July 23 - August 22.
Leo thinks very highly of herself and why shouldn't
she? She is generous, open-hearted, and makes life fun.

MC – 1 skein (120 yd) 4/worsted weight yarn
CC - scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Latch hook
Felt (optional)
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Yarn needle
Stitch markers

About 7.5" tall.

Not necessary.

Pattern is worked continuously without joining or turning between rounds. To help keep track of your stitches, it may be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.

http://www.crochetkitten.com/files/Leo_Kitten.pdf

June 21 - July 22.
Cancer may appear tough on the outside, but inside she just wants to be loved. Many emotions can be found just below the surface.

MC – 1 skein (120 yd) 4/worsted weight yarn
CC - scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Felt (optional)
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Yarn needle
Stitch markers

About 7.5” tall.

Not necessary.

Pattern is worked continuously without joining or turning between rounds. To help keep track of your stitches, it may be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.

http://www.crochetkitten.com/files/Cancer_Kitten.pdf

This is a snail that is very easy to make. You crochet two different cylinders and then sew them together. I put a little bell inside the body and gave it to my niece who likes everything that makes a sound (she's three months). Since I gave it to a baby I made eyes that won't be too easy to tear off.

Any yarn will do, it depends on what size you want the snail to be... I used 100% cotton, the size is called 8/4, 100 grams give 340 meters.

Choose the colors that you like, I used pink (color A) and red (color B). Most of the skeins are still left so you don't need much.

Beside the two colors for body and shell you also need black (color C) and white (color D) for the eyes.

Stuffing of some kind

Needle for weaving in ends

Hook: Depends on the yarn, I used 2,5

Depends on the yarn being used

I am sorry but I have no idea, and again, it depends on the yarn...

Work in a continuous spiral, do not join rounds!

When decreasing stitches I use invisible decrease. The hook is inserted in the front loop of two stitches and yarn pulled through both front loops at the same time and then you have two loops on the hook and then yarn over and pull through both loops.

I always do things the easiest way which means i usually don't bother to weave in ends, I just trap them inside the different parts as I crochet. Of course is the last piece an exception.

The Body

Ch 2 with color A
sc 6 in second stitch, make sure the end of the yarn is joined so you can pull it and make the hole "disappear".

2 sc into every sc (12)
(1 sc into next sc, 2sc into next sc) 6 times (18)

Continue sc. Do not join rounds, work in a spiral. Fill body with stuffing of your choice as you crochet. Put a bell in the body if you like. Or two. Or three... When body is approximately 15 centimeters/6 inches:

(1 sc in next st, sc next 2 sts together using invisible decrease in front loops) 6 times (12)

sc next 2 sts together using invisible decrease in front loops) 6 times (6)

Cut off yarn. With needle, pull yarn trough the front loops, pull. Weave in end.

The Shell

Ch 2 with color B
sc 6 in second stitch, make sure the end of the yarn is joined so you can pull it and make the hole "disappear".

2 sc into every sc (12)
(1 sc into next 3 sc, 2sc into next sc) 3 times (15)

Continue sc. Do not join rounds, work in a spiral. Fill shell with stuffing as you crochet but don't stuff it too much! It should be a little flat in order to roll it. When shell is approximately 45 centimeters/18 inches:

(1 sc in next 3 st, sc next 2 sts together using invisible decrease in front loops) 6 times (12)

2 sc into next 6 sc
turn and repeat once.

Cut off yarn. Leave end for assembling with the body.

The Eyes

Don't forget to make two!

Ch 2 with color C
sc 6 in second stitch, make sure the end of the yarn is joined so you can pull it and make the hole "disappear".

Change color to D
2 sc into every sc (12) make two-three rounds, then 2 invisible decreases per round until there are about four st left.

Cut off yarn, leave enough to sew the eye to the body.

Assembling

Start with one side of the shell and sew it with the same color as shell to the next layer as you roll it together. This is probably the most complicated part of this pattern! It took me a while, but it gets steadier this way, I promise! When it's sewed into a roll and looks like a "bun", you may want to take the needle right through all the different layers a couple of times just to make sure it will hold. Then, saw it onto the body. Weave in end.

Decide where you want the eyes and saw them on. Make sure they are securely fastened if you're giving the snail to a baby.

I made this little guy for a baby. I modified the pattern from Selena K's Aquarias Kitten to post here (with permission) to make him a dog. I also made a couple other changes to the arms and muzzle.

To secure the eyes and nose for the baby to not eat them, I also sewed the buttons with needle and thread.

On my dog, I made the tail too long but didn't feel like remaking it, so for posting the pattern I shortened it.

The original Aquarius Kitten pattern:
http://www.crochetkitten.com/files/Aquarius_Kitten.pdf

Where I got the ears idea, changed a bit.
The Darn Cat Whatsit: http://darncatcrochet.blogspot.com/2007/10/whatsit-free-pattern_12.html

Any yarn will do. I used four different colors.
One main color for the body, a second color for the paws, and then a third and fourth color for the collar with tag.

F-5 crochet hook (3.75 mm)

Polyester Fiberfill

Yarn needles

Needle and black thread

Three buttons: two for eyes and a black one for the nose

About 8 inches I think? I already gave him a way.

I made the stitches tight so it wouldn't slowly die from the abuse of a small child.

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
rnd - round
dec - decrease
sl st - slip stitch

No joining or turning unless noted.

Head and Body

With Main Color, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc
Rnd 3: 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, * 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc.
repeat from * to end of rnd – 18 sc
Rnd 4: 1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.
repeat from * to end of rnd – 24 sc
Rnd 5: 1 sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc.
repeat from * to end of rnd – 30 sc
Rnd 6: 1 sc in first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc.
repeat from * to end of rnd – 36 sc
Rnd 7: 1 sc in first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc.
repeat from * to end of rnd – 42 sc
Rnd 8-13: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 14: Dec 1, sc in next 4 sc, * Dec 1, sc in next 4 sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 35 sc
Rnd 15: Dec 1, sc in next 3 sc, * Dec 1, sc in next 3 sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 28 sc
Rnd 16: Dec 1, sc in next 2 sc, * Dec 1, sc in next 2 sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 21 sc
Rnd 17: Dec 1, sc in next 1 sc, * Dec 1, sc in next 1 sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 14 sc.
STUFF.
Rnd 18-20: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 21: 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, * 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 21 sc.
Rnd 22: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 23: 2 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, * 2 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 28 sc.
Rnd 24-29: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 30: Dec 1, sc in next 2 sc, * Dec 1, sc in next 2 sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 21 sc
Rnd 31: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 32: Dec 1, sc in next 1 sc, * Dec 1, sc in next 1 sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 14 sc.
Rnd 33: Dec seven times. 7 sc.
STUFF.
Rnd 34: Sl st in each sc around. Finish off and weave in all ends.

Muzzle
With Main Color (or Second Color), ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc
Rnd 3-4: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around; join with sl st to first sc of rnd.
Finish off.
Sew black button on end of nose then attach to front of face.

Ears
With Main Color, ch 1
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc) six times - 18 sts
Rnd 4: (1 sc in next eight stiches, 2 sc in next sc) two times - 20 sts
Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6: (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc) six times - 18 sts
Rnd 7: (1 sc in next 7 sc, Dec 1) two times - 16 sts
Rnd 8: (1 sc in next 6 sc, Dec 1) two times - 14 sts
Rnd 9: (1 sc in next 5 sc, Dec 1) two times - 12 sts
Rnd 10-11: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12: (1 sc in next 4 sc, Dec 1) two times. Join with sl st - 10 sts
Finish Off. Indent the ears and sew onto head in V pattern.

Legs
With Main Color, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc
Rnd 3-11: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12: Sc in first 4 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) three times, sc in last 2 sc. 15 sc.
Rnd 13-15: Sc in each sc around.
STUFF.

Paw pads (for feet)
With Second Color, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc
Rnd 3: Sc in first 4 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) three times, sc in last 2 sc. 15 sc.
Stitch to leg bottoms

Collar
With Third Color, ch 18
Rnd 1: Sc in each single crochet.
Put around dog's neck and join it together.
Tag
With Fourth Color, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc
Finish off with long end. Use end to stitch into collar.

Arms
-With Main Color, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2-7: Sc in each sc around.
-Switch to Second Color
Rnd 8-11: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12: Sc in each sc around; join with sl st to first sc of rnd.
Finish off with long end to sew to dog's sides.

Tail
-With Main Color, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2-12: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 13: Sc in each sc around; join with sl st to first sc of rnd.
Finish off with long end to sew to dog's butt.

My husband has been asking me to make him a bee for awhile now! Having finally almost finished Babette Blanket (and being out of the wool I need to complete its edging), I thought I’d go for the bee at long last!

2.5mm hook
a small amount of yellow wool
a small amount of gray wool
stitch marker

(I used King Cole Merino Blend DK in amber and dark gray)

My finished Bee is just under 2 inches long.

Gauge is unimportant for this project.

It’s a very quick and easy pattern worked in rounds, make sure you mark your final st or the round so you know where ‘the beginning’ is.

BODY:
Ch 2
Row 1: 6 sc in 1st ch, (mark 6th st)
Row 2: 2 sc in next 6 st (12sc, mark 12th st)
Row 3: *1 sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next stitch. Repeat from * until you complete the round (18sc, mark 18th st)
Rows 4-5: Change color to black and sc around all 18 st (18 sc, mark 18th st)
Row 6-7: Change to yellow and sc around as in rows 4-5.
Row 8-9: Change to black and sc around as in rows 4-5.
Row 10: Change to yellow and sc around (18sc).
Row 11: *1 sc in 1st stitch, 1 dec. Repeat from * for entire round (12 sc, mark 12th st)
Row 12: dec next 12 st (6 sc).

Then finish off and leave a little bit of yarn to weave around the opening of your bee.

Stuff the little dude with whatever fuzzy/fluffy stuff you have to hand (I save the little ends from other projects and use those)

Weave the yarn through the last 6 st and pull tightly to close. Weave in all ends.

WINGS (make 2):

ch 4
Round 1: beginning in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 st, ch 1, turn
Round 2: 1 sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in 3rd st, then 2sc in opposite side of the st you just worked 2 sc into. (you’re working in a little ‘U’ shape), 2 sc, finish off.

Then sew all the bits toghether! His eyes are just made from wool-knots in this picture, but use anything you like!

This little guy has been all around the internet creating all sorts of problems. From what I can tell his little shinanigans are not over yet. Inspired by a gnome crochet pattern I came across years ago but is now lost in webspace.

Caron Wintuk 4ply acrylic yarn in blue, white, cream(face color), red, yellow, and brown
Size e crochet hook and fiber fill
2 black safety eyes

About 3inches Tall

Not important to this pattern

Crochet in the round, do not join unless noted.

Ch 2
1: 6 sc in second ch from hook (6sc)
2: 2 sc in each st around (12sc)
3: 1 sc, 2sc around (18sc)
4: 1sc around in back loops only (18sc)
5 – 6: 1sc around (18sc)
7: 1 sc around, sl st in first sc, end off

Join Brown in any st with sc

8: 1 sc in each st around, join with a slip st to first sc (18sc)
9: 1 sc in first 8 stitches, add yellow and 1 sc in next 2 stitches, add brown 1 sc in next 8 stitches. (18sc)
sl stitch to first sc end off. (stuff)
Join Blue in any st with sc
10: 1 sc around (18sc) join with a sl st to first sc
11 – 12: repeat row 10 (18 sc)
13: Dec over next 2sc, 1sc repeat around (12sc) sl st to first sc end off. (stuff)

Join white in front st with sc (back loops only)

I’d like to share an original pattern of mine, cute bear for take care your key.
* easy for beginner
* can finish within an hour

1. Crochet Hooker size of 2.5 mm.
2. Acrylic Yarn (recommended) 4 ply - 1 skien
3. 1 pair of black beads as for eyes
4. fiberfill or polyester to stuff the head

approximately 2 inches wide

Gauge is not important. Depends on yarn and hooker you use but I would recommended hooker size 2.5 mm. with 4 ply yarn.

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dec - decrease
sl st - slip stitch
sts - stiches

HEAD

ROW 1 Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook (Magic Ring) (6 sts)

ROW 2 2 sc, in each sc around (12 sts)

ROW 3 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc , repeat 6 times (18 sts)

ROW 4 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat 6 times (24 sts)

ROW 5 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat 6 times (30 sts)

ROW 6 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat 6 times (36 sts)

ROW 7-10 (sc 36 sts)

ROW 11 10 sc, dec 1 , repeat 3 times (33 sts)

ROW 12 9 sc, dec 1 , repeat 3 times (30 sts)

ROW 13 sc (30 sts)

ROW 14 3 sc, dec 1, repeat 6 times (24 sts)

ROW 15 sc (24 sts)

ROW 16 2 sc, dec 1 , repeat 6 times (18 sts)

ROW 17 1 sc, dec1 , repeat 6 times, sl st in next sc
Stuff head with polyester and bind off and weave in loose end (12 sts)

- - -

EAR with skin color yarn (make 2)

ROW 1 Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook (6 sts)

ROW 2 2 sc, in each sc around (12 sts)

ROW 3-4 sc, sl st in next sc, bind off and leaving long tail for sewing with body. NO NEED TO STUFF (12 sts)

any comments are welcome :)

I discovered yesterday that inspiration can come from anywhere, at any time.

Picture the setting: you're sitting on your bum after a hard day's work, waiting for the chicken to boil down into stock, and you're watching a bit of "The Bionic Woman" from a couple weeks ago. Your hands start to itch, then twitch, and then you realise: you are a crocheter, you MUST crochet. Well, it's about 10:30 at night, and you know that if you stay up past 11, you won't get enough sleep, plus there's every chance that your gorgeous two-year-old son will want you to get up and play with him at 6 am. So what do you do? Start crocheting, knowing that it will keep you up late, or do you ignore the urges and try to take your mind off it with a Coke float and more "Bionic Woman"?

Well, I can tell you what I did...

Both! I poured myself a lovely Coke float, grabbed the new skein of red Pure Gold DK that I've had lying around, and I decided to make some little cherries with smiley faces because they're just so DARNED cute.

A small amount of red yarn
A small amount of green yarn
A small amount of black yarn
Crochet hook, the smallest size you can use that won't split your yarn when you work with it
Tapestry needle

The cherries themselves will be about 3/4" tall if you use the same yarn I did (DK) and the same size hook (2.50mm). Obviously, they will vary somewhat with your choice of yarn/hook.

Gauge is not used in this pattern; it will vary depending on the yarn and hook you use.

Abbreviations used
sc: single crochet
st: stitch
inc: increase
invdec: invisible decrease

If there is anything you don't understand in this pattern, please comment below and I'll respond to you personally.

Cherries
The cherries are worked in spiral rounds. You should use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round, so you don't lose your place.

With red yarn, make a ring, work 6 sc into ring. (6 st)

Rnd 1: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnds 2-3: inc 3, evenly spaced. (18 st at the end of rnd 3)
Rnd 4: work even. (18)
Rnd 5: invdec 6, evenly spaced. (12)

Now embroider a face onto the cherry using black yarn, using the photo as a guide. I used French knots for the eyes and back-stitching for the mouth.

Leaves
Make two leaves per cherry.

With green yarn, ch 5. Now work into the back loops of the ch: sc into 2nd ch from hook, then hdc in the next st, dc in the next st. 5 sc in the last stitch and turn to work in the front "v" loops of the foundation chain: dc in the next st, hdc in the next st, sc in the final st. Sl st into the last ch of the foundation chain (the one immediately before you made your first sc). Finish off and weave in ends.

Stems
For each stem, cut a length of green yarn about 4 times the length you want your stems to end up. To be safe, I used lengths about 2 feet long and cut them down as necessary once I was finished assembling!

To make the stem, thread the yarn onto a tapestry needle and through the "fat" end of one leaf, then through the top of the cherry (outside to inside). Then thread the yarn back out the top of the cherry and through the fat end of the other leaf. Tie a square knot in the yarn; this will make the leaves be securely attached. Finally, use the two halves of your length of yarn to make a twisted cord, and tie off.

Final assembly
To finish your cherries, stuff each one firmly, and close the holes by finishing off your red yarn, then threading the end onto a tapestry needle. Thread the yarn through the front loop only of each stitch around the hole, and pull tight; the hole will close naturally. Weave in the ends.

Oh, yeah, and don't forget to grin stupidly when examining your final product :)

http://noisypitta.blogspot.com

I have a friend whose Daughter is studying to be a dental Hygienist. I made this tooth for her when I couldn’t find a suitable pattern. I made it in a few hours. I also made her the False teeth pattern I got here on this site! http://crochetme.com/patterns/false-teeth And a Cuddly syringe from http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=93478.0

Materials:
White worsted weight yarn, small amounts of red and black yarn or embroidery floss, size 4.50mm hook, tapestry needle.

Size: 3 ½ inches tall.

Gauge: not important. I tend to crochet tight, so gauge may vary.

Note: All done in single chain and in both loops, working in rounds.

First leg (make 2)
With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Place marker for beg of rnd
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) 4 times
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) 4 times
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) 4 times
Rnd 6: Sc in each st, inc 4 sc evenly spaced around
Fasten off and repeat for second leg. When finished second leg, DO NOT FASTEN OFF.
Join legs together with a slip stitch.
Sc around for next 10 rows. Stuff.
Rnd 16: *sc dec in next2 sc, sc in next 4 sc. Repeat to end of round (were marker is).
Rnd 17: *Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc. Repeat to end of round.
Rnd 18: *Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat to end of round.
Rnd 19: *Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 1 sc. Repeat to end of round. Add more stuffing.
Rnd 20: *Sc dec in next 2 sc. Repeat till opening is closed. Fasten off.

Finishing: Embroider eyes and mouth. You can add a toothbrush if you like.

Cephalopods are my favorite kind of animal; they're the most intelligent invertebrates, and their eyes are comparable to human eyes. Plus, their blood is blue-green! For the more zoologically inclined, they're actually members of the mollusk phylum, with clams and snails. I thought a cuttlefish might be a bit ambitious, but a squid seemed relatively easy, and I couldn't find any patterns of them online. To that end, I made my own! His name's Calvin, and he's the sweetest squid a girl could ask for!

The pattern includes some texture on the arms, but I'm not sure how it would look in solid-colored yarn - the multicolored yarn makes it a little hard to see.

• Size F/3.75 mm hook
• Worsted weight yarn (any color!)
• 2 buttons, plus needle & thread (or yarn, depending on size of buttons)
• Polyfil stuffing
• yarn needle

About 14" (36 cm) from head to tip of tentacles, about 3 1/2" (9 cm) across the fins, body is about 2 1/2" (6 cm) in diameter, arms & tentacles are about 1/2" (1 cm) in diameter; Size may vary if different yarn/hook size used and number of repeated rounds per part

stitches should be tight - other yarn weights/hook sizes could be easily substituted, as long as stitches are tight enough to prevent stuffing from showing/falling out!

All rounds worked without joining unless otherwise noted - use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds

ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
blo = back loop only
fpsc = "front post" single crochet - insert hook from front around post of sc below, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook
sc dec = sc decrease - same as sc 2 tog - insert hook in next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, insert hook in 2nd stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 3 loops on hook
dc = double crochet
st = stitch/stitches

Starting the fins

The fins are worked only every other row, because you basically do 2 rows of fin every other round. If you're stuck on how to get them started: after you do the chain 2, you have to turn the work around and sc in the second ch from your hook (the first ch stitch you made). Then you sc again in the second sc from the starting round (there should be 2 sc in each of the first 2 sc of the starting round - 4 sc in this round of the body). You repeat the same thing in the next sc - sc once, do the ch 2 with sc, sc again (in the 3rd sc of the starting round) - and finish the round with 2 sc (which should be in the 4th and last sc of the starting round). At the end of the round, you should basically have a small, cone shaped bit (which will become the body) with two small things sticking out from the sides (which will become the fins - and they aren't really evenly spaced on either side of the body, they sit a little bit towards the front). For the next round ("Round 2") you don't have to worry about the fins, just crochet around the body with the increases.

Body

ch 2, sc 4 into second chain from hook - DO NOT JOIN!
Round 1: sc 2 in next sc, *sc in next sc, ch 2, sc in second ch, sc in same sc (next to "sc in next sc"), repeat from * once, sc 2 in next sc (8 st around, plus 1 sc off sides - these will become the fins) **See the "Notes" section for extra help with starting the fins**
Round 2: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 2 times, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 2 times (12 st around)
Round 3: sc in next 4 sc, *sc in sc & ch of fin, ch 1, turn, sc in 2 sc of fin*, sc in next 5 sc, repeat from * to *, sc in final 3 sc (12 st around + 2 st in each fin)
Round 4: sc in next 4 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) 2 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc (15 st around)
Round 5: sc in next 5 sc, *2 sc in fin, ch 1, turn, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc of fin*, sc in next 7 sc, repeat from * to *, sc in last 3 sc (15 st around + 3 in each fin)
Round 6: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times (18 st around)
Round 7: sc in next 6 sc, *3 sc in fin, ch 1, turn, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc of fin*, sc in next 8 sc, repeat from * to *, sc in last 4 sc (18 st around + 4 in each fin)
Round 8: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc (21 st around)
Round 9: sc in next 7 sc, *sc in 4 of fin, ch 1, turn, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc of fin*, sc in next 9 sc, repeat from * to *, sc in next 5 sc (21 st around + 5 in each fin)
Round 10: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times (24 st around)
Round 11: sc in next 8 sc, *sc in 4 of fin, sl st in last sc, ch 1, turn, sc in 3 of fin*, sc in next 10 sc, repeat from * to *, sc in next 6 sc (24 st around + dec to 3 in each fin)
Rounds 12-26: sc in each sc; after last round, sl st in next sc, fasten off (24 st around; 15 rows or desired length)
Sew on button eyes (it's easier at this point!)

Arms (make 8)

ch 2, 3 sc in second ch from hook
Round 1: 2 sc in each sc around (6 st)
Round 2: sc in each sc around (6 st)
Round 3: sc in next 2 sc, sc in blo, sc in next 3 sc (6 st)
Rounds 4-23: repeat row 3 for 20 rounds or desired length; after last round, sl st in next sc, fasten off

Tentacles (make 2)

ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook
Row 1: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in second sc (3 st)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc (5 st)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, repeat from * across (8 st)
Row 4: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc (10 st)
Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across (10 st)
Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc dec, sc in next 6 sc, sc dec (8 st)
Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc in next sc, fpdc in next sc, dc in next sc, ch 1 , sl st in next 2 sc, ch 1, dc in next sc, fpdc in next sc, sc in next sc (8 st + 2 ch)
Row 8: turn, sl st across to sl st from previous row, sc in 2 sl st of row 7 (2 st + 4 sl st)
Row 9: ch 1, turn, sc in 2 sc, turn, fpsc aound 2 sc of row 8 (4 st; use stitch marker to begin marking rows)
Round 10: 2 sc in first sc of row 9, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc (6 st)
Rounds 11-40: sc in each sc around for 30 rows or to desired length (6 st)
Round 41: sc around, sl st, fasten off

Bottom

ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st in first sc
Round 1: ch 1, *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around, sl st in ch 1 (9 st)
Round 2: ch 1, *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around, sl st in ch 1 (12 st)
Round 3: ch 1, *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around, sl st in ch 1 (15 st)
Round 4: ch 1, *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around, sl st in ch 1 (18 st)
Round 5: ch 1, *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around, sl st in ch 1 (21 st)
Round 6: ch 1, *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around, sl st in ch 1, fasten off (24 st)

Finishing

• stuff tentacles & sew to center of bottom
• stuff arms & sew around circumference of bottom
• stuff body & begin sewing on bottom
• when body & bottom are nearly sewn together, finish stuffing and sew up seam between body & bottom
• weave in ends
• think of a cute name!