With the country just beginning to open back up, travel is still on hold for us. In the meantime, I’ve been working on my next book – Halloween crochet. This week I’m offering a simple pattern for sugar skull jewelry. If you have some cotton thread to use up, this is a great project. I normally prefer working with worsted yarn, but lately I have come to love using thread to make earrings.
Materials:
Aunt Lydia’s Cotton–
15 yards ivory
Few yards of a few bright colors for skull decorations
Size 1.5 mm steel crochet hook
Needle
Directions:
Row 1: With ivory thread, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 5 ch (6 sc).
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc across to last st, inc in last st (12 sc at end of Row 4).
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Leave loop hanging. Using separate piece of yarn, go back to Row 4. Skip 6 sts, sc in each of last 3 sts.
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Ch 6, join with sl st in first section of Row 6. Fasten off. Pick up loop on Row 6, sc across 3 sts.
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc across all sts & chs (12 sc).
Rows 9-10: Repeat Row 2 (16 sc).
Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 12: Repeat Row 2 (18 sc).
Rows 13-14: Repeat Row 11.
Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in 4 sts.
Row 16: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 2 sts (3 sc).
Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 18: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 2 sts (4 sc). Leave loop hanging. With separate piece of yarn, sk 3 sts on Row 14. Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, turn, dec twice. Ch 1, turn, sc in 2 sts. Ch 1, turn, inc twice. Ch 3, sl st in 1st st of Row 18. Fasten off.
Go back to Row 14. Sk 3 sts, ch 1, sc in last 4 sts. Ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 sts, dec (3 sc). Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Ch 1, turn, sc in 2 sts, inc next st (4 sc). Ch 1, sl st in middle section of Row 18. Fasten off.
Row 19: Pick up loop on first section of Row 18. Ch 1, sc in each st and ch (18 sc).
Rows 20-22: Ch 1, turn, dec first 2 sts, sc across to last 2 sts, dec last 2 sts (12 sc).
Row 23: Dec, sc next 8 sts, dec, continue down side, sc around entire skull. Join with sl st in 1st sc of Row 23. Stop here for single-color skull.
To make multicolored skull, continue with adding colors.
With pink yarn, sc around both eye openings.
Heart:
With pink yarn, ch 3. In 3rd ch from hook, work 2 dc, 4 hdc, ch 1, 4 hdc, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same ch. Fasten off leaving 12” length and sew to forehead of skull.
Nose:
With purple yarn, ch 3, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch. Fasten off leaving 6” length and sew to center of face.
Attach jump ring and necklace chain or earring hooks.
This PDF pattern is available to download on Ravelry, separately or included in the Sugar Skull Crochet Patterns ebook. If you prefer, it is also available on Amazon as a Kindle download or paperback.
Benjamin Turtle Nap Buddy, World Turtle Day
Next month I will start the first CAL for My Fingers Fly, Benjamin Turtle Nap Buddy. The toddler blanket folds up after naptime and is stored in Benjamin’s shell, giving your child a plush toy the rest of the day. The pattern uses worsted weight yarn with a simple striped blanket and the African flower motif for the turtle. The pattern will be published in stages throughout June 2020, and I hope you will share your progress photos on Facebook and Instagram.
Finished blanket measures approximately 50″ long by 28” wide (with instructions to make it longer if necessary). When rolled up, Benjamin measures approximately 18” long by 10” wide by 7” tall.
Materials you will need:
Worsted weight yarn (I used I Love This Yarn)
21 oz. dark olive
6 oz. light green
5 oz. tan
2 oz. gold
Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Fiberfil
Yarn needle
Two 10-mm black safety eyes
Three 7/8”-1” buttons
Last month the Getty Museum challenged people to recreate famous works of art. The results were sometimes amazing, sometimes hysterical. The Getty Challenge
I decided to try my own recreation using crochet. Turns out, one of the biggest challenges was finding a famous painting that looked easy enough to duplicate in yarn but still appealed to me visually. I wanted something colorful to cheer me up on these dreary days. Settling on one of Van Gogh’s sunflower paintings, I rummaged through my yarn stash to find the appropriate colors.
This pattern was just for fun and has not been tested, so feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Finished panel measures approximately 21” tall by 15” wide.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
4 oz. blue
1.5 oz. lavender
2 oz. green
2 oz. yellow
2 oz. gold
½ oz. brown
¼ oz. light green
½ oz. saffron
1 oz. dark green
5 yards blue denim
5 yards pumpkin
Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
Directions:
Canvas:
Row 1: With lavender yarn, ch 59, hdc in second ch from hook and each remaining ch (58 hdc). .
Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st.
Row 11: (wrong side) Ch 1, turn, 55 hdc in lavender, 3 hdc in blue.
Row 12: Ch 1, turn, 4 hdc in blue, 21 hdc in lavender, 13 hdc in green, 20 hdc in lavender.
Row 13: Ch 1, turn, 19 hdc in lavender, 15 hdc in green, 17 hdc in lavender, 7 hdc in blue.
Row 14: Ch 1, turn, 14 hdc in blue, 8 hdc in lavender, 18 hdc in green, 18 hdc in lavender.
Row 15: Ch 1, turn, 17 hdc in lavender, 20 hdc in green, 21 hdc in blue.
Row 16: Ch 1, turn, 20 hdc in blue, 22 hdc in green, 16 hdc in blue.
Row 17: Ch 1, turn, 16 hdc in blue, 22 hdc in green, 20 hdc in blue.
Row 18: Ch 1, turn, 19 hdc in blue, 24 hdc in green, 15 hdc in blue.
Row 19: Ch 1, turn, 15 hdc in blue, 24 hdc in green, 19 hdc in blue.
Row 20: Ch 1, turn, 19 hdc in blue, 24 hdc in green, 15 hdc in blue.
Row 21: Ch 1, turn, 15 hdc in blue, 24 hdc in green, 19 hdc in blue.
Row 22: Ch 1, turn, 19 hdc in blue, 24 hdc in green, 15 hdc in blue.
Row 23: Ch 1, turn, 15 hdc in blue, 24 hdc in green, 19 hdc in blue.
Row 24: Ch 1, turn, 19 hdc in blue, 24 hdc in green, 15 hdc in blue.
Row 25: Ch 1, turn, 15 hdc in blue, 23 hdc in green, 20 hdc in blue.
Row 26: Ch 1, turn, 20 hdc in blue, 22 hdc in green, 16 hdc in blue.
Row 27: Ch 1, turn, 17 hdc in blue, 20 hdc in green, 21 hdc in blue.
Row 28: Ch 1, turn, 21 hdc in blue, 19 hdc in green, 18 hdc in blue.
Row 29: Ch 1, turn, 19 hdc in blue, 17 hdc in green, 22 hdc in blue.
Row 30: Ch 1, turn, 23 hdc in blue, 15 hdc in green, 20 hdc in blue.
Row 31: Ch 1, turn, 20 hdc in blue, 15 hdc in green, 23 hdc in blue.
Row 32: Ch 1, turn, 23 hdc in blue, 15 hdc in green, 20 hdc in blue.
Row 33: Ch 1, turn, 20 hdc in blue, 15 hdc in green, 23 hdc in blue.
Row 34: Ch 1, turn, 23 hdc in blue, 15 hdc in green, 20 hdc in blue.
Rows 35-60: Ch 1, turn, hdc blue in each st. Fasten off at end of Row 60.
Sunflower #1:
Rnd 1: With brown, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in circle. Join with sl st.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st. Join with sl st. Do not fasten off.
Rnd 3: With yellow, ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Do not fasten off. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: Pick up brown, ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off brown. (24 sc).
Rnd 5: With gold, ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. (30 sc).
Rnd 6: Pick up yellow, ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. (36 sc)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, *ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, hdc in 3rd ch, dc in 4th ch, sk next sc, sl st next sc,* repeat around. Repeat this round with sl sts in skipped sts of previous rnd so you have 2 layers of petals. Fasten off yellow leaving 12” length for sewing.
Rnd 8: Attach dark green yarn in sl st between petals at back of Rnd 7. *Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in 3rd ch, hdc in 4th ch, dc in next 2 ch, sl st between next petals,* repeat 3 times. (Ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in 3rd ch, hdc in 4th ch, dc in next 2 ch, tr in next 2 ch) twice, repeat * to * twice.
Stem: Ch 18, hdc in 2nd ch and each remaining ch. Fasten off leaving length for sewing.
Sunflower #2:
Rnd 1: With blue, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in circle. Join with sl st.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st. Join with sl st.
Rnd 3: With gold, ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Do not fasten off gold. (18 sc)
Attach brown yarn and alternate between brown and gold for Rnds 4-8. This should be a random pattern, so precision with colors doesn’t count here.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. (24 sc).
Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. (30 sc).
Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. (36 sc)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. (42 sc).
Rnd 8: Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. (48 sc). End on a gold st and fasten off brown. Join with sl st.
Rnd 9: *Ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in 3rd ch, hdc in 4th ch, dc in 5th ch, hdc in 6th ch, sc in 7th ch, sl st in next st (do not sk sc on Rnd 8),* repeat around. Fasten off leaving length for sewing.
Sunflower #3:
Rnd 1: With green, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, sc in 3rd ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st. (8 sc).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts. Join with sl st. (14 sc). Fasten off green.
Rnd 3: Join saffron yarn, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* 3 times, sc in next st, * to * 2 times. (20 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (25 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).
Rnd 10: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc). Fasten off saffron.
Leaves: Attach dark green in next st, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in 3rd ch, hdc in 4th ch, dc in 5th ch, sk next sc, sl st in next st, *ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch and next 3 ch, sk next sc, sl st next sc,* repeat twice. Fasten off dark green.
Sk 18 sc on Rnd 10, *sl st next st, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, hdc in 3rd ch, dc in 4th ch, sk next sc, sl st next 2 sc, *repeat 6 times. Sl st next st, sc in BLO of next 5 sts, (ch 1, turn, sc in each st) for 10 rows. (Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in remaining sts) repeat until 1 sc remains. Fasten off.
Sunflower #4:
Rnd 1: With brown, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in circle. Join with sl st.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st. Join with sl st.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. (24 sc).
Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat 3 times in brown, 2 times in denim. Join with sl st. (30 sc).
Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat 3 times in brown, 2 times in denim. Join with sl st. (36 sc)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat 3 times in brown, 2 times in denim. Join with sl st. (42 sc).
Rnd 8: Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat 3 times in brown, 2 times in denim. (48 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, with yellow yarn, *sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).
Rnd 10: *Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in 3rd ch, hdc in 4th ch, dc in 5th ch, sl st in next st, sk next sc on Rnd 9,* repeat around. Fasten off leaving length for sewing.
Behind yellow petals, attach gold yarn in skipped sc. *Ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in last ch, sl st in next skipped sc,* repeat around. Ch 20 for stem, hdc in 2nd ch and remaining ch. Sl st in joining st. Fasten off.
Sunflower #5:
Rnd 1: With green, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in circle. Join with sl st.
Rnd 2: With yellow yarn, ch 1, 2 sc in each st. Join with sl st.
Rnd 3: In FLO, *ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in 3rd ch, hdc in 4th ch, sk next sc, sl st in next st,* repeat 5 times (6 petals). Fasten off yellow.
Rnd 4: With pale green yarn working in BLO of Rnd 2, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. (18 sc)
Rnd 5: In FLO, *ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in 3rd ch, hdc in 4th ch, sk next sc, sl st in next st,* repeat around (9 petals).
Rnd 6: Working in BLO of Rnd 4, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. (24 sc)
Rnd 7: In FLO, *ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in 3rd ch, hdc in 4th ch, dc in 5th ch, sk next sc, sl st in next st,* repeat around (12 petals).
Rnd 8: Working in BLO of Rnd 6, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. (30 sc)
Rnd 9: In FLO, *ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in 2 ch, hdc in 2 ch, dc in last ch, sk next sc, sl st in next st,* repeat around (15 petals). Fasten off light green.
Rnds 5, 7, 9: Sl st around edges of each petal with yellow.
Stem: Attach gold in any skipped st of Rnd 8, ch 20, hdc in 2nd ch and all remaining ch. Sl st in joining st of Rnd 8.
Sunflower #6:
Row 1: With dark green, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch and each remaining ch (4 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc across, inc in last st. (6 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc across, inc in last st. (8 sc).
Row 4: Turn, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch and next 3 ch, sc in next 8 sc of Row 3, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch and next 3 ch. Sc down side, across bottom, and up other side. Join with sl st. Fold piece in half and mark center st of Row 4.
Attach dark green, ch 3, 7 dc in same st. Sk 1 st, sl st in next st. Attach gold at center top, sl st around all edges. Join. Ch 12, sc in 2nd ch and next 10 ch for stem.
Leaves under Flower #2: (Make 2)
Row 1: With dark green, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch, sc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 7 ch, sc in last 4 ch.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, in BLO, sc in 4 sts, hdc in 7 sts, sc in 4 sts. At end of Row 5, turn to work across side edge with 1 sc in each row end. Turn to work across bottom in remaining loops of starting ch, sc in 4 ch, hdc in 7 ch, sc in 4 ch.
Leaf above Flower #3:
Row 1: With dark green, ch 24, sc in 2nd ch and next 3 ch, hdc in next 4 ch, dc in next 7 ch, hdc in next 4 ch, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in 3 ch, hdc in 4 ch, dc in 7 ch, hdc in 4 ch, sc in 4 ch.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in 4 sts, hdc in 4 sts, dc in 7 sts, hdc in 4 sts, sc in 4 sts, (ch 4, sl st in 2nd and 3rd ch, sc in last ch), sc in 4 sts, hdc in 4 sts, dc in 7 sts, hdc in 4 sts, sc in 4 sts. Fasten off.
Row 3: Do not turn. Count 12 sts from beg of Row 2. In BLO, attach yarn in 12th st. Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 10 sts, ch 4, sl st in 3 ch, sc in next st, sl st in next st. Fasten off leaving length for sewing.
Sew flowers and leaves to canvas using photo as guide for placement. Block flowers and leavings, again using photo to block petals in the right direction. Use double strand of yellow and straight st to embroider a line between purple and blue portions of canvas. Use single strand of gold to outline right side of vase and leaves of flower #3. Use double strand of pumpkin yarn to outline flower #3 and single strand to outline leaves of flower #2 and stem of flower #1. Use saffron to outline stems of flowers #4 and #5.
Lots of us are using this time at home to catch up on crafting for family members, Christmas gifts, and donations. This pattern will hopefully help those of you who donate to cancer hospitals. It can be made with any color ribbon you prefer, and it’s quick enough that you can make several a day.
Materials: Worsted yarn – 2 [2.5] oz. white, 5 yards pink Tapestry needle Addi King knitting machine
Measurements: Women’s sizes Small and Large – 22” head circumference, 8” [9”] tall
Instructions: Cast on MC. Work 80 [100] rows. Cast off.
With pink yarn, work duplicate st beginning at row 16 [26] according to the chart.
Double up hat and close ends. Sew both ends together on the inside. If desired, attach a pompom.
Since all the events for which I had tickets were cancelled or postponed, today’s blog post is a simple one. I hope everyone has a happy St. Patrick’s Day and stays safe through this crisis. There are over 30 free patterns posted in the past year of this blog to keep your hands busy and your mind occupied. Crochet away!
Pot of Gold Potholder Crochet Pattern
Materials:
Peaches & Cream cotton yarn – 1 oz black, ¼ oz gold, few yards green
Size G and J crochet hooks
Yarn needle
Directions:
POT:
Row 1: Holding 2 strands of black yarn together, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (15 sc).
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc across (19 sc at end of Row 5).
Rows 6-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.
Rows 8-12: Ch 1, turn, dec over 1st 2 sts, sc across (14 sc at the end of Row 12). Ch 1, turn to work down side. Sc down side, across bottom, and up other side making sure right and left sides have the same number of sts. Working across top in front loop only, sc across. Join. Ch 8, sl st in same st (hanging loop).
GOLD:
With double strand of gold or yellow yarn, attach in remaining back loop. *Sl st, sk 1 st, 5 dc next st,* repeat across ending with sl st in 13th st. Fasten off.
SHAMROCK:
With G hook and single strand of green yarn, ch 4, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st in 4th ch from hook, *ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st,* repeat once. Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 3 ch, sl st in beg ch. Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Using photo for placement, sew shamrock onto front of potholder.
Rodeo is an annual ritual for my family; this year we attended the Xtreme Bulls competition with the concert afterward by Whiskey Myers. I have to admit, I bought the tickets based on the bulls and had never heard of Whiskey Myers. They are a southern rock group from Palestine, Texas, and their concert was amazing! If you like good southern rock and awesome guitarists, definitely check them out. Their sound was obviously influenced by Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top, but I could also hear hints of CCR and the Beatles, along with a bit of country music. Tony Kent playing cowbell – WOW!
I am super proud of my latest book containing crochet patterns with a Texas theme. Over 30 patterns cover a wide range of Texas, including travel, industry, symbols, wildlife, and Christmas in Texas. To see a slideshow of pattern photos, visit Crochet – Texas Style Patterns.
The book is available as a PDF download at My Fingers Fly. With over 30 patterns included at only $15.99, that’s less than 50 cents a pattern. Increase your savings this week with my Leap Year Sale through March 2 – Buy 1, Get 3 Free patterns. All these patterns are also available separately from 99 cents to $5.50 each.
Crochet – Texas Style is also available on Amazon as Kindle download or paperback book. Amazon
Polar Bear Pillow Crochet Pattern
February 27 is Polar Bear Day, so I have designed a quick and easy pattern for polar bear fans. PDF Download
Materials:
Bernat Beyond super bulky yarn – 10 oz. white, 10 yards black
Size J (6.00 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Fiberfil (7 oz.)
Gauge: 3 sts = 1”, 3 rows = 1”
Finished bear measures approximately 12” diameter.
DIRECTIONS:
BACK:
Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).
Rnd 10: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc).
Rnd 11: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (66 sc).
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (72 sc).
Rnd 13: *Sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (78 sc).
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (84 sc).
Rnd 15: *Sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (90 sc).
Rnd 16: *Sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (96 sc).
Rnd 17: *Sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (102 sc).
Rnd 18: *Sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (108 sc).
Rnd 19: *Sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (114 sc).
Rnd 20: *Sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (120 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off.
FRONT:
Row 1: With black yarn, ch 2, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in sc (2 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st (3 sc).
Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. Turn to work 3 sc down side, 2 sc in unused loop of starting ch, 3 sc up the other side. Join with sl st (13 sc). Fasten off black yarn.
Rnd 5: Switch to white yarn. Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in next 5 sts, (2 sc, sc, 2 sc) down side, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, (2 sc, sc, 2 sc) up other side. Join with sl st (18 sc).
Rnd 6: Ch 1, working in both loops, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (21 sc). Do not join. From this point on, work in continuous rnds.
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (27 sc).
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 10: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (33 sc).
Rnd 11: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 13: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).
Rnd 15: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc).
Rnd 16: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (66 sc).
Rnd 17: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (72 sc).
Rnd 18: *Sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (78 sc).
Rnd 19: *Sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (84 sc).
Rnd 20: *Sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (90 sc).
Rnd 21: *Sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (96 sc).
Rnd 22: *Sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (102 sc).
Rnd 23: *Sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (108 sc).
Rnd 24: *Sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (114 sc).
Rnd 25: *Sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (120 sc). Join with sl st. Do not fasten off.
EYES: (Make 2)
With 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 eyes to face above the snout.
EDGING:
Pick up yarn where you left off on front. Holding front and back together with wrong sides facing, sc through both thicknesses with white yarn, stuffing as you go. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
EARS: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnds 3-4: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew ears to top of head using photo for placement.
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2 years
_gid
ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity
24 hours
_gat
Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager
1 minute
Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites. The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user.
Pinterest Tag is a web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic.
Unique value with which users can be identified by X. Collected information is used to be personalize X services, including X trends, stories, ads and suggestions.
2 years
external_referer
Our Website uses X buttons to allow our visitors to follow our promotional X feeds, and sometimes embed feeds on our Website.
2 years
guest_id
This cookie is set by X to identify and track the website visitor. Registers if a users is signed in the X platform and collects information about ad preferences.
