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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)
Abbreviations
invdecinvisible decrease — insert hook under the front loops of the next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull through both, yarn over, pull through 2
Notes
Work in a continuous spiral — 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
Head
Stuff firmly.
Fasten off, close opening.
Rnd 1: [Main Color] 6 sc in ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc 6 (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] × 6 (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] × 6 (30) Insert 10mm safety eyes between this round and the next, 6 sts apart.
Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] × 6 (36)
Rnds 7–11: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 12: [4 sc, invdec] × 6 (30) Begin stuffing firmly as you go.
Rnd 13: [3 sc, invdec] × 6 (24)
Rnd 14: [2 sc, invdec] × 6 (18)
Rnd 15: [sc, invdec] × 6 (12) Top up stuffing before the opening tightens.
Rnd 16: invdec 6 (6) Fasten off, leaving a long tail; weave the tail through the final 6 sts and pull tight to close.
Body
Stuff firmly.
Fasten off, close opening.
Rnd 1: [Main Color] 6 sc in ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc 6 (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] × 6 (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] × 6 (30)
Rnds 6–10: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 11: [3 sc, invdec] × 6 (24) Begin stuffing firmly as you go.
Rnd 12: [2 sc, invdec] × 6 (18)
Rnd 13: [sc, invdec] × 6 (12) Top up stuffing before the opening tightens.
Rnd 14: invdec 6 (6) Fasten off, leaving a long tail; weave the tail through the final 6 sts and pull tight to close.
Ear
Flatten. Do not stuff. Pinch base before sewing for natural droop.
Fasten off. Flatten before sewing.
Rnd 1: [Main Color] 6 sc in ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc 6 (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] × 6 (24)
Rnds 5–6: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 7: [10 sc, dec] × 2 (22)
Rnd 8: [9 sc, dec] × 2 (20)
Rnd 9: [8 sc, dec] × 2 (18)
Rnd 10: [7 sc, dec] × 2 (16)
Rnd 11: [6 sc, dec] × 2 (14)
Rnd 12: [5 sc, dec] × 2 (12)
Tail
Stuff lightly before closing. Tiny ball shape.
Stuff firmly.
Fasten off, close opening.
Rnd 1: [Main Color] 6 sc in ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc 6 (12)
Rnd 3: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 4: invdec 6 (6) Begin stuffing firmly as you go. Fasten off, leaving a long tail; weave the tail through the final 6 sts and pull tight to close.
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 face directly on Head around R7: use pink/black yarn to stitch a small triangle nose (3-4 stitches), then a Y-shaped mouth below. No separate snout piece needed.
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.