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Skill Level: Intermediate Abbreviations
Yarn: RED HEART Super Saver ch chain
Aruba Sea- 75g sc single crochet
Red Heart with Love dec single crochet 2 stitches
Lettuce-
Aruba Sea- 25g 74g in front loops together
Knit Picks Brava
Red Heart with Love inc single crochet 2 stitches
Lettuce-–10g
Rouge 30g in same sc
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice sl st slip stitch
Mustard – 2g st(s) stitch(es)
Toffee – 3g tog together
Crochet Hook: US G (4.0mm)
Additional Materials Polyfil,
6 Red 12mm Safety Eyes,
Tapestry Needle
Finished Size: 4.5 inches each
Gauge: Not essential for Project
Notes:
The actual size of your hook doesn't really matter if your hook and yarn choices result in tight
even stitches. Crocheting too loosely or using too large of a hook for the yarn weight, will result
in the stuffing showing through.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Each round is written in the following format
Sc, inc (18) --- as an example
This means when working through project the instructions will repeat unless otherwise
indicated. The numbers in ( ) at the end of each round or row, indicates the total number of
stitches that should be in that round or row. Each round is worked in a continuous spiral you
will not need to join rounds. For further tips there is a General Instructions page at the end of
the pattern
It's highly recommended that you read through the pattern completely before beginning to
familiarize yourself with the entire process
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Head Ears (Make 2)
Use Aruba Sea Use Aruba Sea
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6) Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 6inc (12) Rnd 2 Sc, inc (9)
Rnd 3 Sc, inc (18) Rnd 3 2sc, inc (12)
Rnd 4 2sc, inc (24) Rnd 4 3sc, inc (15)
Rnd 5 3sc, inc (30) Rnd 5 4sc, inc (18)
Sl st & leave a long tail for sewing the Ears
Rnd 6-12 Sc around (30) to the Head. Stuff before sewing in place.
Insert Eyes in between Rnds 8-9, 7 stitches
apart
Rnd 13 3sc, dec (24)
Rnd 14 2sc, dec (18)
Rnd 15 Sc, dec (12)
Rnd 16 6dec (6)
Sl st 1 & fasten off, leaving long tail to close
up 6-st hole.
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Body Front Legs (Make 2)
Use Aruba Sea Use Aruba Sea
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6) Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 6inc (12) Rnd 2 2sc, inc (8)
Rnd 3 Sc, inc (18) Rnd 3-4 Sc around (8)
Rnd 4 2sc, inc (24) Rnd 5 3sc, inc (10)
Rnd 5 3sc, inc (30) Rnd 6 Sc around (10)
Rnd 6 (4sc, inc, 9sc, inc)x2 (34) Now you will work in flat rows. At the end
of each row you will ch1 & turn.
Rnd 7 (5sc, inc, 10sc, inc)x2 (38)
Rnd 8 Sc around (38)
Rnd 9 (5sc, dec, 10sc, dec)x2 (34)
Rnd 10 (4sc, dec, 9sc, dec)x2 (30)
Rnd 11 3sc, dec (24)
Rnd 12 2sc, dec (18)
Row 7 4sc, ch1 turn (4)
Rnd 13 Sc, dec (12)
Row 8 Sc across (4)
Rnd 14 6dec (6)
Sl st & fasten off, leaving long tail for
Sl st 1 & fasten off, leaving long tail to close
sewing. Stuff before sewing to Body.
up 6-st hole.
Back Legs (Make 2)
Use Aruba Sea (Lightly Stuffed)
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 6inc (12)
Rnd 3 3sc, inc (15)
Rnd 4-5 Sc around (15)
Rnd 6 3sc, dec (12)
Rnd 7 6dec (6)
Sl st 1 & fasten off, leaving long tail to close
up 6-st hole.
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Bulb Attach yarn to bottom of Bulb, pull the yarn
through the center to the top of the Bulb.
Use Lettuce
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 6inc (12)
Rnd 3 Sc, inc (18)
Rnd 4 2sc, inc (24)
Rnd 5 3sc, inc (30)
Rnd 6-8 Sc around (30)
Rnd 9 3sc, dec (24)
Rnd 10 Sc around (24)
Then take the yarn & sew the yarn through
Rnd 11 2sc, dec (18) the bottom of the Bulb pulling tightly.
Rnd 12 Sc around (18)
Rnd 13 Sc, dec (12)
Rnd 14 Sc, 2ch, Sc in 2nd ch, Sc
Repeat these 5 more times. Your Bulb
should look like a Pumpkin
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Leaves (Make 6)
Use Lettuce (Not Stuffed)
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 Sc, inc (9)
Rnd 3 2sc, inc (12)
Rnd 4 3sc, inc (15)
Rnd 5 Sc around (15)
Rnd 6 4sc, inc (18)
Rnd 7-8 Sc around (18)
Rnd 9 4sc, dec (15)
Rnd 10 Sc around (15)
Rnd 11 3sc, dec (12)
Rnd 12 2sc, dec (9)
Rnd 13 Sc, dec (6)
Flatten & Sc through both layers, leave a
long tail for sewing the Leaves to the Body.
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Rosebud
Use Rouge
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 Sc, inc (9)
Rnd 3 2sc, inc (12)
Rnd 4 Sc around (12)
Rnd 5 Sc, inc (18)
Rnd 6 Sc around (18)
Rnd 7 2sc, inc (24)
Rnd 8 Sc around (24)
Rnd 9 3sc, inc (30)
Rnd 10-13 Sc around (30)
Rnd 14 3sc, dec (24)
Start stuffing
Rnd 15 2sc, dec (18)
Rnd 16 Sc, dec (12)
Rnd 17 6dec (6)
Sl st 1 & fasten off, leaving long tail to close
up 6-st hole. Sew the Rosebud into the
center of the back.
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Leaves (Make 6)
Use Lettuce (Not Stuffed)
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 Sc, inc (9)
Rnd 3 2sc, inc (12)
Rnd 4 3sc, inc (15)
Rnd 5 Sc around (15)
Rnd 6 4sc, inc (18)
Rnd 7-8 Sc around (18)
Rnd 9 4sc, dec (15)
Rnd 10 Sc around (15)
Rnd 11 3sc, dec (12)
Rnd 12 2sc, dec (9)
Rnd 13 Sc, dec (6)
Flatten & Sc through both layers, leave a
long tail for sewing the Leaves to the Body.
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Tree Trunk Petals (Make 5)
Start with Mustard Use Rouge (Not Stuffed)
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6) Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 6inc (12) Rnd 2 6inc (12)
Rnd 3 2sc, inc (16) Rnd 3 3sc, 3inc (18)
Change to Toffee Rnd 4 3sc, (Sc, inc)x3 (24)
Rnd 4-9 Sc around (16) Rnd 5-6 Sc around (24)
Sl st & fasten off, leave a long tail for
sewing. Sew the Trunk to the Body. Rnd 7 4sc, dec (20)
Rnd 8 3sc, dec (16)
Rnd 9 2sc, dec (12)
Rnd 10 Sc, dec (8)
Flatten & Sc through both layers, leave a
long tail for sewing the Petals to the Trunk.
Center sewing around the inside of the
Leaves.
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General Instructions
Stuffing
Stuff your toys firmly so they retain their shape and don’t look droopy. Be
careful not to overstuff them, though, because the stuffing will stretch the fabric and
may show through the stitches. I always use polyester fiberfill stuffing because it’s
nonallergenic, wont bunch up, and it’s washable, which is always good when making
toys, make sure you follow the yarn care instructions on the label
How to change yarn colors
Some projects require alternating two colors in the body. To do this, work the last
stitch of a round until one step remains in the stitch; then work the last step with the
new color and continue the round in the new color.
Adding the extremities
I always use a tapestry needle and the same color of yarn as the pieces (or at least
one of the pieces) That I want to sew together. When sewing pieces to the body, make
sure they are securely attached so that little fingers can’t pull them off.
On some animals, the opening of the extremities will remain open for sewing
onto the body; the instructions will tell you when to leave them open. Position the limb
on the body and sew all around it, going through the front stitches of both the limb and
the body.
On other animals, the opening of the extremities will be sewn closed before being
attached to the body. To do this, pinch the opening closed, line up the stitches of one
side with the other side, and sew through the front loop of one side and the back loop of
the other side. Position the piece where you want it on the body and sew.
Weaving in ends
Weaving in ends is easy on little ami pieces. Because the pieces are stuffed,
simply pull the tails to the inside of the piece and leave them. The tails will be secure
inside the pieces. If there are any tails left after sewing into the body, pull it out 1-2
inches away, and snip close to the piece, being careful not to cut the crochet stitches.
If you have any questions or see a mistake in the pattern please contact me at
nerdyknitterinc@gmail.com or our group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/nerdy-knitters-
test-subjects You should get a response within 24 hours. I offer total pattern support so feel free
to ask.
This pattern is an original pattern by Ashley Andrews (March 2022). Please do not claim this
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