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5/23/2007

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Bigger Frog

Bigger Frog

Frog measures about 9 ½ inches tall!


Supplies needed:
G Hook
Small amounts of WW yarn
Stitch marker or safety pin
Buttons for eyes (optional)

Terms used
Sc = single crochet
Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches
Ch = chain
FO = Finish off, or Fasten off

Please note!!!

The frog is done in a continous spiral.(unless other wise noted) I would suggest using a stitch marker or a safety pin to mark your place
Another tip: when you start the body, you will be working from the bottom up. If after a few rounds, there is holes in the bottom, you can use the beginning tail to sew them shut a bit



One of the easiest things to do, pin before sewing. I make up the entire head, and eyes first. Using sewing straight pins (or longer needles) pin the eyes onto the head. Make sure you like where they are first before sewing. Play around with the placement to see what you like. Do this will all your work. It will make a huge difference!

Head
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (30 sc)
6) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (36 sc)
7-10) sc in each sc around
11) (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc’s) repeat around, sc in last sc (29 sc)
12) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc’s) repeat around, sc in last sc (22sc)
13) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around, sc in last sc (15 sc)
Slip stitch to the next sc,and FO leaving longer tail for sewing

Eyes (make 2)
Ch 2,
1) 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook.
2) 2 sc in each sc. (8 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat (12 sc)
4) sc in each sc around
Slip stitch to the next sc,and FO leaving longer tail for sewing
Sew buttons into eyes, pulling slightly. (this makes them indent a bit)
Sew eyes onto head.
Embroider on smile. (I simpy ran a small piece of yarn over a few stitches and tied the ends together inside the head.
Stuff head.

Body
Chain 5 with contrast yarn
1) 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last chain. Working along underside of chains, sc in next 2 sc, sc in last chain. (also is the first chain you 2 sc'd in) (10 sc)
2) 2 sc in each sc around (20 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (30 sc)
If after a few rounds, there is holes in the bottom, you can use the beginning tail to sew them shut a bit.
4-15) sc in each sc around
16) (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) (25 sc)
17) (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) (20 sc)
18) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) (15 sc)
Slip stitch to next sc
FO
Stuff body
Sew body to head

Arms (make 2)
Chain 2 with contrast yarn
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4) sc in each sc around
5) (sc-dec, sc in next sc)
SWITCH to main color
6-16) sc in each sc around.
Around row 9 or so, it is easiest if you stuff bottom of arm (hand) firmly
After row 16, slp st to next sc
FO leaving long tail for sewing.
Stuff arm lightly
Sew arms to frog

Legs (make 2)

Chain 2 with contrast yarn
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4) sc in each sc around
5) (sc-dec, sc in next sc)
SWITCH to main color
6-18) sc in each sc around.
Around row 9 or so, it is easiest if you stuff bottom of leg (foot) firmly
After row 18, slp st to next sc
FO leaving long tail for sewing.
Stuff leg lightly
Sew legs to frog
You are done!
Enjoy!


Ugly old troll

Head

Each round is joined with a slp st to the first stitch made.

Chain 5
1) 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 2 chains, 3 sc in last chain from hook. Working on underside of chain, sc in next 2 chains, sc in last chain (same as starting chain). Join with slp st (10 sc)
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc (16 sc)
3) ch 1, In BLO, 2 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc (22 sc)
4) ch 1, sc in each sc around.
5) ch 1, 2 sc in first 2 sc’s, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in last 9 sc. (26 sc)
6-8) ch 1, sc in each sc around
9) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around, sc-dec in last 2 sc (21 sc)
10) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around, sc in last sc (17 sc)
11) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around, sc in last sc (13 sc)
FO leaving long tail.
Stuff
Do not sew hole shut

Ears (make 2)

Ears are done in a continous spiral

Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
FO
Sew ears to each side of head

Nose

Nose is done in a continous spiral

Ch 2
1) 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2-4) sc in each sc around
FO
Sew nose to body.

Body
Body is done in a continous spiral

Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (30 sc)
6) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (36 sc)
7-10) sc in each sc around
11) (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (30 sc)
12) (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
13-16) sc in each sc around
17) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (18 sc)
Stuff
18) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
19) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (8 sc)
FO
Stuff again
Do not sew hole shut.
Sew head to body

Foot/Leg (make 2)

Feet/legs are joined at the end of each round with a slp st to the first st made.
Ch 4
1) 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in middle chain, 3 sc in last chain from hook. Working along underside of chain, sc in bottom side of middle chain, sc in last chain. (same as
first chain you started in) (8 sc)
2) ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 3 sc’s, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. (14 sc)
3) ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last 6 sc. (16 sc)
4) ch 1, sc in each sc around
5) ch 1, sc in first 7 sc, (sc-dec) twice, sc in last 5 sc (14 sc)
6) ch 1, sc in first 6 sc, (sc-dec)twice, sc in last 4 sc (12 sc)
7-9) ch 1, sc in each sc around
Stuff foot
10-14) ch 1, sc in first 5 stitches, hdc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches, hdc in next stitch, sc in last stitch.
15-18) ch 1, sc in each sc around
FO leaving long tail for sewing
Stuff, use stuffing to shape leg.
Sew legs to body so that they make him look like he is sitting down.
Using scrap yarn, run yarn through feet to look like toes. (optional)



Sculpt backside with a scrap piece of yarn. See picture for placement ideas. J

Hands/Arms (make 2)

Hands/arms are joined at the end of each round with a slp st to the first st made.
Ch 4
1) ) 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in middle chain, 3 sc in last chain from hook. Working along underside of chain, sc in bottom side of middle chain, sc in last chain. (same as first chain you started in) (8 sc)
2-4) ch 1, sc in each sc around
Stuff hands lightly
5) ch 1, (sc-dec) around (4 sc)
6) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (8 sc)
7-8) ch 1, sc in each sc around
9-10) ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, hdc in next stitch, dc in next 3 stitches, hdc in next stitch, sc in last sc.
11) ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, hdc in next hdc, dc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, hdc in hdc, sc in last sc.
12-14) ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, hdc in hdc, dc in next 5 dc, hdc in hdc, sc in last sc.
FO and stuff arm, using stuffing to help shape arm
Run a piece of scrap yarn through hands to resemble fingers, if desired.
Sew arms onto troll

Hair
You will need many pieces of yarn, cut into 5 inch pieces or so. Each piece of yarn will act as 2 strands of hair.
Insert hook into troll head at hair line. Use round 3 of troll head where you crocheted in BLO as a guide. I attached a strand of hair in the usused loop around his head, and filled in the middle. Grab middle of yarn strand with hook and pull through stitch, ( Like you would latch hook!) making a small loop. Pull both free ends of yarn strand through loop, pulling tight to secure hair.
You will continue to do this around the head.
Trim hair even in back, or as desired.
To give him a wavy look, (as pictured) I untwisted each strand of hair, and separated it. Tedious, but looks neat.
Another option, comb hair for a frizzy look.
Enjoy!


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Little Mouse pattern

Mouse

I used ww yarn, and an F hook.
Do not join rounds, the mouse is made in one complete spiral.
Use stitch markers or safety pins to mark end of each round
Starting at nose, and working down to tail:
Ch 2
1) 6sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around ( 9 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (12 sc)
4) sc in each sc around
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (15 sc)
It is easiest if you embroider face here
6) sc in each sc around
7) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (18 sc)
8) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc) repeat around (21 sc)
9) sc in each sc around
10) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
11) sc in each sc around.
12) (sc dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around ( 20 sc)
13) (sc dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (16 sc)
14) (sc dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (12 sc)
Stuff
15) (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (8 sc)
16) sc dec around (4 sc)
Do not finish off
Chain 12 (this will become the tail)
Slip stitch in 2nd chain from tail, and in remaining chains going up to body.
Finish off leaving long tail.
Use long tail to close hole if necessary, weave in end.
Ear (make 2)
Chain 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
DO NOT JOIN THIS LAST ROUND
Finish off. (by not joining, it gives you a few slightly flatter stitches, this part gets sewn on to mouse)
Contrast Ear (make 2)
With contrast color,
Chain 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
Join to first sc, and finish off leaving long tail
Sew contrast to ears
Sew ears to mouse.
Placement notes: I cross stitched a small "X" at the very tip of mouse for nose. (in pink)
I sewed on small button doll eyes between rows 2-3 for eyes
I sewed the ears on, using row 5.
Enjoy your mouse!


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Small Kiss


I used ww yarn, and an F hook.
Be sure to stuff as you go around.
Ch2 (all rounds are joined)
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12sc)
3) ch 1 (2 sc in first sc, sc in next) repeat around (18 sc)
4) ch 1 (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
5) ch 1, in BLO, sc around (helps it to sit flat)
6) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around, (20 sc)
7) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around, (16 sc)
8) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around, (12 sc)
9) ch 1, sc around
10) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat (6 sc)
111) ch 1, sc dec around, (3 sc) (make sure to join to first sc)
ch 5
slp stch in 2nd ch from hook, and through remaining chains.
FO and weave in ends
Enjoy!


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Pig

Snout and body of pig are joined at the end of each round with a slip stitch.

With F hook
Starting at pigs snout,
Chain 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook.
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15sc)
4) IN BACK LOOPS ONLY.. Sc in each sc around
5-6) ch 1, sc in each sc around. (this is the last row of the snout.. Next is the body)
7) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (30 sc)
It is easiest to embroider snout at this point
8-14) ch 1, sc in each sc around
15) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
16) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (18 sc)
Stuff
17) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
Stuff a bit more
18) ch 1, sc dec around (6 sc)
DO NOT FINISH OFF, but instead chain 8.
Slp stitch in 2nd chain from hook, and remaining chains, and first stitch of body.
FO leaving long tail. Use long tail to close hole around pigs tail.


With G hook


Ears (make 2)
Ears are done in rows
Leaving long beginning tail, Chain 7
1) Sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in remaining chains (6 sc)
2) ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across
3) Ch 1, turn, sc dec, sc in next 2 sc, sc dec. (4 sc)
4) Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across
5) Ch 1, turn, sc dec across (2 sc)
6) Ch 1, turn, sc dec. (1 sc)
FO leaving long enough tail to weave back into ear
.
Use the end just finished off to weave back through last stitch made. This will help define the tip of the ear. Weave in lose end then.
Using long beginning tail, sew ears onto pig, folding in a bit on each side to resemble a pigs ear. Repeat with other ear.


Pigs Feet (make 4)
Feet are done in a continous round. You do not join at the end of each round.
Chain 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2-4) sc in each sc around
Fasten off

Do not close foot hole, sew onto bottom of pig.

Weave in any loose ends you have.

Sew or embroider eyes onto pig.


All the children of the world,

Red and yellow black and white, they are precious in his sight,

Jesus loves the little children of the word!

Supplies needed:
small amounts of ww yarn
F Hook
Polypellets (optional)
Fiberfill
Googly eyes
Terms used
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stiches
FO = Finish off
Slp st = slip stitch


Heads are done in one continuous spiral.
Shorter round head

Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
3) (2sc in next sc, sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
4) (2sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around. (24sc)
5-8) sc in each sc around.
9) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (18 sc)
10 (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
STUFF (use polypellets to fill bottom half to help stand up better)
11) sc-dec around (6 sc)
slp st to next sc
FO
Use tail end to sew hole shut
Tall Skinny Head

Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
3) (2sc in next sc, sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
4-10) sc in each sc around
11) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
STUFF (use polypellets to fill bottom half to help stand up better)
12) sc -dec around (6 sc)
slp st to next sc
FO
Use tail end to sew hole shut


For hair
Cut several strands of yarn about 6 inches long.
insert hook into head from behind a sc, with the hook coming our in front of selected sc. Grab middle of yard strands with hook and pull through stitch, ( Like you would
latch hook!) making a small loop.
Pull all free ends of yarn strand through loop, pulling tight to head.

Glue or sew on eyes.
Decorate as desired!


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Mushroom pattern

Mushroom

Supplies:

Small amounts of WW yarn
F Hook
Button for lid closing
Extra buttons, sequence, ect for decorating (optional)

Terms used
Sc = single crochet
Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches
Ch = chain
FO = Finish off, or Fasten off
Slp st = slip stitch
BLO = Back Loops Only

Stem
Stem is done in one continous spiral.
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6 sc)
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (30 sc)
6) In BLO, sc in each sc around.
7) Working in both loops, sc in each sc around
8) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around, ending with sc-dec in last 2 sc (22 sc)
9-10) sc in each sc around
11) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around, ending with sc-dec in last 2 sc, (16 sc)
12-14) sc in each sc around
Slp st to next sc,
FO leaving long enough tail to sew to mushroom body

If you want mushroom to stand up by itself, fill 1/3 to ½ full with poly pellets, or other weighted beads. Stuff remainder of stem

Mushroom main body
Mushroom is done in one contious spiral
Ch 2,
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6 sc)
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (30 sc)
6) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (36 sc)
7) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc) repeat around (42 sc)
8-10) sc in each sc around
Sewing stem to bottom of mushroom is easiest if you do it here. Sew in center of mushroom completed this far.
11) (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around. (35 sc)
12) sc in each sc around
13) (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (28 sc)
14) sc in each sc around
15) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (21 sc)
Slp st to next sc
FO, leaving a bit of a longer tail. This will be used to sew lid to mushroom

Mushroom Lid
Lid is done in one contious spiral
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6 sc)
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc inext 2 sc) repeat around (16 sc)
4) sc in each sc around
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around, ending with sc in last sc (21 sc)
6) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around, ending with sc in last sc (26 sc)
7) CH 5, sc in next sc, sc in each of the next 24 sc, slp st in last sc.
FO
Weave in ends.

The CH 5 is your button hole.

Sew lid to mushroom at opposite side of button hole. Sew button to mushroom, matching up with button hole.
Embellish as desired.
Mushroom complete!


Happy Hippo

Hippo

Supplies needed
:

G Hook
Small amounts of WW yarn
Stitch marker or safety pin
Buttons for eyes (optional)

Terms used
Sc = single crochet
Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches
Ch = chain
FO = Finish off, or Fasten off
Slp st = slip stitch
BLO = Back Loops Only

Head

Each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first sc
Chain 4
1) 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in middle sc, 3 sc in last ch from hook. Working along back side of chain, sc in middle sc, sc in end sc. Join to first sc. (8 sc)
2) ch 1, 2 sc, in joining sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. (14 sc)
3) ch 1, 2 sc in joining sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (20 sc)
4-7) ch 1, sc in each sc around.
8) ch 1, (sc-dec) twice, sc in next 6 sc repeat between ( )once (16 sc)
9) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 6 sc) repeat (14 sc)
10-11) ch 1, sc in each sc around
STUFF
12) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around ending with sc-dec in last 2sc (10 sc)
13) ch 1, sc-dec around (5 sc)
FO and use tail to sew head hold shut

Ears (make 2)

Ears are done in a continous spiral.
Ch 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) sc in each sc around
Slp st to next sc
FO
Sew ears to head as shown.
Emboider nostrils.
Sew on buttons, or embroider eyes.

Body

Body is done in a continous spiral. A stitch marker or safety pin is recommended.

Ch 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (25 sc)
6-8) sc in each sc around
9) (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
10-12) sc in each sc around
13) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) (15 sc)
FO leaving longer tail for sewing.

Sew head to body. Play around with the head until you get the placement right.

Legs (make 4)

Legs are done in a contious spiral
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) In BLO, sc in each sc around
3) sc in each sc around
Slp st to the next sc
FO leaving longer tail.
Sew legs to hippo

Tail

Chain 4
1) Slp st in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 2 chains.
FO
Sew tail onto hippo rump.
Enjoy!


Happy Bunny!!

Happy Bunny!

This bunny is inspired by the movie Bambi!
Unlike my other animal pattens, this is not a miniture animal! Bunny works up to be about 10 inches tall, not including his 6 inch ears!
Enjoy!

Please do not sell this pattern.

Supplies needed:
G Hook
Different colors of WW yarn
Felt for eyes
Fiberfill
2 pipe cleaners (chinelle stems)
Pom-pom for tail.

Terms used
Sc = single crochet
Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches
Ch = chain
FO = Finish off, or Fasten off
Dc= double crochet
Hdc= half double crochet
BLO= Back loops only (just for the specified row)


Head
Each round ends with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
With main color (I used a light lavender)
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
5) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (30 sc)
6-11) ch 1, sc in each sc around
12) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (45 sc)
13-16) ch 1, sc in each sc around
17) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (36 sc)
18) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (27 sc)
19) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
FO leaving longer tail

Cheeks
Each round ends with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round
With tan,
Ch 16
1) 2 sc in 2n chain from hook. Sc in the next 13 chains. 3 sc in last chain from hook. Working on underside of original chain, sc in next 13 chains. Sc in remaining ch (also the first chain you 2 sc’d into) join. (32 sc)
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each of the first 2 sc’s, sc in next 13 sc. 2 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in last sc (38 sc)
3) ch 1, 2 sc in the first 3 sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next 5 sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in last 2 sc. (48 sc)
FO leaving long tail for sewing
Using a scrap piece of yarn, gather the middle of the cheeks slightly, by weaving yarn through middle (the short way) and pulling tight.

Nose
Each round ends with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round
With white,
Ch 5
1) 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook. Sc in next 2 chains. 3 sc in last ch. Working on underside, sc in next 2 sc, sc in last ch (which is also the first ch you first 2 sc’d into) (10 sc)
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc. ( 16 sc)
3) ch 1, sc in each sc around.
FO leaving long tail.

Embroider upside down triangle onto nose.
Sew cheeks to head. Sew nose on top of cheeks middle.

Ears (make 2 of main color, make 2 of contrast)
Starting at top of ear, and working to tip of ear,
Ch 8
1) sc in 2nd chain from hook. Sc in remaining 6 sc. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
2-16) sc in each sc across. Ch 1 turn.
17) sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc, sc-dec. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
18) sc-dec, sc in next sc, sc-dec. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
19) sc in each sc across.
FO

Take one main color ear, and one contrast color ear and hold together. With main color, sc evenly around ear, starting at one top side, working down to tip, and up to other top side. Be sure to leave the end open. (Row 1)
Take a pipe cleaner/ stem and bend slightly in half. (don’t pinch middle flat) Put loop side into each ear with ends sticking out. Trim ends of stems if needed.
Sew ears to head. (You can pose ears now!)
Stuff head.
Cut half ovals of felt for eyes. Glue or sew into place.
Cut out half oval of black for mouth, cutting notches out to fit underneath nose.
Cut out pink felt for tongue, cut out white felt for tooth. Glue or sew all mouth pieces into place.
Head complete!

Body
Each round ends with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round
Starting at bottom of body and working up, you will be shaping the backside of the bunny. The seam will go up the front of bunny, which will be covered up also.
With main color,
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
5) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (30 sc)
6) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (36 sc)
7) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc) repeat around (42 sc)
8) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc) repeat around (48 sc)
9) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 7 sc) repeat around (54 sc)
10) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 8 sc) repeat around (60 sc)
11) ch 1, In BLO, sc in each sc around
12-15) ch 1, sc in each sc around
16) ch 1, sc in first 18 sc, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat ( ) 5 MORE times, sc in last 18 sc. (54 sc)
17) ch 1, sc in each sc around
18) ch 1, sc I first 15 sc, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat ( ) 5 MORE times, sc in last 15 sc. (48 sc)
19) ch 1, sc in each sc around
20) ch 1, sc in first 12 sc, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat ( ) 5 MORE times, sc in last 12 sc. (42 sc)
STUFF
21) ch 1, sc in each sc around
22) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 5 sc) repeat around (36 sc)
23-25) ch 1, sc in each sc around
26) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (30 sc)
27) ch 1, sc in each sc around.
28) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
STUFF
29) ch 1, sc in each sc around
30) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (18 sc)
31) ch 1, sc in each sc around
FO leaving longer tail for sewing.
Sew head to body.

Feet (make 2)
Each round ends with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round
With white,
Ch 5
1) 2sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 2 chs, 3 sc in last ch. Working on underside of original ch, sc in next 2 chs, sc in last ch (also the first ch you 2 sc’d in) (10 sc)
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (16 sc)
3) ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (22 sc)
4-11) ch 1, sc in each sc around
12) ch 1, (sc-dec), repeat ( ) ONE more time, sc in next 5 sc, (sc-dec), repeat ( ) 2 MORE times, sc in next 5 sc, sc-dec. (16 sc)
FO leaving long tail for sewing.
Embroider on bunny toes.
Stuff lightly
Sew feet onto bunny.

Chest Tuft
With white
Ch 14
1) sc in 2nd chain from hook. Sc in each remaining ch. Ch 1 turn. (13 sc)
2) 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch1, turn. (15 sc)
3-4) sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
5) sc-dec, sc in next 11 sc, sc-dec. Ch 1, turn. (13 sc)
6) sc-dec, sc in next 9 sc, sc-dec. Ch 1, turn. (11 sc)
7) sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
8) sc-dec, sc in next 7 sc, sc-dec. Ch 1, turn (9 sc)
9) sc-dec, sc in next 5 sc, sc-dec. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
10) sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc, sc-dec. (5 sc)
FO leaving long tail for sewing.

Front body contrast
With tan,
Ch 10
1) sc in 2nd chain from hook. Sc in each remaining ch. Ch 1 turn. (9 sc)
2) 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch1, turn. (11 sc)
3-4) sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
5) 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (13 sc)
6-14) sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
15) sc-dec, sc in next 9 sc, sc-dec. Ch 1, turn. (11 sc)
16) sc-dec, sc in next 7 sc, sc-dec. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
17) sc-dec, sc in next 5 sc, sc-dec. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
18) sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc, sc-dec. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
FO leaving LONG tail for sewing.
Sew front body contrast to bunny body, going up front, covering joining seam.
Sew chest tuft right under bunnys head, overlapping front body contrast.

Arms (make 2)
Each round ends with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round
With main color, leaving a LONG beginning chain,
Ch 5
1) 2sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 2 chs, 3 sc in last ch. Working on underside of original ch, sc in next 2 chs, sc in last ch (also the first ch you 2 sc’d in) (10 sc)
2) ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last 4 sc. (12 sc)
3-4) ch 1, sc in each sc around
5) sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc, sc-dec, sc in last 4 sc. (10 sc)
6-7) ch 1, sc in each sc around.
STUFF
8) Ch 2, (this does NOT count as a stitch here or through out arm) Dc in first 3 sc, hdc in next 2 sc, sc in next2 sc, hdc in next 2 sc, dc in last sc.
9-10) ch 2, dc in first 2 dc, hdc in next stitch, sc in next 5 stitches, hdc in next stitch, dc in last dc.
STUFF
11-13) ch 1, sc in each stitch around
14) Sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc, sc-dec, sc in last 3 sc.
FO leaving long tail
Use scrap yarn to emboider claws on arms.
Finish stuffing
Use end tail to sew arm end shut.
Use beginning tail to sew arm to bunny body.
Sew or glue pom-pom to bunny tushy.

Bunny is complete!
Enjoy!


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A horse for the barnyard collection

Horse

General supplies:

Size F Crochet Hook
Small amounts of ww yarn
Tapestry needle for sewing
Fiberfill
small doll eyes, optional

General terms
Sc-dec= single crochet decrease (decrease over 2 stitches)
Sc= single crochet
FO= finish off
Hook size, F & G

Head
The end of each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first stitch made
With F hook,
Starting at nose,
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2-3) ch 1, sc in each sc around
4) ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in last sc (9 sc)
5) ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in last sc (15 sc)
6-9) ch 1, sc in each sc around
10) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (10 sc)
STUFF
11) ch 1, sc-dec around (5 sc)
FO leaving long tail. Use tail to close hole. The seam side of the head is the bottom side of the horse.

Ears (make 2)

With F hook,
Chain 4
1) sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in remaining 2 chains, ch1, turn
2) sc-dec, sc in last sc, ch 1, turn
3) sc-dec
FO leaving long tail.
Sew ears onto head.

Neck

Leave a long starting tail. This is the end that is sewn to horses head.
The end of each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first stitch made
With F hook
Chain 11, join with slip stitch to first chain
1) ch 1, sc in each chain around. (11 sc)
2-3) ch 1, sc in each sc around
4) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around, sc in last sc
FO leaving long tail. This is the end that is sewn onto the horses body

Body

The end of each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first stitch made
With F hook
Chain 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4-5) ch 1, sc in each sc around
6) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
7) ch 1, sc in each sc around.
8) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
9-10) ch 1, sc in each sc around
11) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
STUFF
12) ch 1, sc-dec around (6 sc)
FO leaving long tail. Use tail to sew hold closed.
Stuff neck and sew to horses body.

Legs (make 4)

The end of each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first stitch made
With G hook,
Using contrast hoof color
Chain 2,
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) IN BACK LOOPS ONLY. ch 1, sc in each sc around
FO and switch to main color
3-6) sc in each sc around
Finish off leaving long tail.
Sew legs to body

Saddle

The end of each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first stitch made
With F hook
Chain 2,
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) Ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
FO leaving long tail.

Sew saddle onto horses back.

Horses mane
You will need several pieces of yarn, cut into approx. 6 inch pieces. Each piece of yarn will act as 2 strands of hair. I used 2 6 inch strands at a time.
Insert hook into horses head. Grab middle of yard strand with hook and pull through stitch, ( Like you would latch hook!) making a small loop. Pull both free ends of yarn strand through loop, pulling tight to secure hair.
You will continue to do this down back of horses neck, and I did 2 in front of head.
Trim hair evenly, or as desired.
Sew eyes on. ( I used 1/8" doll eye buttons)
Halter
With scrap piece of yarn, circle nose of horse with yarn. (I tied small knots to keep yarn in place. Also circle horses head with same yarn.
Tie and snip ends.
Enjoy your horse!


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Caterpiller pattern

Caterpiller


I used Caron Simply soft Brites with an F hook. I also used a safety pin for a stitch marker to mark beginning of each round. Stuff with fiberfill as you go.

1) With Yellow ch 2. 6 sc in second chain from hoook. 6 sc
2) 2 sc in each sc around. 12 sc
3) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. 18 sc

4) *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* around. 24sc
5-7) sc in each sc around.
8) *sc in next 2 sc, decrease* repeat around.18
9) *sc in next sc, decrease* repeat around, 12 sc.
Fasten off yellow,

With orange
1) sc in each sc around.
2) Repeat round 3 of yellow.
3) Repeat round 4 of yellow
4-6) Repeat rounds 5-7 of yellow.
7) Repeat round 8
8) Repeat round 9


Fasten off orange


With pink

Repeat Rnds 1-8 of orange

Fasten off pink

With green,

Repeat rnds 1-8 of orange

Fasten off Green

With blue

Repeat rnds 1-8 of orange...do not fasten off
9) Decrease 6 times. 6sc
10) Decrease 2 times.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends

Antenna

Take a long piece of red yarn. Start the loop in the middle. Sl st through one sc on head where first antenna should go. Crocheting with both strands, ch 5. Pull through with last chain. Tie knot at end, or weave ends back into antenna.
Repeat with other antenna.



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Cupcake Critters

Cupcake Critters

Supplies needed:Small amounts of yarn. (ww yarn will make a bigger bear, baby yarn, a smaller bear

F hook for ww yarn,
Fiberfill
Stitch marker, or safety pin
Felt scrap for chick beak
Small buttons for eyes (optional)
Small cupcake papers (optional)

Terms used.
Sc = single crochet
Slp st = slip stitch
Sc-dec = single crochet decrease
FO =
Finish off

Please do not sell pattern. Feel free to sell completed items made from pattern.

Pattern is done in one continuous spiral, unless otherwise noted.

Main body/head

Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
3) (2sc in next sc, sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
4) (2sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around. (24sc)
5-8) sc in each sc around.
9) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (18 sc)
10 (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
STUFF
11) sc-dec around (6 sc)
slp st to next sc
FO
Use tail end to sew hole shut

Teddy Bear

Follow main pattern for head/body.
Sew on, or embroider eyes.
Embroider on nose and mouth

Bear Ears (make 2)
Ch 3
1) sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in last sc, working on underside, sc in last ch of beginning ch 3 made (This is also the first ch you sc’d in) ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
2) sc in first sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) twice. (7 sc)
FO
Use tail end to sew ear onto bear.

Bunny

Follow main pattern for body/head
Sew on or embroider eyes.
Embroider on nose and mouth.

Bunny Ears (make 2)
Ch 2
1) 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) twice (6 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) twice (8 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) twice (10 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc) twice (12 sc)
6) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc) twice (14 sc)
7-8) sc in each sc around
9) (sc-dec, sc in next 5 sc) twice (12 sc)
10) (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) twice (10 sc)
11) (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) twice (8 sc)
12-15) sc in each sc around
16) sc-dec around
Slp st to next sc,
FO
Use tail to sew to bunny head

Chick
Follow main pattern for head/body.
Cut a small diamond out of felt scrap.
Fold felt in half and sew middle to chick for beak.
Sew buttons or embroider eyes


A goofy looking cow

Hook size, F & G
(I used F hook for the black & white cow, and G hook for the brown cow)


Head

With main color
The end of each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first stitch made
Chain 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each chain around (10 sc)
3) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
5-7) ch 1, sc in each sc around
8) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (30 sc)
9) ch 1, sc in each sc around
10) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around to last 2 sc, sc in last 2 sc (22sc)
11) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around to last sc, sc in last sc (15 sc)
STUFF
12) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around to last sc, sc in last sc (8 sc)
13) ch 1, sc dec around (4 sc)
FO leaving long tail to sew head to body.


Nose (with color of your choice)

Chain 4
1) 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in middle sc, 3 sc in last ch from hook. Working along back side of chain, sc in middle sc, sc in end sc. Join to first sc. (8 sc)
2) ch 1, 3 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc (12 sc)
FO leaving long tail to sew nose to head
Embroider snout and sew nose to head


Ears (make 2)

Rounds are not joined, this is one continuous spiral.
Chain2
1) 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (6 sc)
3) ch 1, sc in each sc
4) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (9 sc)
5) ch 1, sc in each sc around, joint to next sc.
FO leaving tail
Fold ears in half lengthwise, and sew onto head as pictured

Horns (make 2)

Rounds are not joined, this is one continuous spiral
With color of your choice
Chain 2
1) 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2-4) sc in each sc around
FO leaving long tail.
Sew horns above ears on cows head

Body

The end of each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first stitch made
With main color:
Chain 4
1) 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in middle sc, 3 sc in last ch from hook. Working along back side of chain, sc in middle sc, sc in end sc. Join to first sc. (8 sc)
2) ch 1, 2 sc, in joining sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. (14 sc)
3) ch 1, 2 sc in joining sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (20 sc)
4-10) ch 1, sc in each sc around.
11) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (15 sc)
STUFF
12) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (10 sc)
STUFF a bit more
13) ch 1, sc dec around (5 sc)
DO NOT finish off, but instead chain 7
Slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook and each chain going back towards the body.
Slip stitch in first sc on body also.
FO leaving long tail.
Weave tail through sc around end hole and pull tight. Weave in any ends

For tail end:
Take 4 strands of yarn (hold all 4 together)
Pull middle of yarn sections through tail, not all the way, but enough to make a loop.
Take both ends of yarn, and pull through hoop you made. (like you would in latch hook)
Trim yarn to desired length

Legs (make 4)

For white cow,:
Using hoof color,
Chain 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) ch 1, sc in each sc around
FO and switch to main color
3-5) sc in each sc around
Finish off leaving long tail.
Sew legs to body

For brown cow:
With hoof color
Chain 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
FO and switch to main color
2-5) ch1, sc in each sc around
FO leaving long tail
Sew legs to body


Spots

Small spot:

Chain 4
1) 2 sc in n2nd chain from hook, sc in next chain, 3 sc in last chain, working in underside of chains, DC in middle chain, sc in last chain. Join
FO leaving tail long enough to sew spot onto cow.
I placed this spot on the side front of cow.
Sew into place.

Large spot:

Chain 4
1) 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in middle chain, 3 sc in end chain, working along underside of chains,sc in middle chian, sc in last chaing. Join
2) ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, dc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, sc in next sc, dc in next sc, sc in last sc, Join.
FO leaving tail long enough to sew spot onto cow
I put this spot on the rear end of the cow.
Sew into place.

Enjoy your cow!


Tiny striped turtle

Tiny Striped Turtle

Supplies needed
:
F Hook
Small amounts of WW yarn
Stitch marker or safety pin
Buttons for eyes (optional)
Fiberfill
Terms used
Sc = single crochet
Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches
Ch = chain
BLO = back loops only
FO = Finish off, or Fasten off
Slp-st = slip stitch
You will need 2 colors to stripe the shell.
They will be referred to as color 1 = C1, and color 2 = C2.


Shell
Each round will end with a slp-st to the first sc made in that row.
With C1
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
C2
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
C1
3) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
C2
4) ch 1, sc in each sc around
C1
5) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
C2
6) ch 1, sc in each sc around
C1
7) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (30 sc)
C2
8) ch 1, sc in each sc around
C1
9) ch 1, sc in each sc around, finish off C1 at end of this row
C2
10) ch 1, sc in each sc around
11) in BLO, ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
12) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (18 sc)
STUFF
13) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
14) ch 1, sc-dec around (6 sc)
FO . Use tail to sew hole closed.
Head
Head is done in one continuous spiral.
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
5-7) sc in each sc around
8) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around 18 sc
9) sc in each sc around
10) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
slp st to next sc. FO, leaving long tail for sewing
Legs (make 4)
Legs are done in one continuous spiral
Ch 2,
1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2-3) sc in each sc around
Slp st to next sc. FO leaving long tail for sewing
Tail
Ch 4,
1) slp st in 2nd ch from hook, slp st in next ch, sc in last ch.
FO
Stuff and sew head to turtle body.
Sew legs on the underside of turtle.
Sew tail onto turtle tush.
Enjoy your turtle!!


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Smaller frog

Small Frog

Frog measures about 7 inches tall!

Supplies needed
:
G Hook
Small amounts of WW yarn
Stitch marker or safety pin
Buttons for eyes (optional)

Terms used
Sc = single crochet
Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches
Ch = chain
FO = Finish off, or Fasten off


Please note!!!
The frog is done in a continous spiral.(unless other wise noted) I would suggest using a stitch marker or a safety pin to mark your place
Another tip: when you start the body, you will be working from the bottom up. If after a few rounds, there is holes in the bottom, you can use the beginning tail to sew them shut a bit.
I get asked, why doesn’t my “ --------------” (fill in the blank) look like yours??
One of the easiest things to do, pin before sewing. I make up the entire head, and eyes first. Using sewing straight pins (or longer needles) pin the eyes onto the head. Make sure you like where they are first before sewing. Play around with the placement to see what you like. Do this will all your work. It will make a huge difference!

Head
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
5-8) sc in each sc around)
9) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (18 sc)
10) (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
Slip stitch to the next sc
FO leaving long tail for sewing
Stuff head

Eyes (make 2)
Ch 2
1) 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (8 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat (12 sc)
FO leaving long tail.
Stuff beginning tail into each eye and sew to head. (Or stuff if you prefer)
Sew button to middle of eye, pulling threads tighter. This will make the button sink into the eye some. Alternate to button: embroider a French knot into each eye.

Body
Each round of body is joined. Join with slip stitch at end of each round
Ch 4
1) 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in middle chain, 3 sc in last chain from hook. Working along underside of chain, sc in bottom side of middle chain, sc in last chain. (same as first chain you started in) (8 sc)
2) ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 3 sc’s, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. (14 sc)
3) ch 1, 2 sc in first 3 sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (22 sc)
4-10) ch 1, sc in each sc around
11) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around, sc in last 2 sc’s (17 sc)
12) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around. Sc in last sc. (13 sc)
STUFF
13) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around. Sc in last sc (9 sc)
FO
Sew head onto body overlapping head a bit over the body.

Arms (make 2)
(Back to crocheting in a spiral)
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2-9) sc in each sc around
Slip stitch to the next sc,and FO leaving longer tail for sewing
Note: after round 2, make sure to flip arm so you are crocheting on the outside of arm... It is too difficult to do it once your arms are completed. No need to stuff.
Sew arms onto Frog

Legs (make 2)

Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2-10) sc in each sc around

Slip stitch to the next sc,and FO leaving longer tail for sewing
Note: after round 2, make sure to flip leg so you are crocheting on the outside of arm... It is too difficult to do it once your arms are completed. No need to stuff.
Sew legs onto frog

Scarf
Chain 35
1) sc in 2nd chain from hook & each remaining chain.
FO
Tack or tie scarf around frog neck.
Frog complete!


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