Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No 8: Nibbles

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

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

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

A Primer on Angels

Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 7: Muffin

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

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

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

Pattern has been checked and corrected March 2011.

Read FREE Online! Deathwatch in Siberia

Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 6: Baxter

Baxter is a different dog. True, he is a lovable mutt, with all the charm and ingenious appearance that only a mixed-breed can have, but there is more to Baxter.
Baxter will teach you how to make a needle sculptured expression! So this is a little more than just a pattern, this is a tutorial that I hope you will enjoy and at the same time teach you something you can use in other toys.


I suggest this pattern for intermediate crocheters. Although the basic pattern is very easy, there is a tiny bit of needle sculpting and a composite muzzle to make and that might be a little complicated for a beginner, otherwise, go for it,
it is a fun project and the result is a very nice Funmigurumi!
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Coffee (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Brown
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Linen

Crochet size H hook
Fiberfill
Scissors
Blunt needle
cardboard or ruler
Pins
measuring tape
Note: Baxter's muzzle is somewhat complex because it is is a composite, so please, read the instructions carefully so that you can follow them well and come up with a successful and satisfactory result!

Body- (Make 2): With Gold, ch 31. Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across (31 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across.
Ch 1, turn. Row 3 to 15- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Cafe. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 17 to 30- Rep row 16. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Place both right sides of body facing, sew sides and bottom, leaving top open. Fasten off.
Eye Patch- With White, ch 11. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn (10 sc made). Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across.
Ch 1, turn. Row 3 to 7 Rep row 2. Fasten off. Join Black. Round 8- 1 sc in each sc across till you reach last sc, make 2 sc in last sc, turn the corner and work across the narrow end of patch, making 1 sc per row, make two sc in last row as you turn the corner, then make 1 sc in
each loop of foundation chain until you reach the end, make 2 sc in that last loop, turn the corner again and working on narrow end of patch, make 1 sc per row until you reach beginning sc, add 1 sc in that spot. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Brown Circle Spot- With Coffee, ch 24, sl st to join round. Rnd 1- Ch 1, 1 sc in first ch, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 ch, 2 sc in next ch, *1 sc in each of next 5 ch, 2 sc in next ch, rep from * around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew this circle onto eye patch as seen in photos.
Muzzle- (Central piece) With Linen, ch 7. Row 1- 1 sc 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (5 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc, turn around and make 2 sc in first
loop of foundation chain, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last loop of foundation ch, sl st to join rnd. (14 sc)
Rnd 3- 2 sc in first 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 first ch 1 sp, sl st to join rnd. (18 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in front of brginning ch 1, sl st to join rnd. (20 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc 1 sc jn front of beginning ch 1, sk st to join rnd. (23 sc)
Rnds 6 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join rnd. (23 sc)
Semi Rnd 9- Ch 12 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc im next sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (The extra half rnd is to add height to the upper portion of the muzzle for additional cuteness.) Set aside center of muzzle.

Sides of Muzzle- (Make 2)- With Linen, ch 7.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sc) Turn around, 2 sc in first loop of foundation chain, 1 sc in each loop of foundation chain to end of round, sl st to join rnd. (11 sc)
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, 1 sc in next of 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in front of first ch 1, sl st to join rnd.(15 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 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 2 sc 1 sc in front of beginning ch 1, sl st to join rnd.(18 sc)
Rnd 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 1 sc in front of beginning ch 1, sl st to join rnd.(21 sc)
Rnd 5- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in front of beginning ch 1, sl st to join rnd. (25 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of 1st 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 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 1 sc in front of beginning ch 1, sl st to join rnd.(29 sc)
Rnd 7- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 1 sc in front of brg ch 1, sl st to end of round. (33 sc) Fasten off leaving long tail to sew with.
Repeat on second one. Pin these two pieces to the sides of the main muzzle and sew. Stuff them firmly. follow photos to put muzzle together.

Nose- With Black, ch 6. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin to muzzle and sew all around. Embroider mouth. Stuff lightly. Measure Baxter's face and center this composite muzzle to the dog's "face" as seen in photos, pin down and thread a blunt needle with the long tail left and begin to sew. As you sew, try to shape the "wrinkles" on both sides of the nose as the cute "drooping cheeks" form on both sides of the nose, stuff a little more if you have to and as you continue to sew, use your fingers to continue to shape the hanging "cheeks" and gently stitch the "wrinkles" in place with tiny stitches that will not pull on the sc stitches that form the fabric but will disappear into them.
Additional explanatory note- Please, look carefully at the pictures. They show that the hanging pouches are sewn in a vertical direction. You crochet the whole muzzle in sections, stuff it, and sew the individual pieces to each other before you pin it to the face and sew all around.
In comparison to the center of the muzzle, the side pouches hang vertically.Eyes- (Make 2)- With Black, ch 2. Make 6 sc into 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Measure where the eye should go within the eyepatch, pin in place and sew using the tail you left. Fasten off. Sew the other eye at same level on the other side of the one in the eyepatch.
Sculptured Eyebrow- With Gold, thread a blunt needle. With your fingers, create the "arched ridge" of the brow as seen in photos, then, inserting the needle from the top to the bottom, in a downward, vertical motion,
start stitching, go upwards and then again downwards, pulling ever so gently as you come in and out with your needle, until you finish going across and a protruding, somewhat arched eyebrow forms. Turn the top of the toy inside out, and stitch these eyebrow stitches together thus securing the "ridge" so that wear and handling of the toy will not break it up. Fasten off.
Second Eyebrow- Thread a needle with Cafe, and stitch inside the white area of the eye patch, embroider an eyebrow. Fasten off.
Tail- With Warm Brown, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Rnds 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Stuff lightly. Measure to center in the back of Baxter's body. Pin and sew in place. Fasten off.
Legs- With Soft and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 4 to 7-1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 8 to 10- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 11 to 13- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fastn off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff legs with Fiberfill and sew to bottom of body as seen in photos. Arms- With Soft Brown, and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close round. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off.
Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnds 6 to 11- Join Gold. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff arms and attach to body as seen in photos (about half way down to give some room to fluffy ears).
Stuff legs and sew in place. Fasten off. Stuff arms and sew in place. Fasten off.
Ears- (Make 4 pieces)- First 2 pieces- With Soft Brown, 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 9- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Second 2 pieces- Repeat what you did for the first two pieces, but this time use Gold yarn.
Sew one Soft Brown piece to a Gold piece together, to make each ear.
As you are getting ready to sew ears tohead, stitch across ear, gathering a bit as you go to make the ear fit on the side of the head. Pin each ear in place and sew, one with Gold facing upwards and the other with Soft Brown facing upwards.
Stuff Baxter's body and sew top. Fasten off. Place ears at the sides of the head as seen in photos, pin down and sew in place. Fasten off.

You're done!
Not only do you have a pretty cute doggy, but you have learned how to make sculptured cheeks for your Amis!

Muzzle revised Nov. 2011.
.................
Online Bible Courses, No Obligation

Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 5: Lollipop

Okay, with a face like that one, who needs a lengthy introduction? Meet Lollipop, her big eyes, loopy ears, fluffy tail and candy colors make her a fun Ami to make and to share!

If you follow my style of making these toys (putting them together even as you crochet the different parts) you'll be done in no time at all. So, go ahead, make yourself a Lollipop!
Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Burgundy
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret
Red Heart worsted weight Cherry Red
Red Heart worsted weight Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Brown (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Crochet size H hook
Fiberfill
Scissors
Blunt needle
cardboard or ruler
Pins
measuring tape
Special Stitch: Loop Stitch- I find loop stitch easier to make with a piece of cardboard or a ruler.
You proceed as follows: With a ruler, measure a piece of cardboard 2 inches wide by 4 or 5 inches long.
Cut. And use it to make the loop stitch. To make the loop stitch, you wrap the yarn from front to back around the cardboard, while holding it in place, insert the hook in stitch you are about to make, going behind the cardboard and under the loop you are holding, pull up a loop and complete sc as usual, drop the loop from the cardboard.
There are other ways of making the loop stitch using your fingers, use the method that is easier for you.

Body- (Make 2): With Burgundy, ch 31. Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across (31 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across.
Ch 1, turn. Row 3 to 15- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Hot Red. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 17 to 30- Rep row 16. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Place both right sides of body facing, sew sides and bottom, leaving top open. Fasten off.
Legs- With Claret and H hook, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnds 4 to 7-1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnds 8 to 10- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Rnds 11 to 13- Join Burgundy. Make 1 sc in each sc around. Fastn off, leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff legs with Fiberfill and sew to bottom of body as seen in photos.
Arms- With Cherry Red, and H hook, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close round. Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 4- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Fasten off.
Rnd 5- Join Hot Red. 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).
Stuff legs and sew in place. Fasten off. Stuff arms and sew in place. Fasten off.
Muzzle- With Cherry Red, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across till you reach last sc, 2 sc in that sc. Turn around and make 2 sc in first loop of froundation chain, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last loop of foundation chain. Sl st to join into a round. Rnd 3- 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, rep from *around. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. Rnd 6- 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, rep from * around. End round with 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.
Nose-With Black, ch 6. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each chain across. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 3-1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin nose to center of muzzle, sew in place. Embroider mouth as seen in photos.
Measure body to center muzzle. Stuff, pin in place and sew. Fasten off.
Eyes- (Make 2): With Black, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off. Rnd 2- Join Soft Brown. Working in back loops only, make 2 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off. Rnd 3- Join White. Working on back loops only,make 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off. Pin eyes in place as seen in photos and sew. Fasten off.
Eyelids and eyelashes- With Cherry Red, ch 7. 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. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin in place above eyes as seen in photos, sew. Optional- Eyelashes: Thread a blund needle with Black, embroider under eyelids and make long stitched lashes on the corner of the eyelids as seen in photos.
Ears- (Front--Make 2): With Claret, ch 13. Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each
ch across (12 sc). Row 2- Ch 1, make 1 loop stitch, make 1 loop stitch in each sc across (12 loop sts). Fasten off. Join Burgundy. Rows 3 to 4- 1 loop stitch in each stitch across. Fasten off. Row 5- Join Cherry Red. Make 1 loop stitch in each stitch across.
Fasten off. Join Hot Red. Row 6- Make 1 loop stitch in each st across. Row 7- Sc 2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till you reach the last two, sc2tog over the last 2 sc. Row 8- 1 loop st in each sc
across. Row 9- sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc across till you reach last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc (7 sc).
Row 10- 1 loop st in each st across. Rows 11 to 12- Rep row 10. Fasten off.
Back- With Hot Red, ch 13. Row 1- 1 sc in third sc ch from hook and in each ch across (12 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Rows 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Row 8- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till you reach last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. Row 10- sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till you reach
last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. Rows 11 to 12- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
Put together 1 loopy side and 1 plain sc side and sew together,leaving top open. Repeat with other ear.
Tail- With Claret, ch 2. Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Make 1 loop st in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 4- 1 loop st in each sc around. Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 6- 1 loop st in each st around.
Rnd 7- 1 loop st in each st around. Fasten off. Join Hot Red. Rnd 8- With Hot red, make 1 loop st in each st around. Fasten off. Join Burgundy. Rnds 9 to 10- With Burgundy, make 1 loop st in each st around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Measure back and sew tail well centered. Optional- Stuff tail lightly.
Stuff body. Sew top. Fasten off. Sew ears in place. Fasten off.

Done!

Wasn't that easy?

Listen to this popular radio program FREE online!Bible Answers Live: Marriage and Parenting

Funmigurumi Poochie Dog No. 4: Toby

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!


You can find me at Ravelry as Craftybegonia


A Terrific Corner for Kids:
Amazing Facts Kids!


glitter-graphics.com