Crocheting Club: Crochet Toys

Materials:

Yarn: Lily® Sugar ’n Cream

(Solids: 70.9 g/2.5 oz/109 m/120 yds)
1 ball each of: Lt Blue (MC); Yellow (A); White (B); Beige (D).
Small amounts of Black (C) and Green (E) for embroidery.

Crochet Hook: Size 3.5 mm (U.S. E or 4) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
1 pipe cleaner for Tail
Stuffing

Gauge: 16 sc and 20 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

Instructions:

BODY
With MC, ch 2.
**1st rnd: 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st in first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc. 14 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 2 sc in next sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 21 sc.
4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 28 sc.
5th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * to last 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 35 sc.
6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from * to last 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Join A with sl st in first sc. 42 sc.
7th rnd: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Rep from * to last 5 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 49 sc.**
8th and 9th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each sc around. Join MC with sl st in first sc at end of 9th rnd.
10th and 11th rnds:With MC, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc.
12th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st.*Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc. Yoh and draw through 3 loops on hook - Sc2tog made. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Rep from * to last 6 sc. Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Join A with sl st in first sc. 42 sts.
13th to 15th rnds: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each st around. Join MC with sl st in first sc at end of 15th rnd.
16th rnd:With MC, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc.
17th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from * to last 5 sc. Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 35 sts.
18th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each st around. Join A with sl st in first sc.
19th to 21st rnds: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each sc around. Join MC with sl st in first sc at end of 21st rnd.
22nd rnd:With MC, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * to last 4 sc. Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 28 sts.
23rd and 24th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each st around. Join A with sl st in first sc at end of 24th rnd.
25th and 26th rnds:With A, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

HEAD
With B only, work from ** to ** as given for Body.
8th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc.
9th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Rep from * to last 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 56 sc.
10th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc.
11th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Rep from * to last 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 63 sc.
12th to 17th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc.
18th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Rep from * to last 8 sc. Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 56 sts.
19th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each st around. Join with sl st in first sc.
20th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. *Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Rep from * to last 4 sc. Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 49 sts.
21st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 5 sts. Rep from * to last 6 sts. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 4 sts. Join with sl st in first sc. 42 sts.
22nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 2 sts. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 4 sts. Rep from * to last 3 sts. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in last st. Join with sl st in first sc. 35 sts.
23rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 3 sts. Rep from * to last 4 sts. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 2 sts. Join with sl st in first sc. 28 sts.
24th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in next st. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 2 sts. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Join with sl st in first sc. 21 sts. Fasten off.

Arm (make 2). With B, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st in first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc.
Rep last rnd twice more, joining MC at end of last rnd.
With MC, rep last rnd 12 times more. Fasten off.

Leg (make 2). With B, ch 2.
1st rnd: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st in first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc. 16 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st and each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc.
Rep last rnd twice more, joining MC at end of last rnd.
With MC, rep last rnd 11 times more. Fasten off.
Ear (make 2). With B, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st in first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc. 12 sc.
4th rnd: As 2nd rnd.
5th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 18 sc.
6th rnd: As 2nd rnd. Fasten off.

Tail: With B, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st in first sc.
2nd and 3rd rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join MC with sl st in first sc at end of 3rd rnd.
4th to 6th rnds: With MC, as 2nd rnd.
Join A with sl st in first st at end of 6th rnd.
7th to 9th rnds:With A, as 2nd rnd.
Rep last 6 rnds 3 times more, then 4th to 6th rnds once more. Fasten off.

Cheeks: With B, ch 2.
1st row: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 2 sc in next sc. Turn. 4 sc.
3rd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn. 6 sc.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog over last 2 sc. Turn. 4 sts.
6th row: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) twice.
Rep 2nd to 6th rows once more. Fasten off.
Nose: With C, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Stuff Body, Head, Arms, Legs and sew tog as illustrated. Sew Cheeks in position, placing stuffing as you sew. Sew on Nose.
With C and E, embroider eyes and mouth.
Cut 3 strands of C, 7 ins [18 cm] long and thread through Cheeks for whiskers.
Insert pipe cleaner into Tail, shape it and sew at bottom back of Body.

CUDDLY ELMER TOY

Finished measurement:
Elmer sits 6” high.
Materials:

“Full o’ Sheep™”: 1 ball each 2510 Aquamarine A, 2260 Clementine B, and 2205 Little Lamb C.
Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]. Split lock stitch marker, yarn needle, 12mm safety eyes, stuffing.

Gauge:
18 sts = 4”; 20 rounds = 4” in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Abbreviations:
Inc (increase) = 2 sc in next sc.
Dec (decrease) = draw up a loop in next 2 sc, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
A, B, C = color A, B, C
ch = chain;
mm = millimeters
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.
Note:

Work in continuous rounds without joining. Place marker in last st of round; move marker up each round.
“Full o’ Sheep™” Art. T100 available in 3.5 oz (100 g); 155 yd (142 m) balls. (Size 4 medium)

Instructions:

Ears (Make 2)
Round 1: With B, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: [Inc, sc in next sc] 3 times – 9 sc.
Rounds 3 and 5: Sc in each sc around.
Round 4: [Inc, sc in next 2 sc] 3 times – 12 sc.
Round 6: [Inc, sc in next 3 sc] 3 times – 15 sc.
Round 7: [Inc, sc in next 4 sc] 3 times – 18 sc.
Round 8: [Inc, sc in next 5 sc] 3 times – 21 sc.
Rounds 9-11: Sc in each sc around.
Round 12: [Dec, sc in next 5 sc] 3 times – 18 sc.
Round 13: [Dec, sc in next 4 sc] 3 times – 15 sc.
Round 14: [Dec, sc in next 3 sc] 3 times – 12 sc. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Head
Round 1: With C, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: [Inc, sc in next sc] 3 times – 9 sc.
Rounds 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13: Sc in each sc around.
Round 5: [Inc, sc in next sc] 4 times, sc in last sc – 13 sc.
Round 7: [Inc, sc in next 2 sc] 4 times, sc in last sc – 17 sc.
Round 9: [Inc, sc in next 3 sc] 4 times, sc in last sc – 21 sc.
Round 10: [Inc, sc in next 2 sc] 7 times – 28 sc.
Round 12: [Inc, sc in next 3 sc] 7 times – 35 sc.
Round 14: [Inc, sc in next 4 sc] 7 times – 42 sc.
Rounds 15-19: With B, sc in each sc around. Attach ears and safety eyes to the head, and embroider the nose with scrap of B and yarn needle. Begin stuffing the head, and continue to stuff until head is fastened off.
Round 20: [Dec, sc in next 5 sc] 6 times – 36 sc.
Round 21: [Dec, sc in next 4 sc] 6 times – 30 sc.
Round 22: Sc in each sc around.
Round 23: [Dec, sc in next 3 sc] 6 times – 24 sc.
Round 24: [Dec, sc in next 2 sc] 6 times – 18 sc.
Round 25: [Dec, sc in next sc] 6 times – 12 sc.
Round 26: [Dec] 6 times – 6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Finish stuffing. Weave tail through last round and gather tightly. Knot to secure.

Body
Round 1: With A, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: [Inc] 6 times – 12 sc.
Round 3: [Inc, sc in next sc] 6 times – 18 sc.
Round 4: [Inc, sc in next 2 sc] 6 times – 24 sc.
Round 5: [Inc, sc in next 3 sc] 6 times – 30 sc.
Round 6: [Inc, sc in next 4 sc] 6 times – 36 sc.
Round 7: [Inc, sc in next 5 sc] 6 times – 42 sc.
Rounds 8-12: Sc in each sc around.
Round 13: [Dec, sc in next 5 sc] 6 times – 36 sc.
Round 14: Sc in each sc around.
Round 15: With B, sc in each sc around.
Round 16: [Dec, sc in next 4 sc] 6 times – 30 sc.
Rounds 17-21: Sc in each sc around.
Round 22: [Dec, sc in next 3 sc] 6 times – 24 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: With C, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: [Inc] 6 times – 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc in each sc around.
Rounds 4-14: With B, sc in each sc around. Fasten off at end of last round leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2)
Round 1: With C, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: [Inc] 6 times – 12 sc.
Round 3: [Inc, sc in next 2 sc] 4 times – 16 sc.
Rounds 4-13: With A, sc in each sc around. Fasten off at end of last round leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing
Stuff the body. Sew on the head. Stuff arms and legs and sew onto body.

Bella ButterflyMaterials:

WW yarn: Small amounts of each - CA (darker shade for body, arms & legs)
CB (a lighter shade for head) , and a variegated (for the wings).
Scrap of black yarn.
Crochet hook size F (US)
Polyfill
1 Pipe cleaner - choice of color for antennae

Gauge:
4 sc = 1 inch, 4 sc rows = 1 inch.

Size
5 1/2" high
Note: Do not join rounds unless otherwise indicated.
Instructions

Body
Rnd 1: Starting at bottom of body with CA, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (30 sc)
Rnds 7 - 10: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 11: (Sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (24 sc)
Rnds 12 - 13: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 14: (Sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around, join in next sc, fasten off. (18 sc)
Stuff body firmly.

Head
Rnd 1: Starting at top of head with CB, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (36 sc)
Rnds 8 - 10: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 11: (Sc in next 4 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (30 sc)
Rnd 12: (Sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 14: (Sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
Rnd 15: Sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in next sc. Fasten off.
Stuff head firmly then sew head and body sections together, adding more stuffing if necessary before closing.

First Wing
Note: Turning ch 3 counts as first dc of next row.
Row 1: With variegated yarn, ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc in each next 2 chs, ch 3, turn. (6 dc)
Row 2: Dc in first dc, dc in each remaining dc across, dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, turn. (8 dc)
Row 3: Dc in first dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch3, sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in top of beginning ch, ch 3, turn. (3- ch sps)
Row 4: Dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp) 3 times, ch 3, 2 dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, turn. (4- ch sps)
Row 5: Dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp) twice, ch 2, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, turn.
Row 6: Dc in first dc, 3 dc in next ch sp, 3 hdc in next ch sp, ch 2, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, 3 hdc in next ch sp, 3 dc in next ch sp, dc in next dc, dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 1, turn.
Row 7: Work sc, ch 3, sc in first sc (this makes the bottom point of wing.) sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc in next ch sp, sl st in next sc, sc in next ch sp, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sl st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off.
Second Wing
Rows 1 - 6: Repeat Rows 1 - 6 of first wing.
Row 7: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc in next ch sp, sl st in next sc, sc in next ch sp, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc, ch 3 sc all in last st (this makes the bottom point of wing), sl st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off.

Legs (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With CA yarn, ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (4)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (8 sc)
Rnds 3 - 10: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 11: Sc in each sc around, join in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off. Stuff legs, do not sew opening closed. Sew legs to bottom of body over rnds 4 - 7 in a sitting position.

Arms (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With CA yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 - 7: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around, join in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off. Stuff arms and sew opening closed. Sew arms to sides of body over rnds 11 -13 to align with legs.
With a length of variegated yarn, sew the first 2 rows of wings to back of body, making sure to have the points of the wings facing downward.
With a length of black yarn embroider eyes and mouth to face.
Weave in all loose ends.
Antennae: Cut piper cleaner in half. Use one half for each antennae. Insert crochet hook (size G hooks works well) under a sc at either side of top of head, wrap about a half an inch end of the pipe cleaner around hook and pull through just far enough to release the pipe cleaner from hook.
Secure pipe cleaner to top of head by twisting the half inch length around the bottom of the longer section.
Shape antennae into desired shape.
Done!

Blue Kitty

Materials:

WW yarn: about 4 oz. MC (5 oz. if not using CB)
Crochet hook size F
About 1 1/2 oz. CB (optional)
Small amount pink for front of ears
Small amount green for eyes
Small amount color of choice for collar
Scrap of black for pupil
Fiberfill
Straight pins

Gauge: 4 sc = 1 inch, 4 sc rows = 1 inch.
Finished Size: (approximate) 13 inches tall.

Head (Make 2 sections)
Row 1: With MC and starting at top of head, ch 11, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and 2 sc in next ch, sc in each remaining ch to last 2 chs, 2 sc in each of last 2 chs, ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Row 2: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (16 sc)
Row 3: Work 2 sc in each next 3 sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in each next 3 sc, ch 1, turn. (22 sc)
Rows 4 & 5: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (26 sc)
Rows 6 & 7: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Rows 8 - 11: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (34 sc)
Rows 12 - 14: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Rows 15 & 16: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc to last 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Rows 17 & 18: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Rows 19 - 21: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc to last 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (24 sc)
Row 22: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, sc in next 16 sc, (decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, ch 1, turn. (20 sc)
Row 23: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, sc in next 12 sc, (decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, ch 1, turn. (16 sc)
Row 24: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 25: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in next 4 sc, (decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) 3 times, ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Row 26: Sc in each sc across, fasten off.
Starting at row 26 and working up and around to opposite side of row 26 sew the edges of the 2 head sections together, leaving the sc of row 26 open.
Stuff head firmly, do not close.

Body (Make 2)
Row 1: With MC and starting at bottom of body, ch 21, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook
and in each remaining ch to last ch, 2 sc in last ch, ch 1, turn. (22 sc)
Row 2: Work 2 sc in each next 2 sc, sc in next 18 sc, 2 sc in each next 2 sc, ch 1, turn.
(26 sc)
Row 3: Work 2 sc in each next 2 sc, sc in next 22 sc, 2 sc in each next 2 sc, ch 1, turn.
(30 sc)
Row 4: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 5: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in each next 3 sc, sc in next 22 sc, 2 sc in each next 3 sc, sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (36 sc)
Rows 6 - 14: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 15: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc to last 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (34 sc)
Rows 16 & 17: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 18: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc to last 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (32 sc)
Row 19: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, sc in next 24 sc, (decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, ch 1, turn. (28 sc)
Rows 20 - 22: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 23: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc to last 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (26 sc)
Row 24: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, sc in next 18 sc, (decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, ch 1, turn. (22 sc)
Row 25: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 26: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc to last 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (20 sc)
Row 27: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) 10 times, ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Row 28: Sc in each sc across, fasten off.
Starting at row 28 and working down and around up to opposite side of row 28 sew the edges of the 2body sections together, leaving the sc of row 28 open. Stuff body firmly, do not close.
Sew the head and body sections together by sewing rnd 26 of head to row 28 of body,
add more filling at neckline, making it firm (so neck isn't floppy) before closing.

Ears:
Front Section (Make 2)
Row 1: With pink yarn and starting at top point of ear, ch 3, work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 2: 2 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Rows 3 - 5: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in each remaining sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1,
turn. (12 sc)
Row 6: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 7: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in each remaining sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn.
(14 sc)
Row 8:: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 9: Sc in each sc across, change to MC in last step of last sc, break off pink, ch 1, Do Not Turn.
Edging: With MC work sc evenly down side of ear to top point, work 3 sc in point of ear, work sc evenly up side to row 9 of ear, join with a sl st in first sc of row 9. Fasten
off.

Back Section of Ear (Make 2)
Row 1: With MC and starting at top point of ear, ch 2, work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch
1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 2: Work 2 sc in first sc, 3 sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 3: Work (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2sc) twice, 2 sc in last sc. ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Row 4: 2 sc in first sc, sc sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in each next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Row 5: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in each next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in last
sc, ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Row 6: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 7: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in each remaining sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn.
(20 sc)
Row 8: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 9: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, Do Not Turn.

Edging: Work sc evenly down side of ear to top point, work 3 sc in point of ear, work sc
evenly up side to row 9 of ear, join with a sl st in first sc of row 9. Fasten off.
With a length of MC yarn, having one front and one back section together to form one
ear, sew together over ear edging sts, leave bottom of ear open and stuff ear firmly. Do not close.
Pin ears into place at top of head over rows 2 - 11 of head - by lining up the sewn seams of ears to sewn seams of head. The front ear section should overlap the front of hear and the back section of ear should overlap the back of head. With a length of MC yarn, sew ears into place adding more stuffing if necessary before closing.

Feet (Make 4 sections)
Note: If using CB, make 2 foot sections MC and 2 foot sections CB, then sew one of
each together to form foot as written in directions.
If not using CB work all 4 sections with MC only.
Row 1: Ch 6, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chs, 2 sc in last ch, ch 1, turn.(7 sc)
Row 2: Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in each next 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Rows 3 - 6: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 7: Sc in each sc across, fasten off.
Sew 2 foot sections together to form one foot, stuff firmly before closing and sew feet to row 5 of bottom of body.

Front Legs (Make 2)
Notes: Front legs will be worked in rounds. It is important to work the join, ch1, turn at
the end of each round for shaping.
When starting new round be sure to skip the turning ch 1 and the joining sl st.
Pattern is written using MC only.
If using CB, start one leg with MC and change to CB at the end of a round as far up leg
as desired, then break off MC, finish pattern with CB. Then reverse the yarn color for the second leg.
If not using CB, work both legs in MC only.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: Work 2 sc in each next 6 sc, sc in next 6 sc, join, ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: Sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in each next 4 sc, sc in next 4 sc, join, ch 1, turn. (22 sc)
Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 6: Sc in next 10 sc, (decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) 4 times, sc in next 4 sc, join, ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Rnd 7: Sc in next 4 sc, (decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, sc in next 10 sc, join, ch 1,
turn. (16 sc)
*Start stuffing legs at about rnd 12 and continue to stuff as work progress*
Rnds 8 - 24: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 25: (Sc in next 6 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, join, ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Rnd 26: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off.
Making sure legs are stuffed firmly, sew opening at rnd 26 close and sew legs to body
over row 25 of body 3 sc from side seams.

Tail

Note: If using CB, start with rnd 1with MC, change to CB at the end of 16 then break off MC and continue pattern in CB. If not using CB work tail pattern in MC only.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 3: Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, join, ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Rnds 4 & 5: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 6: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each remaining sc around, join, ch 1,turn. (8 sc)
Rnds 7 - 10: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 11: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, join, ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Rnds 12 - 16: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 17: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, join, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)
Rnds 18 - 25: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 26: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, join, ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Rnds 27 - 30: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 31: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, join, ch 1, turn. (16 sc)
Rnds 32 - 35: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 36: (Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, join, ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Rnds 37 - 40: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 41: Sc in each sc around, join, fasten off.
Stuff tail lightly and sew and a slight angle to back of body over rows 8 - 14 of body.
Tack side of tail to body to keep in place.

Eyes (Make 2)
Row 1: (This row starts the inside corner of eye) With green and at inside corner of
eye, ch 2, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2: 2 sc in first sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Rows 3 & 4: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 5: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Rows 6 & 7: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 8: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc to last 2 sc, decrease 1 sc
over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 9: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 10: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, ch 1, turn. (2 sc)
Row 11: (This row makes the outside corner of eye) Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, ch 1,
Do Not Turn.

Edging: Work sc evenly around outer edge of eye having 2 sc in point at starting ch, join with a sl st to the sc of row 11. Fasten off.
With a length of black yarn embroider a pupil onto center of each eye.
With a length of green yarn sew eyes to face over rows 9 - 15, pointing the outside
corners of eyes pointing at a slight upward angle.

Muzzle
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. Join, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around, join, ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around, join, Fasten off. (24 sc)
Sew muzzle to center of face under the eyes. Stuff firmly before closing.
With a length of pink yarn, embroider nose and mouth to muzzle.

Collar
Row 1: With color of choice ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch
across, ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Rows 2 - 30: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 31: Sc in each sc across, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off.
Being careful not to twist collar, place collar around cat's neck and sew row 31 to starting ch of row 1.
Weave in any remaining loose ends.

CHICK PATTERN

Materials:

1 skein of Lion Brand Yarn Jiffy brushed 2ply yarn in Oat for beak and feet
1 skein of Lion Brand Yarn Jiffy brushed 2ply yarn in Lemon for body
Crochet Hook 3.00mm
Stitch marker
Poly-fill
Yarn needle
One pair of 12mm safety eyes

Finished Measurements:
4 inches tall
Abbreviations used in this pattern:
ch chain
sc single crochet
sts stitches
dec decrease a stitch (*insert hook into next st, yarn over, draw up a loop* twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.)
*repeat directions inside * as many times as indicated
A Note on Gauge: The crochet fabric needs to be tight, so if you change yarn weight, make sure you use a hook size that is at least 2 sizes smaller than the label of the yarn calls for. This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round.
Step 1: Beak
With beak color create a slip ring. Sc in ring to join. Sc 6 additional times in ring. (6)
Round 1 – 4 sc in each sc around (12)
Leave a length of yarn to sew beak to body. Lightly stuff the beak with poly-fill.
Step 2: Head/Body
With body color create a slip ring. Sc in ring to join. Sc 6 additional times in ring. (6)
Round 1 – 2 sc in each sc around (12)
Round 2 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18)
Rounds 3 – 8 sc in each sc around (18)
Round 9 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sts* around (24)
Stuff the Head. Sew on beak. Place safety eyes on either side of the beak about one stitch away and secure with backs.
Round 10 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sts* around (30)
Round 11 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sts* around (36)
Round 12 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 5 sts* around (42)
Rounds 13 – 16 sc in each sc around (42)
Round 17 *1 dec, 1 sc in next 5 sts* around (36)
Round 18 *1 dec, 1 sc in next 4 sts* around (30)
Round 19 *1 dec, 1 sc in next 3 sts* around (24)
Round 20 *1 dec, 1 sc in next 2 sts* around (18)
Round 21*1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (12)
Round 22 *1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (8)
Cut a length of yarn about 6 or so inches long, just enough to sew the hole closed. Thread a needle and weave the needle in and out of the eight stitches of round 22 and pull hole closed. Weave in lose end of yarn.
Step 3: Feet make 2
Ch 4 (from this point on you will work in rounds)
Round 1 – 2 sc in first ch, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next sc, now you will be working on the opposite side of the chain, sc in the remaining sts. (10)
Rounds 2-6 sc in each sc around (10)
Leave a length of yarn to sew foot to body. Sew the opening of foot closed. DO NOT STUFF. Next, sew the foot securely to the body across the end and then sew across the foot again around where the belly rounds to meet the feet. This will keep the feet close to the body and stop them from flopping. If you prefer your chick to have floppy feet, only sew along the back of the feet.

Cute Crochet Bee

Size: Bee measures 6” tall.
Materials:

RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 1 Skein each 324 Bright Yellow A, 312 Black B, and 311 White C.
Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5].
Split-lock stitch marker
yarn needle
stuffing
2 small black dome buttons
small amount red Pearl cotton.

Gauge: 16 sc = 4”; 20 rnds = 4” in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Abbreviations:
inc (increase) = 2 sc in next sc.
dec (decrease) = draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTE: Work in continuous rounds of sc without joining unless otherwise indicated. Place a marker in first stitch of round and move up each round.

Instructions:
HEAD AND BODY: Begin at top of head with A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times – 18 sc.
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times – 24 sc.
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6times – 30 sc.
Rnds 6-12: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 13: [Dec] 15 times – 15 sc.
Neck-Rnd 14: [Sc in next 3 sc, dec] 3 times – 12 sc.
Body-Rnd 15: [Inc] 12 times – 24 sc.
Rnds 16 and 17: Sc in each sc around. Cut A. Stuff Head.
Rnds 18-21: With B, sc in each sc around. Cut B.
Rnds 22-24: With A, sc in each sc around.
Rnd 25: Dec] 12 times – 12 sc.
Rnd 26: [Dec] 6 times – 6 sc. Fasten off.
Finish stuffing. Weave yarn tail through remaining 6 sc, draw up firmly to gather; fasten securely.
WING (Make 2): With C, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next ch, 6 dc in last ch; working on opposite side of ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in last 2 ch; turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 6 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts; turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, slip st in each st around. Fasten off.
Sew in place on back of bee.
LEG (Make 6): With B, ch 7; 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in last 5 ch. Fasten off. Sew in place.
FEELERS (Make 2): With B, ch 10; slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off.

Gold Fish

Materials:

Acrylic yarn; black, white,orange
Crochet hook suitable for the yarn you use (I use an E)
Two pair of 12mm. safety eyes
Polyester fiber fill
Sewing needle for yarn

Size:
Approximately 51/2" tall to tips of fin. Your finished fish, may be bigger or smaller than mine depending on your tension and the yarn you use.
Abbreviations:
1. = Round
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2sc in same stitch)
dec = decrease (2sc worked together)
sl st = slip stitch(es)
FO = fasten off yarn, lv tail for sewing
BLO = back loop only of next stitch
FLO = front loop only of next stitch
* = repeat directions between * and * as many as indicated
I start crochet by making a Magic ring as in Japanese style. It makes the starting
hole tight and secure. You can start in which ever way you feel comfortable.
NOTE: Work in continuous spiral round; do not join rounds unless otherwise stated. Mark first stitch of each round, If the number goes up on the next row, increase to that number of stitches, if the number goes down, decrease to that number of stitches.
Steps:
ORANDA GOLD FISH AND FANTAIL GOLDFISH
Pattern is written for both Gold fish, Oranda pictured in red and white with headpiece, Fantail pictured in Orange.
HEAD AND BODY ONE PIECE: Make 1
1. Make a magic ring with 6 sc
2. *sc inc 1*, repeat 5 times (12)
3. sc 12
4. * sc 1, sc inc 1 * repeat 6 times (18 )
5. sc 18
6-7. * sc 2, sc inc 1 * repeat 6 times (24 )
8-12. * sc 3 sc inc 1 * repeat 6 times (30 )
13. * sc 4, sc inc 1 * repeat 6 times (36
NOTE: Add 12 mm saftey eyes before stuffing fish
Optional: I Hot glue mine into place after the fish is finished, I find, I get a better placement this way,They will not pull out, the hot glue really cements them to the yarn!
14. change to CC , sc 36
NOTE: (carry both yarns throught body of fish, change color everyother row)
15. MC sc 36
16. CC sc 36
17. MC * sc 4, sc dec 1 * repeat 6 times (30 )
18. CC sc 30
19. MC * sc 3, sc dec 1 * repeat 6 times (24 )
20. CC sc 24
21. MC * sc 2, sc dec 1 * repeat 6 times (18 )
22. CC sc 18
23. MC * sc 1. sc dec 1* repeat 6 times (12 )
24. CC sc 1, sc dec 1,around FO , lv tail for sewing (gather) opening closed.
TAIL BASE: Make 1 This piece will naturally curve as you work it, to fit thebody.
1. Make a magic ring with 6 sc
2. *sc inc 1*, repeat 5 times (12)
3. sc 12
4* sc 1, sc inc 1 * repeat 6 times (18 )
5. sc 18
6. sc,hdc, 2dc, 2dc, hdc, sc 2 then, BLO sc inc in the next 8sts, (16 sc), sc 1 ,sl st,
ch-1 turn (do not finish around, lv marker in place, DO NOT move it for the rest of
the work!!!!)
7. FLO sl st, dec 1, sc 10, dec 1, sc, sl st, ch-1 turn
8. BLO sc 2 sc dec , sc 6, dec in next 2 sts, sl st ch-1 turn
9. FLO sc across, (10) sl st in last st (11) , ch-1 turn
10. BLO sl st, sc dec , sc in next 5 sts, sc dec, sl st ch-1 turn
11. FLO sl st, sc 7, sl st ch-1 turn
12. BLO sl st, sc 2, sc dec, sc 2, sl st in next sc, (lv last stitch) ch-1 turn
13. FLO sc dec, sc, sc, sc dec, sl st, ch-1 turn
14. BLO sl st, sc dec, sc dec, - DO NOT TURN THIS TIME!
15. Continue down the left side of piece towards your marker...sc 11 to 12
stitches, dc inc in next 7 sts,hds, then work 11 to 12 sc up the right side of piece.
FO lv long tail for sewing to back of Goldfish body.
TAIL FINS: Make 4
1. Make a magic ring with 4 sc
2. sc 2 sc inc 1, sc 2 (6)
3. sc inc 1, sc 4, sc inc 1 (8)
4. sc 3, sc inc 1,sc 3, sc inc 1, ( 10)
5. sc 4, sc inc1, sc 4, sc inc 1 (12)
6. * sc 1, sc inc 1 * repeat 6 times (18 )
7-8. sc around
9 . * sc 1. sc dec 1* repeat 6 times (12 )
10. sc 4,sc dec 1,sc 4, sc dec 1 (10)
11. sc 3, sc dec 1, sc 3, sc dec 1 ( 8)
12. sc 2,sc dec1, sc 2, sc dec 1 (6) FO lv tail to sew to back of fish body

SIDE FINS: Make 2
1. Make a magic ring with 6 sc
2. *sc inc 1*, repeat 5 times (12)
3. * sc 1, sc inc 1 * repeat 6 times (18 )
4-6. sc 18
7. * sc 1. sc dec 1* repeat 6 times (12 )
8. sc around
9. sc 5, sc dec 1, sc 5 (10)
10. sc 4, sc dec 1, sc 4, ( 8 ) 2 FO , lv tail to sew to sides of fish body
BACK FIN: Make 1
1. Make a magic ring with 4 sc
2-3. sc 2 sc inc 1, sc 2 (6)
4. sc inc 1, sc 4, sc inc 1 (8)
5. sc 2, sc inc 1, sc 2, sc inc 1, sc 5 (12)
6. sc 2, sc inc 1, sc 2, sc inc 1, sc 2, sc inc 1, sc around
7. sc 2, sc inc 1, sc 2, sc inc 1, sc 2, sc inc 1, sc 2, sc inc 1, sc around
(NOTE: Continue to rows 8-9 for FANTAIL GOLDFISH)
FO , whip stitch end closed. lv tail for sewing to body
Add these two rows if making the "FANTAIL GOLDFISH"
8-9. sc around FO, whip st end closed, lv tail for sewing to body

Crochet Pumpkin

Finished Size: 14 inches around and 6 inches high
Materials:

G hook 
orange worsted weight yarn
green worsted weight yarn
2 black beads - about 3/4 inch in diameter 
black embroidery thread 
polyester fiberfill 
Tapestry and Embroidery needles

Instructions:

With G hook and orange yarn, leaving a long (12-inch) tail, ch 25. 
Sc across. (24 sc) 
*Ch 1 and sc into the back loop only, all the way across.* 
Repeat between * * for 40 more rows. Finish off, leaving a long (12-inch) tail.
With tapestry needle, weave one tail back and forth along the long side of the rectangle and pull tightly in order to gather it. (This is either the top or bottom of pumpkin). Weave into the opposite end where you started, secure, and snip. Do this with the other tail along the other long side of the rectangle, but do not snip off tail this time.
With embroidery needle and thread, adorn with eyes and mouth using the picture as guide and stuff with polyester fiberfill. With the other long tail, sew together the two sides of the pumpkin to close up. (You could also put the orange yarn back on the hook and sc down the back).
With G hook and green yarn, ch 2 and make 7sc in the 2nd ch from hook. Join. Sc around for 4 rounds or until stem reaches approximately 1.5 inches (3cm). Finish off leaving a 6-inch tail. Sew the stem to the top of the pumpkin and secure in place.

Ta-da! Now make a whole bunch so that you can have the cutest pumpkin PATCH out there!

Note: these pumpkins like to stay inside where it’s warm or safe. They really don’t like front porches, back porches, stoops, but mantles, credenzas, buffets and desks are a-okay!

Petunia Turtle

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn - small amounts of CA (variegated) and CB (solid color)- for turtle
small amount of yellow and pink - for flower
US crochet hook size F
Polyfill
Yarn needle

Notes: Do not join rounds unless indicated. Mark the beginning of each round with a stitch marker or scrap of yarn.
Steps:
Top Shell
Rnd 1 (Right side): With variegated yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (30 sc)
Rnds 7 - 8: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 9: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (36 sc)
Rnd 10: Sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in front loop of next sc, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 11: Work 5 dc in first sc, *sk next sc, sc in next sc, sk next sc**, 5 dc in next sc, repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **. Join with a sl st in turning ch 1. Fasten off.
Bottom Shell
Rnd 1(Right side): With variegated yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (36 sc)
Rnd 7: Sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in next sc, fasten off.
With a length of variegated yarn, with wrong sides touching, sew the bottom shell to the free loops of rnd 10 of top shell. Stuff firmly before closing.
Legs (Make 4)
Rnd 1: With CB yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in back loop only of each sc around.
Rnds 4 - 6: Sc in each sc around. At the end of rnd 6, join with a sl st in next sc, fasten off.
Stuff legs firmly. Pin legs into position on bottom shell and sew into place.
Head
Rnd 1: Starting at face, with CB yarn, ch 3, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc in last ch, working around to opposite side of starting ch work 2 sc in next ch. (8 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in each next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (12 sc)
Rnds 3 - 4: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
Rnds 6 - 7: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 8: (Sc in next 4 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (15 sc)
Rnd 9: (Sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (12 sc)
Rnd 10: Sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in next sc, fasten off.
Stuff head firmly and flatten slightly. To sew head onto body correctly, the starting ch of head should lay horizontally. Sew head to top shell over rnds 7 - 9 centered between front legs.
Tail
Rnd 1: With CB yarn, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (8 sc)
Rnds 4 - 5: Sc in each sc around. At the end of rnd 5, join with a sl st in next sc. Leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off.
Stuff tail and sew opening closed, sew tail to back of top shell over rnd 7, centered between the back legs.
Flower
Rnd 1: With yellow yarn and starting at center, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, leaving a sewing length, fasten off.
Rnd 2: (This rnds makes the petals) Join pink yarn in any sc of center. Ch 1, work sc, 2 dc, and sc all in same sc as joining and in each sc around. Join with a sl st in first sc, fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in the loose end of the pink yarn of flower. With the remaining length of yellow yarn, sew flower to side of turtle shell.
With a length of black yarn, embroider eyes onto face.
Weave in any remaining loose ends.

Pokemon

Materials:

WW yarn in light yellow and a medium black
G Hook
Fiberfill
Yarn needle
Scraps of felt in black, red, pink and a very tiny bit of white
sewing threads to match the felt colors

Notes:
I tend to prefer to join my rounds, but if you prefer continuous rounds and using stitch markers, that's just as good. Whatever is most comfortable for you.
Gauge isn't an issue, just make sure that your hook, yarn and tensions result in a fairly tight stitch, to prevent the stuffing from showing through.
I also recommend using the 'invisible decrease' when making 3D pieces like this. It's done by making the decrease stitch in the Front Loops Only of the two sc. While the stitch isn't completely invisible, it does create a much neater looking piece with few to no 'gaps' where the decrease stitches are made.
Number in ( ) at the end of each round or row, are the total number of stitches in that round or row.
Special stitches used:
BPDC (Back post double crochet): Yarn over, insert hook from the back side of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch on a previous row. yo and pull up a loop (3 lps on hook)
yo and draw through two lps (2 lps on hook), yo and draw through two lps (1 lp on hook)
FPTC (Front post treble crochet): Yarn over twice, insert hook around the post (from the front side of your work) of the stitch indicated, yo and draw up a lp (4 lps on hook), yo and draw through two lps (3 lps on hook), yo and draw through two lps (2 lps on hook), yo and draw through two lps (1 lp on hook)

Instructions:
HEAD:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30)
Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36)
Rnd 7: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (42)
Rnd 8: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (48)
Rnd 9-12: sc in each sc around (48)
Rnd 13: sc in next 6 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (42)
Rnd 14: sc in next 5 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (36)
Rnd 15: sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (30)
Begin stuffing about this point if you haven't done so already.
Rnd 16: sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (24)
Rnd 17: sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (18)
Rnd 18: sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (12)
F/O leaving tail, add any stuffing to finish filling out the head. Weave the tail through the last round worked and pull to close.

BODY:
Repeat rounds 1-7 of HEAD.
Rnd 8-11: sc in each sc around (42)
Rnd 12: sc in next 5 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (36)
Rnd 13: sc in each sc around (36)
Rnd 14: sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (30)
Rnd 15: sc in each sc around (30)
Rnd 16: sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (24)
Rnd 17: sc in each sc around (24)
Rnd 18: sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (18)
Rnd 19: sc in each sc around (18)
F/O and stuff moderately firm, leaving opening at neck as is for now.

EARS:
Make 2.
Using yellow yarn,
Rnd1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
Rnd 2: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, around (6)
Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, around (8)
Rnd 4: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, around (10)
Rnd 5: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, around (12)
Rnd 6: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, around (14)
Rnd 7: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, around (16)
Rnd 8: sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, around (18)
Rnd 9: sc in next 5 sc, dec over next 2 sc (twice) sc next 5 sc dec over next 2 sc (twice) (14)
Rnd 10: sc in next 5 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (12)
Do not fasten off. Work one round of sc evenly around the edges of the flattened ear, working 2 sc together in the 'bends' on the sides and 3 sc together in the top point and both of the bottom 'corners'. Join to top of beginning sc. F/O yellow. Attach black to the 4th sc from the bottom of the ear (the end opposite the point). Ch1 and sc in same st as joining.
Sc in each sc to the center stitch of the point (the middle sc at the point where you put three sc together) in that center sc, work the following - sc, FPTC (going around the center sc in the second row below), sc - work sc in each sc to the fourth sc from the bottom on the other side. Do not ch 1, turn. Skip first sc from hook and work to the point. In the point work the following - sc, BPDC (going around the post of the FPTC from row before), sc - work sc until the next to last stitch. Sl st in last stitch. F/O weave in ends.

ARMS:
Make 2
Using yellow yarn
Rnd 1: sc 8 in magic ring
Rnd 2: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc (10)
Rnd 3-7: sc in each sc around (10)
F/O. Stuff moderately without making them over stiff.

FEET:
Using yellow:
Rnd 1: sc 6 in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc (8)
Rnd 3: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc (10)
Rnd 4-7: sc in each sc around (10)
Flatten out the foot and sc thru both layers to 'close' end. Foot is not stuffed.
F/O

TAIL:
Using Black make 2 of the following:
Row 1: Ch 11. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (10)
Row 2: sc in each sc across, do not turn but ch 7.
Row 3: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to previous row, sc in next 5 sc of row 2, turn (leaving remaining sc of row 2 unworked) (11)
Row 4-7: sc in each sc across (11)
Place the two pieces together and sc evenly around the edge going through both pieces. Use 3 sc together in each outside corner, and one sc on inside corners.

COLLAR:
Using black:
Ch 22, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 7 chs. Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch of foundation ch. Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc in next ch of foundation ch. Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc in next ch of foundation ch. Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch of foundation ch. Sc in remaining chs of foundation ch.
ASSEMBLY:
I strongly recommend that you pin all the pieces together before sewing them, just to ensure that you have everything as you want it. Sew head to body, arms and legs in place (using picture for reference). Sew ears to top of head as shown in the picture. Sew the tail to the center bottom of the back of the body as shown. It doesn't matter to which side the tail is turned. Whichever you prefer.
Cut two dime sized circles of black felt, two quarter sized circles of pink felt and two very tiny circles of white. With red felt, cut a mouth the shape shown (it's probably easier to make a paper version first, and when you're pleased with the mouth shape and size, use that paper piece as a template to cut out the mouth from red felt.)
Sew (or glue) the face pieces on as shown, add the 'catch lights' in the eyes as shown.
Sew the collar around the neck, and sew the points of the collar down to the chest.

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