All my patterns are written in USA crochet terms. Abbreviations list is linked here.
Materials:
- I used a 3.25mm hook
- Medium weight yellow or gold yarn. I used Loops & Threads® Impeccable™ Yarn, Solid in Sunny Day.
- White Felt
- Black felt
- Glue
- Black permanent marker
Body:
1: MR (6)
2: INC x6 (12)
3: (1SC, INC) x6 (18)
4: 18SC (18)
5: In FLO: [1SL, 1CH, DC, 1CH, 1SL], 8SC, FLO: [1SL, In 1CH, 1DC, 1CH, 1SL] 8SC (18)
6: 18SC (18) *make sure to BLO for the FLO spots*
7: 18SC (18)
8: In FLO: [SL, 6CH, turn and 1DC in second last stitch from hook, 4SL, 1SL back into FLO] 8SC, In FLO: [SL, 6CH, turn and 1DC in second last stitch from hook, 4SL, 1SL back into FLO] (18)
9: 18SC (18) *make sure to BLO for the FLO spots*
10: 2SC, FLO: [SL, 6CH, turn and 1DC in second last stitch from hook, 4SL, 1SL back into FLO] 3SC, FLO: [SL, 6CH, turn and 1DC in second last stitch from hook, 4SL, 1SL back into FLO], 7SC, FLO: [ 1SL, 2CH, 1SL back into FLO] 3SC (18)
11: (1SC DEC) x6 (12) *make sure to BLO for the FLO spots*
Stuff.
12: DEC x6 (6) FO and close.
Muzzle:
1: 5CH
2: Turn and 3SC starting second CH from hook, 1SL last chain. Finish off and weave in ends.
Details and assembly:
- Glue a small black triangle of felt on muzzle.
- Use white felt circles for eyes and use black marker to make a black outline around them.
- Glue down the eyes first, then the muzzle on top.
You're done!
Enjoy your new friend.
If you're having issues with any of the instructions here is a video to follow along with!
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You can sell items made with this pattern with credit to me as the pattern writer. You may not sell the pattern as your own.
