Goi hoa

tarepanda

crochet heart

Materials List

• Red Heart Super Saver (52 yds per ounce), 4 ½ oz Country Rose
• 5.00mm (size H/8) hook
• Fiberfill or stuffing
• Yarn needle

Gauge

4 sts x 4 rows = 1” x 1”

The Pattern

Semicircle (make 4)

With Country Rose, ch 2.
Row 1: Make 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Work sc inc in each of the next 3 sts. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Work [sc inc, sc in next sc] 3 times. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Work [sc inc, sc in each of next 2 sc] 3 times. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: Work [sc inc, sc in each of next 3 sc] 3 times. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6: Work [sc inc, sc in each of next 4 sc] 3 times. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7: Work [sc inc, sc in each of next 5 sc] 3 times. (21 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 8: Work [sc inc, sc in each of next 6 sc] 3 times. (24 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9: Work [sc inc, sc in each of next 7 sc] 3 times. (27 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10: Work [sc inc, sc in each of next 8 sc] 3 times. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 11: Work [sc inc, sc in each of next 9 sc] 3 times. (33 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 12: Work [sc inc, sc in each of next 10 sc] 3 times. (36 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 13: Work [sc inc, sc in each of next 11 sc] 3 times. (39 sc)
Finish off and weave in ends.

Square (make 2)

With Country Rose, ch 2.
Row 1: Make 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in first sc, make 3 sc in next sc, sc in last sc. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc in each of first 2 sc, make 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of last 2 sc. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Sc in each of first 3 sc, make 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of last 3 sc. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: Sc in each of first 4 sc, make 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of last 4 sc. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6:  Continue to add one additional sc stitch before and after the center increase.  Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Row 6 until you have 23 sc stitches before and after the center increase.
Finish off and weave in ends.

Side (make 2)

With Country Rose, ch 66.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (65 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-5: Sc in each sc across. (65 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6: Sc in each sc across. Finish off, weave in ends.

Finish

1. Sew 2 semicircles to each square as pictured, using a flat or invisible seam. (Flat seam is worked by placing pieces flat, edges together, and sewing back and forth so that there is no ridge or bulk at the join.)
   I find that having row 1 of the square at the top makes the rows go together more attractively.
   
       
2. Sew side pieces together as pictured, sewing slightly in from edges rather than at them to make ridged seams.
   
   
3. With wrong sides together, whipstitch edges together to sew front to sides.
4. Sew back to side the same way as front, pausing three-quarters of the way around to stuff pillow. Finish seaming, weave ends.

star pillow

Materials List

• Red Heart Soft Baby (575 yd/525 m per 7 oz/198 g skein) in Powder Yellow; approx. 1 ¾ oz/132 yds/121 m for Star, approx. 2 oz/165 yds/151 m for Moon
• F/5 hook (3.75mm)
• Stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle

Finished Size

Star – 7.5"/19 cm tall
Moon – 10.5"/27 cm tall

Gauge

Gauge is unimportant in this pattern.

Notes

Special Stitches

sc3tog = Draw up a loop through each of the next three stitches. Yarn over, and pull through all four loops on hook.

The Pattern

Star (make 2)

Note: Do not join rounds unless indicated. To help keep track of rounds, place a stitch marker in the first stitch of the round to mark the beginning of the round. Move the marker up as your work progresses.

Round 1: Ch 2, work 5 sc in 2nd ch from the hook.

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (10 sts)

Round 3: *Skip next st, work 5 sc in next st,* rep from * to * around. (25 sts)

Round 4: Sl st in next st, *sc in next st, work 5 sc in next st, sc in next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts,* rep from * to * 4 more times, working last sc2tog over last st and beg sl st.  (40 sts)

Round 5: Sl st in next st, *sc in each of next 2 sts, work 5 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, sc3tog (see Special Stitches) over next 3 sts,* rep from * to * 4 more times, working last sc3tog over last 2 sts and beg sl st.  (50 sts)

Round 6: Sl st in next st, *sc in each of next 3 sts, work 5 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts,* rep from * to * 4 more times, working last sc3tog over last 2 sts and beg sl st.  (60 sts)

Round 7: Sl st in next st, *sc in each of next 4 sts, work 5 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts,* rep from * to * 4 more times, working last sc3tog over last 2 sts and beg sl st.  (70 sts)

Round 8: Sl st in next st, *sc in each of next 5 sts, work 5 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts,* rep from * to * 4 more times, working last sc3tog over last 2 sts and beg sl st.  (80 sts)

Round 9: Sl st in next st, *sc in each of next 6 sts, work 5 sc in next st, sc in each of next 6 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts,* rep from * to * 4 more times, working last sc3tog over last 2 sts and beg sl st.  (90 sts)

Round 10: Sl st in next st, *sc in each of next 7 sts, work 5 sc in next st, sc in each of next 7 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts,* rep from * to * 4 more times, working last sc3tog over last 2 sts and beg sl st.  (100 sts)

Round 11: Sl st in next st, *sc in each of next 8 sts, work 5 sc in next st, sc in each of next 8 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts,* rep from * to * 4 more times, working last sc3tog over last 2 sts and beg sl st.  (110 sts)

Round 12: Sl st in next st, *sc in each of next 9 sts, work 5 sc in next st, sc in each of next 9 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts,* rep from * to * 4 more times, working last sc3tog over last 2 sts and beg sl st.  (120 sts)

Round 13: Sl st in next st, *sc in each of next 10 sts, work 5 sc in next st, sc in each of next 10 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts,* rep from * to * 4 more times, working last sc3tog over last 2 sts and beg sl st.  (130 sts)

Round 14: Working in back-loops only, sc in each of next 11 sts, *sc3tog over next 3 sts, sc in each of next 23 sts,* rep from * to * 3 more times, sc3tog over next 3 sts, sc in each of next 12 sts.  (120 sts)

Round 15: Working through both loops, sc in each of next 10 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts, *sc in each of next 21 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts* rep from * to * 3 more times, sc in each of next 11 sts.  (110 sts)

Rounds 16-17: Sc in each st around.

Sl st in next st.  

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Assembly

1. Being careful to align halves, sew most of the way around using a flat or invisible seam. (Flat seam is worked by placing pieces with edges together and sewing back and forth so that there is no ridge or bulk at the join.)
2. Stuff, making sure that stuffing gets into the points and is arranged to avoid distorting the shape.
3. Sew up the remainder, stuffing as you go.

Crescent Moon (make 2)

Ch 71.

Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across, turn.  (70 sts)

Row 2: Sl st in each of next 4 sts, sc in next st, work 2 sc in next stitch, *sc in each of next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch,* rep from * to * 4 more times, sc in each of next 6 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 4 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 6 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, rep from * to * 5 times, sc in next st, sl st in next st, turn, leaving remaining 3 sts unworked. (81 sts)

Row 3: Starting in 2nd st from hook, sl st in each of next 3 sts, sc in next st, work 2 sc in next stitch, *sc in each of next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch,* rep from * to * 1 more time, sc in each of next 15 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 18 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 15 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, rep from * to * 2 times, sc in next st, sl st in next st, turn, leaving remaining 6 sts unworked.  (82 sts)

Row 4: Starting in 2nd st from hook, sl st in each of next 5 sts, sc in each of next 20 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 24 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 20 sts, sl st in next st, turn, leaving remaining 9 sts unworked.  (74 sts)

Row 5: Starting in 2nd st from hook, sl st in each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 64 sts, sl st in next st, turn, leaving remaining 6 sts unworked.  (67 sts)

Row 6: Starting in 2nd st from hook, sl st in next st, sc in each of next 10 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 40 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 10 sts, sl st in next st, turn, leaving remaining 2 sts unworked.  (66 sts)

Row 7: Starting in 2nd st from hook, sl st in each of next 3 sts, sc in each of next 58 sts, sl st in next st, turn, leaving remaining 3 sts unworked. (62 sts)

Row 8: Starting in 2nd st from hook, sl st in each of next 3 sts, *sc in each of next 7 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch* rep from * to * 1 more time, sc in each of next 13 sts, rep from * to * 2 times, sc in each of next 7 sts, sl st in next st, turn, leaving remaining 5 sts unworked.  (60 sts)

Row 9: Starting in 2nd st from hook, sl st in each of next 5 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 5 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 26 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 5 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 3 sts, sl st in next st, turn, leaving remaining 7 sts unworked.  (56 sts)

Row 10: Starting in 2nd st from hook, sl st in each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 5 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 26 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 5 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 3 sts, sl st in next st, turn, leaving remaining 6 sts unworked.  (53 sts)

Row 11: Starting in 2nd st from hook, sl st in each of next 3 sts, sc in next st, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in each of next 40 sts, work 2 sc in next stitch, sc in next st, sl st in next st, turn, leaving remaining 4 sts unworked.  (50 sts)

Row 12: Starting in 2nd st from hook, sl st in each of next 6 sts, sc in each of next 34 sts, sl st in next st, turn, leaving remaining 8 sts unworked. (41 sts)

Row 13: Starting in 2nd st from hook, sl st in next st, sc in each of next 32 sts, sl st in next st, turn, leaving remaining 7 sts unworked.  (34 sts)Round 14: Ch 1, starting in 3rd st from hook (skipping the ch 1 and the sl st), sc in each of next 33 sts, continue forward, working 1 sc into each st previously left unworked (the actual number of stitches you make is less important than that they lay flat), work 3 sc in the first point of the crescent (end of Row 1), place st marker in last st made, sc in same st, sc in each st across the other side of the foundation chain, work 3 sc in next st (first foundation ch st, rounding the second tip), place marker in last st made, sc in same st, sc in each st across to beginning of round, sl st in beg ch-1 to close round.

Round 15: Ch 1, starting in second st from hook, sc in each st across to stitch marker, work 4 sc in next st, place marker in last st made, sc in each st across (along other side) to second stitch marker, work 4 sc in next st, place marker in last st made, sc across to beginning of round, sl st in beg ch-1 to close round.

Round 16: Ch 1, starting in second st from hook, working in back loops only, sc in each st across until 3 sts remain before stitch marker, [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, sc in each st across (along other side), until 9 sts remain before second stitch marker, [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, sc across to beginning of round, join round.

Rounds 17-18: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st in beg ch-1 to close round.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Assembly

Assemble as for Star.

Animal Pillows

Bear, Pig and Cat Pillow.
Measure 10" across not including arms, legs and ears.
Gauge: 3 dc = 1"; 3 dc rows = 2"
Materials for Bear : 5oz off white and 1 oz brown worsted weight yarn
Two 20mm wiggly eyes, one 25 mm animal nose with washer, 18" yellow 3/8" satin ribbon.
Fiberfill.
Crochet hook size I. Bear
Instructions : (make 2) : Note that ch 3 at beg. of each rnd counts as first stitch.
Rnd 1: With off-white, ch 4, 11 dc in 4 th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of ch 3 (12 dc).
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in ech st around, join with sl st in top of ch 3 (24).
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) around, join (36).
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, (dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) around, join (48).
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, (dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st) around, join (60).
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st) around, join (72).
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st ) around join (84).
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st) around, join (96).
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in first 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, (sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st) around, join, fasten off (108).
Holding wrong sides of body together and matching sts. work sc in each stitch, stuffing as you go.
ARM : (make 2).
Note : For remainder of pattern, do not join rnds unless stated.
Rnd 1: With brown, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hood (6 sc).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: ( Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around (18).
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around, join with sl st in first sc, fasten off.
Rnd 5: Join off white with sc in first st, sc in each st around, do not join.
Rnds 6 - 12: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 13: (Sc in next 7 sts, sc in next 2 sts tog) around (16).
Rnd 14: (Sc in next 6 sts, sc next 2 sts tog) around, join with sl st in first sc, leaving 10" for sewing. Fasten off and stuff.Flatten last rnd on Arms and sew to each side of Body.
LEGS :(make 2)
Rnds 1 - 3: Rep. same rnds of Arm.
Rnd 4: (Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st ) around (24).
Rnds 5 - 6: Rep rnds 4 and 5 of Arm.
Rnds 7 - 16: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 17 : (Sc in next 10 sts, sc next 2 sts tog ) around (22).
Rnd 18: (Sc in next 9 sts, sc next 2 sts tog) around, join with sl st in first sc, leaving 10" length for sewing, fasten off and stuff. Flatten last rnd of Legs and sew to bottom of Body 2" apart.
EAR :(make 2): Rnds 1 - 3: With off-white, rep same rnds of Arm.
Rnds 4 - 7: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 8: (Sc next 2 sts tog) around, join with sl st in first sc, fasten off. Flatten Ears and sew to top of Body 3" apart.
MUZZLE : Rnd 1: With off-white, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6sc).
Rnd 2: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around (9).
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around to last st, sc in last st(13).
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 5: Sc in each of next 3 sts, (sc next 2 sts tog, sc in each of next 3 sts) around, join with sl st in first sc, leaving 10" for sewing, fasten off (11).
Attach Nose to center of Muzzle and sew Muzzle to rnds 1-4 of Body as shown in photo, stuffing first.
Glue eyes 1/2" apart above Muzzle. With brown, using Straight Stitch, embroider a mouth on Muzzle and tie ribbon into a bow and glue beneath Muzzle.
Pig
Materials : same as for Bear, but with Pink worsted weight yarn.
With Pink, work same as Bear's Body side, Arms and Leg
EAR : Row 1: With Pink, ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn (3 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across with 2 sc in last st, turn (5).
Rows 4 - 5: Repeat rows 2 and 3, ending with 7 sts in last row.
Finish off as for Bear.
SNOUT: Rnd 1: Ch 5, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 2 chs, 3 sc in last ch; working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in each of next 2 chs, join with sl st in first sc (10sc).
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 3 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, join (16).
Rnd 3: Working this rnd in back lps, ch 1, sc in each st aroung, join.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join leaving 10" length for sewing, fasten off.
With black using a French Knot, embroider nostrils over rnd 1. Sew Snout over rnds 1 - 3 of Body, stuffing before closing. Finish off as for Bear.
Cat
Materials : yellow worsted weight yarn and same as for Bear.
Work same Arm and Leg as for Bear and same Ear as for Pig.
Nose : Row 1: With yellow, ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn.(3 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across with 2 sc in last st, turn(5).
Rnd 4: Finish off as for Bear. With Brown using straight sts, embroider whiskers and mouth as shown.

Pencil Holder

Dad's Quick Quack Pencil Holder
Designed by: Cylinda Mathews
Materials:
Sm ball 100% cotton thread, (size 10) White (MC)
4 yds 100% cotton thread, (size 10) Cream
8 yds 100% cotton thread, (size 10) Brown
15 yds 100% cotton thread, (size 10) purple, lavender, variegated lavender or variegated purple
Steel crochet hook USA, size 8 (1.50 mm)
Molding Materials:
Spray starch
Iron/ironing board
Empty can of La Choy Rice Noodles (3 oz) for holder, (wrapper removed)
White spray paint (optional)
Finishing Materials:
Glue (optional)
Tapestry needle
4 (1/8") plastic eyes (optional)
Finished Size: 4 ½” T x 3" in dia.
Gauge: 5 dc = ½” / 2 rows = ½”
Skill Level: Medium
Special Stitches:
Dc Dec: (Yo, insert hook in indicated st, pull up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps) as many times as stated, yo, draw through all lps on hook to complete the st.
Pattern tested and model made by: Cylinda Mathews
Holder: (Using MC)
Rnd 1) Starting at bottom: ch 4; (13 dc) in 4th ch from hook; join with a sl st to top of first ch 4: 14 dc.
Rnd 2) Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in joining; * (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 28 dc.
Rnd 3) Ch 3, (2 dc) in next dc; * dc in next dc, (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 42 dc.
Rnd 4) Ch 3, dc in next dc, (2 dc) in next dc; * dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 56 dc.
Rnd 5) Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc) in next dc; * dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 70 dc.
Rnd 6) Ch 1, sc in joining; * sc in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st in first sc: 70 sc.
Rnd 7) Working up sides: (working in back lps only); ch 3; * dc in next sc; rept from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 70 dc.
Rnd 8) (Working in both lps); ch 3; * dc in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 70 dc.
Rnds 9-22) Ch 3; * dc in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 70 dc. Fasten off, secure ends after last rnd.
Edging: (Using purple, lavender or variation thereof).
Rnd 1) Join thread to any dc on last rnd with a sl st; ch 1, sc in same st; * sc in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st in first sc: 70 sc. Fasten off, secure ends.
Ducks: (Make 4)
Duck Body: (Using cream)
Row 1) Ch 4; (5 dc) in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs skipped count as first dc, now and throughout). Fasten off, secure ends: 6 dc.
Row 2) Join brown where last st was worked; ch 3, (2 dc) in next st; * dc in next st, (2 dc) in next st; rep from * once: 9 dc.
Row 3) Ch 3, turn work; * dc in next dc; rep from * across.
Row 4) Ch 2, turn work; dc in next dc (counts as first dc dec), dc in next dc; * dc dec over next 2 dc, dc in next dc; rep from * once: 6 sts.
Row 5) Ch 2, turn work; dc in next 2 dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, dc in last dc: 4 sts. Fasten off, secure ends.
Duck Tail: (Using Purple or variation thereof)
Row 6) Join thread where last st was worked; ch 3, dc in next 3 sts: 4 sts.
Row 7) Ch 2, turn work; dc dec over next 3 sts: 1 dc dec. Fasten off; secure ends.
Duck Head: (Using purple or variation thereof)
Row 1) With duck facing to the right, (left, for left handers), join thread to row 2 of duck body over the dc post: ch 1, sc in same sp, (2 sc) over row 3 of duck body: 3 sc.
Row 2) Ch 1, turn work; sk first st, sc in next 2 sc: 2 sc.
Row 3) Ch 3, turn work; (2 dc) in first st, (3 dc) in next st: 6 dc.
Row 4) Ch 2, turn work; dc dec over next 2 sts (counts as a dc dec over 3 sts), dc dec over last 3 sts: 2 sts. Fasten off, secure ends.
Duck Bill: (Using cream)
Join thread to top of row 3 on head front; ch 2, dc in joining. Fasten off, secure ends.
Wings: (Using purple or variation thereof)
Row 1) Ch 4, (3 dc) in 4th ch from hook: 4 dc.
Row 2) Ch 2, turn work; dc in next st, dc dec over last 2 sts: 2 sts.
Row 3) Ch 5, turn work; sc in first st, ch 6, sc in same st, sl st in last st. Fasten off, secure ends.
Finishing:
Lightly spray starch over crocheted holder, cover with a handkerchief and press using a cool iron setting. Repeat with each duck and wing pieces. Either tack or glue wings to ducks and ducks to crocheted piece, positioning the ducks on four sides of the holder. Insert can inside.
You can spay the can white before inserting in the crocheted piece, if desired. Small 1/8" plastic eyes can be glued to the ducks if desired.

Crochet basket

Crochet basket

To create the first row of the body of the basket, you work in the back of each half double crochet.

This creates a lovely seam separating the base of the basket from the body of the basket!

Adding more rounds…

And more rounds..

And now the fun part: making the handles!

Add another row after making the handles, and the chunky basket is complete!

This basket is incredibly practical as you can use it anywhere around the house to store anything! 

Right now I’m using it to store yarn that I’m using for current projects.  However, I could see myself using this basket in the baby room to store little socks, mittens and hats!

Here’s a pic to show the relative size of this basket!  Liz also includes modifications to her original pattern so you can make a larger basket if you prefer.

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HEAD

Using dark brown yarn,

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sts)

R2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sts)

R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

R4: *Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)

R5: *Sc 3, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times (30 sts)

R6: *Sc 4, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times (36 sts)

R7: *Sc 5, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times (42 sts)

R8: *Sc 6, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times (48 sts)

R9-15: Sc 48

R16: *Sc 6, dec 1*, rep 6 times (42 sts)

R17: *Sc 5, dec 1*, rep 6 times (36 sts)

R18: *Sc 4, dec 1*, rep 6 times (30 sts)

R19: *Sc 3, dec 1* rep 6 times (24 sts)

Using dog slicker brush, begin brushing the yarn (see Roxycraft’s tutorial on brushing technique).  Place 12 mm safety eyes towards bottom half of head.  Begin stuffing head. 

R20: *Sc 2, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

R21: Sc 18

Continue stuffing head firmly.

R22: *Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (12 sts)

R23: *Sk 1 sc, sc 1*, rep 6 times. (6 sts)

Fasten off and weave in end.

Brush bottom half of head using dog slicker brush. 

EARS (make 2)

Using dark brown yarn,

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sts)

R2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sts)

R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

R4-7: Sc 18.

Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.  Sew open end together.  Brush yarn using dog slicker brush.  Sew ontop of head.   

BODY

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sts)

R2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sts)

R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

R4: *Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)

R5-9: Sc 24

R10: *Sc 2, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

Stuff firmly.

R11: *Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (12 sts)

R12: *Sk 1 sc, sc 1*, rep 6 times. (6 sts)

Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.  Sew body to head.

ARMS (make 2)

Using light brown yarn,

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sts)

R2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sts)

R3-7: Sc 12

Stuff firmly.

R8: *Sc 2, dec 1*, rep 3 times (8 sts)

R9-10: Sc 8 

Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.  Attach to sides of body (at junction where head meets body).

LEGS (make 2)

Using light brown yarn,

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sts)

R2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sts)

R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

R4: *Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)

R5-7: Sc 24

R8: *Sc 2, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

R9: *Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (12 sts)

R10-15: Sc 12

Stuff firmly.  Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.  Attach to bottom of body. 

TAIL

This tail is optional, but it gives the bear balance so that it sits better.

Using light brown yarn,

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sts)

R2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sts)

R3: Sc 12

Stuff firmly.  Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.  Try placing the tail in various positions at the bottom-back of the body to see which placement is best (to give balance).

BOWTIE:

The bowtie consists of 3 parts using red yarn: (1) Two triangular-shaped side pieces, (2) centre circle

(1) Triangular-shaped piece (make 2)

R1: Ch 2, 5 sc in second ch from hook. (5 sts)

R2: 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sts)

R3-4: Sc 10.

Fasten off and weave in end.

(2) Centre Circle 

R1: Ch 2, 3 sc in second ch from hook. (3 sts)  Leave long tail to attach to sides later.

R2: 2 sc in each sc around. (6 sts)

R3-5: Sc 6.

R6: *Sk 1 sc, sc 1*, rep 3 times (3 sts)

Fasten off and leave long end for attaching.  Weave this end back through the circle. Weave original end (from R1) back through the circle as well.  This should result in a circle with one end sticking out of each side.  Pull ends tightly to give it a nice round shape.  Using these ends, attach the centre circle to the two triangular-shaped side pieces.  Then, attach the bowtie to the bear’s neck.

Adding details:

• Cut out circular piece of brown felt and sew nose onto felt with black yarn.  Attach felt nose to face by sewing or using a glue gun.
• To give the “bear paw” effect, cut two oval pieces of brown felt.  Glue gun or sew them onto the bottom of the feet.  Use black embroidery floss to sew three black lines to “attach” the top portion of the felt to the foot.  Do the same thing to the arms using two circular pieces of felt.