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Koala Dot-to-dot Worksheet

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koala crochet pattern

Did you know that koalas can sleep up to 18 hours a day? Wow! Maybe my pug Bruno is actually a koala.

Zoo Blog Hop Day 9 – Koalas

Today we have 4 adorable koala crochet patterns plus a downloadable Koala dot-to-dot worksheet for the children.

 

 

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Koala Dot-to-dot Worksheet

More Coloring Pages

I love the beach
Beach Coloring Page
mandala coloring page
Mandala
butterfly
Butterfly Color by Number
penguin dot to dot
Penguin Dot-to-Dot

Dollar Days Summer Hop

 

 

 

Today’s pattern, Happy Hair Scarf is designed by @simplyhookedbyjanet

The Happy Hair Scarf is a fairly simple headband design. The stitch pattern mimics the granny stitch but is more open. This is a fairly quick make perfect for Summer.

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Zoo Blog Hop Day 8 – World Oceans Day – Whales and Turtles

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Zoo Blog Hop – 4 Whales and 4 Turtles!

Today for World Oceans Day, we have 8 great patterns of ocean animals. If you have an aspiring marine biologist in the family, today’s patterns are for you.

 

 

whale crochet pattern

 

Whale Amigurumi from Loops and Love Crochet

 

 

whale crochet pattern

 

Whale Crochet Pattern from The Burgundy Basket

 

 

whale mobile

 

Whales of the Universe Mobile from Ruth Haydock

 

 

Benjamin the Turtle Nap Buddy Crochet Pattern

 

Benjamin Turtle Nap Buddy CAL from My Fingers Fly

 

 

turtle crochet pattern

 

Sea Turtle Amigurumi from Loops and Love Crochet

 

 

crochet turtle

 

Crochet Turtle from The Burgundy Basket

 

 

turtle earrings

 

Free Turtle Pattern from My Fingers Fly

 

 

 

turtle ornament

 

Turtle Christmas Ornament

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whale Plush Toy

Materials:

Worsted yarn – 2.5 oz. color of choice

Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Fiberfill

Black and white felt or googly eyes

 

Finished pillow measures approximately 11” long (including tail fin)

 

BODY:

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in rounds throughout.

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

Rnds 9-20: Sc in each st (48 sc).

Rnd 21: *Dec, sc in next 10 sts,* repeat around (44 hdc).

Rnds 22-23: Sc in each st.

Rnd 24: *Dec, sc in next 9 sts,* repeat around (40 hdc).

Rnds 25-26:  Sc in each st.

Rnd 27: *Dec, sc in next 8 sts,* repeat around (36 hdc).

Rnds 28-29:  Sc in each st.

Rnd 30: *Dec, sc in next 7 sts,* repeat around (32 hdc). Stuff.

Rnds 31-32:  Sc in each st.

Rnd 33: *Dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (28 hdc).

Rnds 34-35: Sc in each st.

Rnd 36: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (24 hdc).

Rnds 37-38:  Sc in each st.

Rnd 39: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (20 hdc). Stuff.

Rnds 40-41:  Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Do not fasten off.

Tail Fin:

Row 1: Fold tail and sc through both sides (10 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc across, inc.

Rows 3-6: Repeat Row 2 until fin measures 20 sts.

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 8 sts, dec. Leave remaining sts unworked.

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 8 sts, inc.

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 8 sts, dec.

Row 10: Repeat Row 8. Fasten off. Return to unworked sts of Row 6.

Row 7: Attach yarn to first unworked st of Row 6. Ch 1, dec, sc in next 8 sts, inc.

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, inc, work sc in next 8 sts, dec.

Row 9: Repeat Row 7.

Row 10: Repeat Row 8. Fasten off.

Side fins (Make 2):

Row 1: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 8 ch (9 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 8 sts, inc (10 sc).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc across (11 sc).

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across, inc last st (12 sc).

Row 5: Repeat Row 3 (13 sc). Fasten off leaving 12” length. Sew one fin on each side of whale at Rnds 18-23.

Sew googly eyes or felt eyes at Rnds 9-10 of body.

PDF download also includes the matching Whale Pillow Crochet Pattern.

Whale Pillow & Plushie Crochet Pattern
Whale Pillow & Plushie Crochet Pattern

 

Download a free Turtle Gift Tag for all those wonderful ocean-themed gifts you’ll be making.

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Stay tuned all month long for new animal designs.

June 9 will be Koala crochet patterns. Who can resist koalas with their cute little noses and button ears?

Prior Zoo Animal Posts

Fish crochet patterns

 

World Reef Awareness Day

 

 

owl crochet patterns

Owl Crochet Patterns

 

 

 

bat crochet patternsBat 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

 

 

koala crochet pattern

 

Koalas

 

 

lion crochet pattern

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 10 – Lions

penguin crochet patterns

 

4 Cuddly Penguins

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

 

 

UFO Enthusiasts

 

 

Alien Abduction Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt, I’m Not Going Without My Crochet

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