Materials
Worsted weight #4 (#), approx 200 yd (183 m) per skein
Total yardage: 60.5 yd (55 m)
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) |
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
SnoutMake 1
Front LegMake 2
Back LegMake 2
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)
- Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] × 6 (36)
- Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] × 6 (42)
- Rnds 8–16: 42 sc (42)
- Rnd 17: [5 sc, invdec] × 6 (36) Begin stuffing firmly as you go.
- Rnd 18: [4 sc, invdec] × 6 (30)
- Rnd 19: [3 sc, invdec] × 6 (24)
- Rnd 20: [2 sc, invdec] × 6 (18)
- Rnd 21: [sc, invdec] × 6 (12) Top up stuffing before the opening tightens.
- Rnd 22: invdec 6 (6) Fasten off, leaving a long tail; weave the tail through the final 6 sts and pull tight to close.
Ear
Flatten into a semi-circle before sewing.
Fasten off. Flatten before sewing.
- Rnd 1: [Main Color] 5 sc in ring (5)
- Rnd 2: inc 5 (10)
- Rnd 3: [sc, inc] × 5 (15)
- Rnds 4–5: 15 sc (15)
Tail
Sew flat to body.
Fasten off, close opening.
- Rnd 1: [Main Color] 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2: 6 sc (6) Fasten off, leaving a long tail; weave the tail through the final 6 sts and pull tight to close.
Snout
Embroider nose before sewing. Stuff lightly for rounded shape.
Stuff lightly.
Fasten off, leave opening for sewing.
- Rnd 1: [Main Color] 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2: inc 6 (12)
- Rnd 3: [sc, inc] × 6 (18)
- Rnds 4–5: 18 sc (18)
Front Leg
Stuff firmly.
Stuff firmly.
Fasten off, leave opening for sewing.
- Rnd 1: [Color B] 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2: inc 6 (12)
- Rnd 3: 12 sc (12)
- Rnd 4: [Main Color] 12 sc (12)
- Rnds 5–13: 12 sc (12)
Back Leg
Stuff firmly.
Stuff firmly.
Fasten off, leave opening for sewing.
- Rnd 1: [Color B] 6 sc in ring (6)
- Rnd 2: inc 6 (12)
- Rnd 3: 12 sc (12)
- Rnd 4: [Main Color] 12 sc (12)
- Rnds 5–11: 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 R19, symmetrically spaced.
8. Sew Tail to Body at R19, center back.
9. Weave in all ends. Shape and adjust as needed.