Funmigurumi Cutely Frogs: Humpy the Leaper Toad

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Humpy is the second froggy friend to come out of the Chocolate Ponds. He's a member of the Leaper clan and a real character. When I heard that a toad was coming from the Chocolate Ponds, I was a bit concerned, but I was assured that he was not a scary little dude, but a little funny gent, as smooth as silly putty and as sweet as could be (since he hails from the upper part of the Chocolate Ponds, where the chocolate chip cookies float,) still, I had a chair nearby, just in case I had to climb on it and scream! But here he is, ready for hugs, and he's not scary at all.


Skill- Easy
Size- 13 1/2" T x 11 W
Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill
Scissors
Yarn or blunt needle


Body-
Bottom-
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 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)
Rnd 9- Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (78 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (80 sc)
Rnds 15 to 21- 1 sc in each sc around. (80 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.

Body-
Top-
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)
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)
Rnd 9- Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (78 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (80 sc)
Rnds 15 to 21- 1 sc in each sc around. (80 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with. 

Thread blunt needle with Speing Green yarn and sew the Front of Humpy down the middle, leaving the Back open for stuffing.

Face-
"Cheeks" (Make 2)-
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) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.


Mouth-
Thread yarn needle with Black,and beginning by stitching a semi-circle around the center of the first "Cheek," embroider Humpy's smile, ending on the opposite "Cheek," as seen in photos.

Eyes (Make 2)-
White of Eye-
With White and H hook, ch 2. 
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3= 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) 
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pupil (Make 2)-
With Black and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)Fasten off Black, weave in tail.
Rnd 2- Join Pumpkin and work 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew pupils in center of White of Eyes.

Eyelids (Make 2)-
With H hook and Spring Green, ch 20.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (19 sc, counting bump of chain) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- Working on Back Loops for this row only, make 1 sc in each sc across. (19 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (19 sc)Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Drape Eyelid piece over back of Eye and stitch in place, sewing only the Back and sides of the Eyelid and leaving the front free. Fasten off and secure ends inside of Eye.

Stuff Eyes and sew to topmost part of Head. Fasten off, weave in tails.

"Cheeks" (Make 2)-
With H hook and Spring Green, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread yarn needle with tail and sew half of the circle of the "Cheek" in place, stuff it, and finish sewing. Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Body.
Repeat with other "Cheek." You have to eyeball this, but I placed them 1 row above the seam where the Paddy Green bottom and the Spring Green top of Body
join, and about 8 sc from each other and 8 sc from the edge of the Head. You place them as you wish.


Arms-
Arm #1-
“Fingers”-
With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail. Stuff lightly with Fiberfill.
Repeat until you make 3 fingers for first Arm.
Arm Portion-
Rnd 1- Join Delft Blue to the Back of  1 of the “fingers”, work 1 sc in same sc where you joined yarn, make 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and make 1 sc in that sc, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc of same “finger.” Insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and work 1 sc in each of first 3 sc of that “finger.” (You have joined the “fingers” at the Back,) now work 1 sc in each remaining sc of each finger, joining the Front as you go, the same way as you joined the Back. (18 sc)
Rnds 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Lemon. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 7 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tail. 
Rnd 10- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) 
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) 
Rnd 13- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 14 to 21- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arm #2-
Repeat all these rnds for Second Arm.

Stuff Arms and sew in place using tails as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Legs-
Leg #1-
“Toes”-
With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail. Stuff lightly with Fiberfill.
Repeat until you make 3 toes for first Leg (Foot section).
Leg Portion-
Rnd 1- Join Delft Blue to the Back of  1 of the “toes”, work 1 sc in same sc where you joined yarn, make 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and make 1 sc in that sc, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc of same “finger.” Insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and work 1 sc in each of first 3 sc of that “finger.” (You have joined the “fingers” at the Back,) now work 1 sc in each remaining sc of each finger, joining the Front as you go, the same way as you joined the Back. (18 sc)
Rnds 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Lemon. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 7 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tail. 
Rnd 10- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 11 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 13- Join Paddy Green. Make 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 15 to 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

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

Stuff Body and close Back. Weave in tail.

Done!



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Funmigurumi Frogs: Croaky Puddler

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We had a big freeze and then a thaw and developed some plumbing problems on our main bathroom's water heater line. So it's been quite a bit of trouble around the house. The family was a good sport, but I could not function as usual. Well, after 2 weeks, the plumbers plumbed and we're finally out of plumbing mud pies!


I was so busy with all of this that I did not notice what was happening! I was thinking of continuing our cute series of Mookie Tookies. Perhaps we would make another tabby cat or a Chihuahua. . .But then I got a delegation of frogs from the Chocolate Ponds beyond Pleasant Valley. They wanted to know why they have been "ignored" and not featured in our site. . .I was speechless! We're talking girly girl here. I see a frog and I climb onto the nearest chair!
But they came ready with Picket signs: Down with the Dogs, We Want Frogs! Out with the Cats, Give frogs a Chance!


And they threatened to picket under my bedroom window in the middle of the night! So in the interest of peace, happiness, and a good night's sleep, I negotiated temporarily stopping the Mookie Tookie series and making some Frogs!
So Croaky will be the first of our visitors from the Chocolate Ponds. He's a kid from the Puddler Clan, and he's as sweet as cocoa mud waters can make him! Here's the pattern, enjoy!


Size- 13" (from eyes to toes) x 9"

Skill- Easy (but you must know how to work in rounds)

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Honeydew (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Paddy Green (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Fiberfill
Blunt needle to sew and weave in tails and embroider

Body-
Bottom-
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)
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)
Rnd 9- Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (78 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (80 sc)
Rnds 15 to 21- 1 sc in each sc around. (80 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Body- 
Top-
With Honeydew and H hook, ch 2.
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)
Rnd 9- Work 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (60 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (66 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (72 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (78 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (80 sc)
Rnds 15 to 21- 1 sc in each sc around. (80 sc)
Rnd 22- 1 sc in each sc around. (80 sc) Fasten off Honeydew, weave in tail.
Arms
Arm #1-
“Fingers”-
With Paddy Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail. Stuff lightly with Fiberfill.
Repeat until you make 3 fingers for first Arm.
Arm Portion-
Rnd 1- Join Spring Green to the Back of  1 of the “fingers”, work 1 sc in same sc where you joined yarn, make 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and make 1 sc in that sc, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc of same “finger.” Insert hook into the Back of the next “finger” and work 1 sc in each of first 3 sc of that “finger.” (You have joined the “fingers” at the Back,) now work 1 sc in each remaining sc of each finger, joining the Front as you go, the same way as you joined the Back. (18 sc)
Rnds 2 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Honeydew. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 7 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Honeydew, weave in tail.
Rnd 11- join Paddy Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 13- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 14 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.


Arm #2-
Repeat all these rnds for Second Arm.
Yellow “Spot”-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread yarn needle with Bright Yellow tail and sew “Spot” to Arm as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Arm.
Legs-
Make 2 sets of  “toes” following the same instructions for the “fingers” of the Arms. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Leg #1-
Once the “toes” are made, stuff lightly. Join Spring Green.
Rnd 1- Work to unite the “toes” of the first Leg the same way in which you united the “fingers” for Arm #1. (18 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 3 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Honeydew. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 7 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Honeydew, weave in tail.
Rnd 11- join Paddy Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Paddy Green, weave in tail.
Rnd 13- Join Spring Green. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 14 to 20- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Leg #2- Repeat as for Leg #1.
Leg “Spot”-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread yarn needle with Bright Yellow tail and sew “Spot” to Leg as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Leg.

Thread blunt needle with Spring Green tail you left when you made the bottom of the Body and sew the Back of the Body across, leaving the Front undone. Fasten off, weave in tail.


Back “Spots”-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Make 5 “Spots” in total and sew, on the Back as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails inside Body.

Stuff Legs and sew to Body. Fasten off, weave in tails inside Body.
Stuff arms and sew to sides of Body as seen in photos. Leave the Front of Body open for now until we make the Eyes.

Eyes-
White of Eye-
With White and H hook ,ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Eyelid-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnds 1 to 6- Rep as for White of Eye. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Slip Eyelid sideways on back of White of Eye and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Iris and Pupil-
With Paddy Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle with Black and Make a center spot in the Eye. Fasten off, weave in Back of Iris. Stitch with White a spot of “light” on the Eye. Fasten off, weave in tail in Back. Sew the piece of center of the White of Eye.

Repeat with opposite Eye.

Stuff Body well and close the opening you had left in Front. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Stuff Eyes and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Mouth as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

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Funmigurumi Mookie Tookie: Kibbles the Dog

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Kibbles is a Boston Terrier mix with all the sweetness of a pup from the Local Pound ready to jump on you and lick your face with joy for having been “rescued” into a loving home.

Size- 8 ½” L x 9 ½” W
Skill- Easy
Materials- 
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Daffodil (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Pins
Scissors


Body-
With Hot Red and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (32 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (40 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. (48 sc)
Rnd 7- 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,] 7 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of round. (56 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 7 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (64 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] 7 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of round. (72 sc)
Rnds 10 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, weave in tail.
Rnds 17 to 20- Join Daffodil, work 1 sc in each sc around. (72 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, weave in tail.

As for all Mookie Tookies, now, we’ll stop working in rounds, from now on, we’ll work in rows, to give our little guy the personality that is now typical of Mookie Tookies. Usually, we would divide our little doggy into 4 sections, this time, we will do things differently.
From the center of Kibbles’ Back, count 30 sc, moving from the Back to the Front, mark sc #30 with a marker or piece of yarn. From the center of Kibbles’ Back, cound 30 sc again, going from Back to Front as before, mark with marker or piece of yarn, skipping 12 sc.

Row 21- Join Spring Green, to the sc at the very center of Kibbles’ Back and sc across the first 30 sc. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 23 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Now let’s work on the opposite side of Front and Back, still leaving the Center of Front for later.
Row 21- From the end of the Spring Green Side, count 12 sc and skip them. Join Delft Blue to next sc and work  1 sc in each sc till you reach the last un-worked sc at Back. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 23 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.
Front Center-
Row 21- Join Daffodil to sc right next to last Spring Green sc, and work 12 sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 23 to 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (120 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, weave in tail.


Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew both sides of Back closed. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Body.
Thread blunt needle with tails you left and sew Right Side to edge of Front Center, fasten off, weave in tail inside Body. Repeat for opposite side. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Body. Set aside Body for now.
Arms-
Arm #1-
With Hot 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 sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, weave in tails.
Rnd 5- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 6 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arm #2-
With Hot 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 sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, weave in tails.
Rnd 5- Join Delft Blue, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 6 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, 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)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail inside Arm.
Rnd 6- Join Daffodil. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Hot Red. Work sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 10 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.
Leg #2-
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)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail inside Arm.
Rnd 6- Join Delft Blue. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Hot Red. Work sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 10 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Arms and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Body.
Stuff Legs and sew in place the same as Arms. Weave in tail inside Body.


Tail-
With Hot 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)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Tail lightly and sew to center of Back as seen in photos. Fasten off inside Body.

Muzzle (Make 2)-
With Daffodil and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Muzzle pieces and pin in place. Thread blunt needle and sew pieces in place as seen in photos. Fasten off and weave in ends inside Body.


Nose-
With Black and H hook, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. (1 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
You have a little triangle, now let’s make it more like the Nose of a dog.
Rnd 4- Working on the side of the little triangle, make 1 sc in each row edge till you reach the very tip of the triangle. Make 3 sc in the tip of the triangle, and working your way up the opposite side of the triangle, make 1 sc in each of the 3 rows. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin Nose on top of Muzzle’s center and threading blunt needle with tail, sew in place.
Stitch down the Middle in between Muzzle sections as seen in photos and embroider a short straight line at the bottom for Mouth. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Body.

Eyes- (Make 2)
First Part-
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.
Second Part-
Join White anywhere around the Eye.
Semi-rnd 1- Make 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin Eyes in place as seen in photos and sew using appropriate yarn tails. When starting to stitch on the Black side of Eye, stitch a little beyond the edge of the Eye to match the White side, after a few stitches, just follow the rim of the Eye. Do the same at the end.
Optional- Stitch points of “light” as seen in Eyes. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Body.

Ears-
Ear #1-
First Side-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. (1 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (7 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (9 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Second Side-
Repeat as for First Side, but leave long tail to sew with.
Ear # 2-
First Side-
With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. (1 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (7 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (9 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Second Side-
Repeat as for First Side, but leave long tail to sew with.

Stuff Body and close top of Head. Fasten off, weave in tail. Attach Ears as seen in photos and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Done!


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Oodles of Smoodles—Cashew the Monkey

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This is a fun and clever toy for a really small child (9 to 24 months.) It is super easy to make and totally washable and hypoallergenic. It is large enough for baby to hug and light enough to be dragged along and take anywhere baby wants to go. Hope you make one for a child you love and please, remember needy children! Enjoy!

Size- 12" tall x 5 1/2" wide
Skill- Easy

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Daffodil (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (about ½ skein)
Crochet hook size H
Fiberfill
Scissors
Blunt needle



Body-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 15.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 21- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Spring Green, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 23- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 24- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 25 to 43- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 44- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 45- Join Delft Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 46 to 65- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 66- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 67- Join Daffodil. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 68 to 87- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 88- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, leaving long tail to sew with.
Weave in all beginning tails.
Row 89- Join Hot Red. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rnds 90 to 109- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 110- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Using tails and blunt needle begin to sew edges into a tube, stuffing with Fiberfill as you go. Once you have a stuffed tube, join the two ends to form a circle. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Let’s make the features of our little Oodle before we twist the Body.



Ears (Make 2)-
With Turqua and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Row 2- 2 sc in each of first 5 sc, (leave last sc unworked,) ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (17 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 sc) Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arms (Make 2)-
With Turqua and h hook, 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)
Rnds 3 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)



Legs (Make 2)-
With Turqua and h hook, 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 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) Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with.

Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread a blunt needle with a long strand of Spring Green yarn. Twist Oodle’s Body into a figure 8. With stitches, as invisible as possible, sew the figure 8 in place so that it will not come undone, securing it both in Front and in Back. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Stuff Arms lightly with Fiberfill and pin in place as seen in photos and using tails, sew to the toy. Stuff Legs and pin in place as shown and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Pin Ears in place as seen in photos and sew to sides of “Head,” fasten off, weave in tails.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and F hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 5 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (5 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with and to embroider Eyebrows.

Pin Eyes in place and threading blunt needle with tails, sew in place, embroider Eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail so that no Black will be seen.

Muzzle-
With Raspberry (or Medium Pink or Rose of your choice), ch 10.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Working on foundation loops, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop, sl st to join rnd. (18 sc) Fasten off Raspberry, weave in ends.
Rnd 2- Join Lt. Blue. Make 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc  in next sc, sl st to join rnd. (22 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (22 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Muzzle very lightly and pin in place. Sew using tail you left. Fasten off, weave in remaining end.



Tail-
With F and Turqua, ch, 42.
Row 1- Work 3 hdc in fourth ch from hook, work 4 hdc in next ch and in each ch across.

Sew tail to Back as seen in photos, fasten off, weave in ends.

Done!


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Mookie Tookies- Troubles the Cat (Soft Toy for Baby)

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Size- 8 ½” Tall (from Ears to Foot) x 6” Wide (at its widest point)
Skill- Easy

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Leaf (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Daffodil (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink or Baby Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Crochet hooks sizes H and G
Measuring tape
Fiberfill
Scissors
Pins
Blunt needle

Body-
With Tea Leaf and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, rep from * around. (36 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (36 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)
Rnd 10- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, rep from * around. (48 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (54 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 20 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 20 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (56 sc)
Rnds 15 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (56 sc) Fasten off Tea Leaf, weave in ends.

Now, as for all Mookie Tookies, we will divide the stitches we have into 4 parts, and crochet the top in rows, rather than in rnds, to give our kitty the characteristic shape of a Mookie Tookie.

4 x 14= 56
So we will be dividing the top of our Mookie in 4 sections, each with 14 sc per row.



Front-
Side #1-
Row 1- Join Daffodil. With H hook, work 1 sc in each of first 14 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each of sc across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, leaving long tail to sew with.
Front-
Side #2-
Row 1- Join Hot Red. With H hook, work 1 sc in each of first 14 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each of sc across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.
Back-
Side #1-
Row 1- Join Daffodil. With H hook, work 1 sc in each of first 14 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each of sc across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, leaving long tail to sew with.
Side #2-
Row 1- Join Hot Red. With H hook, work 1 sc in each of first 14 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each of sc across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tails and sew all the sides and the Front closed, leaving only the top open. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Arms-
Arm #1- 
With Hot 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 each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, 2 sc in last sc. (14 sc)
Rnds 4 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arm #2- 
With Daffodil 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 sc till last sc, 2 sc in last sc. (14 sc)
Rnds 4 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, leaving long tail to sew with.
Legs-
Leg #1-
With Tea Leaf and H hook, 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 each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 3 more times. (16 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) 
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnds 7 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Fasten off Tea Leaf, leaving long tail to sew with.
Leg #2-
With Tea Leaf and H hook, 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 each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 3 more times. (16 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) 
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnds 7 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Fasten off Tea Leaf, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Arms and Legs and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails inside Body.



Tail-
Stuff as you go!
With Hot Red and Hi hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (9 sc)
Rnds 3 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (9 sc) Fasten off Hot Red, weave in tail
Rnd 6- Join Daffodil and work 1 sc in each sc around. (9 sc)
Rnds 7 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (9 sc) Fasten off Daffodil, weave in tail.
Rnd 17- Join Tea Leaf, make 1 sc in each sc around. (9 sc)
Rnds 18 to 24- 1 sc in each sc around. (9 sc) Fasten off Tea Leaf, leaving long tail to sew with. Measure Back and center tail, positioning it 4 rows below the end of the Tea Leaf section of Body. Pin in place. Thread blunt needle with tail you left and sew tail. Fasten off, weave in tail inside Body.
Muzzle (Make 2)-
With Pumpkin and H hook, 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.
Measure and center Muzzle pieces a bit apart from each other and pin in place. Thread blunt needle with tails you left and sew in place. Once they are sewn, with what is left of the yarn, stitch across the center, several times, to “unite” the Muzzle pieces. Fasten off, weave in ends inside Body.
Nose-
With Petal Pink or Baby Pink and G hook, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. (1 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Fasten off Pink, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin Nose in between Muzzle pieces and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends inside Body.
Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider Whiskers as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails inside Body.
Eyes (Make 2)-
With Spring Green and G hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 5 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin Eyes in place as seen in photos. Use tails to sew. Fasten off, weave in tails inside Body.
Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider around Eyes for contour as seen in photos. Make a straight stitch inside each Eye for pupils. Embroider Eyebrows as seen in photos. Fasten off, Weave in tails inside Body.
Stuff kitty’s Body well and sew top closed. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Ears-
Daffodil Ear-
With Daffodil and G hook, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. (1 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (7 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (9 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Second Piece-
Repeat all rows as for First Piece, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.



Hot Red Ear-
First Piece-
With Hot Red and G hook, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. (1 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (7 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (9 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Second Piece-
Repeat all rows as for First Piece, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew Ear pieces together and then to top of Head as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.





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Oodles of Smoodles: Diddly the Dog

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We will continue with the Baby Mookies, but this cute idea occurred to me yesterday and I sat down and put it together before it flew away! This is what it ended up becoming, a  baby toy in the shape of a dog.
It is super easy and fast to make. So, if there is a baby you love, make this Oodle for him or her. Are you going to a baby shower? Add this Oodle to your gift. Just have fun with it!

Size- 8 " L x 3 1/2" W

 Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aruba Sea (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin

Crochet hook sizes H and F
Fiberfill
Blunt needle
Pins

 Body-
With Aruba Sea and H hook, ch 11.
Row 1- 1 sc in second 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.
Rows 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Weave in beginning tail immediately as you go, leaving only the sewing tail.
Row 9- Join Bright Yellow and work 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 11 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Weave in beginning tail immediately as you go, leaving only the sewing tail.
Row 17- Join Aruba Sea, make 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 18 to 23- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 24- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Weave in beginning tail immediately as you go, leaving only the sewing tail.
Row 25- Join Bright Yellow and work 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 26 to 31- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 32- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Weave in beginning tail immediately as you go, leaving only the sewing tail.
Row 33- Join Spring Green, make 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 34 to 39- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 40- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Weave in beginning tail immediately as you go, leaving only the sewing tail.
Row 41- Join Delft Blue, make 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 42 to 47- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 48- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Weave in beginning tail immediately as you go, leaving only the sewing tail.
Row 49- Join Spring Green, make 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 50 to 55- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 56- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Weave in beginning tail immediately as you go, leaving only the sewing tail.
Row 57- Join Delft Blue, make 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 58 to 63- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 64- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Weave in beginning tail immediately as you go, leaving only the sewing tail.
Row 65- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 66 to 71- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 72- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Weave in beginning tail immediately as you go, leaving only the sewing tail.



We got Diddly’s “Body” made. Now, threading blunt needle with first tail you left, begin to sew the sides closed even as you stuff along, fasten off and weave end at the end of each color. Continue this way until you have a tube. Do not cut off your yarn just yet, sew together both ends until you have a closed circle. Now, twist your closed circle to form the figure of an 8. Insert the blunt needle into the crocheted fabric, and pass it underneath the fabric while you hold together the shape of your 8 with the opposite hand, make small stitches around that area to secure the shape, so that it won’t fall apart. If you have to,  insert the needle deep into the stuffing and bring it up on the opposite side and then, with tiny stitches, join the pieces together, work for heavy use. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Now comes the real fun! Let’s give a personality to our little Oodle!

Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and F hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 5 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (5 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin Eyes in place as seen in photos and sew. Fasten off, weave in tail so that no Black will be seen.

Ears-
Ear #1-
With Pumpkin, ch 11.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (10 sc) Now working on foundation loops of beginning ch , sc across. (20 sc total)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Note- We don’t do any increases so that the Ears will curl as the Ears of real dogs do.

Thread blunt needle and sew Ears in place as seen in photos.

Muzzle-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Nose-
With Black and F 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) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew Nose to center of Muzzle. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Stuff Muzzle and pin to center of Twist, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Tail-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Stuff tail lightly and center at back of Twist. Pin in place and sew. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Done!



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Funmigurumi Mookie Tookies (Baby Mookies): Cuddly the Pug

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This is a fun soft toy for baby. We mustn't leave our beloved babies out of the fun we're having with Mookie Tookies. I asked all of our followers on Facebook if they wanted us to start with a puppy or with a kitten, and overwhelmingly, the answer was: Puppy! So puppy it is.
I decided to make a breed of dog I had not made before. So I made a little pug mix orphan ready for adoption. Hope you all have lots of fun making him!

Size- 7 ½” Tall (from Earst to Foot) x 7” Wide (at its widest point)
Skill- Easy



Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lemon (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight Turqua (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight Pumpkin (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight Carrot (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight Delft Blue (1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight Claret (about ½ skein)
Red Heart worsted weight White (two long strands)
Red Heart worsted weight Baby Pink (1 strand to embroider Mouth)
Crochet hook size H
Measuring tape
Fiberfill
Scissors
Pins
Blunt needle



Body-
With Lemon and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, rep from * around. (36 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (36 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (42 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (42 sc)
Rnd 10- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, rep from * around. (48 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (54 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (54 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each of first 20 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 20 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (56 sc)
Rnds 15 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (56 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in ends.



Now, as for all Mookie Tookies, we will divide the stitches we have into 4 parts, and crochet the top in rows, rather than in rnds, to give to our little fellow the characteristic shape of a Mookie Tookie.

4 x 14= 56
So we will be dividing the top of our Mookie in 4 sections, each with 14 sc per row.

Front-
Side #1-
Row 1- Join Pumpkin. With Pumpkin and H hook, make 1 sc in each of first 14 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each of sc across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, leaving long tail to sew with.
Side #2-
Row 1- Join Delft Blue. With Delft Blue and H hook, make 1 sc in each of first 14 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each of sc across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, leaving long tail to sew with.
Back-
Side #1-
Row 1- Join Turqua. With Turqua and H hook, make 1 sc in each of first 14 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each of sc across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Turqua, leaving long tail to sew with.
Side #2-
Row 1- Join Carrot. With Carrot and H hook, make 1 sc in each of first 14 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each of sc across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Rows 3 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc) Fasten off Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle and sew center at Front, fasten off, weave in tails. Thread blunt needle and sew center at Back, fasten off, weave in tails. Sew sides, fasten off, weave in tails. Leave Top open for now.



Arms-
Arm #1-
With Carrot and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, 2 sc in last sc. (14 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Carrot, weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Lemon. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 7 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Lemon, leaving long tail to sew with.
Arm #2-
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 sc till last sc, 2 sc in last sc. (14 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Turqua, weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Lemon. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 7 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Lemon, leaving long tail to sew with.
Legs-
Leg #1-
With Lemon and H hook, 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 each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 3 more times. (16 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Lemon, make 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnds 10 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Fasten off Lemon, leaving long tail to sew with.
Leg #2-
With Lemon and H hook, 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 each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,] rep 3 more times. (16 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Fasten off Lemon, weave in tail.
Rnd 6- Join Delft Blue. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Fasten off Delft Blue, weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Lemon, make 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnds 10 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc) Fasten off Lemon, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Arms and Legs firmly and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body.



Tail-
With Lemon 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, not to stiffly, so that it will be pliable. Measure Back and center tail. Pin in place. Thread blunt needle with leftover yarn and sew tail on. Fasten off, weave in end inside Body.

Muzzle-
With Claret 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 sc around. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot Above the Eyes-
With Claret and H hook, ch 3.
Note 1- First 2 ch count as 1 sc
Row 1- 3 sc in third ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc.  Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in each sc till last sc, 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. (16 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Ch 1, turn. (26 sc)
Note 2- Our semi circle or half circle will begin to curl. We want it to curl, so that we can get some wrinkles for our little Pug.
Row 6- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in each sc till last 4 sc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. (46 sc)
Note 3- What you have now looks like a hyperbolic half circle, don’t panic, that is perfect!
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with (leave a generous tail so that you can secure the “wrinkles” in place also!)
Note 4- If you want this wrinkly spot to rise above the Eyes, crochet 1 extra row after Row 6, making 1 sc in each sc across.
I did not want to make it too big because I wanted the "Face" colors to show. You can also reduce the size of the Eyes, by stopping at Rnd 1.
Pugs have big round Eyes and I wanted to keep that. But you work according to your taste.



Nose-
With Black and H hook, ch 3.
Row 1- Ch 3, 1 sc in third ch from hook. (Counts as 2 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (4 sc) Ch 2 turn.
Rnd 1- Sc all around to give the little Nose a more rounded look. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 5 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (5 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ears (Make 2)-
With Claret and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to close rnd. (4 sc)
Rnd 2- Make 2 sc in each sc around. (8 sc)
Rnd 3- 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (16 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (20 sc)
Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (28 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (28 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (24 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 3 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (20 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 6 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. (16 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Note- Ears are large so that they can fold forward, and also to add to his funny look.

Let’s put our little baby together. First, stuff Legs and sew them in place as seen in photos. Fasten off and weave in tails. Now, do the same with the Arms. Fasten off and weave in ends. Now sew Nose to center of Muzzle. Fasten off and weave in tails inside Muzzle. With Baby Pink, embroider Mouth as seen in photos, fasten off and weave in ends. Center the Cauliflower semi-circle that will form our little rascal’s “wrinkles” and pin it in place. Sew all around, as you sew, make sure the “wrinkles concentrate in the middle, leaving the sides flat so that you can place the Eyes there. Don’t worry about how it looks, it will make sense later. When you reach the first “wrinkle” do the following: Stuff ever so slightly, then, with the thumb and index finger of your opposite hand, “pinch” into form while you sew the edge of the stitches in place. Sew the next few stitches flat (in between the two “wrinkles”) and then stuff and “pinch” the next wrinkle into shape. Finish the rest by sewing it flat. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Stuff the Muzzle and sew into place above the bottom of our cauliflower semi-cirle. Fasten off, weave in tails. Sew Eyes in place. With Wite, Make one dot of light in each Eyes. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Stuff Body well, leaving no empty pockets. Sew top closed. Attach Ears to sides of Head and weave in tails.
Done!



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