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Zoo Blog Hop Day 18 – Beaver

beaver crochet patterns

Beaver Crochet Patterns

If you’re ever traveling through Texas and stop at a Buccee’s gas station, you’ll see just how popular these little guys are! Today we have a beaver amigurumi and a beaver potholder, both adorable and both easy to crochet.

beaver crochet patterns

beaver amigurumi

 

Bobby Beaver from Cozy Little Mess

 

 

beaver potholder

Beaver Potholder Crochet Pattern

Materials:
Cotton worsted weight yarn:
85 yards brown
12 yards tan
20 yards white
5 yards black
Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle

Potholder measures approximately 8” wide x 6” tall (including ears).

Gauge = 7 sc = 2”, 8 rows = 2”Directions:

HEAD:
Row 1: With double strand of brown, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch (15 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in last st (17 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in last st (19 sc).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc in last st (21 sc).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 19 sts, 2 sc in last st (23 sc).
Rows 6-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 19 sts, dec over last 2 sts (21 sc).
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 17 sts, dec over last 2 sts (19 sc).
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc in last st (21 sc).
Rows 11-13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Rows 14-17: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in each remaining st (17 sc at end of Row 17).
Row 18: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 13 sts, dec over last 2 sts (15 sc).
Row 19: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 11 sts, dec over last 2 sts (13 sc). Do not fasten off brown yarn.

EARS:
Attach double strand of tan yarn at the edge of Row 16. Ch 1, sc in same spot, sc in ends of Rows 17 and 18. Repeat on opposite side of beaver’s head.

EDGING:
Return to Row 19 and pick up loop of brown yarn you left hanging.
Row 20: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, ch 6 and sl st in 5th ch (hanging loop made), sc in next 4 sts, dec over next 2 sts (11 sc across top of head with hanging loop in the
middle). Turn to work down the side, sc in next 3 row ends. *Sc in 3 row ends of side of ear, 2 sc in each of the 2 sts of ear Row 3, sc in 3 row ends of other side of the year.* Continue in sc
down the side of the head. Sc in unused lps of foundation ch. Working up the other side of the head, sc in row ends until you reach the other ear, then repeat * to * around ear. Sc in row
ends of last 3 rows to the top, sl st in the first sc to join. Fasten off brown.

TEETH: (Make 2)
With double strand of white yarn, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch. Working in unused lps of foundation ch, sc in all 3 lps (6 sc).
Fasten off white leaving 6” length for sewing.
Center teeth at bottom of potholder and sew in place.

MUZZLE: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With double strand of tan yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing.
Sew muzzles just above teeth, centered in the middle of the face and touching each other in the center.

NOSE:
With a double strand of black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length for sewing.
Sew nose in gap between 2 muzzle pieces.

EYES: (Make 2)
With double strand of white yarn, ch 4, 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc next ch, 4 hdc in last ch.
Working on opposite side of starting ch, hdc in next lp, 2 hdc in last lp. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing.

PUPILS: (Make 2)
With double strand of black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st.
Fasten off leaving 6” length for sewing. Sew pupils to the bottom half of white eyes.
Sew eyes to face 2 rows from the top of the head.

The animal for June 18 will be Beaver.

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owl crochet patterns

Owl Crochet Patterns

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Bat Crochet Patterns

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bear crochet patterns

4 Bear Crochet Patterns

butterfly crochet

3 Butterfly Patterns

axolotl crochet

2 Axolotl Patterns

marine life crochet

World Oceans Day – 4 Whales and 4 Turtles

Koalas

lion crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 10 – Lions

penguin crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 11 – 4 Cuddly Penguins

Zoo Blog Hop Day 12 – Jack the Sloth

unicorn crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 13 – Mystical, Magical Unicorns!

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Zoo Blog Hop Day 14 – Alligators!

rabbit crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 15 – Bunnies!

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Zoo Blog Hop Day 16 – Deer and Moose

seahorse crochet pattern

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 17 – Seahorse

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Zoo Blog Hop Day 19 – Monkeys

 

 

eagle crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 20 – Eagles

 

 

giraffe crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 21 – Giraffes

 

 

zebra crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 22 – Zebra

sheep crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 23 – Sheep

elephant crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 24 – Elephants

dog crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 25 – Dogs

 

 

cow amigurumi

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 26 – Cows

 

 

platypus crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 27 – Platypus

mouse crochet pattern

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 28 – Mouse

 

fox crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 29 – Fox

 

 

 

Final Day of Zoo Blog Hop – Birds

 

 

 

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Zoo Blog Hop Day 11 – 4 Cuddly Penguins

penguin crochet patterns

Free Penguin Patterns!

Penguins are so cute and charismatic, naturally they are a favorite among children around the world. Because of their popularity and their tuxedo-like coloring, they’re also a favorite among crocheters. Today we have some adorable penguin amigurumi for your crocheting pleasure. These plush toys also make excellent Christmas gifts or holiday decor. Crochet a penguin ski mask for your little ones for the winter. Decorate your Christmas tree with a penguin butt ornament. Craft a few penguin gift bags for teacher gifts. There are also several free downloads – penguin bookmark, gift tag, and dot-to-dot worksheet.

penguin crochet patterns

 

 

penguin crochet

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penguin crochet

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penguin butt ornament
Penguin Butt Ornament
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Penguin Gift Bag

 

 

 

 

 

penguin bookmark
Penguin Bookmark
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Penguin Dot-to-Dot
penguin gift tag
Penguin Gift Tag

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Penguin Cupcakes on YouTube

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Penguin Amigurumi using Bernat Blanket Yarn

baby penguin crochet

Materials:

Bernat Blanket yarn

7.5 oz. vapor gray

2 oz. coal

8 yards white

2 yards sunsoaked

Crochet hook size M (9.0 mm)

Yarn needle

Fiberfill

2 black safety eyes 18 mm

Measures approximately 14” tall

Gauge: 7 sts = 3”, 6 rows = 3”

Directions:

HEAD AND BODY:

Rnd 1: Starting at bottom with gray yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (32 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (40 sc).

Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (56 sc).

Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (64 sc).

Rnds 9-19: Sc in each st.

Rnd 20: *Dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (56 sc).

Rnd 21: Sc in each st.

Rnd 22: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 23: Sc in each st.

Rnd 24: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (40 sc).

Rnd 25: Sc in each st.

Rnd 26: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (32 sc).

Rnds 27-28: Sc in each st.

Rnd 29: *Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (24 sc). Fasten off gray. Stuff firmly.

Rnds 30-35: Attach black yarn. Sc in each st.

Rnd 36: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (16 sc).

Rnd 37: Dec around (8 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length. Close using ultimate finish. (Thread needle with 6” length, insert needle into outer loop of each remaining st, pull tight.)

Ultimate Finish Video

FACE:

Row 1: With white yarn, ch 8, sc in 2nd ch and in each of next 6 ch.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st (7 sc).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of next 7 sts, turn to work down edge, sc in row ends. Working in unused loops of foundation ch, *sl st in first lp, 5 dc in next lp, sl st in next lp* repeat once, turn to work sc down row ends on the other side. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing.

Attach safety eyes in center st of dc clusters of Row 3. Sew face to head.

BEAK:

Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 3 sc in 2nd ch. Do not join. Work in continuous rounds throughout.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts (4 sc).

Rnd 3: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts (5 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 9” length. Add a little bit of stuffing and sew to face centered below the eyes.

WINGS: (Make 2)

Row 1: With gray (or white) yarn, ch 8, hdc in 2nd ch and in next 6 chs. (7 hdc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in remaining sts (8 hdc).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st with 2 hdc in last st (9 hdc).

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in remaining sts (10 hdc).

Fasten off leaving 12” length. Sew to sides of penguin with top of wing at Rnd 26 with longer edge toward the front. Weave in all ends.

FEET:

Row 1: With black yarn, ch 2, 2 hdc in 2nd ch.
Row 2: ch 1, turn, hdc first st, 2 hdc next st (3 hdc).
Rows 3-4: ch 1, turn, hdc across, 2 hdc last st (5 hdc).
Row 5: ch 1, turn, 2 hdc first & last sts (7 hdc).
Row 6: ch 1, turn, *hdc, sl st* 3 times, hdc last st. Fasten off and sew to bottom at rnds 4-8.

PDF available at https://www.myfingersfly.com/products/penguin-crochet-pattern-baby-penguin-crochet-pattern-using-bernat-blanket-yarn

Ravelry: https://ravel.me/baby-penguin-amigurumi-6

 

Show off your penguins at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BtmPp6mxQ/

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Super Squishy Pillows and Plushies Crochet Pattern Ebook – Using Bernat Blanket Yarn

Stay tuned all month long for new animal designs.

The animal for June 12 will be the Sloth.

sloth crochet pattern

Prior Zoo Animal Posts

Fish crochet patterns

World Reef Awareness Day

owl crochet patterns

Owl Crochet Patterns

bat crochet patterns

Bat Crochet Patterns

cat crochet patterns

8 Cat Crochet Patterns Plus 2 Addi Patterns

bear crochet patterns

4 Bear Crochet Patterns

butterfly crochet

3 Butterfly Patterns

axolotl crochet

2 Axolotl Patterns

marine life crochet

World Oceans Day – 4 Whales and 4 Turtles

Koalas

lion crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 10 – Lions

Zoo Blog Hop Day 12 – Jack the Sloth

unicorn crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 13 – Mystical, Magical Unicorns!

alligator crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 14 – Alligators!

bunny crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 15 – Bunnies!

deer crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 16 – Deer and Moose

seahorse crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 17 – Seahorse

beaver crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 18 – Beaver

monkey crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 19 – Monkeys

eagle crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 20 – Eagles

giraffe crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 21 – Giraffes

zebra crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 22 – Zebra

sheep crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 23 – Sheep

elephant crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 24 – Elephants

dog crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 25 – Dogs

cow amigurumi

Zoo Blog Hop Day 26 – Cows

platypus crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 27 – Platypus

mouse crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 28 – Mouse

fox crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 29 – Fox

Final Day of Zoo Blog Hop – Birds

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