ABBREVIATIONS
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 single crochets in 1 stitch)
- dec: Decrease (invisible decrease)
- FLO: Front Loop Only
- hdc: Half Double Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
MATERIALS
- Yarn: Choose appropriate colors
- Crochet hook: Size as needed (typically 2.5mm - 4mm)
- Safety eyes: As required
- Embroidery thread: For details
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needles
BODY
- Rnd 1: 6 single crochets (sc) in a magic ring. (6)
- Rnd 2: 6 increases (inc) (12)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
- Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
- Rnd 8-9: 42 sc
- Change color
- Rnd 10-14: 42 sc
- Rnd 15: (19 sc, 1 dec) x 2 (40)
- Rnd 16: 40 sc
- Rnd 17: (18 sc, 1 dec) x 2 (38)
- Rnd 18: 38 sc
- Rnd 19: (17 sc, 1 dec) x 2 (36)
- Rnd 20: 36 sc
- Rnd 21: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
- Rnd 22: 30 sc
- Rnd 23: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
- Rnd 24: 24 sc
Cut the yarn.
CAP BRIM
- Skip 15 sc, make 1 decrease (dec), 14 sc, 1 dec in FLO (16).
- Turn and repeat the following for 3 rows:
- Rows 1-3: 16 sc
- Row 4: 1 dec, 12 sc, 1 dec (14)
TAIL
- Rnd 1: 4 sc in a magic ring. (4)
- Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (6)
- Rnd 3: 6 sc (6)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (8)
- Rnd 5-7: 8 sc
Cut the yarn.
HAIR
Start at the front of the head, skip 2 stitches:
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
- Rnd 2: 6 increases (12)
- Rnd 3: 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec (4)
- Rnd 4: 1 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc (3)
Make 3 rows of 3 sc or until it reaches the snout area.
CAP
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Rnd 2: 6 increases (12)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
- Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
- Rnd 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (48)
- Rnd 9: 48 sc in BLO (back loop only)
- Rnd 10: 15 sc, 4 half double crochet (hdc), 10 double crochet (dc), 4 hdc, 15 sc (48)
- Rounds 11-12: Repeat round 10.
- Rnd 13: 15 sc, 18 hdc, 15 sc (48)
Cut the yarn.
HEAD
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Rnd 2: 6 increases (12)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
- Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
- Rnd 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (48)
- Rnd 9-21: 48 sc (13 rounds)
- Rnd 22: (6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42)
- Rnd 23: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36)
- Rnd 24: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
- Rnd 25: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
- Rnd 26: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
- Rnd 27: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
- Rnd 28: 6 decreases (6)
Fasten off and close.
EARS
- Rnd 1: 4 sc in a magic ring. (4)
- Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (6)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (9)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (12)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (15)
- Rnd 6-11: 15 sc (6 rounds)
- Fold in half and sc 7 stitches across to close the ear.
Cut the yarn.
ASSEMBLY
- Sew the head and body together. Make sure the head is centered on the body.
- Attach the snout to the lower part of the head, positioning it so that it overlaps slightly with the neck.
- Sew the ears on each side of the head, starting a few rows below the top and ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Attach the eyes between the 14th and 15th rounds of the head, leaving 10 stitches apart.
- Sew the back legs on either side of the lower part of the body.
- Attach the front legs to the sides of the body, ensuring they are symmetrical.
- Sew the tail at the back of the body, just above the bottom.
- Add the cap brim by sewing it at the front part of the cap, leaving a slight overlap with the head.
- Attach the hair at the top of the head in the center, between the ears.
FINISHING DETAILS
- Embroider the nose at the end of the snout using black yarn. Create a small, triangular shape.
- Stitch the mouth using a thin piece of black yarn or embroidery thread, shaping it into a small smile just below the snout.
- Create eyebrows by sewing small stitches above the eyes using dark yarn.
- Add any additional markings or details as needed, like patches on the body or cap.
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