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Adorable toys for kids of all ages!

Farm Animals
Crochet

by
Jessica Boyer

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Farm Animals

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CHICKEN
Finished Size: Approximately 6" tall x 41/2" wide (15 cm x 11.5 cm)

SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight) Additional Supplies
[7 ounces, 364 yards £ Yarn needle
(198 grams, 333 meters) per skein]: £ Polyester fiberfill
£ White - 1 skein £ 12 mm Yellow safety eyes
£ Red - small amount (Please take caution if the toy
£ Gold - small amount is for an infant or a child that
£ Black - small amount is at risk of choking. See
Crochet Hook Safety, page 44.)
£ Size G (4 mm)
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STITCH GUIDE Rnds 6-12: Sc in each sc around.
TREBLE CROCHET (abbreviated tr)
YO twice, insert hook in st indicated, Rnd 13: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next
YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on sc) around: 36 sc.
hook), (YO and draw through 2 loops
on hook) 3 times. Rnd 14: ★ Skip next sc, 4 dc in next
SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat
(abbreviated sc2tog) from ★ around; slip st in next dc,
Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, finish off leaving a long end for
YO and draw through all 3 loops on sewing.
hook (counts as one sc).
EYE & WATTLE (Make 2)
Eye - Rnd 1 (Right side): With Red,
ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do
INSTRUCTIONS not join, place marker.
HEAD
Rnd 1 (Right side): With White, ch 2, Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.
6 sc in second ch from hook; do not
join, place marker (see Markers, Wattle: Ch 10, dc in fourth ch from
page 43). hook and in next 3 chs, hdc in next
ch, sc in last 2 chs; finish off leaving a
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. long end for sewing.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) Use photos as guides for placement
around: 18 sc. of all pieces and embroidery.
See Tips, page 44.
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 24 sc. Attach one safety eye to Head,
placing it through center of Rnd 1
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next on Eye, then through Rnd 7 of Head.
sc) around: 30 sc. Attach second safety eye in same
manner, so that the side edges of
Rnd 2 of the Eyes are touching.

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BOTTOM BEAK
With Gold and leaving a long end
for sewing, ch 6.

Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch


from hook, hdc in next ch, (dc, ch 2,
dc) in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in
next ch; finish off leaving a long end
for sewing.
COMB
With Red, ch 16. Fold the Bottom Beak in half
matching sts and sew across the top
Row 1: Dc in fourth ch from hook, edge of sts.
(dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in
next ch) 3 times, hdc in next ch, sc Fold the Top Beak in half and place
in last 2 chs; finish off leaving a long the top of the sts over the Bottom
end for sewing. Beak. Sew the Beaks together across
top of sts. Placing the top Beak
Sew Comb to Head, placing taller directly under the Comb, sew the
end at center of eyes. beginning chs to the Wattles.

TOP BEAK
With Gold and leaving a long end for
sewing, ch 6.

Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch


from hook, hdc in next ch, (dc, tr,
ch 2, tr, dc) in next ch, hdc in next ch,
sc in next ch; finish off leaving a long
end for sewing.

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Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 30 sc.

Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next


sc) around: 36 sc.

Rnds 7 and 8: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 9: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next


sc) around: 42 sc.

Rnds 10 and 11: Sc in each sc


With Black, embroider line for around.
nostrils using straight stitch (Fig. 8,
page 46). Rnd 12: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 48 sc.
Sew outer edge of Rnd 2 of each Eye
in place; fold top of Wattle around Rnds 13 and 14: Sc in each sc
Beak and sew in place. around.

Stuff Head with polyester fiberfill. Rnd 15: (Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 54 sc.
BODY
Rnd 1 (Right side): With White, ch 2, Rnds 16 and 17: Sc in each sc
6 sc in second ch from hook; do not around.
join, place marker.
Rnd 18: (Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. sc) around: 60 sc.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) Rnds 19-22: Sc in each sc around.
around: 18 sc.
Rnd 23: (Sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc)
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next around: 54 sc.
sc) around: 24 sc.

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Rnd 24: (Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc)
around: 48 sc.

Rnd 25: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc)


around: 42 sc.

Rnd 26: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc)


around: 36 sc.

Rnd 27: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc)


around: 30 sc. WING (Make 2)
Rnd 1 (Right side): With White, ch 2,
Rnd 28: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not
around: 24 sc. join, place marker.

Rnd 29: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around: 18 sc. around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as
right side.
Stuff Body with polyester fiberfill.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.
Rnd 30: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc)
around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
around: 18 sc.
Rnd 31: Sc2tog around: 6 sc.
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
Continue to sc2tog until hole is sc) around: 24 sc.
closed; finish off.
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next
Place Head over beginning end of sc) around; do not finish off : 30 sc.
Body and sew in place, working
through Back Loops Only of stitches FEATHERS
on last rnd of Head (Fig. 3, page 44). Row 1: ★ Skip next sc, 3 dc in
next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc;
repeat from ★ 2 times more, leave
remaining 18 sc unworked: 12 sts.

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FOOT (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With Gold, ch 2, 6 sc in
second ch from hook; do not join,
place marker.

Rnd 2: ★ Sc in next sc, ch 5, sc in


second ch from hook and in next
3 chs (front talon made); repeat from
★ 2 times more, sc in next 2 sc, ch 3,
sc in second ch from hook and in
Row 2: Turn; skip first sc, slip st in next ch, sc in next sc; slip st in next
next 2 dc, skip next dc, 3 dc in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for
sc, skip next dc, sc in next dc, skip sewing.
next dc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next
dc, slip st in next dc, leave last dc Sew Rnd 1 of each Foot to bottom
unworked: 6 dc and one sc. of Body, placing them so the front
3 talons show.
Row 3: Turn; skip first slip st, slip st in
next 2 dc, skip next dc, (dc, 3 tr, dc)
in next sc, skip next dc, slip st in last
2 dc; finish off.

With White and right side of Wings


facing out, sew Wings to Body,
working in 12 sc on Rnd 5 and
beginning in sc closest to Feathers.

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TAIL FEATHERS
Rnd 1 (Right side): With White, ch 2, Row 1 (Top): Fold Tail in half with
6 sc in second ch from hook; do not wrong sides together; working
join, place marker. through both loops of both
thicknesses, sc in next 24 sc.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.
Note: Mark Row 1 as top.
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
around: 18 sc. Row 2: Turn; working in Front Loops
Only (Fig. 3, page 44), skip first sc,
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in
sc) around: 24 sc. next sc, skip next sc, 4 dc in next
sc, ★ skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next next sc, (dc, 2 tr, dc) in next sc; repeat
sc) around: 30 sc. from ★ once more, skip next sc, sc in
next sc, skip next sc, 4 dc in next sc,
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next
sc) around: 36 sc. sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, slip st
in last sc.
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 42 sc. Row 3: Turn; working in free loops
of Row 1 (Fig. 4a, page 45), slip st
Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, skip next
sc) around; do not finish off : 48 sc. sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in
next sc, skip next sc, 4 dc in next sc,
skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next
sc, (dc, 2 tr, dc) in next sc, skip next
sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc, 4 dc in
next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc,
skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next
sc, sc in last 2 sc; finish off leaving a
long end for sewing.

Curve folded portion of Tail with


marked side up and sew to Body.

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MOUSE
Finished Size: Approximately 41/2" (11.5 cm) tall

SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight) Additional Supplies
[5 ounces, 244 yards £ Yarn needle
(141 grams, 223 meters) per skein]: £ Polyester fiberfill
£ Grey - 1 skein £ 6 mm Brown safety eyes
£ Pink - small amount (Please take caution if the toy
£ Black - small amount is for an infant or a child that is
Crochet Hooks at risk of choking. See Safety,
£ Size G (4 mm) page 44.)
£ Size H (5 mm)

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STITCH GUIDE
SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER
(abbreviated sc2tog)
Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc,
YO and draw through all 3 loops on
hook (counts as one sc).

Attach safety eyes to Head on Rnd 7,


INSTRUCTIONS spacing them 6 sc apart.
HEAD
Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size With Pink, embroider nose at center
hook and Grey, ch 2, 6 sc in second of Rnd 1 using satin stitch (Fig. 9,
ch from hook; do not join, place page 46); make a st across the nose.
marker (see Markers, page 43). With Black, embroider mouth using
backstitch (Fig. 7, page 46).
Rnds 2 and 3: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 4: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Rnds 5 and 6: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 7: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)


around: 18 sc. Rnd 11: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc)
around: 18 sc.
Rnds 8 and 9: Sc in each sc around.
Stuff Head with polyester fiberfill.
Rnd 10: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 24 sc. Rnd 12: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc)
around: 12 sc.
Use photos as guides for placement
of all pieces and embroidery. Rnd 13: Sc2tog around: 6 sc.
See Tips, page 44.
Continue to sc2tog until hole is
closed; finish off.

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EAR (Make 2) Rnds 5-10: Sc in each sc around.
INNER EAR
Rnd 1: With smaller size hook and Rnd 11: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc)
Pink, ch 2, (2 sc, 2 dc, 2 sc) in second around: 18 sc.
ch from hook; join with slip st to first
sc, finish off : 6 sts. Rnd 12: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc)
around; slip st in next sc, finish off
OUTER EAR leaving a long end for sewing: 12 sc.
Rnd 1: With smaller size hook and
Grey, ch 2, (2 sc, 2 dc, 2 sc) in second Stuff Upper Body with polyester
ch from hook: 6 sts. fiberfill.

Joining Rnd: Place Inner Ear in front Sew Upper Body to Head between
of Outer Ear; working through both Rnds 8-12.
loops of both pieces, sc in each st
around; finish off leaving a long end
for sewing.

Sew Ears to Head between Rnds 11


and 12, spacing them 3 sc apart.

UPPER BODY
Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size
hook and Grey, ch 2, 6 sc in second
ch from hook; do not join, place
marker.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)


around: 18 sc.

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next


sc) around: 24 sc.

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Rnd 12: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc)
around: 24 sc.

Rnd 13: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc)


around; slip st in next sc, finish off
leaving a long end for sewing: 18 sc.

Stuff Rear with polyester fiberfill.

Sew Rear to Upper Body.

LOWER LEG (Make 2)


Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size
REAR hook and Grey, ch 2, 6 sc in second
Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size ch from hook; do not join, place
hook and Grey, ch 2, 6 sc in second marker.
ch from hook; do not join, place
marker. Rnds 2-5: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Flatten Lower Leg; working through


both loops of both thickness, sc in
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) next 3 sc; finish off leaving a long
around: 18 sc. end for sewing.

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next FOOT


sc) around: 24 sc. Toe: With smaller size hook and Pink,
ch 2, finish off leaving a 16" (40.5 cm)
Rnd 5: Working in Back Loops Only end.
(Fig. 3, page 44), (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc
in next sc) around: 30 sc. Make 3 more Toes.

Rnds 6-11: Sc in both loops of each Holding all 4 strands of Toes


sc around. together, make a slip knot at the
base of the chs.

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Flatten Upper Leg; working through
both loops of both thickness, sc in
next 2 sc; finish off leaving a long
end for sewing.

FOOT
Work same as for Lower Leg.

Sew Foot to Upper Leg using one


strand.

Sew Upper Legs to side of Upper


Body.

TAIL
With smaller size hook and Pink,
With larger size hook, ch 2 to form ch 25; finish off leaving a long end
Foot; finish off. for sewing.

Sew Foot to Lower Leg using one Sew Tail to free loop of sc on Rnd 4
strand. of Rear (Fig. 4a, page 45).

Sew Lower Legs to side of Rear.

UPPER LEG (Make 2)


Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size
hook and Grey, ch 2, 5 sc in second
ch from hook; do not join, place
marker.

Rnds 2-5: Sc in each sc around.

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PIG
Finished Size: Approximately 51/2" tall x 6" long (14 cm x 15 cm)

SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight) Additional Supplies
[7 ounces, 364 yards £ Yarn needle
(198 grams, 333 meters) per skein]: £ Polyester fiberfill
£ Pink - 1 skein £ 12 mm Blue safety eyes
£ Dk Pink - 20 yards (18.5 meters) (Please take caution if the toy
£ Black - small amount is for an infant or a child that
Crochet Hook is at risk of choking. See
£ Size G (4 mm) Safety, page 44.)

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STITCH GUIDE Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next
TREBLE CROCHET (abbreviated tr) sc) around: 36 sc.
YO twice, insert hook in st indicated,
YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next
hook), (YO and draw through 2 loops sc) around: 42 sc.
on hook) 3 times.
SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next
(abbreviated sc2tog) sc) around: 48 sc.
Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc,
YO and draw through all 3 loops on Rnd 9: (Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next
hook (counts as one sc). sc) around: 54 sc.

Rnd 10: Sc in each sc around.

INSTRUCTIONS Use photos as guides for placement


EYELID (Make 2) of all pieces and embroidery.
With Pink, ch 3; finish off leaving a See Tips, page 44.
long end for sewing.
Attach safety eyes to Body, placing
BODY them on Rnd 5 and spacing them
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Pink, ch 2, approximately 7 sc apart.
6 sc in second ch from hook; do
not join, place marker (see Markers, Sew Eyelids in place above the eyes.
page 43).

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)


around: 18 sc.

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next


sc) around: 24 sc.

Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next


sc) around: 30 sc.
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Rnd 11: (Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next Rnd 34: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc)
sc) around: 60 sc. around: 24 sc.

Rnd 12: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 35: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc)


around: 18 sc.
Rnd 13: (Sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 66 sc. Stuff Body with polyester fiberfill.

Rnds 14-25: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 36: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc)


around: 12 sc.
Rnd 26: (Sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc)
around: 60 sc. Rnd 37: Sc2tog around: 6 sc.

Rnd 27: Sc in each sc around. Continue to sc2tog until hole is


closed; finish off.
Rnd 28: (Sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc)
around: 54 sc. SNOUT
First Nostril - Rnd 1 (Right side):
Rnd 29: Sc in each sc around. With Dk Pink, ch 2, 5 sc in second ch
from hook; join with slip st to first
Rnd 30: (Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc) sc, finish off leaving a long end for
around: 48 sc. sewing.

Rnd 31: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc)


around: 42 sc.

Rnd 32: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc)


around: 36 sc.

Rnd 33: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc)


around: 30 sc.

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Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as
right side.

Second Nostril - Rnd 1 (Right side):


With Dk Pink, ch 2, 5 sc in second ch
from hook; do not join or finish off.

Rnd 2 (Joining rnd): 2 Sc in each of


next 3 sc, leave last 2 sc unworked;
with right side of First Nostril facing, Rnd 4: With right side of Snout
skip first 2 sc, 2 sc in each of last 3 sc; facing and working in Back Loops
do not join: 12 sc. Only (Fig. 3, page 44), join Pink with
sc in first sc (Figs. 6a & b, page 45); sc
Using long end on First Nostril, sew in next sc and in each sc around; do
both Nostrils together working in not join, place marker.
2 unworked sc.
Rnds 5-7: Sc in both loops of each sc
Rnd 3: Place marker, 2 sc in each sc around.
around; slip st in next sc, finish off :
24 sc. Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a
long end for sewing.
With wrong side of Snout facing, use
Black to work a straight stitch across Stuff Snout with polyester fiberfill.
the center hole of each Nostril (Fig. 8,
page 46). When the right side is Sew Snout to Body just under eyes.
facing, the Black will show.

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With Black and using photo as a
guide, embroider line for hoof using
backstitch (Fig. 7, page 46) and
working across sc on Rnds 2 and 3.

Rnd 5: With right side facing, join


Pink with sc in same sc as slip st; sc in
next sc and in each sc around; do not
join, place marker.

MOUTH Rnds 6-11: Sc in each sc around.


Rnd 1 (Right side): With Pink, ch 2,
(2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 sc) in second ch from Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a
hook; join with slip st to first sc: 6 sts. long end for sewing.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next sc, 2 dc Stuff Legs firmly with polyester


in each of next 3 sts, leave last sc fiberfill.
unworked; do not join, finish off.
Sew Legs to Body adding additional
Sew Mouth to Body under Snout. stuffing until they are stiff enough to
hold the body weight.
LEG (Make 4)
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Dk Pink,
ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook;
do not join, place marker.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Rnd 3: Sc in Back Loop Only of each


sc around.

Rnd 4: Sc in both loops of each sc


around; slip st in next sc, finish off.

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With right side of the Ear facing the
front of the Pig, pinch the center of
the Ear. Sew the straight edge to the
Body on the seventh round above
the Eyelids and spacing them 12 sc
apart.

TAIL
With Dk Pink, ch 16.

EAR (Make 2) Row 1: 3 Sc in top loop of second


Rnd 1: With Dk Pink, ch 2, 6 sc in ch from hook and in each ch across
second ch from hook; do not join. (Fig. 2, page 44); finish off leaving a
long end for sewing.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), do
not turn; dc in next sc, 2 dc in next Sew Tail to Body.
sc, 3 tr in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, dc
in last sc and in same st as first dc:
11 sts.

Rnd 3 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; 2 sc


in first dc, sc in next dc, 2 dc in next
dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next tr, (dc,
tr, dc) in next tr, 2 dc in next tr, dc in
next dc, 2 dc in next dc, sc in next dc,
2 sc in last dc; do not join, finish off
leaving a long end for sewing: 19 sts.

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COW

Finished Size: Approximately 8" tall x 10" long (20.5 cm x 25.5 cm)

SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight) Crochet Hook
[7 ounces, 364 yards £ Size H (5 mm)
(198 grams, 333 meters) per skein]: Additional Supplies
£ Black - 1 skein £ Yarn needle
£ White - 1 skein £ Polyester fiberfill
£ Grey - 30 yards (27.5 meters) £ 12 mm Brown safety eyes
£ Pink - 12 yards (11 meters) (Please take caution if the toy
£ Bright Pink - small amount is for an infant or a child that
(Bulky Weight Eyelash) is at risk of choking. See Safety,
£ Grey/Black - small page 44.)
amount

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STITCH GUIDE Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next
SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER sc) around: 30 sc.
(abbreviated sc2tog)
Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next
YO and draw through all 3 loops on sc) around: 36 sc.
hook (counts as one sc).
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 42 sc.

INSTRUCTIONS Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around


EYELID (Make 2) changing to White in last sc made
With Black, ch 3; finish off leaving a (Fig. 5, page 45); cut Black.
long end for sewing.
Rnds 9-13: Sc in each sc around.
HEAD
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Black, ch 2, Rnd 14: Sc in each sc around
6 sc in second ch from hook; do not changing to Black in last sc made;
join, place marker (see Markers, cut White.
page 43).
Rnds 15 and 16: Sc in each sc
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. around.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) Rnd 17: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc)
around: 18 sc. around: 36 sc.

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next Rnd 18: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc)
sc) around: 24 sc. around: 30 sc.

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Rnd 19: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) MUZZLE
around: 24 sc. Rnd 1 (Right side): With Pink, ch 2,
6 sc in second ch from hook; do not
Use photos as guides for placement join, place marker.
of all pieces and embroidery.
See Tips, page 44. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Attach safety eyes to Head, placing Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
them in Black section on Rnd 7 and around: 18 sc.
Rnd 16.
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around
Sew Eyelids in place above the eyes. changing to White in last sc made;
cut Pink.

Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 6: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next


sc) around: 24 sc.

Rnds 7-10: Sc in each sc around.

Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a


Rnd 20: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) long end for sewing.
around: 18 sc.
With Bright Pink, embroider nostrils
Stuff Head with polyester fiberfill. using backstitch (Fig. 7, page 46).

Rnd 21: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc)


around: 12 sc.

Rnd 22: Sc2tog around: 6 sc.

Continue to sc2tog until hole is


closed; finish off.

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Stuff Muzzle with polyester fiberfill.

Sew Muzzle to Head just under eyes.

MOUTH
Foundation Rnd: With White, ch 2,
7 sc in second ch from hook; do not
join, place marker.

Row 1: 2 Sc in each of next 5 sc, Place Mouth under Muzzle with


leave remaining 2 sc unworked: right side facing down and straight
10 sc. edge lined up where Muzzle and
Head meet. Using long White end,
Row 2 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; sc in sew straight edge of Mouth in place,
first sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) leaving Row 3 unsewn.
4 times, leave remaining sc
unworked; finish off leaving a UPPER BODY
long end for sewing: 13 sc. Rnd 1 (Right side): With Black, ch 2,
6 sc in second ch from hook; do not
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn join, place marker.
around any stitch to mark Row 2 as
right side. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Row 3: With right side facing Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
and working in Back Loops Only around: 18 sc.
(Fig. 3, page 44), join Pink with sc
in first sc (Figs. 6a & b, page 45); Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
sc in next sc and in each sc across; sc) around: 24 sc.
finish off.
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 30 sc.

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Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next REAR
sc) around: 36 sc. Rnd 1 (Right side): With Black, ch 2,
6 sc in second ch from hook; do not
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next join, place marker.
sc) around: 42 sc.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.
Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 48 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
around: 18 sc.
Rnds 9-16: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
Rnd 17: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc) sc) around: 24 sc.
around: 42 sc.
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next
Rnd 18: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc) sc) around: 30 sc.
around: 36 sc.
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next
Rnd 19: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) sc) around: 36 sc.
around: 30 sc.
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next
Rnd 20: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) sc) around: 42 sc.
around: 24 sc.
Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next
Rnds 21-23 (Neck): Sc in each sc sc) around: 48 sc.
around.
Rnds 9-15: Sc in each sc around.
Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a
long end for sewing. Rnd 16: Sc in each sc around
changing to White in last sc made;
Stuff Upper Body with polyester cut Black.
fiberfill.

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Rnds 17-24: Sc in each sc around. LEG (Make 4)
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Grey, ch 2,
Rnd 25: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc) 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not
around; slip st in next sc, finish off join, place marker.
leaving a long end for sewing: 42 sc.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.
Stuff Rear with polyester fiberfill.
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
Place Rear over beginning end of around: 18 sc.
Upper Body, positioning it at an
angle, with the neck opening slightly Rnd 4: Sc in Back Loop Only of each
upward; sew in place. sc around.

Sew Upper Body to Head. Rnds 5 and 6: Sc in both loops of


each sc around.

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Rnd 7: Sc in each sc around
changing to White in last sc made;
cut Grey.

Rnd 8: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around:


12 sc.

Rnds 9-15: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 16: Sc in each sc around


changing to Black in last sc made; cut
White.

Rnd 17: Sc in each sc around; slip st


in next sc, finish off leaving a long
end for sewing.

Stuff Legs firmly with polyester


fiberfill. Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a
long end for sewing.
Sew Legs to body adding additional
stuffing until they are stiff enough to Teat: With right side facing, join Pink
hold the body weight. with slip st around any sc on Rnd 2
(Fig. 1), ch 3; finish off. Weave end
UDDER through chs and pull both ends to
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Pink, ch 2, wrong side.
6 sc in second ch from hook; do not
join, place marker. Fig. 1

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)


around: 18 sc.

Rnds 4-6: Sc in each sc around.

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Make 3 more Teats, spacing slip sts
evenly apart.

Stuff Udder with polyester fiberfill.

Sew Udder to White section of Rear,


placing edge on last round of Black.
EAR (Make 2)
TAIL With Black and leaving a long end for
Join White with slip st in sc at center sewing, ch 8.
top of Rnd 6 of Rear; ch 7, finish off.
Row 1: Slip st in second ch from
Row 1: Join Grey/Black (eyelash yarn) hook, sc in next ch, dc in next 2
with slip st in last ch made; ch 5, sc chs, sc in next ch, slip st in next ch,
in second ch from hook and in next (dc, slip st, dc) in last ch; working in
3 chs; finish off. free loops of beginning ch (Fig. 4b,
page 45), slip st in next ch, sc in next
ch, place marker around sc just made
for st placement and to mark back
of Ear, dc in next 2 chs, sc in next ch,
slip st in next ch; finish off.

Row 2: With back of Ear facing, join


Black with sc in marked sc, sc in
next 2 dc and in next sc, 3 sc in ch
between next 2 slip sts, sc in next sc,
sc in next 2 dc and in next sc, leave
remaining sts unworked; finish off.

Sew center 3 unworked sts on Row 1


of Ears to Head.

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HORSE
Finished Size: Approximately 9" tall x 10" long (23 cm x 25.5 cm)

SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight) Crochet Hook
[7 ounces, 364 yards £ Size G (4 mm)
(198 grams, 333 meters) per skein]: Additional Supplies
£ Brown - 1 skein £ Yarn needle
£ White - 26 yards (24 meters) £ Polyester fiberfill
£ Grey - 20 yards (18 meters) £ 12 mm Brown safety eyes
£ Dk Brown - 12 yards (Please take caution if the toy
(11 meters) is for an infant or a child that
is at risk of choking. See Safety,
page 44.)

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STITCH GUIDE Rnd 10: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
TREBLE CROCHET (abbreviated tr) around: 18 sc.
YO twice, insert hook in st indicated,
YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on Rnds 11 and 12: Sc in each sc
hook), (YO and draw through 2 loops around.
on hook) 3 times.
SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER Rnd 13: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
(abbreviated sc2tog) sc) twice, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc
Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, changing to White (Fig. 5, page 45),
YO and draw through all 3 loops on do not cut yarns until instructed, sc
hook (counts as one sc). in same sc and in next sc, sc in next
sc changing to Brown, 2 sc in next sc,
(sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice:
INSTRUCTIONS 24 sc.
EYELID (Make 2)
With Brown, ch 3; finish off leaving a Rnd 14: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next
long end for sewing. sc) twice, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next
sc changing to White, sc in next sc,
HEAD sc in same sc changing to Brown, (sc
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Brown, ch 2, in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times:
6 sc in second ch from hook; do 30 sc.
not join, place marker (see Markers,
page 43). Rnd 15: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) twice, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next sc
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. changing to White, 2 sc in next sc, sc
in next sc changing to Brown, sc in
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next
around: 18 sc. 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice: 36 sc.

Rnds 4-6: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 16: Sc in next 14 sc, sc in next sc


changing to White, sc in next 2 sc, sc
Rnd 7: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around: in next sc changing to Brown, sc in
12 sc. last 18 sc.

Rnds 8 and 9: Sc in each sc around.


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Rnd 17: Sc in next 14 sc, sc in next Sew Eyelids in place above the eyes.
sc changing to White, sc in next sc,
sc in next sc changing to Brown, cut Rnd 27: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc)
White, sc in next 19 sc. around: 18 sc.

Rnds 18-24: Sc in each sc around. Stuff Head with polyester fiberfill.

Rnd 25: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) Rnd 28: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc)
around: 30 sc. around: 12 sc.

Rnd 26: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) Rnd 29: Sc2tog around: 6 sc.
around: 24 sc.
Continue to sc2tog until hole is
Use photos as guides for placement closed; finish off.
of all pieces.
See Tips, page 44. NOSTRILS (Make 2)
With Brown, ch 3; finish off leaving a
Attach safety eyes to Head, placing long end for sewing.
them on Rnd 15 and spacing them
approximately 8 sc apart with the Sew Nostrils to Head on Rnds 3 and
white star centered between them. 4, placing the 4 sc that line up with
the white star between them.

MOUTH
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Brown, ch 2,
6 sc in second ch from hook; do not
join, place marker.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Rnds 3-6: Sc in each sc around.

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Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next
long end for sewing. sc) around: 42 sc.

Flatten Mouth and sew opening Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next
closed; sew Mouth to Head so it is sc) around: 48 sc.
closed.
Rnds 9-12: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 13: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc)


around: 42 sc.

Rnds 14 and 15: Sc in each sc


around.

Rnd 16: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc)


around: 36 sc.

UPPER BODY Rnds 17 and 18: Sc in each sc


Rnd 1 (Right side): With Brown, ch 2, around.
6 sc in second ch from hook; do not
join, place marker. Rnd 19: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc)
around: 30 sc.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.
Rnds 20-22: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
around: 18 sc. Rnd 23: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc)
around: 24 sc.
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 24 sc. Rnds 24-26 (Neck): Sc in each sc
around.
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 30 sc. Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a
long end for sewing.
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 36 sc.
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REAR Rnds 14-23: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Brown, ch 2,
6 sc in second ch from hook; do not Rnd 24: (Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc)
join, place marker. around: 48 sc.

Rnds 2-7: Work same as Upper Body, Rnd 25: Sc in each sc around.
page 31: 42 sc.
Rnd 26: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc)
Rnds 8 and 9: Sc in each sc around. around; slip st in next sc, finish off
leaving a long end for sewing: 42 sc.
Rnd 10: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 48 sc. Stuff Rear and Upper Body with
polyester fiberfill.
Rnds 11 and 12: Sc in each sc
around. Place Rear over beginning end of
Upper Body, positioning it at an
Rnd 13: (Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next angle, with the neck opening slightly
sc) around: 54 sc. upward; sew in place.

Sew Upper Body to Head.

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UPPER LEG (Make 4) Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Brown, ch 2, changing to White in last sc made;
6 sc in second ch from hook; do not cut Grey.
join, place marker.
Rnds 7-14: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.
Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a
Rnd 3: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next long end for sewing.
sc) around: 16 sc.
Stuff Uper and Lower Legs firmly
Rnds 4-8: Sc in each sc around. with polyester fiberfill.

Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a Sew Lower Legs to Upper Legs
long end for sewing. adding additional stuffing until they
are stiff enough to hold the body
LOWER LEG (Make 4) weight.
Rnd 1 (Right side): With Grey, ch 2,
6 sc in second ch from hook; do not Sew Upper Legs to Body, placing
join, place marker. the marker on Rnd 5 of Lower Leg
towards the front.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)


around: 18 sc.

Rnd 4: Sc in Back Loop Only of each


sc around (Fig. 3, page 44).

Rnd 5: Working in both loops, sc


in next 3 sc, sc2tog 6 times, place
marker between third and fourth
decreases to mark front of Leg, sc in
next 3 sc: 12 sc.

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EAR (Make 2)
With Brown, ch 12.

Row 1 (Right side): Tr in fourth ch


from hook and in next 2 chs, dc
in next 2 chs, hdc in next 2 chs, sc
in next ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in last ch;
working in free loops of beginning
ch (Fig. 4b, page 45), sc in next ch,
hdc in next 2 chs, dc in next 2 chs, tr
in next 3 chs; do not join, finish off To create the tail, insert crochet
leaving a long end for sewing. hook around a stitch on Rear (Fig. 1,
page 26), holding 2 strands together,
Fold the center of the Ear placing the draw one end through and tie a tight
first and last stitches with right side knot at the center of the strands.
together, and sew Ear to Head. Repeat, spacing strands close
together to desired thickness. Trim
the ends.

Work in same manner to create the


mane, working in sc on Head and
Upper Body. Trim the ends, making
shorter lengths on the top of the
Head.

TAIL & MANE


Cut a piece of cardboard 5" (12.5 cm)
square. Wind Dk Brown loosely and
evenly around the cardboard until
the card is filled, then cut across one
end; repeat as needed.

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SHEEP
Finished Size: Approximately 61/2" tall x 91/2" long (16.5 cm x 24 cm)

SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Bulky Weight) Crochet Hooks
[6 ounces, 185 yards £ Size G (4 mm)
(170 grams, 169 meters) per skein]: £ Size H (5 mm)
£ Ecru - 1 skein Additional Supplies
(Medium Weight) £ Yarn needle
£ White - 80 yards (73 meters) £ Polyester fiberfill
£ Black - small amount £ 12 mm Green safety eyes
£ Off-White - small amount for (Please take caution if the
sewing toy is for an infant or a
child that is at risk of
choking. See Safety,
page 44.)
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STITCH GUIDE Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next
SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER sc) around: 42 sc.
(abbreviated sc2tog)
Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, Rnds 8-12: Sc in each sc around.
YO and draw through all 3 loops on
hook (counts as one sc). Rnd 13: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next
sc) around: 48 sc.

Rnd 14: (Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next


INSTRUCTIONS sc) around: 54 sc.
BODY
Rnd 1 (Right side): With larger size Rnds 15-22: Sc in each sc around.
hook and Ecru, ch 2, 6 sc in second
ch from hook; do not join, place Rnd 23: (Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc)
marker (see Markers, page 43). around: 48 sc.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnds 24-26: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) Rnd 27: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc)
around: 18 sc. around: 42 sc.

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next Rnd 28: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc)
sc) around: 24 sc. around: 36 sc.

Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next Rnd 29: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc)
sc) around: 30 sc. around: 30 sc.

Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next Rnd 30: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc)
sc) around: 36 sc. around: 24 sc.

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Rnd 31: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc)
around: 18 sc.

Stuff Body with polyester fiberfill.

Rnd 32: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc)


around: 12 sc.

Rnd 33: Sc2tog around: 6 sc.

Continue to sc2tog until hole is Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next


closed; finish off. sc) around: 36 sc.

HEAD Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next


Rnd 1 (Right side): With larger size sc) around: 42 sc.
hook and Ecru, ch 2, 6 sc in second
ch from hook; do not join, place Rnds 8-13: Sc in each sc around.
marker.
Slip st in next sc, finish off.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.
Stuff Head with polyester fiberfill.
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
around: 18 sc. Use photos as guides for placement
of all pieces and embroidery.
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next See Tips, page 44.
sc) around: 24 sc.
Place Head over beginning end of
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next Body, positioning it at a slight angle;
sc) around: 30 sc. sew in place using Off-White.

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Rnds 6 and 7: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 8: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next


sc) around: 30 sc.

Rnds 9 and 10: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 11: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next


sc) around: 36 sc.

EYELIDS (Make 2) Rnds 12 and 13: Sc in each sc


With smaller size hook and White, around.
ch 3; finish off leaving a long end for
sewing. Rnd 14: Sc in next 11 sc, skip next sc,
5 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next
FACE 8 sc, skip next sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip
Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size next sc, sc in next 11 sc; slip st in next
hook and White, ch 2, 6 sc in second sc, finish off leaving a long end for
ch from hook; do not join, place sewing: 40 sts.
marker.
Attach safety eyes to Face between
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnds 13 and 14, placing each under
one 5-dc group.
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)
around: 18 sc. Sew Eyelids in place just above the
eyes.
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around.
NOSE
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next With smaller size hook and Black,
sc) around: 24 sc. ch 6.

Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch


from hook and in next 4 chs: 5 sc.

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Note: Loop a short piece of yarn
around any stitch to mark Row 1 as
right side.

Row 2: Turn; slip st in first 2 sc,


(dc, ch 2, dc) in next sc, slip st in last
2 sc; finish off leaving a long end for
sewing.

Sew Nose to Face, placing center of


Row 2 at center of Face. UPPER LEG (Make 4)
Rnd 1 (Right side): With larger size
With Black and using photo as a hook and Ecru, ch 2, 6 sc in second
guide, embroider mouth using ch from hook; do not join, place
backstitch (Fig. 7, page 46). marker.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)


around: 18 sc.

Rnds 4 and 5: Sc in each sc around.

Slip st in next sc, finish off.

Stuff Face with polyester fiberfill.

Place Face over beginning end of


Head, positioning it at a slight angle
and sew in place.

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LOWER LEG (Make 4) With Black and using photo as a
Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size guide, embroider line for toes using
hook and White, ch 2, 6 sc in second backstitch and working across
ch from hook; do not join, place Rnds 2-5 of Lower Leg.
marker.
Stuff Upper and Lower Legs firmly
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. with polyester fiberfill.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) Sew Lower Legs to Upper Legs
around: 18 sc. adding additional stuffing until they
are stiff enough to hold the body
Rnd 4: Sc in Back Loop Only of each weight.
sc around (Fig. 3, page 44).
Using Off-White, sew Upper Legs to
Rnd 5: Sc in both loops of each sc Body.
around.

Rnd 6: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around:


12 sc.

Rnds 7-12: Sc in each sc around.

Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a


long end for sewing.

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EAR (Make 2) TAIL
Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size Rnd 1 (Right side): With larger size
hook and White, ch 2, 6 sc in second hook and Ecru, ch 2, 6 sc in second
ch from hook; do not join, place ch from hook; do not join, place
marker. marker.

Rnd 2: 2 Dc in next sc, 2 hdc in next Rnd 2: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next


sc, (hdc, dc) in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, 2 sc) twice: 8 sc.
(dc, hdc) in next sc, 2 hdc in next sc:
12 sts. Rnd 3: (2 Sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in
next 2 sc) twice: 12 sc.
Rnd 3: 2 Dc in each st around: 24 dc.
Rnds 4 and 5: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 4: Sc in next 10 dc, hdc in next
dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, hdc Rnd 6: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around:
in next dc, sc in next 10 dc; do not 8 sc.
join, finish off leaving a long end for
sewing. Rnd 7: Sc in each sc around.

Fold the bottom of the Ear, placing Flatten Tail, working through both
the first 2 sc and the last 2 sc with loops of both thicknesses, sc in next
right side together, and sew Ear to 4 sc; finish off leaving a long end for
Head. sewing.

Sew Tail to Body.

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GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
ABBREVIATIONS SYMBOLS & TERMS
ch chain(s) ★ — work instructions following ★
cm centimeters as many more times as
dc double crochet(s) indicated in addition to the
hdc half double crochet(s) first time.
mm millimeters ( ) or [ ] — work enclosed instructions
Rnd(s) Round(s) as many times as specified by
sc single crochet(s) the number immediately
sc2tog single crochet 2 together following or work all enclosed
st(s) stitch(es) instructions in the stitch or
tr treble crochet(s) space indicated or contains
YO yarn over explanatory remarks.
colon (:) — the number(s) given after
a colon at the end of a row or
round denote(s) the number of
stitches you should have on
that row or round.

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GAUGE MARKERS
Gauge is not of great importance; When working in rounds without
your animal may be a little larger or joining, markers are used to help
smaller without changing the overall distinguish the beginning of each
effect. Be sure your crochet fabric is round being worked. Place a 2" (5
dense enough so that stuffing does cm) scrap piece of yarn before the
not show through your stitches. Use first stitch of each round, moving the
the size hook needed to achieve a marker after each round is complete.
tight gauge.

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TIPS TOP LOOP OF A CHAIN
SAFETY When instructed to work in top loops
If the animal is for an infant or a child of a chain, work in loop indicated by
that is at risk of choking, do not use arrow (Fig. 2).
beads or buttons as a substitute for
the safety eyes. When using safety Fig. 2
eyes, it is important to make sure
the eyes are attached correctly
by following the directions on
the package. Make sure that they
can’t work their way through the
crocheted stitches. When in doubt,
embroider the eyes instead (see
Embroidery Stitches, page 46).
BACK OR FRONT LOOP
STUFFING ONLY
Add plenty of polyester fiberfill to Work only in loop(s) indicated by
the crocheted pieces to maintain arrow (Fig. 3).
the shape, but not so much that it
will show through your stitches. The Fig. 3
legs of the standing animals need
to be stuffed firmly so that they are back both front
stiff enough to hold the weight of
the body. Hold each leg as you are
stuffing it in a way as to prevent it
from being stretched out of shape.

YARN ENDS
Instead of weaving in yarn ends, they
can be inserted into the center of
the stuffed parts. Make sure that the
yarn used for embroidery is inserted
in the center of the piece and doesn’t
show.

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FREE LOOPS CHANGING COLORS
After working in Back or Front Loops Insert hook in stitch indicated, YO
Only on a row or round, there will and pull up a loop, drop yarn, with
be a ridge of unused loops. These new yarn (Fig. 5), YO and draw
are called the free loops. Later, when through both loops on hook.
instructed to work in the free loops of
the same row or round, work in these Fig. 5
loops (Fig. 4a).

When instructed to work in free loops


of a chain, work in loop indicated by
arrow (Fig. 4b).

Fig. 4a
JOINING WITH SC
When instructed to join with sc,
begin with a slip knot on hook. Insert
hook in stitch indicated, YO and pull
up a loop, YO and draw through both
loops on hook (Figs. 6a & b).

Fig. 6a
Fig. 4b

Fig. 6b

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EMBROIDERY STITCHES
BACKSTITCH SATIN STITCH
The backstitch is worked from right Satin stitch is a series of straight
to left. Come up at 1, go down at 2 stitches worked side-by-side that
and come up at 3 (Fig. 7). The second come out of and go into the same
stitch is made by going down at 1 stitch (Fig. 9). Come up at 1 and go
and coming up at 4. down at 2.

Fig. 7 Fig. 9

STRAIGHT STITCH
Straight stitch is just what the name
implies, a single, straight stitch.
Come up at 1 and go down at 2
(Fig. 8).

Fig. 8

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YARN INFORMATION
The animals in this book were made using medium and bulky weight yarn.
Any brand of medium or bulky weight yarn may be used. It is best to refer
to the yardage/meters when determining how many skeins, or balls to
purchase.

For your convenience, listed below are the yarns used to create our
photography models.

CHICKEN COW
Red Heart® Super Saver® Red Heart® Super Saver®
White - #0311 White Black - #0312 Black
Red - #0319 Cherry Red White - #0311 White
Gold - #0321 Gold Grey - #0400 Grey Heather
Black - #0312 Black Pink - #0724 Baby Pink
Bright Pink - #0718 Shocking Pink
MOUSE Lion Brand® Fun Fur®
Red Heart® Super Saver® #149 Exotics: Silver Fox
Grey - #0400 Grey Heather
Pink - #0724 Baby Pink HORSE
Black - #0312 Black Red Heart® Super Saver®
Brown - #0360 Cafe
PIG White - #0311 White
Red Heart® Super Saver® Grey - #0400 Grey Heather
Pink - #0724 Baby Pink Dk Brown - #0365 Coffee
Dk Pink - #0722 Pretty n’ Pink
Black - #0312 Black SHEEP
Lion Brand® Homespun®
Ecru - #300 Hepplewhite
Red Heart® Super Saver Economy®
White - #0311 White
Black - #0312 Black
Off-White - #0316 Soft White

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We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete.
We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations
in individual work.

Production Team: Writer/Technical Editor - Cathy Hardy; Editorial Writer - Susan Frantz
Wiles; Senior Graphic Artist - Lora Puls; Graphic Artist - Dana Vaughn;
Photo Stylist - Christy Myers; and Photographer - Ken West.

Copyright © 2013 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 5701 Ranch Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223,
www.leisurearts.com. All rights reserved. This publication is protected under federal
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publication, including publications which are out of print, is prohibited unless specifically
authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on
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Country critters make cute collectibles or playtime pals.
Crochet all 6 with medium weight yarn plus novelty accents.

Crochet
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