Materials
Worsted weight #4 (#), approx 200 yd (183 m) per skein
Total yardage: 48.7 yd
Size E (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Safety eyes: 10mm safety eyes
Polyfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Notions: yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors
Size Chart
Same pattern, different yarn weight.
| Size | Yarn | Hook | Approx. height |
|---|
| Mini | Sport #2 | 2.5mm | ~4" (10cm) |
| Standard | Worsted #4 | 3.5mm | ~5" (13cm) |
| Large | Bulky #5 | 5.0mm | ~7" (18cm) |
| Giant | Jumbo #7 | 9.0mm | ~15" (38cm) |
Notes
Work in a continuous spiral โ do not join rounds. Use a stitch marker to track the start of each round.
You Will Make
HeadMake 1
BodyMake 1
EarMake 2
TailMake 1
SnoutMake 1
Front LegMake 2
Back LegMake 2
Head
Stuff firmly.
Fasten off, close opening.
- Rnd 1:[Color A] 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2:[Color A] inc 6 (12)
- Rnd 3:[Color A] [sc, inc] ร 6 (18)
- Rnd 4:[Color A] [2 sc, inc] ร 6 (24)
- Rnd 5:[Color A] [3 sc, inc] ร 6 (30)
- Rnd 6:[Color A] [4 sc, inc] ร 6 (36)
- Rnd 7:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 8:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 9:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 10:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 11:[Color A] [4 sc, dec] ร 6 (30)
- Rnd 12:[Color A] [3 sc, dec] ร 6 (24)
- Rnd 13:[Color A] [2 sc, dec] ร 6 (18)
- Rnd 14:[Color A] [sc, dec] ร 6 (12)
- Rnd 15:[Color A] dec 6 (6)
Body
Stuff firmly for shape. The extra straight rounds create the elongated body.
Stuff firmly.
Fasten off, close opening.
- Rnd 1:[Color A] 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2:[Color A] inc 6 (12)
- Rnd 3:[Color A] [sc, inc] ร 6 (18)
- Rnd 4:[Color A] [2 sc, inc] ร 6 (24)
- Rnd 5:[Color A] [3 sc, inc] ร 6 (30)
- Rnd 6:[Color A] [4 sc, inc] ร 6 (36)
- Rnd 7:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 8:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 9:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 10:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 11:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 12:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 13:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 14:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 15:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 16:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 17:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 18:[Color A] 36 sc (36)
- Rnd 19:[Color A] [4 sc, dec] ร 6 (30)
- Rnd 20:[Color A] [3 sc, dec] ร 6 (24)
- Rnd 21:[Color A] [2 sc, dec] ร 6 (18)
- Rnd 22:[Color A] [sc, dec] ร 6 (12)
- Rnd 23:[Color A] dec 6 (6)
Ear
Flatten before sewing. Narrower than cat ears.
Fasten off. Flatten before sewing.
- Rnd 1:[Color A] 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2:[Color A] 6 sc (6)
- Rnd 3:[Color A] [sc, inc] ร 3 (9)
- Rnd 4:[Color A] [2 sc, inc] ร 3 (12)
- Rnd 5:[Color A] [3 sc, inc] ร 3 (15)
- Rnd 6:[Color A] [4 sc, inc] ร 3 (18)
- Rnd 7:[Color A] 18 sc (18)
Tail
Flatten before sewing. Barely visible tail.
Fasten off. Flatten before sewing.
- Rnd 1:[Color A] 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2:[Color A] [sc, inc] ร 3 (9)
- Rnd 3:[Color A] 9 sc (9)
Snout
Embroider nose before sewing. Medium protrusion.
Stuff lightly.
Fasten off, leave opening for sewing.
- Rnd 1:[Color A] 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2:[Color A] inc 6 (12)
- Rnd 3:[Color A] [sc, inc] ร 6 (18)
- Rnd 4:[Color A] 18 sc (18)
Front Leg
Stuff firmly.
Stuff firmly.
Fasten off, leave opening for sewing.
- Rnd 1:[Color A] 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2:[Color A] inc 6 (12)
- Rnd 3:[Color A] 12 sc (12)
- Rnd 4:[Color A] 12 sc (12)
- Rnd 5:[Color A] 12 sc (12)
Back Leg
Stuff firmly.
Stuff firmly.
Fasten off, leave opening for sewing.
- Rnd 1:[Color A] 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2:[Color A] inc 6 (12)
- Rnd 3:[Color A] 12 sc (12)
- Rnd 4:[Color A] 12 sc (12)
- Rnd 5:[Color A] 12 sc (12)
Assembly Layout
Numbered markers match the assembly steps below. Dashed parts attach at the back.
Assembly
Stuff each piece as noted, then sew the pieces together with the long yarn tails using a tapestry needle.
1. Insert 10mm safety eyes between R5 and R6 of Head, 6 stitches apart. Secure with washers before stuffing.
2. Embroider nose on Snout. Sew Snout to Head centered below eyes, between R7 and R9.
3. Stuff Head firmly. Close opening.
4. Pin Head to Body top. Sew Head to Body between R1 and R3 of Body, matching round-by-round for a seamless join.
5. Flatten ears before sewing. Sew Ears to top of Head between R2 and R4, 7 stitches apart.
6. Stuff Front Legs. Sew to Body sides at R5, symmetrically spaced.
7. Stuff Back Legs. Sew to Body bottom sides at R20, symmetrically spaced.
8. Flatten tail. Sew Tail to Body at R20, center back.
9. Weave in all ends. Shape and adjust as needed.