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Skill Level: Intermediate Abbreviations

Yarn: RED HEART Super Saver ch chain
Soft White- 34g sc single crochet
Red Heart With Love dec single crochet 2 stitches
Bubblegum Pink- 21g in front loops together
Knit Picks inc single crochet 2 stitches
Sky- 6g in same sc
Celestial- 3g sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
Crochet Hook: US G (4.00mm) tog together
Additional Materials Polyfil,
Tapestry Needle,
2 12mm Safety Eyes

Finished Size: 7 inches

Gauge: Not essential for Project

Notes:
The actual size of your hook doesn't really matter, as long as 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
Use Soft White

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 6-11 Sc around (30)

Insert Eyes in between Rnds 8-9, 7 stitches

apart

Body
Use Soft White

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 12 3sc, dec (24)
Rnd 2 6inc (12)
Rnd 13 2sc, dec (18)
Rnd 3 Sc, inc (18)
Rnd 14 Sc, dec (12)
Rnd 4 2sc, inc (24)
Rnd 15 Sc around (12)
Sl st 1 and fasten off, leaving long tail for Rnd 5-7 Sc around (24)
sewing. Sew a Nose with 2 straight stitches
Rnd 8 6sc, dec (21)
in between the Eyes.
Rnd 9-10 Sc around (21)

Rnd 11 6sc, inc (24)

Rnd 12-14 Sc around (24)

Rnd 15 2sc, dec (18)

Rnd 16 Sc, dec (12)

Rnd 17 6dec (6)

Sl st 1 and fasten off, leaving long tail to
close up 6-st hole

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Legs (Make 4) Head Cap

Start with Bubblegum Pink Use Bubblegum Pink

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6) Piece 1

Rnd 2 2sc, inc (8) Rnd 1 4sc in magic ring (4)

3sc Pink, Sc White, 4sc Pink Rnd 2 Sc, inc (6)
Rnd 3 Sc around (8) Rnd 3 2sc, inc (8)
2sc Pink, 3sc White, 3sc Pink
Rnd 4 3sc, inc (10)
Rnd 4 Sc around (8) Flatten and Sc through both layers. Leave a
Sc Pink, 5sc White, 2sc Pink tail for sewing

Rnd 5 3sc, inc (10) Piece 2

9sc White, Sc Pink
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)
Change to just White
Rnd 2 6inc (12)
Rnd 6-7 Sc around (10)
Rnd 3 Sc, inc (18)
Now you will work in flat rows. At the end Rnd 4 2sc, inc (24)
of each row you will ch1 & turn.
Rnd 5 3sc, inc (30)
Row 8 5sc, ch1 turn (5)
Rnd 6-8 Sc around (30)
Row 9 Sc across (5) Sl st and fasten off. Leave a long tail for
Sl st and fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
sewing. Stuff before sewing to body.

Opposite Legs

Turn your leg at the start of Row 8 and

follow the same directions.

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Tail Ears (Make 2)

Use Bubblegum Pink Use Bubblegum Pink
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6) Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 4sc, 2inc (8) Rnd 2 Sc, inc (9)
Rnd 3 Sc around (8) Rnd 3 Sc around (9)
Rnd 4 6sc, 2inc (10) Rnd 4 2sc, inc (12)
Rnd 5 4sc, dec, 3sc, inc (10) Rnd 5 Sc around (12)
Rnd 6 8sc, 2inc (12) Rnd 6 3sc, inc (15)
Rnd 7 5sc, dec, 4sc, inc (12) Rnd 7-9 Sc around (15)
Rnd 8 10sc, 2inc (14) Rnd 10 3sc, dec (12)
Rnd 9 2sc, (Sc, dec)x3, Rnd 11 Sc around (12)
2sc, inc (12)
Rnd 12 2sc, dec (9)
Rnd 10 Sc, (Sc, dec)x3, Flatten and Sc through both layers leaving a
Sc, inc (10) long tail for sewing.

Rnd 11 2sc, (Sc, dec)x2, 2sc (8) Inner Ears (Make 2)

Sl st and fasten off. Leave a long tail for
sewing the Tail to the Body. Use Celestial

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 2sc, inc (8)

Rnd 3-5 Sc around (10)

Rnd 6 2sc, dec (6)

Sl st 1 and fasten off, leaving long tail to
close up 6-st hole

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Ribbon Tails (Make 4) Bow Tie (Make 2)

Start with Sky (Not Stuffed) Start with Soft White (Lightly Stuffed)

Pieces 1 + 2 Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 1 5sc in magic ring (5) Rnd 2 6inc (12)

Rnd 2 4sc, inc (6) Rnd 3 4sc, 2inc (16)

Rnd 3 Sc around (6) Rnd 4 4sc, 2dec (12)

Sl st and fasten off. Set this piece to the side.
Change to Bubblegum Pink
Connect Pieces 1 + 2 making Rnd 4. Have
Rnd 5 2sc, dec (9)
the increases facing each other.
Rnd 6 Sc, dec (6)
Rnd 4 Sc around (12)
Rnd 7 Sc, inc (9)
Rnd 5 4sc, dec (10)
Change back to Soft White
Change to Celestial
Rnd 8 2sc, inc (12)
Rnd 6 Sc around (10)
Rnd 9 4sc, 2inc (16)
Change to Bubblegum Pink
Rnd 10 4sc, 2dec (12)
Rnd 7 Sc around (10)
Rnd 11 6dec (6)
Sl st 1 and fasten off, leaving long tail to
Change to Soft White
close up 6-st hole. Sew 2 Ribbon Tails with
Rnd 8 Sc around (10) each Bow Tie. 1 By her Ear and the other on
her Neck.
Rnd 9 3sc, dec (8)

Rnd 10-12 Sc around (8)

(Optional) Insert a Pipe-cleaner

Rnd 13 2sc, dec (6)

Rnd 14-16 Sc around (6)

Flatten and Sc through both layers. Leave a
long tail for sewing.

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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
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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 (December 2016). Please do not claim this
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