MATERIALS
- Crochet hook: 3.5 mm / 4 mm
- Hook No. 2.25 mm – No. 2.5 mm for a blouse
- Himalaya Dolphin Baby Yarn
- YarnArt yarn or any preferred cotton yarn
- Matching thread (Iris type) for sewing pieces
- Hollow fiber for stuffing toys
- Tapestry needle for sewing pieces
- 3 small buttons for a blouse
- Plastic eyes (10 mm – 12 mm)
With these materials, the finished toy’s height is approximately 25 cm.
ABBREVIATIONS
- MR - Magic Ring
- Ch - Chain
- Sc - Single Crochet
- Dc - Double Crochet
- Inc - Increase (single crochet)
- Dec - Decrease
HEAD
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) *6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) *6 (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) *6 (30)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) *6 (36)
- Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) *6 (42)
- Rnd 8-14: 42 sc (7 rounds)
Insert eyes between Rnds 10 and 11, spaced 4 stitches apart.
- Rnd 15: (5 sc, dec) *6 (36)
- Rnd 16: (4 sc, dec) *6 (30)
- Rnd 17: (3 sc, dec) *6 (24)
- Rnd 18: (2 sc, dec) *6 (18)
Cut and secure the yarn.
BODY
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) *6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) *6 (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) *6 (30)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) *6 (36)
- Rnd 7-8: 36 sc (2 rounds)
- Rnd 9: 12 sc, (1 sc, inc) *6, 12 sc (42)
- Rnd 10-13: 42 sc (4 rounds)
- Rnd 14: 12 sc, (1 sc, dec) *6, 12 sc (36)
- Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) *6 (30)
- Rnd 16: 30 sc
- Rnd 17: (3 sc, dec) *6 (24)
- Rnd 18: 24 sc
- Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) *6 (18)
Cut and secure the yarn.
ARM (x2)
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) *6 (18)
- Rnd 4: 18 sc
- Rnd 5: 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc (15)
- Rnd 6: 6 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc (13)
- Rnd 7: 6 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc (12)
- Rnd 8-13: 12 sc (5 rounds)
At the end of the last round, make 3 sc to close. Stuff the bottom of the foot well, fold both sides, and make 6 sc. Sew in rows 12-13, 6 sc apart from the front of the body.
LEGS (x2)
- Rnd 1: 6 ch, start in second chain from hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in last loop, turn crochet, 3 sc, 2 sc in one (12 stitches in total).
- Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) *3, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) *2 (24)
- Rnd 4-5: 24 sc (2 rounds)
- Rnd 6: 8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc (20)
- Rnd 7: 7 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc (17)
- Rnd 8: 7 sc, 2 dec, 6 sc (15)
- Rnd 9: 7 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc (14)
- Rnd 10-11: 14 sc (2 rounds)
- Rnd 12: dec, 10 sc, dec (12)
- Rnd 13-15: 12 sc (3 rounds)
At the end of the last row, make an additional 3 sc to close. Stuff the lower part of the foot well, fold both sides, and make 6 sc to close. Sew on rows 7-8 at a distance of 12 sc from the front of the body.
MUZZLE
- Rnd 1: 5 ch, starting in second chain from hook: 3 sc, 3 sc in last stitch, turn work, 2 sc, 2 sc in one stitch (10). Work in rounds.
- Rnd 2: inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (16)
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) *3, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) *2 (22)
- Rnd 4-5: 22 sc (2 rounds)
Lightly stuff the muzzle and sew between rows 10-16 on the front of the head.
EARS (x2)
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
- Rnd 3-4: 12 sc (2 rounds)
Cut and secure the yarn.
TAIL
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
- Rnd 3: 12 sc
- Rnd 4: 6 dec
Cut the yarn and close the opening.
BLOUSE
Hook: 2.25 mm, red Art Jeans yarn.
- Chain 36 stitches from the loop on the hook.
- Rnd 1: 5 dc, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in one stitch), 5 dc, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in one stitch), 10 dc, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in one stitch), 5 dc, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in one stitch), 5 dc, ch 2, turn.
- Rnd 2: 6 dc, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in one stitch), 7 dc, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in one stitch), 12 dc, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in one stitch), 7 dc, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in one stitch), 6 dc, ch 2, turn.
- Rnd 3: 7 dc, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in one stitch), 9 dc, (1 dc, 1 ch, ...
After finishing the blouse, sew on the three small buttons for closure. Weave in all ends and secure your work.
ASSEMBLY
Now that all parts are made, it's time to assemble your toy!
- Attach the head to the body using the tapestry needle and matching thread.
- Sew the arms on either side of the body, making sure they are evenly spaced.
- Attach the legs securely at the bottom of the body.
- Position and sew the muzzle onto the front of the head.
- Sew the ears on top of the head.
- Attach the tail at the back of the body.
FINAL TOUCHES
Once everything is assembled, check for any loose threads and weave them in. If you’d like, you can add details like a little blush or embroidery for a personal touch!
Enjoy your new crochet toy!
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