You still have time to make these little guys to throw into someone's Easter basket!
These guys shouldn't take much more than an hour to make and use a bulky weight yarn and a hook 2 sized smaller than what's recommended on the label to make a large stuffie that would make a great gift!
The pattern, as written will leave you with an adorable, teeny egg-shapped pal for anyone you want to make smile!
Abbreviations:
Ch-chain
Sc-single crochet
Sc2tog-single crochet 2 together (decrease)
MM-Move stitch marker
FO-finish off or bind off
Materials:
3.75mm Crochet hook
Caron Simply Soft Brites or
Red Heart Soft Yarn is highly recommended
9mm doll eyes
Polyester stuffing material
Embroidery Needle
Pink Embroidery Floss
Optional:
Blush
Q-tip
Finished Size:
Approx: 3� tall
Directions:
Head/Body:
R1-Ch2, 6sc in 1st chain, mm
R2-2sc in each sc around (12sc) mm
R3-sc in each stitch around, mm
R4-*2sc in first sc, 1sc in next, repeat from * around, mm (18sc)
R5- sc in each stitch around, mm
R6-*2sc in first sc, 1sc in next 2sc, repeat from * around, (24sc)
R7- sc in each stitch around, mm
R8-*2sc in first sc, 1sc in next 3sc, repeat from * around, (30sc)
R9 thru 18-sc in each stitch around, mm
R19-*sc2tog, 1sc in next 3 stitches*, repeat from * around, mm
Attach eyes between rounds 11 & 12, 8 to 9 stitches apart
Stuff firmly
R20-*sc2tog, 1sc in next stitch*, repeat from * around, mm
R21- sc2tog in each stitch around, FO leaving a tail
Finish stuffing and use the tail to sew the hole shut tight.
With embroidery floss stitch on a face.
Ears: (make 2)
R1-Ch2, 6sc in 1st chain, mm
R2-2sc in each sc around (12sc) mm
R3-*2sc in first sc, 1sc in next, repeat from * around, mm (18sc)
R4 thru 13-sc in each stitch around, FO
Fold tube flat
Pinch the open end together and stitch shut
Stitch to the sides of the head at round 6 or 7
To add color to the insides of the ears, put a small amount of blush on a cotton swab
and lightly brush into the crevasse of the ear.
Add color a little at a time working from the bottom up.
Tail:
R1-Ch2, 6sc in 1st chain, mm
R2-2sc in each sc around (12sc) mm
R3 & 4-sc in each stitch around, mm
R5-sc2tog around, FO
Stitch to the back of the head/body
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pattern designed by: Tamie Snow
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