I was making a monster for my pattern shop K and J Dolls. My children said they liked the “rabbit”. For halloween I added a hat and broomstick. Is it a monster, rabbit or witch? I do not know but it is very cute.

This pattern can be made using any yarn you wish. Choose a hook size that matches the yarn.

I used:

• 3.00 mm hook
• 4 ply yarn (Light pink, dark pink for inner ear, Red and green for hat)
• Polyester fiber
• Black 10 mm buttons for eyes or other eyes as desired
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle and thread for attaching eyes
• Iron Wire 7 inches

6 inches tall

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Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
sl = slip
rnd = round
tog = together
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet

This project is working in continuous rounds, do not join or turn unless otherwise stated. Mark first stitch of each round.

A neat printable PDF file can be  downloaded by clicking here.

Head and Body:

Starting at the bottom of the body.

Rnd 1: With light pink, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook. (6 sc made)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) around. (24)
Rnd 5: Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) 5 times, sc in next st. (30)

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.

Just in time for Easter, you can make cute little baby birds or chicks! These guys are perfect for stuffing Easter baskets or just putting on your desk at work.

* A small amount of yellow (chick) or blue (baby bird) yarn, double-knitting weight
* A very small amount of black yarn, same weight as above
* A small amount of polyester stuffing
* 2.50 mm crochet hook
* Tapestry needle
* 1 pipe cleaner, orange (chick) or yellow (baby bird)

It doesn't really matter what type of yarn you use or what size hook you use; it will just change the size of the finished bird. I would suggest you use whatever yarn you can find, and use the smallest hook that you have that won't split the yarn when you work with it. The bird in the picture was made with 100% acrylic DK yarn and a 2.50 mm crochet hook, and stands about 1-1/2 inches tall.

Again, the finished size depends on the type of yarn and hook you use. It will be about 1-1/2 to 2 inches tall.

Gauge is not used in this pattern.

Please note that this bird is intended to be enjoyed by adults and older children only. Because there may be sharp ends on the pipe cleaners, I would avoid giving it to a child under three. (Also, if your kids are anything like mine is, they'll be quite good at pulling its little eyes out.)

This bird is worked in spiral rounds, so do not join at the end of each round. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

Abbreviations used:
mr: make a ring
sc: single crochet
st: stitch
inc: increase
invdec: invisible decrease

Making the body:
Make a ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 st)

Rnd 1: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 2: (2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st) 6 times. (18)
Rnds 3-6: inc 3 times evenly. (30 st at the end of rnd 6)
Rnds 7-8: work even. (30)
Rnds 9-12: invdec 3 times evenly. (18 st at the end of rnd 12)
Rnd 13: (invdec over next 2 st, sc in next st) 6 times. (12)

At this point, cut the yarn about 20 cm from your work, and pull the loop on your crochet hook bigger and bigger until the tail of the yarn comes through and you're left with a single strand coming out of your work.

Cut a 2" length of pipe cleaner and fold it in half; this will be your beak. Insert the two ends between rounds 7 and 8, two posts apart. Push the beak in until it's of the desired size, then twist the ends together inside so they're secure. Cut off any excess pipe cleaner.

With the tapestry needle and the black yarn, embroider a French knot for each eye, using the photo as a guide to placement. Don't forget to use a dab of craft glue on each French knot to hold it together, or it is likely to unravel.

Making and inserting the feet:
This part of the pattern is the most difficult to describe, so I've drawn a diagram:

The long and short of it is: use the remaining pipe cleaner to fashion two three-toed birds' feet, with the leg sticking upright, using the photo as a guide to the shape of the feet.

The legs should be placed between rounds 11 and 12, 9 posts apart. To fix them in place, push the leg through the fabric, then twist it into a loop, which then lies flat against the fabric on the inside. I like to think of this configuration kind of like how you would imagine a snake coiled up in the bottom of a basket. Anyway, this whole exercise is to ensure that the leg can't simply be pulled out, so any way you can accomplish that is sufficient.

Finishing the body:
Now that you've finished the eyes, beak and feet, you can stuff your bird with a bit of polyester stuffing, and close the hole. I like to under-stuff these birds because they make quite good stress toys and they're fun to squeeze!

Close the hole by threading the end of your yarn onto a tapestry needle and inserting it through the front loop only of each st around. Pull the yarn tight, and the hole will close naturally. Then weave in the ends.

Making the wings (optional):
It's up to you whether you choose to put wings on your bird; some people insist they're just as cute without. If you would like to add wings, as in the picture, here's how you do it:

Make a ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 st)

Rnd 1: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 2: work even. (12)
Rnd 3: sc in the first 6 st, ch 1. Now, pinch the fabric together and for the next 6 st, stitch through both layers of the fabric. You will have stitched the wing closed, into a half-circle shape.

Fasten off, leaving a 20 cm tail. Repeat for the second wing.

To finish the bird, whipstitch the wings to its sides, using the photo as a guide.

noisypitta.blogspot.com
noisypitta.etsy.com

I know so many people who love ladybugs but I could never find a great pattern, so here it is!

a ball of yarn about the size of your fist in any color you choose and black
crochet hook size H/8
yarn needle
polyfill

Roughly 6" x 4" x 2"

Gauge is unimportant since this is a toy

On round one for the body, head and dots you may find the instructions confusing or difficult. If this is the case you can use these ones instead:
ch 2, sc six times in sec ch from hook, mark first sc with a scrap of yarn in a different color so you know where the round begins
ABBREVIATIONS
sc - single crochet
scs - single crochets
rnd - round
ch - chain
slpst - slip stitch
sec - secound
lp - loop

GETTING STARTED
BODY
RND 1: With the color of your choice make a loop in the yarn. Hold the yarn together where it crosses. Make sure the tail is on the right and the ball end on the left. sc six times in the lp, mark first sc with a scrap of yarn in a different color so you know where the round begins. Hold onto the tail of the yarn and push your stitches together until it forms something like a ring.
RND 2: sc twice in next six sc (12 sc)
RND 3: *sc in next sc, sc twice in next sc*, repeat from * to * around (18 sc)
RND 4:*sc in next two scs, sc twice in next sc*, repeat from * to * around (24 sc)
RND 5:*sc in next three scs, sc twice in next sc*, repeat from * to * around (30 sc)
RND 6:*sc in next four scs, sc twice in next sc*, repeat from * to * around (36 sc)
RND 7:*sc in next five scs, sc twice in next sc, repeat from * to * around (42 sc)
RNDS 8-10:sc in next sc and in each sc around (42 sc)
join with slpst to next sc, finish off
RND 11: join black with slpst to any sc, *skip next sc, sc in next 6 scs*, repeat from * to * around (36 sc)
RND 12:*skip next sc, sc in the next 5 scs*, repeat from * to * around (30 sc)
RND 13:*skip next sc, sc in the next 4 scs*, repeat from * to * around (24 scs)
RND 14:*skip next sc, sc in the next 3 scs*, repeat from * to * around (18 scs)
RND 15:*skip next sc, sc in the next 2 scs*, repeat from * to * around (12 scs)
Before you close off the body stuff it now.
RND 16:*skip next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * to * around (6 scs)
RND 17:sc in next sc and in every sc following, finish off and close remaining hole.
THE BODY IS FINISHED!
HEAD
RND 1: With black, make a loop in the yarn. Hold the yarn together where it crosses. Make sure the tail is on the right and the ball end on the left. sc six times in the lp, mark first sc with a scrap of yarn in a different color so you know where the round begins. Hold onto the tail of the yarn and push your stitches together until it forms something like a ring.
RND 2:sc twice in next sc and in each sc around (12 scs)
RND 3:*sc in next sc, sc twice in next sc*, repeat from * to * around (18 scs)
RND 4:*sc in next 2 scs, sc twice in next sc*, repeat from * to * around (24 scs)
RND 5-7:sc in each sc around
RND 8:*skip next sc, sc in next 3 scs*, repeat from * to * around (18 scs)
RND 9:*skip next sc, sc in next 2 scs*, repeat from * to * around (12 scs)
Stuff head then continue to round 10
RND 10:*skip next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * to * around
(6 scs)
finsih off and attach head to body
ANTENNE (MAKE 2)
With black ch 4, sc in sec ch from hook andin next 2 scs, finish off and attach to head
LEGS (MAKE 6)
With black ch 8, sc in sec ch from hook and in next 6 scs, finish off and attach to body
BIG DOTS (MAKE 2)
RND 1: With black, make a loop in the yarn. Hold the yarn together where it crosses. Make sure the tail is on the right and the ball end on the left. sc six times in the lp. Hold onto the tail of the yarn and push your stitches together until it forms something like a ring.
RND 2: sc twice in next 6 scs, join to next sc with a slpst, finish off and attach to sides of body
SMALL DOTS (MAKE 5)
with black, ch 2, sc 6 times in sec ch from hook, slpst in next sc, finish off and sew onto body where you think it looks best.
Stitch on face with scraps of yarn.
YOUR LADYBUG IS NOW FINISHED!!!!

I designed this cute guy for my cute nephew Sid :)

• Hook: 3 mm
• Yarn: Fine yarn in 4 colors - I used Mille Fili from Wolle Rödel (100% mercerized cotton, 130m/50g) in caramel (MC), white, red and black
• Stitch marker
• Polyfil for stuffing
• Yarn needle

Height (sitting): 14 cm

If you use a thicker yarn and a bigger hook, your teddy will also be bigger :)

Gauge is unimportant. Make tight stitches.

Each piece starts with an adjustable ring like The Magic Adjustable Ring
All body parts are worked in spirals. Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
Use main color unless otherwise mentioned.

Ear (make 2)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around– (18 sc)
Rounds 4-7: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Head

(worked from front (nose) to back)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (18 sc)
Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (24 sc)
Round 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (30 sc)
Round 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (36 sc)
Round 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (42 sc)
Round 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (48 sc)
Round 9: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (54 sc)
Round 10: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (60 sc)

Rounds 11-16: Sc in each st around. – (60 sc)

Round 17: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (54 sc)
Round 18: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (48 sc)
Round 19: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (42 sc)
Round 20: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (36 sc)
Round 21: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (30 sc)

Embroider the teddy face: nose, mouth and only one eye :-)
Sew on the ears using the long tails. Stuff.

Round 22: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (24 sc)
Round 23: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (18 sc)

Stuff some more. Decrease evenly until head is almost closed. With yarn needle make a loop with the remaining stitches and pull tight, make a knot; hide the yarn inside the head.

Eye Patch

Use black yarn.

Round 1: Work 4 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (4 sc)
Round 2: Turn; Work 2 sc in each st - (8 sc)

Add chains until strap is long enough to fit around head. Join with main part of patch; leave a long tail. Sew patch to head.

Body

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (18 sc)
Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (24 sc)
Round 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around– (30 sc)
Round 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (36 sc)
Round 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (42 sc)
Round 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (48 sc)
Round 9: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (54 sc)
Rounds 10-13: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)

Round 14: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 15: Red: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 16: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 17: Red: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 18: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 19: Red: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 20: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 21: Red: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 22: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 23: Red: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (48 sc)
Round 24: White: Sc in each st around. – (48 sc)
Round 25: Red: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (42 sc)
Round 26: White: Sc in each st around. – (42 sc)
Round 27: Red: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (36 sc)
Round 28: White: Sc in each st around. – (36 sc)
Round 29: Red: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (30 sc)
Round 30: White: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around– (24 sc)

Change back to main color:
Rounds 31-32: Sc in each st around. – (24 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff.

Arm (make 2)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around– (18 sc)
Rounds 4-9: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)

Round 10: White: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 11: Red: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 12: White: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 13: Red: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 14: White: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 15: Red: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff.

Leg (make 2)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around– (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around– (18 sc)
Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (24 sc)
Round 5: Sc in each st around. – (24 sc)
Round 6: Sc in each of next 10 sts, Sc2tog 2 times, Sc in each of next 10 sts - (22 sc)
Round 7: Sc in each of next 9 sts, Sc2tog 2 times, Sc in each of next 9 sts - (20 sc)
Round 8: Sc in each of next 8 sts, Sc2tog 2 times, Sc in each of next 8 sts - (18 sc)
Rounds 9-15: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff.

Tail

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around. – (12 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff a little.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Sew on everything using the long tails and enjoy!

This is the end result of my choosing to stay home on New Years Eve. She was born while fireworks went off in the sky and there was no lack of celebration. She is totally unaware that it was not all about her, and I'm not telling her any different. She is a happy little thing. In fact, just this morning she sleepily whispered in my ear, "I am a square dancing doll". What can I say to that but, "Yes, my little friend, you are that."

Crochet Hook size G/6/4mm
Tapestry needle
Small amounts of worsted weight yarn. I used Caron brand, Simply Soft in Soft Yellow(MC), DK Country Blue(CC), and Autumn Red(CC)
One small sock(for stuffing)

Approx. 6 1/2 inches tall and 4 inches wide

Not that important

For Head--Make Two

Rnd 1: Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3dc in ring, ch 2)3 times, join with sl st in top of ch-3.

Great beginner amigurumi project.

Medium worsted-weight yarn
Crochet hook size D3 (U.S.)
White ribbon or felt
Safety eyes or eyes of your choice (I used black yarn to embroider them on mine)
Stuffing
Yarn needle

Finished kisses are 2" tall.

Just make sure your stitches are firm and uniform.

Kiss Body:

These quick and easy balloons are great for anyone new to amigurumi.

Worsted weight yarn in color of your choice
Size U.S. E4 crochet hook
Yarn needle
Stuffing
Safety eyes and nose (or embroider your own)
Swizzle sticks or wooden skewers for balloon "string"

Large balloon is approx. 3" tall
Small balloon is approx. 2" tall.

Not necessary, just make sure your stitches are firm and even.

Large Balloon:

Updated 4-8-2008

I'm pretty new to crochet toys so this is my first written pattern for the ones I do make. I've been into an animal fetish lately and this is just one of the animals I am in love with. I made this squirrel from a picture I found in a Nature Photography Book. I am really bad at enhancing my creations 'personality' so don't feel you have to use exactly what I did. You can embroider, cut out felt features, use buttons, or whatever you feel with bring out your Squirrels personality.

Cocoa Caron Yarn 1 skein(150 yds) WW 4ply
Size G hook
Stuffing (fiberfill stuffing)
Google eyes (2)
Felt (for features)
Pipe Cleaner (for legs and arms)
Hot glue gun and glue
Tapestry needle

4inches tall (not including ears)
2inches wide

Not important for this pattern.

Back Loop (bl) - The stitch is worked into the back loop

Marck Stitch (ms) - Move stitch marker

Weave in any loose ends

Use tight stitches

Decrease Single Crochet (dec sc) - insert in first stitch, yo, pull up a loop,insert in second stitch, yo, pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook, pull through all three loops dec sc made.

Stuffing - It is better to take a little stuffing at a time and stuff instead of taking big pieces. When you think you've stuffed enough, stuff a bit more. Tight.

Head:
Chain 2
1: Single crochet 6x's into the first chain(ms)circle made
2: 2 Single crochet in each stitch around(12sc)(ms)
3: 1 single crochet in first stitch, 2 single crochet in next stitch repeat around 6xs (18sc)(ms)
4: 1 single crochet in first 2 stitches, 2 single crochet in next stitch repeat around 6x's. (24sc)(ms)
5 - 6: single crochet in each stitch around (24sc)(ms)
7: Dec sc in first two stitches, single crochet in next stitch, repeat around 8x's. (8decsc, 8sc) (ms)
8: 1 single crochet in each stitch around.(16sc)
stuff firmly
9: Decrease single crochet around to last 3 stitches. Fasten off. Leave at least a 12" tail to sew closed.

Body:
Chain 2
1: 6 single crochet in first ch. Circle made. (ms)
2: 2 single crochet in each stitch around. (12sc)(ms)
3: 1 single crochet in first stitch, 2 single crochet in next stitch. Repeat around.(18sc)(ms)
4: 1 single crochet in first 2 stitches, 2 single crochet in next stitch. Repeat around.(24sc)(ms)
5: 1 single crochet in the bl of each stitch around.(24sc)(ms)
6 - 10: single crochet in each stitch around.(24sc) (ms)
7: 1 dec sc in first 2 sts, 1 single crochet in next stitch, around.(8x's) (ms)
8: 1 single crochet in each stitch around. (18sc) (ms)
9: 1 dec sc in next two stitches, 1 sc in next stitch (5x's), 1sc in last st.(11sc)(ms)
Stuff firmly
10: dec sc in each stitch around to the last 3 sts.
Fasten Off leaving a long tail.

Sew head to body.

Ears:(make 2)
chain 5 (Leave a long tail so you can sew to head later)
1: 1 single crochet in each stitch across, ch1 turn (4sc)
2. dec sc 2x's (2 dec sc, 2sc) ch, 1 turn
3: dec sc over last 2 stitches
Fasten off

Sew Ears to head.

Tail:
chain 30 (leave a tail for latter)
1: 1 single crochet in the 5th stitch from the hook, [chain 5, 1 sc in next stitch]Repeat across to the end. Fasten off, leave a long tail 12" - 18" to sew to body.

Take the beginning tail and weave into the foundation row and then pull. This will scrunch up the tail. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Take the other tail and sew to the back of the body.

Arms: (Make 2)
ch 6
1: 1sc in each stitch across. ch1 turn (5sc)
2 - 4: repeat row 1
5: fold in half length wise and matching up stitches sl st each stitch across and around corner. (5 sl st + 2sl st)
Finish off. weave in ends. Sew to body.

Feet: (Make 2)
ch 5
1: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 3 st. Finish off

Sew to body.

Personality:
(Original)
I just hot glued some google eyes on as well as a felt nose and teeth. On the ears and the belly I put some felt accents. The arms I just took a chenelle pipe cleaner and stuck it into the body. The legs are a half circle chenelle pipe cleaner hot glued to the bottom.

New:
Add some safety eyes. Embroider nose and mouth.

(C) Momwithahook
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