Funmigurumi Mookie Tookies: Sneakers the Dog

When we lived in Washington State (a state I love), we had a friend and neighbor who had a dog who liked to chew on shoes. One afternoon, after taking a long walk with friends, we came home with muddy shoes (mine were sneakers) and left them on the front door until they were dry, and went into the house. I came back later to pick up my sneakers only to find them all chewed up. The kids had accustomed the dog to be quiet by allowing it to chew on old shoes, so he took my sneakers to amuse himself. The whole thing wasn’t funny then, but it is now, so I have named this dog Sneakers. Here is the little rascal inspired by this now hilarious episode in my life. Enjoy!

Materials-

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

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

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (about ½ skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (about ½ skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Crochet hook size H

Fiberfill

Pins

Scissors

Blunt needle

Body-

With Spring Green and H hook, 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- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc) Fasten off Blue, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)

Rnd 9- Make 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc) Fasten off Hunter, weaving in tail.

Rnd 11- Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)

Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 13- Join Turqua. Work Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (60 sc)

Rnd 14- Make [1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 4 times, 1 sc in each remaining sc. (64 sc)

Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (64 sc) Fasten off Turqua, weave in tail.

Rnd 16- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each around. (64 sc)

Rnds 17 to 22- Make 1 sc in each around. (64 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.

Rnd 23- Join Delft Blue. Work 1 sc in each around. (64 sc)

Rnd 24 to 26- 1 sc in each around. (64 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, weave in tail.

Rnd 27- Join Carrot. Make 1 sc in each around. (64 sc)

Rnd 28- 1 sc in each around. (64 sc) Fasten off Carrot, weave in tail.

Rnd 29- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each around. (64 sc)

Rnds 30 to 31-  Work 1 sc in each around. (64 sc)

Now, we will stop working in rounds, we will work in rows, to give our little guy the square top that is characteristic of our Mookie Tookies. We will do a little math, but don’t be afraid, it’s quite easy!

We have now 64 stitches around, and we want to work in two sections of 16 stitches each in Front (to give him a bi-colored top), and we will do the same at Back.

16 x 4=64. So it has to be exactly 16 stitches. To make it easier, we will work in sections which we will later on, sew together.

Front-

Section #1-

Row 32- Still using Bright Yellow, work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 33- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 34 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Front-

Section #2-

Row 32- With Turqua, work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 33- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 34 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Back-

Section #1-

Row 32- Still using Bright Yellow, work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 33- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 34 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

 Back-

Section #2-

Row 32- With Turqua, work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 33- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 34 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Back-

Section #2-

Row 32- With Turqua, work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 33- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 34 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Using tails that you left, sew Front Sections together in the middle and on the sides. Repeat for Back. Leave top open for now. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Arms-

Arm #1-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Delft Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 7 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2-

With Carrot and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Carrot, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 7 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Legs-

Leg#1-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 8 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-

With H hook and Delft Blue, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

Rnd 7-  Join Turqua. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rned 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Turqua, weave in tail.

Rnd 10- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 11 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Legs and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Tail- (Stuff tail lightly as you go)

With Turqua and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (14 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)

Rnds 5 to 25- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with.

Measure Back, centering tail as seen in photos, pin in place. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew. Fasten off and secure tail inside Body.

Face-

Muzzle-

With Carrot and H hook, ch 7.

Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Working now in foundation loops, make 1 sc in each foundation loop. (12 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)

Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc) Fasten off Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.

Nose-

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) Ch 1, turn.

Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with (long enough to also embroider Mouth.)

Pin Nose in place, thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew in center of Muzzle as seen in photos. Embroider Mouth. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Face Marking-

Fold Muzzle in half across the middle (horizontally), count 9 sc from the edge toward the top of the semi-circle, join Carrot yarn to the next sc.

Row 1- With Carrot and H hook, Ch 1. 1 sc in same sc where you joined yarn and in each of next 5 sc. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rnds 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the Marking with.

Face Marking Note 1- When sewing this piece to the Head, use only Front Loops, leaving Back Loops to close Head with. The rest of the Head sew as usual.

Face Marking Note 2- Make a line of discreet little sts at the bottom of the Face Marking, where it joins the Muzzle, so that Marking will lay flat on the Face while the Muzzle rises up with the stuffing. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Stuff Muzzle and pin in place as seen in photos. Sew. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)-

With Black and H hook, ch 2.

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

Ears-

Ear #1-

With H hook and Bright Yellow, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (29 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 3 times. (24 sc)

Rnd 9- [1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 4 times, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. (20 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)

Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (16 sc)

Rnd 12- [1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep twice, 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. (14 sc)

Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. Sl st to join rnd. (12 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ears-

Ear #2-

With H hook and Spring Green, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)

Rnd 6- Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around, 1 sc in last sc. (29 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 8- Join Turqua. Make 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 3 times. (24 sc)

Rnd 9- [1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 4 times, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. (20 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)

Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (16 sc)

Rnd 12- [1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep twice, 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. (14 sc)

Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. Sl st to join rnd. (12 sc) Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Sneakers’ Body well. Close top. Fasten off, weave in tails. Do NOT stuff Ears. Insert Ears into square corner of Head and pin down. Sew Ears in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Done!

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Everlasting Happiness

Funmigurumi Mookie Tookies: Wellington the Cat

Our cat, Lilly is a green-eyed, grey tabby which was rescued in the middle of a very hot summer, from a box in the street where she and her brothers had been abandoned. She was taken to the Pound and put up for adoption. When we got her, she was excruciatingly skinny and fearful. I had never seen a cat so gaunt in my life! Because she was the tiniest of all the bunch of cats in the cage she was in, the others did not let her eat much, so she survived on scraps. She was pitifully scraggy and meowed fearfully all the time. But we got her because of all the cats in those cages at the Pound, she was the only one who did not hiss with hostility at humans, and the only one who licked the hand that fed her. She is precious now. She grew, she filled up with love and care, and she now thinks that she can take on even rattle snakes! You see what love can do?

I think about children who are like Lilly. They might be afraid of the dark, they might be afraid of storms, they might be afraid of sleeping in a room alone, what might love and a huggable toy do for them?

My ideas are organic, their implementation follows inspiration and not a set form of rules. I don’t do Amigurumi in the classic sense of the word and terminology, I make creative, fun, colorful toys that seek to warm the heart and to be like a tickling feather to the funny bone. I make crocheted fun. That is why I call them Funmigurumi.

Wellington is a tabby mix little sweetie, he follows my idea of a little stray out of the Amigurumi Humane Society, brought to the Funmigurumi world to be loved and to love you right back. Hope you enjoy him!


Size- 10 1/2" tall x 8 1/2" wide
Skill- Easy

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hunter (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Crochet hooks sizes H and F

Blunt needle to weave tails

Scissors

Pins

Measuring tape

Fiberfill

Body-

With Hunter and H hook, 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- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)

Rnd 9- Make 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc) Fasten off Hunter, weaving in tail.

Rnd 11- Join Gold. Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)

Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)

Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (60 sc) Fasten off Gold, weave in tail.

Rnd 14- Join paddy Green. Make [1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 4 times, 1 sc in each remaining sc. (64 sc)

Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (64 sc)

Rnd 16- 1 sc in each around. (64 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 17- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (64 sc)

Rnds 18 to 19- 1 sc in each sc around. (64 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.

Rnd 20- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (64 sc)

Rnds 21 to 22- 1 sc in each sc around. (64 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.

Now, we will stop working in rounds, we will work in rows, to give our little guy his own characteristic personality. We will do a little math, but don’t be afraid, it’s quite easy!

We have now 64 stitches around, and we want to work in two sections of 16 stitches each in Front (to give him a bi-colored top), and we will do the same at Back.

16 x 4=64. So it has to be exactly 16 stitches. To make it easier, we will work in sections which we will later on, sew together.

Front-

Section #1-

Row 23- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each of next 16 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving the rest of the sc unworked. (16 sc)

Row 24- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 25 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Section #2-

Row 23- Join Pale Yellow. Work 1 sc in each of next 16 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving the rest of the sc unworked. (16 sc)

Row 24- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 25 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Legs-

Leg#1-

With H hook and Hunter, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

Rnd 7- Join Gold. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Gold, weave in tail.

Rnd 10- Join Paddy Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 12- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

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

Leg #2-

With H hook and Paddy Green, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

Rnd 7- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.

Rnd 9- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 10 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arms-

Arm #1-

With H hook and Spring Green, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow and work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

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

Arms #2-

With H hook and Pumpkin, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Rnd 7- Join Pale Yellow and work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

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

Stuff Legs and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, secure inside Body.

Stuff Arms and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, secure inside Body.

Tabby Face Markings (Make 9)-

With Carrot and H hook, ch 3.

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

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

Row 3- 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across and in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew middle of Body Closed (at front and at Back), fasten off, secure tail inside Body.

Pin in place the 9 triangles of Tabby Face markings as seen in photos, leaving just the edge of the toy free for comfortable sewing  both at the sides and at the top.

Sew triangles in place using tails you had left over. Fasten off, secure inside Body.

Thread blunt needle and sew the sides closed. Fasten off, weave in tail. Leave Wellington’s head open for now.

Note 1- I found it more comfortable to sew the triangle Tabby face Markings on Wellington with his sides open, but if you want to, you can close them first.

Tail-

With Hunter and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

Rnds 3 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off Hunter, weave in tail.

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

Rnds 12 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off Gold, weave in tail.

Begin to stuff the tail, do NOT make it stiff!

Rnd 14- Join Paddy Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnds 15 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 17- Join Pumpkin, Make 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnds 18 to 19- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in end.

Note 2- We will now divide the tail into 2 sections (Front and Back), so that we can incorporate the triangle Tabby Markings easier. We will be sew the sides later, when the row of Tabby Markings has been completed.

Front-

Row 20- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Row 21- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Rows 22 to 54- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Row 55- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Back-

Row 20- Leaving a long tail at the beginning to later on sew side with, Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each of the 6 sc that are left in the tail. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Rows 21 to 54- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Row 55- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Spring Green, weave in end.

Tail Tabby Markings (Make 6)-

Follow instructions as for Face Tabby Markings.

Pin triangle Tabby Markings in a row in the Front section of the tail. Sew each one in place using the yarn ends you left when you made them. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Thread blunt needle and begin to sew one of the sides.

Once you are done with that side, thread blunt needle again and begin to sew the other side while stuffing at the same time. Once you get to the top of the tail, thread the blunt needle again and prepare to sew it in place.

Measure Wellington’s Back and center the tail. Pin in place. Sew it, fasten off and secure well inside Body. (Always remember that kids like to pull tails!)

Muzzle (Make 2 pieces)-

With Carrot and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Measure Front, place Muzzle pieces over in place as seen in photos, pin. Thread blunt needle with yarn you left when finishing your pieces and sew. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Nose-

With Black, ch 3.

Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, ch 2, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 2, turn.

Rows 3 to 4- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with.

Mouth-

Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Whiskers-

Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Whiskers as seen in photos.

Eyebrows-

Thread blunt  needle with Black and embroider Eyebrows as seen in pictures. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Eyes (Make 2)- 

With White and F hook, ch 7.

Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Working on foundation loops, work 1 hdc and 1 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each of next 3 loops, 1 hdc and 1 sc in last loop, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Pupil  and Iris of Eye (Make 2)-

Pin eyes 1 row above Muzzle and Nose, centering well. Thread blunt needle Delft Blue and make a couple of long stitches on both sides of the center for blue eyes, in a “V” shape. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Wellington’s Head. Thread blunt needle with Black and make the pupil, then and sew in place  using the Black. Fasten off, secure tail inside Wellington’sHead.

Stuff Wellington’s Body and sew top of Head closed. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Ears-

Ears #1 (Make 2 pieces)-

With H hook and Spring Green, repeat the nose rows but continue increasing until you have made 7 rows. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in two of them. Place both right side pieces of an ear facing each other and sew together. Leave bottom open to stick to the corners of the cat's head as seen in photos.

Ear #2-

With H hook and Gold, repeat the nose rows but continue increasing until you have made 7 rows. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with in two of them. Place both right side pieces of an ear facing each other and sew together. Leave bottom open to stick to the corners of the cat's head as seen in photos.

Place ears in corners of Wellington’s head and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in ends.

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Funmigurumi Mookie Tookies: Digger the Dog

We're at it again! The fun keeps on coming with these Funmigurumi. I hope you're enjoying them as much as I am! We have had two dogs who loved to dig (especially in the summer!) We would tell them "No digging!" but the minute they were alone in the yard, they would make holes as big as the craters of the moon. We would come out of the house and yell: "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" And they would sit in the crater, with all fours dirty and look up ever so innocently, like nothing was happening! It's just so funny, so I thought Digger was a great name for this lovable pup. This is to celebrate all those wonderful diggers we love so much!

Size- 11" T x 9" W

Skill- Easy

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (About ½ skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (1 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (about ½ skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (scraps)

Crochet hook size H

Fiberfill

Pins

Scissors

Blunt needle

Body-

With Cherry Read and H hook, 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- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc) Fasten off Blue, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)

Rnd 9- Make 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc)

Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)

Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, weave in tail.

Rnd 13- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (60 sc)

Rnd 14- Make 1 sc in each of first 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)

Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (66 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in ends.

Rnd 16- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)

Rnds 17 to 20- 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc)

Rnd 21-  Join Bright Yellow, work 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (66 sc)

Rnds 22 to 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (66 sc)

Rnd 24- [1 sc in each of first 20 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep twice, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (64 sc)

Now, we will stop working in rounds, we will work in rows, to give our little guy his own characteristic personality. We will do a little math, but don’t be afraid, it’s quite easy!

We have now 64 stitches around, and we want to work in two sections of 16 stitches each in Front (to give him a bi-colored top), and we will do the same at Back.

16 x 4=64. So it has to be exactly 16 stitches. To make it easier, we will work in sections which we will later on, sew together.

Front-

Section #1-

Row 25- Still using Bright Yellow, work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 27 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Front-

Section #2-

Row 25- Fold Digger’s Body in half. Join Paddy Green, and work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 27- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, leaving a tail to sew with later.

Rows 28 to 35- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Back-

Section #1-

In the portion of Digger’s Body directly behind Section #1 Of Front, begin Section #1 of Back.

Row 25- Join Bright Yellow and work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 27 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Section #2-

In the section of Digger’s Body directly behind Section #2 of Front, start Section #2 of Back.

Row 25- Join Paddy Green and work 1 sc in each of next 16 sc. Ch 1, turn. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 27- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, leaving a tail to sew with later.

Rows 28 to 35- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle and sew together the two sections of Front. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Repeat the same at Back. Thread blunt needle with leftover tails and sew both sides closed but do not close the top. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Legs-

Leg #1-

With Cherry Red and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, weave in tail.

Rnds 6 to 7- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in ends.

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

Rnds 9 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-

With Paddy Green and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

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

Rnd 7- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnds 8 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs with Fiberfill and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off and secure inside Body.

Arms-

Arm #1-

With Cerry Red and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, Cherry Red, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 7 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to with.

Arm #2-

With Paddy Green and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow and make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.

Rnd 8- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff arms with Fiberfill and threading a blunt needle with leftover tail sew each arm in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, secure end inside Body.

Tail-

With Cherry Red and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

Rnds 3 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Tail with Fiberfill, center at Back of Digger’s Body and pin. Thread blunt needle with tail and sew in place. Fasten off and secure inside Body.

Eyes

Eye#1-

With Coffee and H hook, ch 2.

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

Eye#2-

With Coffee and H hook, ch 2.

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

Eye Patch-

Rnd 1- Join Cherry, make 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 2-  1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (16 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Muzzle (Make 2)-

With Pale Yellow and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Semi-rnd 5- Sl st in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, sl st in next sc, fasten off, leaving the rest of the sts unworked. Allow a long tail to sew with.

Center Muzzle pieces in Front of Digger’s Body, pin in place. Thread blunt needle with leftover tails and sew. Fasten off, weave inside of Body.

Nose-

With Coffee and H hook, ch 5.

Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. Working on the foundation loops of beginning ch, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (10 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (Tail must be long enough to embroider Mouth.)

Pin Nose in between pieces of Muzzle. Sew in place using tail. Embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in end.

Pin eyes in top of Nose and Muzzle, as seen in photos. Thread blunt needle with tails and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends inside of Body. Embroider eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off, secure ends inside Body.

Ears-

Ear #1 (Make 2)-

First Side-

Note- Beginning ch 2, counts as 1 hdc.

With Cherry Red and H hook, ch 12.

Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 10 hdc, 3 sc in last hdc. Working now on foundation loops of beginning ch, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till end of rnd. (24 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red, weave in tail.

Row 3- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (26 sc)

Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (30 sc)

Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (33 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Second Side-

Note- Beginning ch 2, counts as 1 hdc.

With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 12.

Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 10 hdc, 3 sc in last hdc. Working now on foundation loops of beginning ch, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till end of rnd. (24 sc)

Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (26 sc)

Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (30 sc)

Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (33 sc) Fasten off, leaving long enough tail to sew with and also to attach to Digger’s head.

Place both pieces with wrong sides facing each other and right sides facing outward, and threading blunt needle with leftover tail, sew them together all around.

Ear #2 (Make 2)-

First Side-

Note- Beginning ch 2, counts as 1 hdc.

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 12.

Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 10 hdc, 3 sc in last hdc. Working now on foundation loops of beginning ch, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till end of rnd. (24 sc)

Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (26 sc)

Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (30 sc)

Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (33 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Second side-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 12.

Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 10 hdc, 3 sc in last hdc. Working now on foundation loops of beginning ch, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till end of rnd. (24 sc)

Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (26 sc)

Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (30 sc)

Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 15 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (33 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving a tail long enough to sew both sides of ear together and also to join ear to Digger’s head.

Place both pieces with wrong sides facing each other and right sides facing outward, and threading blunt needle with leftover tail, sew them together all around. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Stuff Digger’s Body well. With leftover tail, begin to close the top. Attach ear as seen in photos. Finish closing the Bright Yellow section of the top. Fasten off, weave in tail. With leftover tail begin to close the Pumpkin side of the top, incorporate the second ear and finish closing. Weave in tail.

Done!

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Everlasting Happiness

Funmigurumi Mookie-Tookies: Puddles the Dog

We're at it again! We're going to have fun with this one! Puddles (our dogs love mud, which makes us a little bit hysterical sometimes, but it seems to them most natural . . .) Like Whiskers, he's also a scrap-buster and a very easy one to make. Enjoy!

Size- 10" tall x 9" wide

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Navy (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cornmeal (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)

Fiberfill

Scissors

Blunt needle

Measuring tape

Pins

Body-

With Blue and H hook, 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- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc) Fasten off Blue, weave in tail.

Rnd 6- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tails.

Rnd 9- Join Paddy Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)

Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weaving in tail.

Rnd 11- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)

Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)

Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (60 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.

Rnd 14- Join Soft Navy. Make 1 sc in each of first 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)

Rnd 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (66 sc)

Rnd 16- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)

Rnds 17 to 18- 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc) Fasten off Soft Navy and weave in tail.

Rnd 19- Join Spring Green, make 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc)

Rnd 20- 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc)

Rnd 21- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (66 sc)

Rnds 22 to 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (66 sc)

Rnd 24- [1 sc in each of first 20 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep twice, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (64 sc) Fasten off Spring Green. Weave in tails.

Now, we will stop working in rounds, we will work in rows, to give our little guy his own characteristic personality. We will do a little math, but don’t be afraid, it’s quite easy!

We have now 64 stitches around, and we want to work in two sections of 16 stitches each in Front (to give him a bi-colored top), and we will do the same at Back.

16 x 4=64. So it has to be exactly 16 stitches. To make it easier, we will work in sections which we will later on, sew together.

Front-

Section #1-

Row 25- Fold Puddles’ Body in half. Join Bright Yellow, and work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 27 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Section #2-

Row 25- Fold Puddles’ Body in half. Join Cornmeal, and work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 27 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Cornmeal, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover yarn and sew Front pieces together in the middle. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Back-

Section #1-

Row 25- Fold Puddles’ Body in half. Join Bright Yellow to section of Back that Corresponds to the same color at Front, and work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 27 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Section #2-

Fold Puddles’ Body in half. Join Cornmeal, and work 16 sc. Ch 1, turn,  leaving the other stitches un-worked. (16 sc)

Row 26- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 27 to 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 36- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Fasten off Cornmeal, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover yarn and sew Back pieces together in the middle. Fasten off, weave in tails. Thread blunt needle and sew sides closed, leaving top open. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Arms-

Arm #1-

With Spring Green and H hook, 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)

Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green.

Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 8-  1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm #2-

With Soft Navy and H hook, 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)

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

Rnd 7- Join Cornmeal. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Rnds 9 to 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Cornmeal, leaving long tail to sew with

Legs-

Leg# 1-

With Paddy Green and H hook, 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 second 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  Paddy Green, weave in tails.

Rnd 7- Join Pumpkin. 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 Pumpkin, weave in tails.

Rnd 10- Join Bright Yellow. Make 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 Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-

With Blue and H hook, 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 second 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  Blue, weave in tails.

Rnd 7- Join Bright Yellow. 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 PumpkinBright Yellow, weave in tails.

Rnd 10- Join Spring Green. Make 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 Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff legs and sew in place. Fasten off, secure inside Body.

Stuff arms and sew in place. Fasten off and secure inside Body.

Tail-

With Paddy Green and H hook, ch 2.

Rnd 1- Work 4 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (4 sc)

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (8 sc)

Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (12 sc)

Rnd 4- Rep rnd 4. (12 sc)

Rnds 5 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff tail with Fiberfill. Measure Back and center tail. Pin in place. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew. Fasten off, secure well inside Body.

Muzzle-

With Pale Yellow and H hook, ch 2.

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

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

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

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

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (36 sc)

Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)

Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (48 sc)

Rnds 9 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Nose And Mouth-

With Black and H hook, ch 6.

Row 1- Make 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch from hook till last sc, 2 sc in last sc. 1 sc in each foundation chain till last loop, 2 sc in that loop, slip st to join rnd.

Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across, till last sc, 2 sc in last sc, slip st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew and to embroider mouth with.

Pin Nose to center of Muzzle and thread blunt needle with tail. Sew in place and embroider Mouth as seen in Photos. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Face Spot-

Row 1- Join Pale Yellow to center top of Muzzle, and work 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn

Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn

Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving tail to sew with.

Stuff Muzzle, pin in place as seen in photos, making sure it is well centered in Puddles’ “Face” and that the top of the Face “spot” lies on top of the edge of the head. Sew the “spot” to the edge of the Head using only the front loops, leaving the back loops to close the head later. Also, as you stitch, make a row of “invisible” little stitches across the bottom of the “spot,” so that the “spot” will not be raised from the face by the stuffing of the Muzzle. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Eyes-

With Black and H hook, ch 2.

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

Pin eyes on top of Muzzle as seen in photos and sew using the leftover tails. Fasten off, weave in ends inside Head.

Ears-

Ear #1 (Make 2 Pieces)-

First Piece-

With Cornmeal and H hook, ch 12.

Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Working on foundation loops, make 1 sc in each loop, sl st to join rnd. (20 sc)

Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around till last sc, 3 sc in last sc. (23 sc)

Rnd 3-  Rep rnd 2. (26 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 11 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, 2 sc in each of last 2 sc. (30 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (33 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (33 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Second Piece-

Rep as for First Piece but leave long tail to sew with.

Place both pieces together, right sides facing outward and thread blunt needle with leftover long tail. Sew all around, leaving top open to stick to head.

Ear #2 (Make 2 Pieces)-

First Piece-

With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 12.

Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Working on foundation loops, make 1 sc in each loop, sl st to join rnd. (20 sc)

Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around till last sc, 3 sc in last sc. (23 sc)

Rnd 3-  Rep rnd 2. (26 sc)

Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 11 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc. (30 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (33 sc)

Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (33 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Second Piece-

Rep as for First Piece but leave long tail to sew with.

Place both pieces together, right sides facing outward and thread blunt needle with leftover long tail. Sew all around, leaving top open to stick to head.

Stuff Puddles’ Body well. Thread blunt needle with leftover tails and sew top of Head closed. Fasten off, weave in tail. Sew ears in place as seen in photos using yarn tails. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Done!

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