Abbreviations:
- MR – magic ring
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- (sc, inc)* N – repeat N times
- BLO – back loops only
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
We crochet in a spiral without a turning chain unless otherwise specified.
Use a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of the row.
Materials Used:
- Yarn Nako Lily (100% polyester, 100g, 180m)
- Yarn Alize Softy (100% micro polyester, 50g, 115m) – just a little for the muzzle
- Yarn Gazzal Baby Cotton (60% acrylic, 40% cotton, 50g, 165m) for the dress and beret
- Hook size 2 and 2.5 (for the beret)
- Circular needles No. 2.5
- Cotter pins: T-cotter pin size 2.5x28 – 4 pcs, O-cotter pin size 2x25 – 2 pcs
- Discs: 20mm – 4 pcs (for the upper paws), 22mm – 5 pcs (for the lower paws and 1 for the body), 35mm – 1 pc (for the head).
- If you use discs made of plywood or pressed cardboard, you will need 10 washers.
- Round-nose pliers (or flat-nose pliers)
- Filler (swan down, holofiber)
- Eyes for toys, 14mm diameter, half cotton yarn for embroidering the whites of the eyes, false eyelashes – 1 pair
- Strong thread for tightening, embroidery floss for eyebrows
- Needle for sewing, sewing pins, scissors
- Moment Crystal glue
Upper Paws (no need to align the marker):
- 6 sc in MR
- inc*6 (12 sc)
- (sc, inc)*6 (18 sc)
- 18 sc
- (4 sc, dec)*3 (15 sc)
- 9 sc, dec*3 (12 sc)
- 12 sc
- Stuff the paw. Install the joint two rows down from the last row.
- dec*6
Lower Paws (align the marker to the back center):
- ch 7, starting from the second ch from the hook: inc, 4 sc, 4 sc in 1 ch, turn and continue on the other side of the chain: 4 sc, inc (16 sc)
- inc, 5 sc, 4 inc, 5 sc, inc (22 sc)
- sc, inc, 5 sc, (sc, inc)*4, 6 sc, inc (28 sc)
- 28 sc BLO
- 28 sc
- sc, dec, 7 sc, dec*4, 8 sc, dec (22 sc)
- 5 sc, dec*6, 5 sc (16 sc)
- 2 sc, (sc, dec)*4, 2 sc (12 sc)
- 12 sc
- Install the cotter pin two rows down. Stuff the paw.
- dec*6
Body (align the marker to the center of the back):
- 6 sc in MR
- inc*6 (12 sc)
- (sc, inc)*6 (18 sc)
- (2 sc, inc)*6 (24 sc)
- (3 sc, inc)*6 (30 sc)
- (4 sc, inc)*6 (36 sc)
- 36 sc
- 10 sc, place additional marker, 16 sc, additional marker, 10 sc (36 sc)
- 36 sc
- In the 9th row, insert the legs at the additional markers.
- 8 sc, (3 sc, dec)*4, 8 sc (32 sc)
- 32 sc
- 8 sc, (2 sc, dec)*4, 8 sc (28 sc)
- 8 sc, (sc, dec)*4, 8 sc (24 sc)
- 24 sc
- (2 sc, dec)*6 (18 sc)
- In the 20th row, insert the arms.
- 18 sc
- Stuff the body.
- (sc, dec)*6 (12 sc)
- Install the head joint.
- dec*6
Head:
- 6 sc in MR
- inc*6 (12 sc)
- (sc, inc)*6 (18 sc)
- (2 sc, inc)*6 (24 sc)
- (3 sc, inc)*6 (30 sc)
- (4 sc, inc)*6 (36 sc)
- (5 sc, inc)*6 (42 sc)
- (6 sc, inc)*6 (48 sc)
- 48 sc
- Stuff the head as you go, especially during the decreases.
- (6 sc, dec)*6 (42 sc)
- (5 sc, dec)*6 (36 sc)
- (4 sc, dec)*6 (30 sc)
- (3 sc, dec)*6 (24 sc)
- (2 sc, dec)*6 (18 sc)
- (sc, dec)*6 (12 sc)
- dec*6
Tail:
- 6 sc in MR
- inc*6 (12 sc)
- 12 sc
- Stuff the tail as you sew it on.
Muzzle:
- ch 6, starting from the second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in 1 ch, turn and continue on the other side of the chain: 3 sc, inc (12 sc)
- inc, 3 sc, inc*3, 3 sc, inc*2 (18 sc)
- (sc, inc)*2, sc, (inc, sc)*4, sc, (inc, sc)*2 (26 sc)
- 26 sc
- Stuff as you sew it on.
Ears:
- ch 31, starting from the second ch from the hook: inc, 5 sc, 8 hdc, 15 dc, 4 dc in 1 ch, 15 dc, 8 hdc, 5 sc, inc
- 7 sc, 8 hdc, 5 dc, (3 dc, inc dc)*6, 5 dc, 8 hdc, 7 sc
- 70 sc
Face Embellishments:
- Points 1 and 3 – 11th row, mark on the muzzle
- Points 2 and 4 – 13th row (2 rows above points 1 and 3)
- Point 5 – 2 rows above the lower edge of the muzzle
Distance between the eyes: 10-11 sc
Insert the needle at point 5, pull it out at point 1, insert at point 2, and pull out 1 sc above point 5. From this point, insert into point 5, pull out at point 1, insert at point 2, and pull out at point 5. Tighten and secure the thread. Do a similar tightening for the other eye.
Attach the eyelashes to the eyes, then glue the eyes in place. Sew on the ears (I sew them at the level of the eyes) and embroider the eyebrows. Embroider the whites of the eyes with white yarn (or cut them from felt). Glue or embroider the nose.
Dress:
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
- YO – yarn over, knit
I slip the first edge stitch, knit the second one as a purl.
Cast on 26 sts + 2 edge sts (not mentioned further)
- 26 RS
- 26 WS
- 26 sts – 4 sts (raglan) = 22 sts
- Divide 22 sts into 5 parts = 4.4 sts
- 4 sts – back
- 4 sts – sleeve
- 6 sts – front
- 4 sts – sleeve
- 4 sts – back
- 4 RS, YO, 4 RS, YO, 6 RS, YO, 4 RS, YO, 4 RS
- all WS
- 5 RS, YO, 6 RS, YO, 8 RS, YO, 6 RS, YO, 5 RS
- all WS
- 6 RS, YO, 8 RS, YO, 10 RS, YO, 8 RS, YO, 6 RS
- all WS
- 7 RS, YO, 10 RS, YO, 12 RS, YO, 10 RS, YO, 7 RS
- all WS
- 8 RS, YO, 12 RS, YO, 14 RS, YO, 12 RS, YO, 8 RS
- all WS
- 9 RS, close 16 sts, 16 RS, close 16 sts, 9 RS
- 9 WS, cast on 3 sts, 16 WS, cast on 3 sts, 9 WS
- all RS
- all WS
- (4 RS, YO) * to end of row
- all WS
Next, I distribute the knitting onto 4 needles and knit in the round.
- 3 increases on each needle
- all RS
- 3 increases on each needle
- all RS
- 3 increases on each needle
Knit RS without increases until the desired length. Change color every 3 rows.
Finish the dress with a crochet edge: (2 sc, 4 sc in 1 ch) * around. Edge the back and neckline with sc, make a button loop with a ch. Decorate the dress.
Beret:
- 8 dc in MR
- inc*8 (16 dc)
- (dc, inc)*8 (24 dc)
- (2 dc, inc)*8 (32 dc)
- (3 dc, inc)*8 (40 dc)
- (4 dc, inc)*8 (48 dc)
- (5 dc, inc)*8 (56 dc)
- 56 dc
- (5 dc, dec)*8 (48 dc)
- (4 dc, dec)*8 (40 dc)
- Change color
- 40 dc
- 40 dc
Finish with a crochet edge: (2 sc, 4 sc in 1 ch) * around. Edge the beret with sc, make a button loop with a ch if needed. Decorate the beret.
Assembly:
- Sew the upper and lower paws to the body. Ensure they are securely attached and positioned correctly.
- Attach the head to the body. Make sure the head is well-secured and aligned with the body.
- Sew on the tail and ensure it is securely attached.
- Attach the muzzle to the head. Position it correctly and sew it on firmly.
- Sew the ears to the head, making sure they are even and aligned.
- Attach the dress and beret to the body. Ensure that they fit well and are securely fastened.
Review the finished toy for any loose parts or adjustments that may be needed. Make final touches to ensure the toy is neat and well-finished.
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