Funmigurumi Stripers: Huggums the Bear

Well, we are going to go at it again. There is nothing cuter than a bear, especially a lovable and huggable one. Here we have another one of our Stripers, this time it's a sweet little bear girl a truly girly girl bear. If you ever wanted to crochet a teddy bear but did not do it because you thought they were too elaborate and long, try this one, it's a snap. Enjoy!

Skill- Moderately easy
Size-  17" T x 8" W (Not measuring rose)

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Leaf  (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Perfect Pink (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Baby Pink (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Brown (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aran (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (3 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (3 oz)
Fiberfill
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle
Scissors

Body (Make 2)-
With crochet hook size H and Tea Leaf, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till end of row. (30 sc, counting ch bump of first st.) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across and in top of ch bump of first st. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 6- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 7 to 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 11- Join Perfect Pink and work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 12 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 17 to 19- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 20- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 21- Join Bright Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 22 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle and sew Bottom and Sides of Body closed, using corresponding yarn colors, and leaving the Top open for now.

Head (Make 2, Front and Back)-
Row 1- Skip first 5 sc from Top of Body, join Soft Brown and and with H hook, work 20 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving the last 5 sc of Top of Body unworked. (20 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew sides of Head, leaving Top open for now. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Muzzle-
With Aran and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep arund. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Nose-
With Black, ch 5.
Row 1- Make 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch from hook.Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Rows 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Center muzzle pieces in front side of body as seen in photos, Fasten off. Sew in place. Sew nose on top and center, embroider mouth as a straight line down and then a short line across 4 sc. Fasten off. Weave in tail inside of head.

Eyes
White of Eyes (Make 2)-
With White and H hook ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Puplils (Make 2)-
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew Pupils to White of Eyes. Fasten off, weave in ends at Back of piece.  Pin Eyes to Head at sides of Muzzle as seen in photos. Use tail of White of Eyes to sew Eyes to Head. Fasten off and weave in tails inside of Head.

Legs (Make 2)-
With Teal Leaf and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Tea Leaf and weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8- Work 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over the next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Stuff as you go!
Rnd 10- Join Perfect Pink, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 11 to 13- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rnd 15- Join Baby Pink, make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 16 to 19- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rnd 20- Join Pumpkin and work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 21 to 22- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rnd 23- Join Bright Yellow and make 1 sc in each sc around (18 sc)
Rnds 24 to 25- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rnd 26- Join Tea Leaf, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 27 to 28- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Finish stuffing, sew Legs to Bottom of Body. Don't worry that it is not stuffed yet.

Arms (Make 2)-
With Soft Brown and H hok, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 6 to 7- 1 Sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over the next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over the next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Stuff as you go!
Rnd 10- Join Perfect Pink, work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 11 to 15-  1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rnd 16- Join Baby Pink, make 1 sc in each st around. (18 sc)
Rnds 17 to 21- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Rnd 22- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 23 to 26- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Finish stuffing and sew Arms in place as you see them in photos.

Stuff Body and using tails, sew the Shoulders closed. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Close the sides of the Head using the tails you left.

Stuff Head and sew closed. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Ears (Make 2)-
With Soft Brown and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Rose-
With Perfect Pink and H hook, ch 53.
Row 1- Work 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (52 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- Make 5 dc in first sc (ch 3 counts as first dc), skip 3 sc, slip st in next sc, [skip next 2 sc, work 6 dc in next sc, skip 2 sc, 1 sl st in next sc] rep across, Finish row as follows: When there are only 6 sc left plus the bump of the first sc, work as follows: Skip 2 sc, make 6 dc in next sc, skip only 1 sc, sl st in next sc, skip 1 sc, 6 dc in top of bump of first sc. Fasten off, leaving tail long enough to sew with.
To Form Rose:
Carefully roll up the strip you just finished into a rose shape. Use a blunt needle to stitch the rose together on the back side.
Sew Rose to the center of Huggums Head. Fasten off, weave in tail.

You're done!

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Funmigurumi Stripers: Sniffy the Anteater Girl

It is always a lot of fun when a new Funmigurumi takes off across the Net and runs on its own legs! Snorty has been very popular and I want to thank you for making him so. Now here is his sweetheart, hope you like her!

Skill- Moderately easy
Size- 17 1/2" L x 8 1/4" W

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Flame (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Leaf  (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aran (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (3 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (3 oz)
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle
Scissors
Note: If you make the couple, add to your list of Materials 1 skein Shocking Pink and make the Sniffy in Pink and Snorty in Flame.

Body (Make 2)-
With crochet hook size H and Flame, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till end of row. (30 sc, counting ch bump of first st.) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across and in top of ch bump of first st. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 5 to 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 11- Join Tea Leaf, work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 12 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc)  Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Bright Yellow and work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 17 to 19- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 20- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 21- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 22 to 24- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 25- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc)  Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rows 26 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew Front and Back together at the sides and the Bottom. Fasten off, and weave in tails inside of Body.
Stuff Body well.

Arms (Make 2)-
With Tea Leaf and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over the next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Stuff as you go!
Rnd 10- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 11 to 17- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rnd 18- Join Spring Green and work 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 19 to 31- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Finish stuffing and sew to Sides of Body, fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body.

Legs (Make 2)-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over the next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Stuff as you go!
Rnd 10- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 11 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rnd 16- Join Flame and work 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 17 to 31- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Finish stuffing and, skipping the first 5 sc, sew first Leg to Bottom of Body, fasten off, weave in tail inside of Body. Skip 7 sc and sew the second Leg to Bottom of Body, skipping the last 5 sc of Bottom of Body, fasten off, weave in tail inside of Body.

Tail-
With Flame and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc)
Rnd 4- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Stuff gently as you go!
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (14 sc)
Rnds 9 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (16 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (18 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (20 sc)
Rnd 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc) Fasten off Flame, weave in tail.
Rnd 17- Join Tea Leaf and work 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Rnd 18- 1 sc in each of first 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (22 sc)
Rnd 19- 1 sc in each sc around. (22 sc)
Rnd 20- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (24 sc)
Rnds 21 to 26- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 27- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (26 sc)
Rnds 28 to 30- 1 sc in each sc around. (26 sc)
Rnd 31- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (28 sc)
Rnds 32 to 34- 1 sc in each sc around. (28 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Center the Tail at Back, pin it down and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tail securely inside of Body.

Head (Make 2, Front and Back)-
Row 1- Skip first 5 sc from Top of Body, join Aran and and with H hook, work 20 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving the last 5 sc of Top of Body unworked. (20 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew sides of Head, leaving Top open for now. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Stuff Body firmly.

Long Nose-
With Flame and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc aorund. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Flame, weave in tails at back of the disk formed.
Stuff as you go! Keep the stuffing light, we want a pliable Nose.
Rnd 5- Join Aran. Working in Back Loops this Rnd ONLY, make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Stuff gently as you go (we don't want a Nose that is too stiff, leave it a bit pliable.)
Rnds 6 to 22- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 23- 1 sc in each of first 3 scm 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnds 24 to 25- 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Center the Nose on the lower part of the "Face" and tack down with pins. Sew in place. Weave in tail on back of work.

Eyes (Make 2)-
Whites of Eyes-
With White and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc aorund. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pupils-
With Black and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin the Pupils to the "Whites of Eyes" and sew in place. Pin then to Face of Snorty and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in ends inside of Head.
Optional- With White, thread a blunt needle and make a dot of light on each Pupil. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Stuff Head and sew Top closed. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Ears (Make 2)-
With Aran and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 ac in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 7 to 10- 1 sc in each ac around. (30 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 5 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13-  sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 5 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (18 sc)
Rnds 14 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 17- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (12 sc)
Rnds 18 to 20-  1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew ears in place, inserting them at the corners of the Head, for more safety if they are pulled. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bow-
With Flame or Shocking Pink (if you decide to make her in Pink) and H hook, ch 18 0r 20 chains (depending on how long you want the Bow).
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 or 19 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 or 19 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 or 19 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (17 or 19 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with and to wrap around the center of the Bow and tack it onto Head.
Thread blunt needle and sew the two ends of the Bow, then adjust it so that the stitches fall on the Lower Center of the Bow. Then, wrap the yarn around the center of the Bow as many times as you like (minimum 10 times), and use the leftover yarn to tack the Bow to the center of the Head, fasten off and weave in whatever is left of the yarn.

You're done!

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Bible Universe

Funmigurumi Stripers: Snorty the Anteater

The funny-looking Anteater or Aardvark has been the subject of many cartoons. I think it is an animal with loads of possibilities for super cute Amigurumis, so I tried my hand at making one as a Striper. Hope you love him! Imagine him going across your back yard pursuing his favorite lunch, ooooh there he goes!


Skill- Moderately easy
Size- 17 1/2" L x 8 1/4" W

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Flame (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Leaf  (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aran (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (3 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (3 oz)
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle
Scissors

Body (Make 2)-
With crochet hook size H and Flame, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till end of row. (30 sc, counting ch bump of first st.) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across and in top of ch bump of first st. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 5 to 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 11- Join Tea Leaf, work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 12 to 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc)  Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Bright Yellow and work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 17 to 19- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 20- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 21- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 22 to 24- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 25- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc)  Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Rows 26 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew Front and Back together at the sides and the Bottom. Fasten off, and weave in tails inside of Body.
Stuff Body well.

Arms (Make 2)-
With Tea Leaf and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over the next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Stuff as you go!
Rnd 10- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 11 to 17- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rnd 18- Join Spring Green and work 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 19 to 31- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Finish stuffing and sew to Sides of Body, fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body.

Legs (Make 2)-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over the next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Stuff as you go!
Rnd 10- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 11 to 15- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rnd 16- Join Flame and work 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 17 to 31- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Finish stuffing and, skipping the first 5 sc, sew first Leg to Bottom of Body, fasten off, weave in tail inside of Body. Skip 7 sc and sew the second Leg to Bottom of Body, skipping the last 5 sc of Bottom of Body, fasten off, weave in tail inside of Body.

Tail-
With Flame and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc)
Rnd 4- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Stuff gently as you go!
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (14 sc)
Rnds 9 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (16 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (18 sc)
Rnd 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 15- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (20 sc)
Rnd 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc) Fasten off Flame, weave in tail.
Rnd 17- Join Tea Leaf and work 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Rnd 18- 1 sc in each of first 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (22 sc)
Rnd 19- 1 sc in each sc around. (22 sc)
Rnd 20- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (24 sc)
Rnds 21 to 26- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 27- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (26 sc)
Rnds 28 to 30- 1 sc in each sc around. (26 sc)
Rnd 31- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (28 sc)
Rnds 32 to 34- 1 sc in each sc around. (28 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Center the Tail at Back, pin it down and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tail securely inside of Body.

Head (Make 2, Front and Back)-
Row 1- Skip first 5 sc from Top of Body, join Aran and and with H hook, work 20 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving the last 5 sc of Top of Body unworked. (20 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew sides of Head, leaving Top open for now. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Stuff Body firmly.

Long Nose-
With Flame and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc aorund. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc) Fasten off Flame, weave in tails at back of the disk formed.
Stuff as you go! Keep the stuffing light, we want a pliable Nose.
Rnd 5- Join Aran. Working in Back Loops this Rnd ONLY, make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Stuff gently as you go (we don't want a Nose that is too stiff, leave it a bit pliable.)
Rnds 6 to 22- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 23- 1 sc in each of first 3 scm 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnds 24 to 25- 1 sc in each sc around. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Center the Nose on the lower part of the "Face" and tack down with pins. Sew in place. Weave in tail on back of work.

Eyes (Make 2)-
Whites of Eyes-
With White and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc aorund. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pupils-
With Black and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin the Pupils to the "Whites of Eyes" and sew in place. Pin then to Face of Snorty and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in ends inside of Head.
Optional- With White, thread a blunt needle and make a dot of light on each Pupil. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Stuff Head and sew Top closed. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Ears (Make 2)-
With Aran and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 ac in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (30 sc)
Rnd 7 to 10- 1 sc in each ac around. (30 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 5 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13-  sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 5 more times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (18 sc)
Rnds 14 to 16- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 17- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (12 sc)
Rnds 18 to 20-  1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew ears in place, inserting them at the corners of the Head, for more safety if they are pulled. Fasten off, weave in ends.

You're done!

Bible Universe

Funmigurumi Stripers: Chancey the Cat

Chancey represents those cats that are full of energy, who love people and are very affectionate. The exploring, curious kitties who are so much fun and just brighten the lives of their owners. Our Chancey happens to be the sister of Rascal the Cat, (so trouble-making runs in the family.) Hope you have fun making her!

Skill- Moderately easy
Size- 17 1/2" L x 8 1/4" W

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Orchid, Medium Purple or Pale Plum (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Light Raspberry (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (3 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (3 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Baby Pink (3 oz)
Crochet hook sizes H and F
Fiberfill
Scissors
Pins
Blunt needle
Optional: Pink color for cheeks

Body (make 2)-
With Orchid and H hook, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across and in top of ch bump of first sc. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4 to 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Orchid, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 11- Join Gold and work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 12 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Bright Yellow and make 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 17 to 19- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 20- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 21- Join Light Raspberry, and work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 22 ro 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew Sides and Bottom together, leaving top open for now. Fasten off, eave in tails inside of Body.
Stuff firmly but leave top open.

Arms (Make 2)-
With Gold and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over the next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (14 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 11 to 19- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Gold, weave in tail.
Rnd 20- Join Bright Yellow and make 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 21 to 27- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow, weave in tail.
Rnd 28- Join Light Raspberry and work 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 29 ro 31- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off Light Raspberry, leaving long tail to sew with.
Finish stuffing and sew to sides of Body, fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body.
Legs (Make 2)-
With Light Raspberry and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over the next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (14 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Rnds 10 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Rnd 13- Join Bight Yellow and work 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 14 to 18- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Rnd 19- Join Gold and make 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 20 to 26- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Rnd 27- Join Orchid and make 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 28 to 31- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Finish stuffing and sew to Bottom of Body, fasten off, weave in tails inside of Body.
Tail- 

With Gold and H hook, ch 38.

Row 1- 4 dc in fourth chain from hook, 5 dc in next ch, 5 dc in next ch and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Center tail at Back of Body at the level of first row of Gold yarn and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tails inside of Body.

Head-
Front-
Row 1- Skip first 5 sc of top of Body for Shoulder, join Aran to next sc, work 1 sc in that sc and in each of next 19 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the rest of the sc unworked for opposite Shoulder (20 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Back-
Repeat as for Front. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew sides of Head closed, weave in tails inside of Head. Leave Top open for now.

Muzzle (make 2)-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin both pieces of Muzzle at the center of the Front of Head, above the third row of sc, counting from the Bottom. Sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Head. Thread a blunt needle with Black and make small stitches on each piece of the Muzzle as shown in the photos. Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Head.

Nose-

With Baby Pink and H hook, ch 2.

Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. Ch 2, turn. (1 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in each sc across and in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin Nose on top of Muzzle in between the two circles as seen in photos. Sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends at back of work.
Mouth- Thread blunt needle with Black and stitch a contour for the Mouth around the bottom of the Muzzle.
Fasten off, weave in tails inside of Head.
Eyes (Make 2 of each)-
Whites of the Eyes- With White and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hoo, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc) 

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Place above and to the side of the Muzzle as seen in photos. Pin down and sew in place using tails. Fasten off and weave in tails inside of Head.
Pupils-
With Black ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (6 sc)
Pin Pupils toward the upper part of Whites, to give Chancey a bit of a surprised look. Sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tails inside of Head.

Stuff Head well and sew it closed. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Optional-
Bow-

With Light Raspberry and H hook, ch 12.

Row 1- Work 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (10 sts, counting first ch 2 as a stitch) Ch 2, turn.

Row 2- 1 hdc in each st across and in top of turning ch. (10 sts) ch 2, turn.

Row 3- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to wrap around middle of Bow and to tack Bow onto cowl.

Wrap yarn 15 times around center of Bow. Thread blunt needle with what is left of yarn and sew Bow at the center of the Head. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Ears-
Ear #1-
With Bright Yellow and H hook ch 2. 
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) 
Rnd 4- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7-8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Ear #2-
With Gold, repeat as for Ear #1.

Stick Ears into corners of Head as seen in photos (do NOT stuff!) and sew them in place. Fasten off, weave in tails. 

Optional- Add color to Chancey's cheeks. I use artist's oil pastel, but you can use whatever you prefer.

Done! Isn't your toy precious?

I want to thank these wonderful online peers for featuring our beloved Funmigurumi or just giving them a thumbs up mention, thank you so very, very much! It is an honor. Craftybegonia salutes you all right back!

 Bring Roses Out of the Ashes

Funmigurumi Stripers: Rascal the Cat

We are having tremendous amounts of fun with our Stripers, especially since they are so easy to make and Amigurumi lovers of all ages are enjoying them, which is just wonderful! Rascal is our new addition (I think that is a fitting name for a cat, trust me, I have one of those!) This little fellow is ready to play. Enjoy!

Size- 15" L x 8 1/2" W
Skill- Advanced beginner onward

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Orange (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aran (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red or Shocking Pink (For Tongue) (2 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (4 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn White (1 yard)

Crochet hook sizes H and F

Fiberill
Blunt needle
Scissors
Pins

Body (Make 2)-
With crochet hook size H and Orange, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till end of row. (30 sc, counting ch bump of first st.) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across and in top of ch bump of first st. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 5 to 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 11- Join Spring Green, work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 12 to 19- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 20- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 21- Join Bright Yellow, make 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 22 to 24- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 25- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 26- Join Turqua, work 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 22 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc)  Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew Front and Back together at the sides and the Bottom. Fasten off, and weave in tails inside of Body.
Stuff Body well.
Tail-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 51.
Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook, 2 more hdc in same spot as first hdc, 3 hdc in next ch and in each ch across.
Center at Back and pin down. Sew in place, making sure it is well attached, since kids sometimes like to pull tails. Fasten off and weave in ends inside of Body.

Arms (Make 2)-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in second ch from hook, rep around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 to 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over the next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (14 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnds 11 to 23- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Finish stuffing and using blunt needle and tails, sew to side of Body as seen in photos. Fasten off and weave ends inside of Body.

Tail- 

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 38.

Row 1- 4 dc in fourth chain from hook, 5 dc in next ch, 5 dc in next ch and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle and weave in beginning short tail. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail, and after measuring the Back of Whiskers, center the tail and pin it down. Sew in place. Fasten off and secure inside Body. (Sew firmly, you know kids like to pull tails!)

Feet and Legs (Make 2)-
With Orange and H hook, ch 2.
Repeat all rnds as for Arms. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Body and sew Legs and Arms on. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Head-
Front-
Row 1- Skip first 5 sc of top of Body for Shoulder, join Aran to next sc, work 1 sc in that sc and in each of next 19 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the rest of the sc unworked for opposite Shoulder (20 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Back-
Repeat as for Front. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Muzzle (make 2)-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Tongue-

With Shocking Pink or Cherry Red, ch 4.

Rnd 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (3 sc) Now, working in foundation chain loops, make 3 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till end of rnd, sl st to first sc of rnd, bypassing ch 1. (8 sc)

Rnd 2- Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each next 2sc,] rep 5 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Center Tongue in Front or Face, 2 rows above the Bottom of Face. Pin in place and using the tail you left, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends on back of work. Place Muzzle on both sides of Tongue, overlapping it as seen in photos. Pin in place and sew. Fasten off, weave in ends on back of work.

Nose-

With Black and H hook, ch 2.

Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. Ch 2, turn. (1 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in top of turning ch. (3 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in next sc, 1 sc in each sc across and in top of turning ch. (5 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin Nose on top of Muzzle in between the two circles as seen in photos. Sew in place. Fasten off, weave in ends at back of work.

Eyes (Make 2)-
With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Row 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, DO NOT SL ST INTO RND. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pupils-
Thread blunt needle with Black and stitch a couple of vertical, straight stitches in center of Eyes. Fasten off, weave in ends behind work.

Eyebrows- With Black, embroider brows across second row above Eyes as seen in photos. Fasten off., weave in tails on back of Work.
Light- With a strand of White thread blunt needle and make 3 straight stitches on each Eye as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in ends in back of work.
Optional- Take a strand of Black and embroider all around Eyes, to give them more expression.
Close sides of Head. Stuff firmly. Sew Top closed. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Ears (Make 2)-
With Turqua and H hook ch 2. 
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (6 sc) 
Rnd 4- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 5- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7-8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stick Ears into corners of Head as seen in photos (do NOT stuff!) and sew them in place. Fasten off, weave in tails. 

Optional- With Black, thread a blunt needle and embroider whiskers at both sides of Rascal's face. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Done!

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