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Posted on June 9, 2023April 13, 2024 by My Fingers Fly — 1 Comment

Koala Dot-to-dot Worksheet

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.

Koala Dot-to-dot Worksheet

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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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Posted on June 18, 2021April 11, 2024 by My Fingers Fly — 5 Comments

Zoo Blog Hop Day 18 – Beaver

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.

Bobby Beaver from Cozy Little Mess

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.

Prior Zoo Animal Posts

World Reef Awareness Day

Owl Crochet Patterns

Bat Crochet Patterns

8 Cat Crochet Patterns Plus 2 Addi Patterns

4 Bear Crochet Patterns

3 Butterfly Patterns

2 Axolotl Patterns

World Oceans Day – 4 Whales and 4 Turtles

Koalas

Zoo Blog Hop Day 10 – Lions

Zoo Blog Hop Day 11 – 4 Cuddly Penguins

Zoo Blog Hop Day 12 – Jack the Sloth

Zoo Blog Hop Day 13 – Mystical, Magical Unicorns!

Zoo Blog Hop Day 14 – Alligators!

Zoo Blog Hop Day 15 – Bunnies!

Zoo Blog Hop Day 16 – Deer and Moose

Zoo Blog Hop Day 17 – Seahorse

Zoo Blog Hop Day 19 – Monkeys

Zoo Blog Hop Day 20 – Eagles

Zoo Blog Hop Day 21 – Giraffes

Zoo Blog Hop Day 22 – Zebra

Zoo Blog Hop Day 23 – Sheep

Zoo Blog Hop Day 24 – Elephants

Zoo Blog Hop Day 25 – Dogs

Zoo Blog Hop Day 26 – Cows

Zoo Blog Hop Day 27 – Platypus

Zoo Blog Hop Day 28 – Mouse

Zoo Blog Hop Day 29 – Fox

Final Day of Zoo Blog Hop – Birds

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Posted on June 8, 2021June 6, 2025 by My Fingers Fly — 31 Comments

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

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 Amigurumi from Loops and Love Crochet

Whale Crochet Pattern from The Burgundy Basket

Whales of the Universe Mobile from Ruth Haydock

Benjamin Turtle Nap Buddy CAL from My Fingers Fly

Sea Turtle Amigurumi from Loops and Love Crochet

Crochet Turtle from The Burgundy Basket

Free Turtle Pattern from My Fingers Fly

Turtle Christmas Ornament

Whale Plush Toy

Materials:

Worsted yarn – 2.5 oz. color of choice

Size G crochet hook

Yarn needle

Fiberfil

Black and white felt or googly eyes

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

BODY:

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2^nd 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 2^nd 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.

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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

World Reef Awareness Day

Owl Crochet Patterns

Bat Crochet Patterns

8 Cat Crochet Patterns Plus 2 Addi Patterns

4 Bear Crochet Patterns

3 Butterfly Patterns

2 Axolotl Patterns

Koalas

Zoo Blog Hop Day 10 – Lions

4 Cuddly Penguins

Zoo Blog Hop Day 12 – Jack the Sloth

Zoo Blog Hop Day 13 – Mystical, Magical Unicorns!

Zoo Blog Hop Day 14 – Alligators!

Zoo Blog Hop Day 15 – Bunnies!

Zoo Blog Hop Day 16 – Deer and Moose

Zoo Blog Hop Day 17 – Seahorse

Zoo Blog Hop Day 18 – Beaver

Zoo Blog Hop Day 19 – Monkeys

Zoo Blog Hop Day 20 – Eagles

Zoo Blog Hop Day 21 – Giraffes

Zoo Blog Hop Day 22 – Zebra

Zoo Blog Hop Day 23 – Sheep

Zoo Blog Hop Day 24 – Elephants

Zoo Blog Hop Day 25 – Dogs

Zoo Blog Hop Day 26 – Cows

Zoo Blog Hop Day 27 – Platypus

Zoo Blog Hop Day 28 – Mouse

Zoo Blog Hop Day 29 – Fox

Final Day of Zoo Blog Hop – Birds

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Zoo Blog Hop Day 18 – Beaver

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