Amazing Amigurumi

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Thank you for your interest in Happily Hooked Magazine! We have a wonderful selection of patterns in store for you. These are some of our fans’ favorites, and we think you’ll really love them, too!

In this collection, you will find 5 adorable amigurumi patterns that are perfect for birthdays, holidays, and every day in between! Little Franky from Allison Hoffman and Dendennis’ Grumbee are both super fun designs for Halloween! Sherman the Reindeer from Sa-mantha Schreyer would make a great Christmas gift, or he could be made with a black nose for any time of year. Samantha also created the SnuggleMe Pterodactyl, who’s a friendly, little dinosaur that little ones will love! The Tons of Love Elephant from Sonya Blackstone is so sweet with her heart-shaped ears!

We truly hope you enjoy this Amazing Amigurumi collection!

Happy Crocheting!

Little Franky

Design by: Allison Hoffman,

CraftyisCool

YarnRed Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): ½ skein #0672 Spring Green (A) Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): ½ skein #9727 Black (B)

MaterialsUS Size E-4 (3.5mm) crochet hook, 9 mm black safety eyes, polyester fiberfill stuffing, red and black embroidery floss, yarn needle, embroidery needle, scissors, 2 small black shanked buttons

SizeOne size, doll measures 6.5” tall

GaugeNot critical for this project

Stitch Guidech(s) - chain(s), sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet, st(s) - stitch(es), BLO - back loop only, FLO - front loop only, sc2tog - single crochet 2 stitches together

Special StitchesAdjustable Ring - Wrap yarn into a ring, ensuring that the tail falls behind the working yarn. Grip ring and tail firmly between middle finger and thumb. Insert hook through center of ring, yarn over (with working yarn) and draw up a loop. Work stitches of first round in the ring. After the first round of stitches is worked, pull tail to tighten ring.

NotesDoll is worked in the round in unjoined spirals. Use a locking stitch marker if necessary to mark the beginning of each round.

Easy

Instructions

Head and BodyRound 1: With A, make adjustable ring, ch 1 (not a st), 6 sc into ring. Pull tail to close ring. - 6 scRound 2: Work 2 sc into each st around. - 12 scRound 3: * 2 sc into next st, sc into next 3 sts; repeat from * around. - 15 scRound 4: 2 sc into each st around. - 30 scRound 5: Sc into BLO of each st around. - 30 scRounds 6-11: Sc into each st around. - 30 scRound 12: *Sc2tog, sc into next 8 sts; repeat from * around. - 27 stsRound 13: Sc into each st around. - 27 scRound 14: * Sc2tog, sc into next 7 sts; repeat from * around. - 24 stsRound 15: Sc into each st around. - 24 scRound 16: Sc2tog around. Change to B. - 12 stsInsert a stitch marker to hold your place. Insert safety eyes as shown, 6 sts apart and between Rounds 9 and 10. Stuff Head firmly. Work an uncounted round of slip stitches all the way around. This helps transition the Head and Body colors.Round 17: Sc into each st around. - 12 scRound 18: * 2 sc into next st, sc into next st; repeat from * around. - 18 sc

Round 19: Sc into each st around. - 18 scRound 20: * 2 sc into next st, sc into next 8 sts; repeat from * around. - 20 scRounds 21-26: Sc into each st around. - 20 scInsert stitch marker. Flatten Body you’ve crocheted so far. Find the middle point of the body. Move the stitch marker to the corresponding stitch and sc until you reach that st. Begin Round 27 at this point.

LegsRound 27: Sc into next 10 sts, skip next 10. - 10 scRound 28: Sc into first st of Round 27 and next 9. - 10 scRounds 29-31: Sc into each st. - 10 scRound 32: Sc into next 6 sts, skip next 4. - 6 scRow 33-34: Ch 1, turn, sc into next 3 sts. - 3 scRow 35: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into next st. - 2 stsRow 36: Ch 1, turn, sc into next st, 2 sc into next st. - 3 scRows 37-40: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st. - 3 scFasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.Re-join B at back of doll, at 11th st of Round 26.Repeat Rounds 27-31.Round 32: Sc into each st around. (10 sts)Row 33-34: Ch 1, turn, sc into next 3 sts. - 3 sc

Row 35: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into next st. - 2 stsRow 36: Ch 1, turn, sc into next st, 2 sc into next st. -3 scRows 37-40: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st. - 3 sc

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.Stuff Body and Legs firmly. Fold flaps back at the bottom of legs, lining up Row 40 with the back of the leg at Round 32 to form feet. Sew along edges of feet all the way around.

JacketWith B, ch 18.Row 1: 2 hdc into 3rd ch from hook, hdc into next 14 chs, 2 hdc into last ch. - 18 hdcRow 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 hdc into 1st st, hdc into next 16 sts, 2 hdc into last st. - 20 hdcRows 3-6: Ch 2, turn, hdc into each st across. - 20 hdcFasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.Wrap Jacket around Body and stitch into place with the yarn tail and yarn needle.

Arms (Make 2)Round 1: With A, make adjustable ring, ch 1, 5 sc into ring. Pull tail to close ring. - 5 scRounds 2-3: Sc into each st around. - 5 sc

Round 4: Sc into FLO of next st, ch 2, sl st into FLO of same st, sc into next 4 sts. - 5 scRound 5: Sc into BLO of next st, sc into next 4 sts. Change to B. - 5 scRounds 6-13: Sc into each st around. - 5 scFasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. It is not necessary to stuff the arms. Sew each Arm to the Body at the neckline.

HairRound 1: Starting at the top of the Hair, with B, make adjustable ring, ch 1, 6 sc into ring. Pull tail to close ring. - 6 scRound 2: 2 sc into each st around. - 12 scRound 3: * 2 sc into next st, sc into next 3 sts; repeat from *around. - 15 scRound 4: 2 sc into each st around. - 30 scRound 5: Sc into BLO of each st around. - 30 scRounds 6-7: Sc into each st around. -30 scRow 8: Ch 1, turn, sc into 18 sts. - 18 scRows 9-10: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st across. - 18 stsRow 11: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into 14 sts, sc2tog. - 16 stsRow 12: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc into 12 sts, sc2tog. - 14 stsRow 13: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st across. - 14 sc

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. With yarn needle, sew the Hair to the Head with Rows 8-13 at the back of the Head. As you sew the front of the Hair, make longer stitches down the front to mimic short bangs down over Franky’s forehead.

Ears (Make two)Round 1: With A, make adjustable ring, ch 1, 4 sc into ring. Pull tail to close ring. - 4 scFasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Use a yarn needle to sew Ears to the sides of the Head.

FinishingFor the nose, thread a yarn needle with a long strand of A. Come up between Rounds 10 and 11 of the Head and make several horizontal loose stitches about 2 sc stitches wide. Refer to photo. Keeping these stitches loose will give the nose dimension. Knot the yarn and weave back inside the Head.

Use an embroidery needle and black embroidery floss to make a mouth. Come up at one side, make a loose straight stitch across, back down on the other side, then come up at the middle of the smile, tacking down the loose straight stitch in a smile shape. Add a small stitch of red embroidery floss just underneath the black. Refer to photo.

Use a yarn needle and a short length of black yarn to make eyebrows. One vertical stitch and one longer horizontal stitch should be connected for each eyebrow.

With an embroidery needle and black embroidery floss, sew each black shanked button to the each side of the neck as shown.

Weave in all ends. Apply a small amount of pink blush to each cheek with your fingertip.

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Allison Hoffman

Allison Hoffman has been designing amigurumi patterns since she learned how to crochet. Her work has been seen everywhere, from The Martha Stewart Show to Conan, as well as in art exhibits around the United States. She is frequently featured in both pop-culture and craft publications, such as Crochet Today, Interweave Crochet, BoingBoing.net, PerezHilton.com, and more. She blogs at CraftyisCool.com and designs patterns for several yarn companies. She teaches amigurumi classes in Austin, Texas, where she lives with her husband, three little boys, and two Labs.

HHMExclusive

Design by: Dendennis

YarnWorsted weight cotton yarn: 20 yds each of Skin color (A), Black (B), Yellow (C), White (D)

MaterialsUS Size E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook, fiberfill stuffing, 12 mm brown safety eyes, stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors

SizeApproximately 20 cm tall

GaugeNot critical for this project.

Special StitchesInc (increase) - Work 2 sc in next stDec (decrease) - Single crochet 2 sts together

NotesGrumbee parts are made in a continuous spiral. Do not join or turn unless specified.Use stitch marker to keep track of rounds.

Instructions:

HeadWith A, make magic ring.Round 1: 6 sc in ring— 6 sc.Round 2: Inc around—12 sc.Round 3: [Sc in next, inc] around—18 sc.Round 4: [Sc in next 2, inc] around—24 sc.Round 5: [Sc in next 3, inc] around—30 sc.Round 6: [Sc in next 4, inc] around—36 sc.

Round 7: [Sc in next 5, inc] around—42 sc.Round 8: [Sc in next 6, inc] around—48 sc.Round 9: [Sc in next 7, inc] around—54 sc.Rounds 10-18: Sc around.Round 19: [Sc in next 7, dec] around—48 sc.Round 20: [Sc in next 6, dec] around—42 sc.Round 21: [Sc in next 5, dec] around—36 sc.Round 22: [Sc in next 4, dec] around—30 sc.Round 23: [Sc in next 3, dec] around—24 sc.Place the 12 mm brown safety eyes in Round 16 with 9 sts in between. Stuff the head and keep stuffing until the last round.Round 24: [Sc in next 2, dec] around—18 sc.Round 25: [Sc in next, dec] around—12 sc.Round 26: Dec around—6 sc.Fasten off and close the gap.

NoseWith A, make magic ring.Round 1: 6 sc in ring—6 sc.Rounds 2-3: Sc around.Fasten off, leaving long tail. Attach the nose exactly between the eyes.

Ears (2)With A, make magic ring.Round 1: 5 sc in ring—5 sc.Round 2: Inc around—10 sc.Rounds 3-4: Sc around.Fasten off, leaving long tail.

Easy

Attach ears on both sides of head at same height as the eyes.

BodyWith B, make magic ring.Round 1: 6 sc in ring— 6 sc.Round 2: Inc around—12 sc.Round 3: [Sc in next, inc] around—18 sc.Round 4: [Sc in next 2, inc] around—24 sc.Round 5: [Sc in next 3, inc] around—30 sc. Change to C.Rounds 6-7: Sc around.Round 8: [Sc in next 8, dec] around—27 sc. Change to B.Round 9: Sc around.Round 10: [Sc in next 7, dec] around—24 sc.Round 11: [Sc in next 6, dec] around—21 sc. Change to C.Round 12: [Sc in next 5, dec] around—18 sc.Round 13: [Sc in next 4, dec] around—15 sc.Round 14: Sc around.Stuff the body. Fasten off, leaving long tail. Attach the body to the head.Feet and legs (2)With B, Ch 7.Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4, 3 sc in last ch. Continuing on the other side of foundation chain: sc in next 4, 2 sc in last ch—14 sc.Round 2: Inc, sc in next 5, inc in next 2 sts, sc in next 5, inc in last—18 sc.Round 3: Sc in next, inc, sc in next 5, inc, sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 5, inc, sc in last—22 sc.

Round 4: Sc in BLO around—22 sc. Round 5: Sc around.Round 6: Sc in next 6, dec 5 times, sc in last 6—17 sc.Round 7: Sc in next 4, dec 5 times, sc in last 3—12 sc. Change to A.Stuff the feet and keep stuffing the leg until the last round.Round 8: Dec, sc in next 8, dec—10 sc.Rounds 9-11: Sc around.Round 12: Dec around—5 sc.Fasten off, leaving long tail. Attach legs to the body.

Arms (2)With A, make magic ring. Round 1: 6 sc in ring—6 sc.Round 2: Inc around—12 sc.Rounds 3-4: Sc around.Round 5: Dec around—6 sc.Rounds 6-16: Sc around.Fasten off, leaving long tail. Attach arms to the body.TailWith D, make magic ring. Round 1: 4 sc in ring—4 sc.Rounds 2-4: Sc around.Round 5: [Sc in next, inc] twice—6 sc.Round 6: Sc around.Fasten off, leaving long tail. Attach tail to body.

Wings (2)With D, make magic ring.Round 1: 5 sc in ring—5 sc.Round 2: Inc around—10 sc.Round 3: [Sc in next, inc] around—15 sc.Rounds 4-6: Sc around.

Round 7: [Sc in next, dec] around—10 sc.Round 8: Dec around—5 sc.Fasten off, leaving long tail. Flatten wings and attach to back of body.

CapWith B, make magic ring.Round 1: 6 sc in ring—6 sc.Round 2: Inc around—12 sc.Round 3: [Sc in next, inc] around—18 sc.Round 4: [Sc in next 2, inc] around—24 sc. Change to C.Round 5: [Sc in next 3, inc] around—30 sc.Round 6: [Sc in next 4, inc] around—36 sc.Round 7: [Sc in next 5, inc] around—42 sc. Change to B.Round 8: [Sc in next 6, inc] around—48 sc. Round 9: [Sc in next 7, inc] around—54 sc.

Round 10: [Sc in next 17, inc] around—57 sc. Change to C.Round 11-13: Sc around. Change to B.Round 14-16: Sc around. Change to C.Round 17-19: Sc around. Change to B.Round 20-22: Sc around.Fasten off, leaving long tail. Attach the cap on the back of the body on Round 14 of the body in 4 sts.

Feelers (2)With B, ch 11.Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—10 hdc.Fasten off, leaving long tail. Attach the feelers on the cap in Round 4.

FinishingUse black yarn to sew a mouth and angry eyebrows.Weave in all ends.

Dendennis lives with his girlfriend and daughter in Ams-terdam, where he runs a graphic design agency. In his free time, he likes to design fun and unique amigu-rumi characters. He started crocheting in the summer of 2012 with the help of YouTube and his mother. One month later he wrote his first pattern. Via Instagram and Facebook his popularity grew, and in March 2014 his very first Dutch crochet book was published. Within a half year he sold over 20,000 copies in the Nether-lands and Germany. With this “GrumBee” pattern he hopes to get his book published in English.

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YarnBernat Super Value worsted weight yarn (7 oz/426 yds):

150 yds #53223 Grass (A) 20 yds #608 Bright Yellow (B) and small amounts of black and white

Yarn AlternativesWe also recommend Red Heart Super Saver, Vanna’s Choice, or I Love This Yarn.

MaterialsUS Size G/6 (4.0mm) crochet hook, 18mm black safety eyes (optional), measuring tape, yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, polyester stuffing

Size Approx. 8” tall, with 10.5” wingspan

Gauge Gauge is not critical to the project, however if you wish to match the finished size: 4 sc = 1”

Special Stitchinvdec (invisible single crochet decrease) = insert hook into front loops only of the next 2 sc, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over pull through remaining 2 loops on hook, counts as 1 sc.

Notes Pattern is worked in continuous rounds; place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

Easy

SnuggleMe

PterodactylDesign by: Samantha Schreyer, SnuggleMe Stitches

A ch-1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a st.Your stitches need to be tight so the stuffing does not show through the stitches, also be sure to not over stuff the pieces.Use a whip stitch to sew all pieces together, unless otherwise stated.

Instructions:

HeadThe head is designed for the starting point to be the front of the Pterodactyl’s face (tip of beak) and the last round is the back of the head.With B, make magic ring.Round 1: Sc 6 into magic ring—6 sc.Round 2: *2 sc, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—8 sc.Round 3: Sc around.Round 4: *2 sc, sc in next 3; repeat from * around—10 sc.Round 5: Sc around. Round 6: *2 sc, sc in next 4; repeat from * around—12 sc. Rounds 7-9: Sc around.Round 10: *2 sc, sc in next 3; repeat from * around—15 sc.Round 11: *2 sc, sc in next 4; repeat from * around—18 sc.Round 12: Sc around. Fasten off B and join A. Stuff the beak.

Round 13: Working in back loops (this round only), *2 sc, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—24 sc.Round 14: Working in both loops, sc in each st around.Rounds 15-19: Sc in each st around, insert the safety eyes according to manufacturer’s directions between rounds 16 and 17 approx. 1.75” apart.Round 20: *Invdec, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—18 sc.Round 21: *Invdec, sc in next; repeat from * around—12 sc.Rounds 22-29: Sc around; finish stuffing the head. Round 30: Invdec 6 times—6 sc. Fasten off leaving a 6” tail for sewing. Using a yarn needle, weave the yarn in and out of the front loops, pull on the yarn tail to close the hole.

BodyThe Body is worked from the bottom up. With A, make magic ring.Round 1: Sc 6 into magic ring—6 sc. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.Round 3: *2 sc, sc in next; repeat from * around—18 sc.Round 4: *2 sc, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—24 sc.Round 5: *2 sc, sc in next 3; repeat from * around—30 sc.

Rounds 6-10: Sc around.Round 11: *Invdec, sc in next 3; repeat from * around—24 sc.Rounds 12-13: Sc around. Round 14: *Invdec, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—18 sc.Round 15: Sc around; stuff the Body.Round 16: *Invdec, sc in next 4; repeat from * around—15 sc.Round 17: *Invdec, sc in next 3; repeat from * around—12 sc.Rounds 18-21: Sc around.Fasten off leaving a 12” tail for sewing. Finish stuffing Body and neck. Using yarn needle, attach the Head to the Body aligning it so that the beak is tipped slightly down. See photo for placement.

Legs (Make 2)The foot is worked in rounds, then in rows to create the heel, then in rounds again to create the leg.

With B, ch 5.Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2, 2 sc in last ch; turn to work on opposite side, sc in next 3; do not join—8 sc.Rounds 2-4: Sc around. Begin working in rows.Row 5: Sc in 1st 5 sts, ch 1, turn—5 sc. Row 6: Sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, turn—4 sc.Row 7: Sc2tog twice, ch 1, turn—2 sc.Row 8: Sc across, ch 1, turn—2 sc.Row 9: Sc2tog, ch 1, do not turn—1 sc.Resume working in rounds. Round 10: Sc evenly around the shape; do not join—15 sc.Round 11: *Invdec, sc in next 3; repeat from * around—12 sc. Stuff the foot. Round 12: *Invdec, sc in next; repeat from * around—8 sc.

Rounds 13-14: Sc around—8 sc. Fasten off B and join A at the end of Round 14.Round 15: *2 sc, sc in next 3; repeat from * around—10 sc.Rounds 16-19: Sc around; finish stuffing the Leg at the end of Round 19. Round 20: Invdec 5 times—5 sc. Fasten off leaving a 12” tail for sewing. Using yarn needle, weave the yarn in and out of the front loops, pull on the yarn tail to close the hole. Do not fasten off yet. Attach Legs to the sides of the lower body. See photo for placement.

Wings (Make 2)With A, make magic ring.Round 1: Sc 4 into magic ring—4 sc.Round 2: Sc around.Round 3: 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 3—5 sc. Round 4: Sc around.Round 5: 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 4—6 sc. Round 6: Sc around.Round 7: *2 sc, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—8 sc.Round 8: Sc around.Round 9: *2 sc, sc in next 3; repeat from * around—10 sc.

Round 10: Sc around.Round 11: *2 sc, sc in next 4; repeat from * around—12 sc. Round 12: Sc around.Round 13: *2 sc, sc in next 5; repeat from * around—14 sc. Round 14: Sc around.Round 15: *2 sc, sc in next 6; repeat from * around—16 sc. Round 16: Sc around.Round 17: *2 sc, sc in next 7; repeat from * around—18 sc. Rounds 18-19: Sc around.Round 20: Invdec, sc in next 16—17 sc. Fasten off leaving a 12” tail for sewing. Do not stuff Wings. Attach Wings to sides of Body just above Legs. See photo for placement.

Hands (Make 2)The hands will have a “Y” shape to them when finished. With B, ch 3.Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next; ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next, sc in starting ch; ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next, sc in starting ch—8 sc. Fasten off leaving a 6” tail for sewing. Attach Hands to center front of Wings. See photo for placement.

Tail (Make 1):With A, make magic ring. Round 1: Sc 6 into magic ring—6 sc. Rounds 2-3: Sc around.Round 4: *2 sc, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—8 sc.Rounds 5-6: Sc around.Fasten off leaving a 10” tail for sewing. Stuff the Tail. Attach Tail to the backside of the Body. See photo for placement.

FinishingUsing a 12” piece of Black yarn, embroider nostrils on the front of the nose. See photo for placement. Use two 12” pieces of A yarn, embroider toes on each foot. See photo for placement.

Samantha Schreyer is a petite Northern Albertan and is the hands behind SnuggleMe Stitches. Crochet is a newer hobby of Samantha’s and its all thanks to a friend who got her “hooked”. She loved seeing what her friend would create and it got her thinking “hey I can do that too!” She soon became a yarn addict and avid pattern collector. Once SnuggleMe Stitches was born, a request for mini wildlife critters was received. When she couldn’t find that “right” pattern, she then set out to create her own designs. Samantha creates all her ami-gurumi patterns with inspiration from the animal king-dom, but with that much needed “SnuggleMe” flair.

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Samantha Schreyer

YarnBernat Super Value worsted weight yarn (7 oz/426 yds per skein): 80 yds Walnut (A), 1 yd White (B), 3 yds Black (C), 2 yds Topaz (D), 1 yd Cherry Red (E)

MaterialsUS Size G/6 (4.0mm or 4.25mm) crochet hook, 6mm black safety eyes (optional), measuring tape, yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, polyester stuffing

SizeApproximately 6.5” tall and 3” long

Gauge4 sc = 1”; Gauge is not critical to the project.

Easy

Design by: Samantha Schreyer, SnuggleMe Stitches

Special Stitchinvdec (invisible single crochet decrease) = insert hook into front loop of next sc, do not yarn over, insert hook into front loop of the next sc, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook. This counts as 1 sc.

NotesThis pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. Stitches need to be tight so the stuffing does not show through and use care so as not to over stuff the pieces. Safety eyes are used, but alternative embroidery instructions are given in the finishing section.Use a whip stitch to sew all pieces together.

Instructions:

HeadWith B, make magic ring.Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring—6 sc.Round 2: Sc in each st around, fasten off B and join A.Round 3: Sc in each stitch around.Round 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—8 sc.Round 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next; repeat from * around—12 sc.Rounds 6–9: Sc in each st around.Insert the 6mm black safety eyes according to manufacturer’s directions between Rounds 6 and 7, approximately 1” apart. Stuff the head.Round 10: Invdec 6 times—6 sc.

Fasten off leaving a 10” long tail for sewing. Using yarn needle, weave the yarn in and out of the front loops and pull on the yarn tail to close the hole. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. The remaining yarn tail will be used to attach the head to the neck.

NeckWith A, ch 8, sl st to 1st ch to form ring.Round 1: Sc in each ch—8 sc.Rounds 2-4: Sc in each st around.Fasten off leaving an 8” long tail for sewing. Using yarn tail from the head, attach the head to the neck and stuff the neck.

BodyWith A, make magic ring.Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring—6 sc.Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.Round 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next; repeat from * around—18 sc.Rounds 4-13: Sc in each st around.Round 14: *Invdec, sc in next; repeat from * around—12 sc.Stuff the body.Round 15: Invdec 6 times—6 sc.Fasten off leaving a 6” long tail for sewing. Using yarn needle, weave the yarn in and out of the front loops, then pull on the yarn tail to close the hole. Fasten off and weave in ends. Using yarn tail from the neck, attach the neck to the body.

Front Leg (make 2)With C, make magic ring.Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring—6 sc.Fasten off C and join A.Rounds 2-11: Sc in each st around.Fasten off leaving a 10” long tail for sewing. Stuff the leg lightly. After making the second leg, use the yarn tails to attach each front leg to the front underside of the body, spacing them 1 sc apart.

Rear Leg (make 2)With C, make magic ring.Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring. Fasten off C and join A.Rounds 2-10: Sc in each st around.Round 11: Invdec, sc in next, 2 sc in next 2, sc in last—7 sc.Round 12: Sc in first 2, (sc, hdc) in next, 2 dc in next, (hdc, sc) in next, sc in last 2—10 sts.Fasten off leaving a 10” long tail for sewing. Stuff the leg lightly. After making the second leg, use the yarn tails to attach each rear leg to the back underside of the body. Attach approximately 5 rounds back from the front legs with no space between the legs.

Antlers (make 2)With D, ch 7.Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next; ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st in next; join to fourth ch with sc, sl st in last 3 chs—8 sts.

Samantha Schreyer is a petite Northern Albertan and is the hands behind SnuggleMe Stitches. Crochet is a newer hobby of Samantha’s (as recent as November 2012) and its all thanks to a friend who got her “hoo-ked”. Samantha soon became a yarn addict and avid pattern collector. Once SnuggleMe Stitches was born, a request for mini wildlife critters was received. When she couldn’t find that “right” pattern, she then set out to create her own designs. Now bitten with the de-sign bug, Samantha creates all her amigurumi patterns with inspiration from the animal kingdom, but with that much needed “SnuggleMe” flare.

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Fasten off leaving a 6” long tail for sewing. Using yarn tail from each antler, attach the antlers approximately 2 rounds back from the eyes. (See photo for placement.)

Ears and Tail (make 3)

With A, ch 2.

Row 1: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook—4 sc.

Fasten off leaving a 6” long tail for sewing. Using yarn tail from each ear, attach the ears directly below the antlers. Using yarn tail from tail, attach the tail to the middle of back end. (See photo for placement.)

Finishing

With yarn needle and using a 12” piece of E, embroider a triangular nose on the tip of the head. (See photo for placement.)

Alternative embroidery eyes: Using two 12” pieces of black yarn, embroider 2 eyes between Rounds 6 and 7 approximately 1” apart. Weave in all ends.

YarnCaron One Pound worsted

weight yarn (16 oz/812 yds): 1 skein #514 Off White (A)Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarn (6 oz/315yds): 1 skein each #763 Harvest Red (B) and #770 Cool Green (C)

Yarn AlternativesWe also recommend Red Heart Super Saver, Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn, and Bernat Super Value Worsted.

MaterialsUS Size F/5 (3.75mm), G/6 (4.0mm) and I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hooks, 6mm shank eyes, fiberfill, chenille stick/pipe cleaner, yarn needle, scissors, safety pins, hot glue gun

SizeApprox. 9” tall x 8” long

GaugeNot critical for this project

Easy

Design by: Sonya Blackstone,

Blackstone Designs

NotePattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.

Instructions:

HeadWith G hook and A, make magic ring.Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring—6 sc.Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.Round 3: *2 sc in next, sc in next; repeat from * around—18 sc.Round 4: *2 sc in next, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—24 sc.Round 5: *2 sc in next, sc in next 3; repeat from * around—30 sc.Round 6: *2 sc in next, sc in next 4; repeat from * around—36 sc.Rounds 7-12: Sc in each st around.Round 13: Sc in next 13, 2 sc in next 3, sc in next 4, 2 sc in next 3, sc in next 13 (cheeks started)—42 sc.Round 14: Sc in each st around.Round 15: Sc in next 13, sc2tog 3 times, sc in next 4, sc2tog 3 times, sc in next 13 (cheeks created)—36 sc.Round 16: Sc in each st around.Round 17: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4; repeat from * around—30 sc.Round 18: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3; repeat from * around—24 sc.Round 19: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next; repeat from * around—12 sc.Round 21: Sc2tog around—6 sc.Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.Insert eyes between Rounds 10 & 11, one over each cheek. Stuff. Weave tail through remaining sts and pull tight to close opening.

TrunkWith G hook and A, make magic ring.Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring—6 sc.Round 2: *2 sc in next, sc in next; repeat from * around—9 sc.Round 3: Sc in each st around.Round 4: *2 sc in BLO of next, sc in BLO of next 2; repeat from * around—12 sc.Rounds 5-9: Sc in each st around—12 sc.Round 10: Sc in next 4, sc2tog twice, sc in next 4—10 sc.Round 11: 2 sc, sc in next 8, 2 sc—12 sc.Round 12: Sc in FLO of next 4, ch 1, turn (mouth started)—4 sc.Round 13: Sc in next 4, ch 1, turn—4 sc.Round 14: Sc2tog twice (mouth made)—2 sc.Fasten off.

Sew onto head between cheeks with top of the trunk sewn to Round 12 of head. Use safety pins to hold trunk in place while you sew.

BodyWith G hook and A, make magic ring.Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring—6 sc.Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.Round 3: *2 sc in next, sc in next; repeat from * around—18 sc.Round 4: *2 sc in next, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—24 sc.Round 5: *2 sc in next, sc in next 3; repeat from * around—30 sc.Round 6: *2 sc in next, sc in next 4; repeat from * around—36 sc.Rounds 7-17: Sc in each st around.Round 18: *2 sc in next, sc in next 5; repeat from * around—42 sc.Rounds 19-24: Sc in each st around.Round 25: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5; repeat from * around—36 sc.Round 26: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4; repeat from * around—30 sc.Round 27: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3; repeat from * around—24 sc.Round 28: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—18 sc.Round 29: *Sc2tog, sc in next; repeat from * around—12 sc.Round 30: Sc2tog around—6 sc.

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.Stuff body. Weave tail through remaining sts and pull tight to close opening. Sew Head to Body by lining up Round 2 of head to Round 7 of the body. Use safety pins to hold head in place while you sew.

Legs (Make 4)With G hook and A, make magic ring.Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring—6 sc.Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.Round 3: *2 sc in next, sc in next; repeat from * around—18 sc.Round 4: *2 sc in next, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—24 sc.Rounds 5-6: Sc in each st around. Round 7: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2; repeat from * around—18 sc.Rounds 8-10: Sc in each st around.Round 11: *Sc2tog, sc in next; repeat from * around—12 sc.Rounds 12-14: Sc in each st around, sl st in next st—12 sc.Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.Stuff Legs. Sew front legs over Rounds 8-11 and back legs over Rounds 21-24 of Body.

Ears (Make 2)With I hook and B, hold two strands together, make magic ring.

Round 1: (Work all stitches into magic ring) Ch 3, 3 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr, ch 3, sl st in ring. Pull magic ring closed—18 sts.Switch to ARound 2: Attach yarn to magic ring at top center between ch-3 spaces, dc in same space, dc in ch-3 space and 1st tr, 2 dc in next 2 tr, dc in next 3 dc and ch-1 space, 2 dc in tr, dc in ch-1 space and in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next 2 tr, dc in last tr and ch-3 space, sl st to join in 1st dc. Sew Ears to sides of Head over Rounds 7-12.

TailWith G hook and A, ch 5.Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, ch 1, turn—4 sc.Rows 2-8: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn—4 sc.

Tail Tip (Make 2)With G hook B, make magic ring.Round 1: (Work all stitches into magic ring as listed) Ch 3, 3 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr, ch 3, sl st to ring. Pull magic ring closed.(hearts created)— 18 stsSwitch to ARound 2: Attach yarn to magic ring at top center between ch 3 spaces, sc in the same space, sc in ch-3 space

and 1st tr, 2 sc in next 2 tr, sc in next 3 dc and ch-1 space, 2 sc in tr, sc in ch-1 space and in next 3 dc, 2 sc in next 2 tr, sc in last tr and ch-3 space, sl st to join in 1st sc. Sew the tip to the bottom of the tail strip and attach tail to butt over top of Round 29.

Hip Heart Appliques (Make 2)With F hook and B, make magic ring.Round 1: (Work all stitches into magic ring) Ch 3, 3 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr, ch 3, sl st in ring. Pull magic ring closed— 18 sts.Sew to hips of body over Rounds 18-24.

RoseWith F hook and B, ch 28.Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, skip 1 st, *sc in next st, ch 2, skip 1 st; repeat from * across, sc in last st, ch 2, turn.Row 2: (Sl st, ch 1, 3 hdc, ch 1, sl st) in each ch-2 space across. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.To form rose top, roll up into a flower shape so that there is 3 layers of petals. Place stitches through the bottom of the flower going through all layers to hold in place.

Cut Chenille stick/pipe cleaner to 6” and fold in half. With C, sc around the chenille stick (stem created). Hot glue stem to bottom center of rose. Insert stem of rose into mouth and secure with hot glue.

FinishingUsing B, stitch hearts on toes. Insert needle between sts 6 & 7 on leg and draw down diagonally right over sts 6 & 5. Repeat in the same spaces to double up the stitch. Skip over one stitch to the right and draw diagonally down to the left and finishing in the same space as left side. Repeat in the same spaces to double up the stitch (Heart toe created). Make 3 heart toes per leg.

Sonya Blackstone is the crochet designer behind Blackstone Designs. She lives in Central Maine. She learned to crochet 15 years ago, but just started cro-cheting and designing professionally 2 years ago. She considers herself to be a design dabbler, creating things from toys to accessories, but finds the most joy in designing clothing! Sonya has been a designer in crochet competitions, and her designs have been fea-tured in various online and print publications and she hopes to have many more in the future.

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