Rikki Rat

Materials: Worsted weight yarn - about 4 - 5 oz. Main Color Small amount Color B (for tail) Scrap of pink (for nose) Crochet hook - US size F 12 mm safety animal eyes Polyfill Yarn needle Gauge - 4 sc = 1 inch, 4 sc rnds = 1 inch. Notes: Do not join rnds unless indicated. Mark the beginning of each rnd with a stitch marker or scrap of yarn. Use MC yarn unless otherwise indicated. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Body Rnd 1: Starting at bottom of body, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc) Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc) Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (30 sc) Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (36 sc) Rnds 7 - 9: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 10: (Sc in next 4 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (30 sc) Rnds 11 - 13: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 14: (Sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (24 sc)

Rnds 15 - 18: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 19: (Sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (18 sc) Rnd 20: Sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st in next sc, fasten off. Stuff body firmly, Head Rnd 1: Starting at top of head, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc) Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc) Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 6: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (30 sc) Rnd 7: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (36sc) Rnds 8 - 14: Sc in each sc around. ***Attach eyes over rnds 9 - 10, having about 5 sc in between. *** Rnd 15: (Sc in next 4 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (30 sc) Rnd 16: (Sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (24 sc) Rnd 17: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 18: (Sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (18 sc) Rnd 19: Sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st in next sc, fasten off. Stuff head firmly. With a length of MC yarn, sew head and body sections together adding more stuffing to neck area if needed before closing. Legs (Make 2)

Rnd 1: Starting at foot, ch 5, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch, working around into opposite side of starting ch, work sc in next 3 chs. (10 sc) Rnd 2: (2 sc in each next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around. (14 sc) Rnd 3: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in each next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in each next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc. (18 sc) Rnds 4 - 8: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 9: (Sc in next 4 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (15 sc) Rnds 10 - 11: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 12: 2 hdc in each next 4 sc, sc in next sc, (decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) 5 times. (14 sts) Rnd 13: Hdc in next 8 hdc, sl st loosely in next 6 sc. Rnd 14: Hdc in next 8 hdc, sl st loosely in next 6 sl sts. Rnd 15: Sc in next 8 hdc, (sk next sl st, sl st loosely in next sl st) 3 times. (11 sts) Rnd 16: (This rnd starts leg) Sc in each st around. ***Stuff foot at this point and stuff leg as work progresses. *** Rnds 17 - 28: Sc in each sc around. At the end of rnd 28, join with a sl st in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off. Finish stuffing leg and sew opening closed. Sew legs to bottom of body. Arms (Make 2) Rnd 1: Starting at paw, ch 5, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch, working around into opposite side of starting ch, work sc in next 3 chs. (10 sc) Rnd 2: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (15 sc) Rnd 3: Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)

Rnds 4 - 6: SC in each sc around. Rnd 7: (Sc in next 4 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (15 sc) Rnd 8: (Sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (12 sc) ***Stuff arm at this point and continue to stuff as work progresses. *** Rnd 9: (Sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (9 sc) Rnds 10 - 21: Sc in each sc around. At the end of rnd 21, join with a sl st in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off. Finishing stuffing arm and sew opening closed. Sew arms over rnd 18 at sides of body . Ears (Make 2) Rnd 1: Starting at top of ear, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc) Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc) Rnds 6 - 8: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 9: (Sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around.(18 sc) Rnd 10: (Sc in next sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. Join with a sl st in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off. (12 sc) Do not stuff ears. Flatten and sew opening closed. Sew ears to top of head. Muzzle Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Rnd 2: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (9 sc)

Rnd 3: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (12 sc) Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc) Rnd 6: Sc in each sc, join with a sl st in next sc, fasten off. Sew muzzle to center of face under eyes down to rnd 18, stuff before closing. Nose Rnd 1: With pink yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Rnd 2: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (9 sc) Rnd 3: Sc in each sc, join with a sl st in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off. Sew nose to top center of muzzle. Tail Rnd 1: Starting a tip of tail, with CB yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 3: 2 sc in next sc, sc in each remaining sc around. (7 sc) Rnds 4 - 8: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 9: 2 sc in next sc, sc in each remaining sc around. (8 sc) Rnds 10 - until end of tail - (counting rnds is not necessary) work in continuous rnds until tail measures about 9 inches in length, join with a sl st in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off. Do not stuff tail. Sew tail to back of body. Weave in any remaining loose ends.

Done!!

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Long neck
NOTE: I have a revised version of this with built-in leg holes in another post. (See Giraffe 2.0 on the labels bar.) This is the first pattern I wrote, and it was a revision of a horrible mess up the first time. I had only been crocheting about 3 months by the time I started on this. He still probably needs a few adjustments, but the end result is pretty cute. And yes, his face/nose is crooked ...but I left it like that. lol I always thought pictures didn't do crochet justice. Let me know what you think! :)

Pattern is as follows:

Giraffe
NOTE: On some of these rows, it will not end in an even stitch. (For example, you may "1sc in next 2, 2sc in next, rep around" but end in in 1 sc. As long as the end of the round numbers are the same, it works. Please use a marker, as this pattern may still need to be checked by someone. So if you see a mistake, please let me know!) Head/Body (Yellow): Magic ring 6 2sc in each 12 1sc in first, 2sc in next, rep 18 1sc in 2, 2sc in next, rep 24 1sc in 3, 2sc in next, rep 30 Sc in each around 30 (x10) 1 sc in 3, 2sctog, rep 24 1sc in 2, 2sctog, rep 18 1sc in 2, 2sctog, rep 14 Sc around 14 (x6) 1sc in 6, 2sc in next, rep 16 Sc around 16 1sc in 5, 2sc in next 18 Sc around 18 1sc in 4, 2sc in next 21 Sc around 21 1sc in 3, 2sc in next 26 Sc around 26 1sc in 2, 2sc in next 34

Sc around 34 (x10) 1 sc in 2, 2sc in next 44 1sc around 44 1sc in 2, 2sc in next 58 Sc around 58 (x2) Switch to brown Sc around, tie into first stitch 58 1sc in 4, 2sctog 58 1sc in 3, 2sctog (youre going to end on 1 sc stitch, but it is ok) 49 1sc in 3, 2sctog 40 1sc in 2, 2sctog 32 1sc in 2, 2sctog 24 1 sc in 1, 2sctog 20 1sc in 1, 2sc tog 13 1sc in 1, 2sctog 7 1sc in 1, 2sctog 2 Close Front feet (brown) Magic ring 6 2sc in each 12 1sc in 3, 2sc in next 15 Sc around 15 Tie off brown, start in next stitch with yellow Sc around; in the first round, end by sc into 1st stitch of round. In the 2nd row you will skip that 16th stitch to make 15 15 (x8) Sc in 3, 2sctog 15 Sc around 12 Sc in 2, 2sctog 9 Sc around 9 (x2) Leave a tail and sew on. Hind Legs (brown) Magic ring 6 2sc in each 12 1sc in 1, 2sc in next 18 1sc in 1, 2sc in next 24 Sc around 24 Switch to yellow Sc around 24 (x2) 1sc in 4, 2sctog 24 1sc in 3, 2sctog 16 Sc around 16 (x2) 1sc in 3, 2sctog 16 Sc around 13 (x3) Sc in 2, 2sctog 13

12 tail, sew on I had a few issues with redoing this part of the pattern; if the numbers are off at the end of the row by 1, it should still work out okay. Ears Magic ring 6 2sc in each 12 Sc in 4, 2sc in next 16 Sc in 4, 2sc in next - 18 Sc around in outer 18 Switch to brown SC around 18 2sctog, sc in 2, rep around until you can use needle to stitch closed. Nose Magic ring 6 2sc in each 12 Sc in 2, 2sc in next, rep around 16 (x2) Sc around 20 Leave a tail, sew on Horns Magic Ring 4 In back loops, sc around - 4 Like normal, sc around - 4 Tail Magic Ring 6 In back loops, sc around - 6 Like normal, sc around - 6 (x3) I used a few strands of brown and knotted them onto the end to give him a lil "brushy tail". ;) Sorry, picture didn't include what it looked like. Spots Magic ring 5 2sc in each 10 (dont make these bigger)

Please let me know if you have any comments/issues with the pattern, etc. I would really enjoy feedback, especially of the positive kind! :) Posted by Mads at 4:34 PM