side pieces of an ear facing each other and sew together. Repeat with the other one. Leave bottom open to stick to the corners of the cat's head as seen in photos.
Tail- With Pumpkin and H hook, ch 39. Row 1- Make 5 dc in 4th ch from hook, work 6 dc in nex chain, make 6 dc in next chain and repeat in each chain across, letting the chain curl. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with. Measure back of the cat to center the tail. Sew to the back of Cutie Lilly at the level of the 8th row of Pumpkin (counting f rom below upwards). Secure well, just in case a child pulls the toy by the tail.
Legs (make 2)- With H hook and Cherry red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of 1st 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off. Join Spring Green. Rnds 5 to 13- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arms (make 2)- With H hook and Cherry Red, rep rnds 1-3 of legs. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Join Spring Green. Rnds 5 to 6- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Join Pumpkin. Rnd 7- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Join Aruba Sea. Rnd 8- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Join Cherry Red. Rnds 9 to 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Stuff legs lightly and sew to body. Stuff arms lightly and sew to sides of body within the red portion of body, making sure they are at the same level. Stuff body and sew top. Stuff ears lightly and sew to top of body.


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Funmigurumi Stripey Cat No. 5--- Max

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Max is just a delightful little kitty. His surprised look, his flexible ears that can go back and forth as a little hand moves them, his fun corkscrew-style tail, all combine to make him cute and lovable all over. He is easy to make too!

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Kelly Green
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green
Red heart worsted weight yarn Carrot
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aruba Sea
Scraps Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black
Scraps rede Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin
Fiberfill
Crochet hook size H
Blont needle
Scissors
Pins

Body (Make 2)- With Kelly Green, ch 33.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hk and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn (32 sc). Rows 2 to 6- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off. Leave long tail to sew with.
Rows 7 to 9- Join Cherry Red. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leave long tail to sew with. Rows 10 to 12- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rows 13 to 15- Join Spring Green, make 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leave long tail to sew with. Rows 16 to 21- Join Carrot and make 1 sc in each sc across, fasten off leaving long tail to sew with.
Rows 22 to 32- Join Aruba Sea, make 1 sc in each sc across. Fastenoff, leaving long tail to sew with.
Muzzle (make 2) With Pumpkin, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2sc in every sc around. Rnd 3-1 sc in each of 1st 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Nose- With Black, ch 3. Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, ch 2, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 2, turn. Rows 3 to 4- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.
Ears- (Make 4 pieces)- With H hook and Aruba Sea, repeat the nose rows but continue increasing until you have made 7 rows. Fasten off,leaving long tail to sew with in two of them. Place both right side pieces of an ear facing each other and sew together. Repeat with the other one. Leave bottom open to stick to the corners of the cat's head as seen in photos.
Legs- (Make 2) With H hook and Kelly 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 (12 sc). Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of 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, rep around (24 sc.) Fasten off. Join Cherry Red. Rnds 5 to 6- make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Cherry Red, Join Bright Yellow. Rnd 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around in Bright Yellow. Fasten off. Join Spring Green. Rows 9 to 10- Make 1 sc in each sc around with Spring Green. Fasten off. Join Carrot. Row 11- Rep previous row with Carrot. Fasten off. Join Kelly Green. Rows 12 to 14- Make 1 sc in each sc around with Kelly Green. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arms- With H hook and Kelly Green rep the first 3 rows for legs. (18 sc). Continue rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around still in Kelly Green. Fasten off. Then follow the previous order of colors: Rnds 5 to 6- Rep with Cherry Red. Fasten off. Rnds 7 to 8- Make 1 sc in each sc around using Bright Yellow. Fasten off. Rnds 9 to 10- Rep with Spring Green. Fasten off. Rnd 11- Make 1 sc in each sc around using Carrot. Leave long tail to sew with.
Tail- With Carrot, and H hook, ch 39. Make 3 dc in 4ht ch from hook. Make 4 dc in next ch, and in each chain across, letting the tail curl as you go. When you reach the end of the tail, make 3 dc and 3 ch in last chain and slip st to finish, leaving a long tail to sew with. Measure to make sure you've got the center. Sew to the back of Max's body at the level of the 1st row of Carrot(counting from the bottom of the stripe of color). Fasten off.
Place both right sides of body facing each other and sew sides, leaving top of Max's body open. Turn inside out. Sew Muzzle and nose in place following photos. Use tail of Pumpking for the upper part of the muzzle, and a scrap of Black for the bottom "smile".
Whiskers- With scraps of Black and a blunt needle, embroider the whiskers as seen in photos.
Make eyes as follows- With H hook and Spring Green ch 7. Row 1- Make 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (6 sc). Note- ch 1 equals 1 sc. Row 2- 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sl st in last sc. Slip stitch and turn. Row 3-1 sc in each of next 3 sc, slip stitch to end row. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Now, look at the photos and place Max's eyes above muzzle as you see in the pictures. Pin them. Take a blunt needle with scraps of Black and sew them in place all around. As you go, stitch inside the eye several times to make the expressive pupils. Take a scrap of Black and embroider the eyebrows. Fasten off. Stuff legs and sew in place. Fasten off. Sew outer sides of the "head" leaving the center open. At both ends, place the ears and sew them in place. Stuff body, and the head closed.

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