Materials
Worsted weight #4 (#), approx 200 yd (183 m) per skein
Total yardage: 45.3 yd
Size E (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Safety eyes: 12mm 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] [5 sc, inc] ร 6 (42)
- Rnd 8:[Color A] 42 sc (42)
- Rnd 9:[Color A] 42 sc (42)
- Rnd 10:[Color A] 42 sc (42)
- Rnd 11:[Color A] 42 sc (42)
- Rnd 12:[Color A] [5 sc, dec] ร 6 (36)
- Rnd 13:[Color A] [4 sc, dec] ร 6 (30)
- Rnd 14:[Color A] [3 sc, dec] ร 6 (24)
- Rnd 15:[Color A] [2 sc, dec] ร 6 (18)
- Rnd 16:[Color A] [sc, dec] ร 6 (12)
- Rnd 17:[Color A] dec 6 (6)
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] [4 sc, dec] ร 6 (30)
- Rnd 13:[Color A] [3 sc, dec] ร 6 (24)
- Rnd 14:[Color A] [2 sc, dec] ร 6 (18)
- Rnd 15:[Color A] [sc, dec] ร 6 (12)
- Rnd 16:[Color A] dec 6 (6)
Ear
Flatten with opening facing forward. Wide, rounded bat-ear shape.
Fasten off. Flatten before 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)
- Rnd 5:[Color A] 18 sc (18)
- Rnd 6:[Color A] 18 sc (18)
- Rnd 7:[Color A] 18 sc (18)
- Rnd 8:[Color A] 18 sc (18)
Tail
Sew flat to body.
Fasten off, close opening.
- Rnd 1:[Color A] 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2:[Color A] 6 sc (6)
Snout
Embroider nose and mouth before sewing to head. Stuff very lightly.
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] 12 sc (12)
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 12mm safety eyes between R6 and R7 of Head, 7 stitches apart. Secure with washers before stuffing.
2. Embroider nose on Snout. Sew Snout to Head centered below eyes, between R8 and R10.
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, 8 stitches apart.
6. Stuff Front Legs. Sew to Body sides at R4, symmetrically spaced.
7. Stuff Back Legs. Sew to Body bottom sides at R14, symmetrically spaced.
8. Sew Tail to Body at R14, center back.
9. Weave in all ends. Shape and adjust as needed.