Funmigurumi Blockety Mallard

When we lived in Washington State, we had a pond near out home and a large field of grass, every year, the Canada geese would come, but year round, there were Mallard ducks in that pond. Every now and then, some other visitors would come, like we saw a gray crane once and at another time, we had a snow goose. But the Mallards were the local boys and girls. We would go down to the pond and watch them and sometimes, feed them. I loved to watch them swim, the sun, glinting the feathers of their heads with gorgeous, shimmering, blues and greens. . .This Blockety Ducky is a fun Mallard duck. Like Blockety Ducky, Blockety Mallard is a tactile delight for any little one. Because it has feett, wings, a beak and a tail, and baby can have fun with those. It is also a rattle that can bring out squeals of fun from baby as he moves the block around. Hope you like him!


Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Kelly Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill
Blunt needle (to weave in tails)
Scissors
Measuring tape
Pins
Fiberfill
1 or cat balls with a bell inside (you find those in the pet aisle of your local pet shop or WalMart) or 1 Squeaker.

Block size: Approx. 5” W x 4-1/2” L.

Alternative Blockety Ducky:
You can stuff Blockety with Fiberfill and bury a squaker inside, instead of using the rattling balls.

Body Blocks

Block #1-
With Kelly Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #2-
With Kelly Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Block #3-
With Kelly Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #4-
With Kelly Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Fasten off Kelly Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 12- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 13 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Fasten off Spring green, leaving long tail to sew with. (“Face” of Blockety Kitty Cat made.)

Block # 5-
With Spring Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #6 With Spring Green, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Beak- With F hook and black, 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) Fasten off Black, weave in tail.
Rnd 3- Join Gold. Work 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 5 to 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)
Rnd 8- Sl st in BACK loop of each of first 4 sc, working in both loops, make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sc, skip next sc, sl st in BACK loop of each of next 2 sc, skip next sc, working in both loops, make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sc, 1 sl st in BACK loop of each sc till end of rnd. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving lont tail to sew with.

Nostrils- With Black, thread blunt needle and make two nostrils at the front of the beak, right underneath those two “peaks” that are characteristic of the Mallard ducks.

Stuff the beak. Take the “face” block, the one that is half and half dark and light green, turn it so that the rows will run in a vertical way. With measuring tape, measure the block and center the beak, positioning it at the level of the ninth row, counting from top to bottom, and pin the beak in place and sew. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)- With Black and F 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.
Semi-Rnd 2- Join White. Work 2 sc in each of first 3 sc, sl st in next sc, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin eyes on top of muzzle as seen in photos. Sew in place. Embroider eyebrows. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Feet (Make 4)-
Pieces 1 and 2- With H hook and Gold, ch 10.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Pieces 3 and 4- With H hook and Gold, ch 10.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Wing (Make 2)- With Buff and H hook, ch 3.
Row 1- Make 4 sc in second ch from hook. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (11 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Fasten off Buff, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 8- Join Coffee. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Edge- Ch 3, 4 dc in same spot as ch 3, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 5 dc in next sc, sl st in last sc of row. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Attach Wings as Follows: Turn one of the Kelly Green blocks around so that the sc rows are in a vertical direction, counting from the edge of block pin down wing 7 rows down from the edge, 4 sc from the top and 5 sc from the bottom. Thread a blunt needle with the leftover Buff tail and sew the first part of the wing in place. Sew firmly, you KNOW that that wing will get pulled! Fasten off, repeat with second wing.
Sew Wing Blocks on either side of Face Block. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Tail (Make 2)-
Triangle #1- With Coffee and H hook, ch 3.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, ch 2, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. (4 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. (5 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. (6 sc) Drop Coffee, but
DO NOT FASRTEN OFF!
Row 6- Join Buff. Work 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Fasten off Buff, weave in tail.
Row 7- Pick up Coffee again, work 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn. Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Fasten off Coffee, leaving long tail to sew with.

Triangle #2- Repeat as for triangle #1.

Put Tail Together as Follows: Sew both triangles to each other so that they form something similar to a cone. In other words, sew all sides together, except the top. Stuff lightly with fiberfill. Choose a Kelly Green Block, turn it around so that the rows face vertically, measure the back and center tail. Pin down. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Sew tail block to the back of the other blocks you have already sewn together. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Note- There is a slight difference between the Spring Green yarn and the Kelly Green yarn. When you work the Spring Green yarn, work a bit more loosely, otherwise, the clocks will be slightly smaller. If yours come out that way, stretch them a tiny bit as you sew them to the others, they will fit snugly, but they will fit.

Sew bottom block in place, this is one of the Spring Green blocks. Stuff feet lightly and sew them in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails. Stuff block, insert cat ball or squeaker and sew last block in place to correspond to the top of Blockety Mallard’s head. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Note- If you want your Blockety Mallard to be a bit more “square”, cut 4, strips of plastic canvas 2” tall by 5” wide and sew them together into a little open square, insert into Blockety, stuff, put your cat ball in, and close the top. This Blockety will have a perfectly square body but will not be squeezable, so you cannot use a squeaker for this one. I personally, like the “pudginess” of this duck.

That’s all.
You’re done!

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The Wonderful Love of God

Funmigurumi Blockety Ducky Toy and Baby Rattle

This toy is ideal to decorate a nursery, or if baby already plays with blocks, this one can be a lot of fun since it has feet, wings and a tail, it is also a tactile delight for little ones to explore, add to this the fact that it either rattles or it can be squeezed to hear it squeak, which can bring out all those lovable baby giggles you love to hear. It is relatively easy to make, it has a generous size, and it really cute once it is put together.

Materials: Red Heart worsted weight Bright Yellow yarn (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight Pumpkin yarn (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight Petal Pink yarn (scraps)
Crochet hook size G (only for beak and tail)
Crochet hook size H
Crochet hook size F (only for eyes and “pink” of cheeks)
Scissors
Fiberfill
Measuring tape
1 or cat balls with a bell inside (you find those in the pet aisle of your local pet shop or WalMart) or 1 Squeaker.
Blunt needle

Block size: Approx. 5” W x 4-1/2” L.


Alternative Blockety Ducky:
You can stuff Blockety with Fiberfill and bury a squaker inside, instead of using the rattling balls.

Note- Unless F or G hook is specified, use crochet hook size H.

Body Blocks
Block # 1-
With Bright Yellow, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #2- With Bright Yellow, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Block # 3- With Bright Yellow, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Block #4- With Bright Yellow, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, weave in tail.


Block #5- With Bright Yellow, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Block #6- With Bright Yellow, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.


Wings (make 2)- With H hook and Bright Yellow. Ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc.) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 4 dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, ch 1, sl st in next sc, sl st in next sc, 1 hdc and 1 dc in next sc, 4 dc in next sc, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, sl st in next sc, sl st in next sc, 1 hdc and 1 dc in next sc, 4 dc in next sc, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, sl st in last sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Feet (Make 4)-
Pieces 1 and 2- With H hook and Pumpkin, ch 10.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Pieces 3 and 4- With H hook and Pumpkin, ch 10.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (9 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Tail (Make 2 triangles)-
Triangle #1- With Bright Yellow and G hook, ch 3.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook, ch 2, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 sc, Ch 2, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. (4 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next sc across. (6 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. (9 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Triangle #2- With Bright Yellow and G hook, ch 3.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook, ch 2, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 2 sc, Ch 2, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. (4 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next sc across. (6 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. (9 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew sides of triangle #1 to Triangle #2, leaving flat bottom open on both triangles (base of triangle.) Stuff lightly with fiberfill.)

Beak: With Pumpking and G hook, ch 10.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and all across. Working in opposite side across foundation loops of beginning chain, make 1 sc per loop. Sl st to join rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 3- Rep row 2. (18 sc)
Rows 3-5: Rep row 2. (18 sc)
Row 6- This time you will only work on the top of the beak. Slip st in first st, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. With a little Black, embroider nostrils on top of beak to give Blockety Ducky a more duck-like look. Fasten off, weave in tail.

“Pink” of Cheeks- With Petal Pink and F hk, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook.
Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Petal Pink leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin these two rounds on both sides of beak, and threading blunt needle with leftover yarn, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Blockety Ducky’s Eyes (make 2):

With black and F hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.
Half rnd 2- Join White. Working in back loops only, make 2 sc in each of first 3 sc, sl st in next sc, Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Putting Blockety Ducky Together:
Stuff the beak with fiberfill. Take the block that will correspond to Blockety Ducky’s face, turn it so that the stripes of the sc rows will run vertically, and measure it with measuring tape, center the beak, pin down. Thread blunt needle and sew all around. Fasten off, weave in tail. Pin eyes on top of beak and sew in place.
Fasten off and weave tail. Pin “pink” of cheeks in place beside the beak and sew in place. Fasten off. (Face done.) Set aside.
Take the first block that will correspond to one of the sides, turn it so that the sc rows will run vertically and sew the wing right about the middle of it (measure so that both wings will be at the same level), repeat with the block that will correspond to the other side of block. Fasten off, weave in tails. Take square that corresponds to back of Blockety Ducky, turn so that sc rows run vertically, and center tail on lover part of that square, pin and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Sew two pieces together for each foot. Barely stuff it so that the foot will still be somewhat flat. Close the foot entirely. Fasten off, weave in tail. Repeat with the other foot.
Sew the face block to the side blocks (the ones with the wings. Fasten off, weave in tails. Sew the bak block that has the tail to these three blocks. Fasten off, weave in tail. Sew the bottom block to all the blocks you have already joined. Fasten off, weave in tail. Decide if your Blockety will rattle or if it will be squeezed to hear it squeak, and as you stuff with fiberfill and bury into Blockety either one or two cat balls or a squaker. Sew top block and fasten off.
Note 2- If you have chosen to stuff the toy and insert a squaker, the ducky will squeak when you squeeze the block, and it is a totally different effect than you get with the rattling ball inside.

You can find very affordable squeakers (believe it or not, at dog toy supplies like Sitstay.com ---Not associated in any way with us. Or in any place that sells grunters and squakers for stuffed dog toys.)

You're done!

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Alone in the Crowd

Heiferetta Moolove

Heiferetta is the newest baby in the Moolove family and the last little cow we will make (for the time being). . .it's been fun making these barnyard friends, but we would like to move on to other pastures too. So here's the little cowly babe, fresh from the nursery! A cute little heifer in the making and the joy of her older brother Hoofer. (By the way, I desperately need to stop making cows because my love of color is showing up too much and coming up out of their ears. If I don't stop, in no time at all we would be making blue cows with green muzzles and pink spots!)
Hope you enjoy making this one!

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Burgundy (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee Buff (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Café (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aran (scraps)
Fiberfill
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle
Measuring tape
Pins
Body-
Front-
With Burgundy, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Rows 3 to 9- Rep row 2. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
(Side #1) Half row 11- With Bright Yellow, 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, ch 1, turn.
Half row 12- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 13 to 19- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 20- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 21- Join Café. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 22 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Café, leaving long tail to sew with.

(Side #2) Half Row 11- Join Cherry Red. Work 1 sc in each remaining sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Half Rows 12 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Half Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Cherry red, leaving long tail to sew with.
Half Row 16- Join Coffee. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Half Rows 17 to 19- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Half Row 20- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Coffee, leaving long tail to sew with.
Half Row 21- Join Buff. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Half Rows 22 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Half Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Buff, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle with appropriate color tails and sew center of Body Front, fasten off, weave in ends. Rep all rows for Body Back.
Legs-
Leg #1-
With Coffee, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (18 sc)
Rnds 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. Fasten off Coffee, weave in tail. (24 sc)
Rnd 7- Join Burgundy, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Burgundy, weave in tail.
Rnd 10- Join Claret. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Claret, weave in tail. (24 sc)
Rnd 12- Join Burgundy. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Burgundy, leaving long tail to sew with. (24 sc)
Leg #2-
Rnd 1- 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, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (18 sc)
Rnds 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. Fasten off Coffee, weave in tail. (24 sc)
Rnd 7- Join Burgundy, work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Burgundy, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arms
Arm #1-
With Coffee, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (18 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 7 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Coffee, leaving long tail to sew with. (18sc)

Arm #2-
With Coffee, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (18 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Coffee, weave in end. (18 sc)
Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff arms with fiberfill. Pin and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Thread blunt needle with appropriate color yarn and close bottom of Body. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Stuff legs and sew in place following photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Tail-
Measure and cut the following strands of yarn, 24 inches long each:
2 Burgundy
2 Bright Yellow
2 Café
2 Cherry Red
Fold strands in half, trying to match the ends, divide in 3 sections and braid. Cut a piece of yarn in Café, and wrap it several times around the end of the braid, tie firmly at the back of the braid. Trim, leaving as little tassel at the end of the braid. Measure back and find the center. Thread a blunt needle with Café and after centering tail, sew in place. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Spots-
Spot #1-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot #2-
With Black, ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving last 2 sc unworked. (4 sc)
Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 6, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch and sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Spot #3-
With Black, ch 10.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, ch 1, turn. Leave rest of row unworked. (6 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving last 2 sc unworked. (4 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot #4-


With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc, in second ch from hk, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each of first 3 sc, sl st in next sc. (6 sc)
Semi-rnd 3- Ch 1, 2 sc in each of next 6 sc. (12 sc) Sl st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Guiding yourself by the photos, pin and sew spots in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Muzzle-
With Aran, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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- 2 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. (32 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (32 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (32 sc)

Mouth-
With black, embroider mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Nostrils-
Thread a blunt needle with Black and embroider nostrils on muzzle. Fasten off. Weave in tails.
Stuff muzzle and measure Front. Center muzzle and pin. Thread blunt needl with leftover tail and sew all around. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Measure Front and center Muzzle. Stuff and pin in place. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew Muzzle in place. Fasten off, weave in tail. Eyes- (Make 2)
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hk and sl st to join rnd. Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with.
Semi-rnd 2- Join Coffee. Make 2 sc in each of first 3 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew eyes in place on top of muzzle as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Ears
Upper Side of Ear (Make 2)-
With Cherry Red, ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, 2 sc in last sc. (8 sc)
Row 3- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, 2 sc in last sc. (10 sc)
Rows 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc)
Row 7- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 8- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (5 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (3 sc)

Underside of Ear (Make 2)-
With Petal Pink, repeat rows 1 to 9 as for the Upper Side of Ear. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Put one piece of Upper Side with One Piece of Underside of Ear together and using leftover tail sew all around, leaving a space open to insert on the corner of Heiferetta’s square head. Insert ear and finish attaching. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Note- Because of the thickness of Cherry Red, the Underside of Ear will be slightly smaller than the upper side of the Ear. It will make the ear curl a bit which will work to make it look more natural, so don’t worry about it!

Done!
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Be Not Discouraged

MyCowla Moolove Baby Rattle

I wasn't planning to make cow rattles but I don't think the Moolove Family would be complete without at least one or two toys for the babies. Don't you think? I think the little ones should also be let in on the fun we've been having. So here is MyCowla. She's very easy and fast to make, and would be a great addition to any barnyard theme baby shower. If you make an afghan with barnyard animals or a mommy tote would farm animals, don't forget to include one of these!
Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aran (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink (scraps)
Pins
Measuring tape (if needed to center things)
1 Cat Ball (you find them in the Pet Aisle of your supermarket or WalMart, etc.)
1 piece of plastic canvas 6-1/2” W x 3-1/4” L (you will be rolling it to create a firm base for the rattle’s handle, you can cut a narrower piece if you want to, but the firmer the “stick” the better.)
Optional:
2 Jingle Bells (you will find them in crafts stores)
2 or 3 plastic beads
Another cat ball (you will be breaking the ball with a pair of pliers to get the bell to drop into the tube of the handle)
Blunt needle
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Fiberfill



Side #1 (Make 2)- With Aran, ch 9.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 11- Rep row 2. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 12- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Side #2 (Make 2)-
With Bright Yellow, ch 9.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 5- Rep row 2. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with. (8 sc)
Row 7- Join Pale Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc)
Rows 8 to 11- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (8 sc)
12- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread a blunt needle and sew one Side # 1 piece to a Side #2 piece for Front and repeat for Back.
If you want to you can make them match exactly, I chose not to do that. Different colors increase the feel of spots on the cow. Sew Front and Back together, leaving bottom and top open.




Muzzle-
With Petal Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 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 on lower part of Front and pin in place. Sew. Fasten off and weave in tail. Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider nostrils in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)
With Black, ch 2.
Row 1- 5 sc in second ch from hook. DO NOT JOIN! Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pins eyes above muzzle as you see in photos, sew in place, adding eyelashes. Fasten off and weave in tails.



Ears-

Ear # 1-
With Pale Yellow, ch 4.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, 1 sc in last ch. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc. Fasten off. Weave in tail.

Ear # 2-
With Aran, ch 4.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, 1 sc in last ch. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc. Fasten off. Weave in tail.

Sew ears in place on top of MyCowla’s head as seen in photos, fasten off and weave in ends.



Note- You can sew MyCowla’s ears to match the Front sides of head or you can put the opposite color ear in place, it is up to your own taste.

Horns (Make 2)
MyCowla’s a very young cow, and she’s beginning to grow her hors, but they are barely coming out of her head.
With Aran, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 5 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (5 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (5 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (5 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (5 sc) Fasten off Aran, leaving tail long enough to sew with.

Stuff very lightly with fiberfill. Sew horns in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Spots-
Spot #1-
With Black, ch 2.
Row 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook. (Do not join!) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot # 2
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

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

Tail-
Measure 1 strand each of Aran, Pale Yellow and Bright Yellow 20” long, fold in half so that you will half
6 strands, divide into 3 groups of 2 strands and braid into a 3-strand braid. Make a knot at the end of your braid, leaving the rest unworked, when your braid is 3” long. Cut ends leaving like a small tassel. Thread blunt needle with one of the colors of yarn used and sew tail to center lower back of MyCowla’s body.

Handle-
Thread blunt needle with yarn. Fold the plastic canvas around bottle and sew it in place. Fasten off, Set aside for now, while we crochet a cover for it. (You can, just for added fun for the baby, add something that will rattle, such as a couple of jingle bells or another cat ball, before you cover the tube.) When you roll the tube, it ought to be 1” in circumference, but you can make it wider if you like.
Handle Cover-
With Bright Yellow, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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 twice, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (14 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 5 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Cap of Handle-
With Bright Yellow, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 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 twice, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (14 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Insert jingle bell or beads if you like, into tube, put cap on top of opening at the top of tube, sew tube closed, leaving other tail to attach tube to the rattle’s head. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Insert cat ball into MyCowla and stuff with fiberfill, sew bottom using leftover tails. Fasten off, weave in ends.

You’re done!















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Pathlights

Creametta Moolove Funmigurumi Cow

Continuing with the Moolove family, we've got two more additions to it! Straight from the farm, comes Creametta, a sweet little calf.

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aran (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Measuring tape
Blunt needle
Pins
Fiberfill
Scissors

Size: 10" h x 9" w.

Body #1
First Half of Body Front- (Make 2): With Cafe and hook size H, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 3 to 14- Rep row 2. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Cafe, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 17 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Buff, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)
Second Half of Body Front- (Make 2): With Pale Yellow and hook size H, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 3 to 14- Rep row 2. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Aran. Work 1 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 17 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Aran, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)

Placing Front and Back of body together, either in a way that mill match color squares or the way I did it (in a way that does not match color squares because it increases the illusion of the cow being more spotted) thread a blunt needle and using leftover tails, sew sides together, leaving bottom and top open for now. Fasten off, weave in ends.


Body Spots-

Spot # 1-
With Black and H hook, ch 11.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving last 4 sc unworked. (6 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each of sc across, ch 5, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 7 and 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving all other sc unworked.
Rows 10 to 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot # 2-With Black and H hook, ch 8.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, leaving last 2 sc unworked. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the rest of the sc unworked. (3 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, ch 1 turn. (3 sc)
Row 8- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. Ch 6, turn. (3 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch and sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, Black, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot #3-With Black and H hook, ch 11.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (10 sc) ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving last 2 sc unworked. (8 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving last 2 sc unworked. (6 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, ch 1, worked, leaving last 2 sc unworked. (4 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot #4-With Black and H hook, ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc)
Row 3- Ch 7, work 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch and sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the last 2 sc unworked. (10 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the last 3 sc unworked. (7 sc)
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the last 3 sc unworked. (4 sc)
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot # 5-With Black, ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc)
Row 3- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (4 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, Ch 1, turn, leaving last sc unworked. (3 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (3 sc) Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin each spot to Body as seen in photos, and threading blunt needle with leftover tail, sew in place one at a time. Fasten off, weave in end.


Legs-

Leg #1-With Café and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Black and weave in ends.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Cafe, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot for Leg #1-With Black, 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)
Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew spot to leag. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Leg #2-With Café and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Cafe and weave in ends.
Rnd 7- Join Pale Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew bottom of Body using appropriate colored tails. Fasten off. Stuff legs and sew in place. Weave in ends. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Arms-
Arm #1-With Café and Ho 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 first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Café, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Aran. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Arm #2-With Café and Ho 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 first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Café, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Stuff arms and sew to sides of Body, making sure they are at the same level. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Muzzle-
With Petal Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. With Black, embroider mouth as seen in photos.

Nostrils (Make 2)-With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 4 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew nostrils to Muzzle as seen in photos, fasten off, weave in tail. Stuff muzzle, measure Front and center Muzzle. Pin down and threading a blunt needle, sew in place. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Eyes- (Make 2)With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew eyes on top of Muzzle, embroider eyelashes. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Thread needle with Black and embroider eyebrows. Fasten off, weave in tails.


Ears-
Ear #1-
Top of Ear-With Cafe, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in third 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 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Fasten off Café, weave in tail.
Row 8- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (5 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off Buff,
Weave in tail.

Bottom of Ear-With Café and H hook, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in third 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 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Fasten off Café, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 8- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (5 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off Buff,
Leaving long tail to sew with.

“Pink” of Ear-With Petal Pink, ch 5.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (4 sc)
Rnd 2- Working in foundation loops, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each of next 2 loops, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (Rnd will have a total of 10 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (14 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ear Spot-With Black, ch 2.
Row 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Row 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew Pink of Ear to the piece that will be the bottom of the ear. Fasten off, weave in tail. Pin Spot to Front piece of ear and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail. Place, both pieces of ear together, with right sides facing outward and wrong sides facing each other, sew around, leaving top open to attach to head.

Ear # 2-
Top of Ear-With Pale Yellow, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in third 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 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 8- Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (5 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow,
Weave in tail.

Bottom of Ear-With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in third 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 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 8- Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (5 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow,
Leaving long tail to sew with.

“Pink” of Ear-With Petal Pink, ch 5.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (4 sc)
Rnd 2- Working in foundation loops, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each of next 2 loops, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (Rnd will have a total of 10 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (14 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew to the piece that will be the bottom of the ear. Fasten off, weave in tail. Place, both pieces of ear together, with right sides facing outward and wrong sides facing each other, sew around, leaving top open to attach to head.

Stuff Body and close top. Fasten off, weave in end. Sew ears to both sides of the head. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Tail-Cut 2 yarn strands 27 inches long on the following colors:
Buff
Cafe
Pale Yellow

Fold in half, and make wrapping the yarn around your thumb, make a knot, leaving a small loop on top to sew tail with.
Now, divide the strands in 3 sections of 2 strands each and braid.
Wrap again around your thumb and make a knot. Cut the ends evenly to make a tassel of the end of the tail.
Measure center of Back, and pin the tail. Thread a blunt needle with yarn and sew tail in place through the loop you left on top. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Note 1- If you would like a thick tail, cut 3 or 4 strands per tail color and proceed as explained above.
Note 2- Sew firmly because you know that children like to pull tails!

You’re done!
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Cowletta Moolove Funmigurumi

With Cowletta, we will start a new family of Funmigurumi, the Moolove family, straight out of a green and pretty prairie!
The idea for this funmigurumi came from a personal request from a special crocheter, but it just stirred up things on the farm, so Cowletta wound up having a sister, her name is Milketta. I hear some mooing coming from the pasture so I don’t know if there are more little cows out there or may even a couple of bulls. . . Meantime, enjoy Cowletta until we find out!

Crochet skill: Advanced beginner to intermediate

Size: 10 “ long x 9” wide

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Burgundy (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink (scraps)
Fiberfill
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle
Measuring tape



Body
Side #1 (Make 2)

With Burgundy, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 3 to 14- Rep row 2. (15 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Burgundy. Leave long tail to sew with. (15 sc)
Row 16- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 18 to 29- Rep row 17.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)




Side #2 (Make 2)

With Claret, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 3 to 14- Rep row 2. (15 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Claret. Leave long tail to sew with. (15 sc)
Row 16- Join Carrot. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 18 to 29- Rep row 17.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)

Place 1 piece of Body side #1 and 1 piece of Body side # 2 together, right sides facing,and threading a blunt needle with the tails left after fastening off, sew the pieces down the middle to join them. Repeat for the back side.
Now, placing both Back and Front of Body with both right sides facing, thread blunt needle with yarn of appropriate colors and sew sides and bottom of Body. Fasten off. Turn inside out and put aside.

Legs-
Leg # 1-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Black and weave in ends.
Rnd 7- Join Burgundy. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Burgundy, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Black and weave in ends.
Rnd 7- Join Buff. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Buff, weave in ends.
Rnd 10- Join Claret. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 11 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Claret, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm # 1-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Black, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Burgundy. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Burgundy, weave in tail.
Rnd 10- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bluff, weave in tail

Arm # 2-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Black, weave in tail
Rnd 7- Join Carrot. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff arms and sew to sides of body, making sure they are at the same level. Fasten off, weave in tail.



Eyes (Make 2)-

With Black, ch 2.
Row 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT JOIN INTO A ROUND. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with and to make eyelashes.

Muzzle-

With Petal Pink, ch 6.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across till last ch. 2 sc in last ch,
working now on foundation loops of beginning chain, 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop, cl st to join rnd. (13 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. (20 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. (22 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. (26 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. (28 sc)
Fasten off Petal Pink, leaving long tail to sew with. Measure Front of Body and center muzzle, pinning it in place all around except point
where you will be inserting the stuffing. Stuff with Fiberfill. Thread blunt needle and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tail.
Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider nostrils and mouth as you see in photos. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Spots for Front of Body-
Spot #1-
With Black, ch 11.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across. (10 sc)
Row 2- Sc2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (8 sc)
Row 3- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc)
Row 5- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next sc till end of row. (5 sc)
Row 6- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (4 sc)
Row 7- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (3 sc)
Row 8- Sc 2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. (2 sc) Fasten off leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle. Pin spot to Body and sew with spot between Burgundy and Buff squares as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Spot #2-
With Black, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across.(15 sc)
Row 2- Sc2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. (12 sc)
Row 3- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (10 sc)
Row 4- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, leave last 2 sc unworked. (8 sc)
Row 5- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last sc. (7 sc)
Row 6- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc 2 tog over next 2sc. (5 sc)
Row 7- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 3 sc in last sc. (6 sc)
Row 8- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (4 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (3 sc)
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (3 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle. Pin spot to bottom of Body and sew with spot between Burgundy and Buff squares as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Spot #3-
With Black, ch 2.
Half Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, but do not join into a rnd. (6 sc)
Half Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc across.(12 sc)
Half Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. (14 sc)
Thread blunt needle. Pin spot to top of Front and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in thread.

Spots for Back of Body-
Spot #1-
With Black, ch 2.
Half Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, but do not join into a rnd. (6 sc)
Half Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc across.(12 sc)
Half Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. (14 sc)
Half Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, turn.
Half Rnd 5- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, turn.
Half Rnd 6- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle. Pin spot to Back of Body in between the Burgundy and Buff squares, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Spot #2-
With Black, ch 9.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (8 sc)
Row 2- Sl st in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, ch 1, turn, leave last sc unworked. (6 sc)
Row 3- Sl st in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, leave last sc unworked. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc)
Row 5- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off,
leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot #3-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnd 3- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep around, sl st to join rnd. (24 sc) Fasten off,
leaving long tail to sew with.

Tail-
Cut 2 yarn strands 58 inches long on the following colors:
Buff
Claret
Carrot

Fold in half, and make wrapping the yarn around your thumb, make a knot, leaving a small loop on top to sew tail with.
Now, divide the strands in 3 sections of 4 strands each and braid.
Wrap again around your thumb and make a knot. Cut the ends evenly to make a tassel of the end of the tail.
Measure center of Back, and pin the tail. Thread a blunt needle with yarn and sew tail in place through the loop you left
on top. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Note- Sew firmly because you know that children like to pull tails!

Ears-
Ear #1-
With Buff, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (5 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (5 sc)
Rnd 3- 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (15 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (20 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc], rep from 3 more times, 1 sc in each of rest sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Set aside for a moment and make Ear Spot as follows:

Ear Spot-

With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin to ear and sew in place, making sure you do not catch any of the loops you will need to continue crocheting.
Fasten off, weave in tail. Continue ear as follows:
Ear Rnd-
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (16 sc)
Set aside for a moment and make "Pink" of Ear as follows:

"Pink" of Ear-

With Petal Pink, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 2 turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and next sc, and in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and next sc, and in top of turning ch. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across.(4 sc)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin to back of ear (side opposite to where you sewed the "Spot") and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Continue making Ear as follows:
Ear Rnd-
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (19 sc)
Rnd 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (14 sc)
Rnd 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of rest sc around.(13 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ear #2-

With Carrot, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 5 sc in 2nch ch from hook. (5 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (5 sc)
Rnd 3- 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (15 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in nect sc, rep from * around. (20 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Set aside for a moment and make "Pink" of Ear as follows:

"Pink" of Ear-

With Petal Pink, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 2 turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and next sc, and in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and next sc, and in top of turning ch. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin to back of ear (side opposite to where you sewed the "Spot") and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Continue making Ear as follows:
Ear Rnd-
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (16 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (13 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around.(13 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Body and sew top. Fasten off and weave in tail. Place ears on sides of head. Pin down and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tail.
Done!

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Funmigurumi Monkeyroo No. 12: Kima

Kima means monkey in Swahili, so I decided that at least one of my monkeyroos would have a "real" monkey name. This is the last monkeyroo of the series, and a good one it has been! I think we have streteched our creativity and love of color, haven't we? We will be moving on to a new Amigurumi next time, but I will reserve it as a surpirse. For now, here's Kima!

Materials: Red Heart worsted weight yarn Orchid (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Crochet hook size H

Crochet hook size F (only to work on Bangs)

Measuring tape

Pins

Fiberfill

Body Side #1 (Make 2) With Orchid, ch 16.

Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Orchid, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 9- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 10 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 16- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc) Row 17- Join Shocking Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 18- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 19 to 23- Rep row 18. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 24- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Shocking Pink, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc) Row 25- Join Spring Green. make 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 27 to 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 32- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Srping Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Body Side #2 (Make 2) With Delft Blue, ch 16. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 6- Join Petal Pink. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 7 to 9- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Petal Pink, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 11- Join Turqua. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 12- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 13- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with. Row 14-Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Rows 16 to 19- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15sc) Row 20- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc) Row 21- Join Spring Green and work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc) Row 23- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc) Row 24- Join Cherry red. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc.) Rows 25 to 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1 turn. (15 sc) Row 32- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, Cherry Red, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc) Sew sides of Body together, making sure that back and front match. Fasten off. Sew bottom. Leave top open for now. Turn inside out.

Arms- Arm # 1- With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 4- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 5- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnds 6 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin. Weave in tail. Rnd 9- Join Spring Green. make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc )Fasten off Spring Green,leaving long tail to sew with.

Arms- Arm # 2- With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 4- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 5- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnds 6 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin. Weave in tail. Rnd 9- Join Bright Yellow. make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc )Fasten off Spring Green,leaving long tail to sew with. Stuff arms and sew to sides of body, making sure they are at the same level. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Legs- Leg # 1- With Cherry Red, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 6- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 7 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Legs- Leg # 2- Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and 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 Cherry Red. Weave in tail. Rnd 6- Join Petal Pink. 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 sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Petal Pink, weave in tail. Rnd 9- Join Turqua. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Turqua, weave in tail. (24 sc) Rnd 11- Join Delft Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with. (24 sc) Stuff legs and sew to body. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Muzzle- With Hot Red, ch 12. Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2 in last ch of row, turn to work in foundation loops. Row 2- 1 sc in each of next 8 foundation loops, 2 sc in last loop, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off Hot red, weave in tail. Rnd 3- Join Pumpkin. Work 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, 2 sc in last sc of rnd. Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail. (27 sc) Rnd 5- Join Petal Pink. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (27 sc) Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Thread a blunt needle with Black and stitch two nostrils on the muzzle. fasten off. Stuff muzzle and pin to body, maing sure you center it well. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail. Take out pins.

Eyes- (Make 2) With Black, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Pin eyes in face as seen in photos, use leftover tails to sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail. Take out pins. Embroider eyelashes as seen in photos. Eyebrows- Thread blunt needle with Black and stitch brows as you see in photos.

Bangs: Measure and cut 6 Bright Yellow strands of yarn, each 7 inches long. Fold strand in half and, inserting hook in crocheted fabric of Kima's head, pull the yarn through, then insert the ends through the loop form and tighten. Repat with each strand of bang. Attach 3 folded pieces on the left side of Front of Body, counting from the center dividing line where you sewed the two sides together, then attach 3 folded strands on the right side. Trim to the height of eyelashes.

Tail- With Pumpkin, ch 43. Row 1- 4 dc in 4th ch from hk, *4 dc in next ch, 5 dc in next ch, 4 dc in next ch, 5 dc in next ch, rep from * across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Using mesuring tape, find center of Back of Body and pin tail there, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Ears- Ear # 1 (Make 2) With Bright Yellow, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) Rnd 2- Make 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, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail in one piece, leave long tail in the other piece to sew with.

Ear # 2 (Make 2) With Spring Green, ch 2. Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) Rnd 2- Make 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, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (24 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail in one piece, leave long tail in the other piece to sew with. Place two pieces together, wrong sides facing each other and right sides facing outward and whipstitch all around, except for bottom which you will leave open to attach to toy. Attach to side of Kima's head and sew in place. Repeat with other ear, making sure you attach both at the same level of head. Fasten off, weave in tails. Stuff body, sew top. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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