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Penguin Butt Ornament
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
8 yards black (MC)
5 yards white (CC)
2 yards yellow
2 yards pink (optional for heart)
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Ribbon
Gauge: 8 sc = 2″, 8 rows = 2″
Ornament measures 3.75” wide by 3.5” tall
Directions:
Row 1: With white yarn, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc in next ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in last lp (6 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, 2 sc in each of next 4 sts, sc in next st (10 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st,* 4 times, 2 sc in last st (16 sc).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts,* 4 times, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st (22 sc). Fasten off white.
Row 5: Attach MC yarn, ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts,* 4 times, sc in next 3 sts (26 sc).
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts* 4 times, sc in next 3 sts (30 sc).
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts* 4 times, sc in next 3 sts (34 sc).
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts,* 4 times, sc in next 3 sts (38 sc). Fasten off yarn. Weave in all ends.
Tail:
Insert hook into center st of Row 5. Ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st in same sp.
Heart: (optional)
With pink yarn, ch 3, in 3rd ch from hook work 3 dc, 2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st in same sp. Pull center tight. Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length. Sew centered on white portion.
Feet:
Attach yellow yarn to end of Row 7, ch 1, 4 hdc, ch 1, sl st in same st. Repeat on other side of Row 7.
Add a bow to the tail for decoration.
Cut a piece of ribbon approximately 12” long and fold. Pull through top of ornament and tie off for hanger.
NOTE:
Ornament can also be made with bulky yarn such as Bernat Pipsqueak (same yardage). Use yellow worsted even when using fluffy yarn.
Ornament measures 4” wide by 3.75” tall with Bernat Pipsqueak yarn.
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