Twin Pigs

13" Tall

Materials:

Knitting worsted weight yarn.

 For 2 pigs: 2-4 oz skeins pink,

 1 (2 oz) skein each of blue and red

Crochet hook size 1

Polyester fiberfill stuffing

2 red buttons

Black, red and pink felt scraps

Craft glue

GAUGE: 3 sc = 1" (double strand).

Use 2 strands of yarn throughout unless otherwise stated

BOY PIG:

Head:

Begin at top ot head, with pink, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join rnds; mark end of rnds.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc-12 sc.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 6times-1 8 sc.

Rnd 4: (Sc in each of 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 6 times-24 sc.

Rnd 5: (Sc in each of 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 6 times-30 sc.

Rnd 6: Work even in sc.

Rnd 7: (Sc in each of 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 6 times-36 sc.

Rnds 8-11 : Work even in sc.

Rnd 12; (Sc in each of 4 sc; pull up a lp in each of next 2 sc, yo and through 3 lps on hook) 6 times-30 sc.

Rnd 13: (Sc in each of 3 sc. dec 1 sc as before over next 2 sts) 6 times-24 sc.

Rnds 14 and 15: Continue to dec 6 sts evenly around-12 sc. End off. Stuff head; leave neck open.

Snout:

Work as for head through rnd 3-18 sc.

Rnd 4: Working in back lp of each st, work even in sc.

Rnd 5: Work even in sc. Sl st in last sc. End off. Stuff snout and sew to head followng photograph for position.

Ear:

Make 2. With pink, ch 10.

Row 1: Sc in first ch from hook and each ch across-9 sc. Ch 1, turn each row.

Rows 2 and 3: Work even in sc.

Rows 4-6: Work first and last 2 sc together each row.

Row 7: Work 3 sc together. End off. Sew ears to head.

Body:

Work as for head through rnd 3-18 sc.

Rnd 4: Work even in sc.

Rnd 5: Work same at rnd 4 of head-24 sc.

Rnd 6: Work even in sc.

Row 7: Work same as rnd 5 of head-30 sc.

Rnds 8-11: Continue to inc 6 sts evenly spaced around, evey other rnd-42 sc.

Rnd 12: Sc in each sc around. Cut pink; join blue.

Rnds 13-17: With blue, sc in each sc around.

Rnd 18: (Sc in each of next 5 sc; pull up a lp in each of next 2 sc, yo and through 3 lps on hook) 6 times-36 sc.

Rnd 19: (Sc in each of next 4 sc; dec 1 st over next 2 sts as before) 6 times-30 sc.

Rnds 20-22: continue to dec 6 sc evenly spaced around-12 sc. End off. Stuff; sew opening.

Arms:

Make 2. Work as for head through rnd 2-12 sc. Rnds 3-9: Work even in sc. End off. Stuff arms. Fold arms flat. Sew closed and sew to pink section of body at each side.

Legs:

Make 2. Work as for head through rnd 2-1 2 sc.

Rnds 3-5: Work even in sc. Cut pink; join blue.

Rnd 6: (Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times-1 6 sc.

Rnds 7-12: Work even in sc. End off. Stuff legs. Fold top of legs flat. Sew flat and sew to bottom of body, slightly toward front, so pig can sit.

Tail:

With pink, ch 8.

Row 1: Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. End off.

Bib:

With single strand of blue, ch 10.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across-9 sc. Ch 1, turn each row.

Rows 2-5: Work even in sc. End off.

Straps:

Make 2. With single strand of blue, ch 20.

Row 1; Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across-19 sc. End off.

Finishing:

Sew neck opening of head to body. From Felt cut 2 black circles 1/2'' in diameter for eyes, 2 pink circles 1/4'' in diameter for nostrils, and a small red crescent for mouth. Glue features in place. Sew bib to front of pants. Sew straps to each side of bib at top edge. Cross straps in back and sew in place. Sew on buttons. Sew tail to rear of body over rnds 18 and 19.

GIRL PIG:

Work head, snout, ears, arms, tail, bib, straps and body same as for boy pig, using red instead of blue for lower section of body, bib and straps.

Legs:

Make 2. Using pink, work same as arms. working 9 rows even in sc instead of 7 rows.

Skirt:

With single strand of red, ch 45. Join to form ring, being careful not to twist chain.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around-45 sc. Join.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in each sc around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in next dc, * sk 1 dc, 5 dc in next dc, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join. End off. Sew skirt to red edge of body. Complete as for boy pig, omitting buttons.

Three Little Pigs

Materials:

Knitting worsted, 4 oz. main color 

(MC) for each pig; 

small amounts of pink and black;

bright colors for shirts

For wolf, 6 oz. grey, 2 oz. red

Crochet hook size E

Stuffing

Black shank buttons for eyes

GAUGE: 5 sc= 1"

Pigs

Begin at top of head, ch 2 MC.

Rnd l: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc.

Rnd 3" (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)6 times-l8 sc.

Rnd 4: (2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in 7 sc) twice-22 sc. Work even for 1 rnd.

Rnd 6: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 11 times-33 sc.

Rnd 7: 2 sc in each of 2 sc, sc in 14 sc, 2 sc in each of 2 sc, sc in 15 sc-37 sc.

Rnd 8: Inc 1 sc in rnd.

Rnds 9-16: Work even-38 sc.

Rnd 17: (Work 2 sc together twice. sc in 15 sc) twice.

Rnd l8: Work 2 sc together twice, sc in 13 sc) twice. Work 1 rnd even-30 sc.

Rnd 20: Work 2 sc together around. Work even for 1 rnd-15 sc.

Form Arms:

Rnd 22: Sc in first sc, *ch 21; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch, sc in 7 sc on neck, repeat from * once.

Rnd 23,:Work around, * working 20 sc on opposite side of arm ch, 20 sc on other side of arm, 7 sc across neck, repeat from * once. Mark end of rnd.

Rnds 24-27: Work even. Sc in each sc to 16th sc from end of arm. End off. Sew up arms each side, joining l5 sc on back to 15 sc on front of arm. Stuff arms.

Body:

Join MC at underarm, sc around, inc 1 sc each side of each arm. Mark end of rnd.

Rnds 2 and 3: Work even-37 sc.

Rnd 4: Inc 3 sc evenly spaced on front of pig (choose whichever side you want).

Rnds 5-8: Work even 4O sc.

Rnd 9: (Sc in 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5times-45 sc.

Rnds 10-16: Work even.

Rnd 17: (Sc in 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5 times-50 sc.

Rnds 18 and 19: Work even.

Rnd 20: Work 2 sc together around-25 sc.

Rnd 21: Work even. Stuff head and most of body.

Form Legs:

Sc to center front of body, ch 5, join to center back; work around on one leg, working in each of the 5 ch-17 sc. Mark end of rnd.

Rnds 2-6: Work even.

Rnd 7: Dec 2 sc evenly spaced.

Rnds 8-12: Work even.

Rnd l3: Dec 3 sc eveniy spaced.

Rnds l4-l6: Work even-l2 sc.

Rnds 17-19: Change to black, work even for 3 rnds. End off. Work other leg to correspond. Finish stuffing toy.

Sole:

With black, ch 2. Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Work 2 sc in each sc around. Sew to bottom of leg.

Hoof:

With black, ch 7. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch. Ch 1, turn. Work 2 sc together, sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. Work 2 sc together. Work other half of ch in same way. Sew ch edge across top front of foot.

Tail:

With MC, ch 15. Work * 3 sc in 1 ch, 2 sc in next ch, repeat from * to end. Sew on tail.

Snout:

With MC, ch 2. Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.

Rnd 3: *Sc in each of 4 sc, 2 sc in each of 2 sc, repeat from * once-l6 sc. Work 1 rnd even.

Rnd 5: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc),8 times. Work 1 rnd even. End off. Stuff; sew to center front of head.

Nose:

Work as for snout through rnd 3. Sew, wrong side out, to snout. For nostrils, with pink, ch 2. Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sew into a circle. Sew two to nose. Formouth, with pink, make long st on snout under nose.

Ears:

With MC, ch 7. Work 2 rows for 6 sc. Sk first sc on next 5 rows. End off. Sew ch edge to head.

Sew on button eyes securely.

BLUE SHIRT:

With dark blue (DB) ch 3. Sl st in first ch to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, (ch 2, 3 dc in ring) 3 times, ch 2. Sl st in top of ch 3. End off.

Rnd 2: Join light blue (LB) in any ch-2 sp; ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next sp) 3 times, ch 1, sl st in top of ch 3. End off.

Rnd 3: Join DB in any corner ch-2 sp; ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc, in same sp, (ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in corner sp) 3 times, ch 1, 3 dc in next sp, ch 1, sl st in top of ch 3. End off.

Rnd 4: Join LB in any corner sp; work as for rnd 3, working 1 more group of 3 dc on each side of square. End off. Make another square the same. Sew the top corner sts of squares together for shoulders. For sleeve, join LB in side center sp of one square; ch 2, work dc in each st to shoulder and to side center sp of other square-l9 dc. Work 2 more rows of dc. Work in 1 row DB sc. Sew sleeve seam to underarm. For side gusset, join LB at underarm; working down to bottom edge, make 2 sc, 2 hdc, 4 dc, ch 2; turn. Work 4 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc to underarm. End off. Sew underarm seam. Repeat sleeve and gusset on other side. With DB, work 1 rnd sc around neck and lower edges. Work pink shirt the same, beg with lighter pink.

GREEN SHIRT:

Work 2 squares as for blue shirt having rnds 1 and 2 in dark green, rnd 3 in light green. End off. For sleeves, work 4 squares of 2 rnds; rnd 1 dark, rnd 2 light green. Sew 2 squares together forming a tube for each sleeve. Slip sleeves on arms of pig having seams at top and bottom of arm. Beg 1/2'' down from top seam of each sleeve, sew sleeve to large square each side for about 5 sts. Repeat on back. Work 3 rows of dark green dc on each free side edge of large front square. Sew to free side edges of back square and to underarm of sleeves. Work 1 rnd dark green sc around bottom, sleeve and neck edges.

Wolf

13" Tall

Begin at top of head, with grey work as for pig through rnd 7-37 sc.

Rnd 8: 2 sc in each of 3 sc, sc in l6 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in 16 sc-42 sc. Work even for 1 rnd.

Rnd 10: (2 sc in each of 2 sc, sc in 19 sc) twice-46 sc. Work even for 10 rnds.

Rnd 21: (Work 2 sc together twice, sc in 19 sc) twice-42 sc.

Rnd 22:. (Work 2 sc together twice, sc in 17 sc) twice-38 sc. Work even for 1 rnd.

Rnd 24: (Work 2 sc together twice, sc in 15 sc) twice-34 sc. Work even for 1 rnd.

Rnd 26: Work 2 sc together around-17sc. Work even for 1 rnd.

Form Arms:

Rnd 28: * Ch 29; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch, sc in next 8 sc of neck, repeat from * once.

Rnd 29: * Work 28 sc on opposite side of arm ch, 28 sc on other side of arm, 8 sc across neck, repeat from * once-128 sc. Work even for 5 rnds then sc to 23rd sc from end of arm. Cut yarn; sew bottom arm seam, 22 sc of front and back arm sewn together. Repeat on other arm. Stuff head and arms.

Body:

Join yarn at underarm, work around in sc, inc 2 sc at each underarm-44 sc. Mark end of rnd. Work 12 rnds even.

Rnd 14: Dec 2 sc each side. Work 1 rnd even.

Rnd 16: (Work 2 sc together, sc in 8 sc) 4 times. Work 1 rnd even.

Rnd 18: (Sc in 7 sc, work 2 sc tog) 4 times. Work 8 rnds even-32 sc.

Legs:

Fold body to find center, sc to center front, ch 6, join to center back; work around on one leg, working 6 sc in ch, 16 sc on body-22 sc. Work 2 rnds even.

Rnd 4: Dec 1 sc each side of leg. Work 1 rnd even.

Rnd 6: Repeat rnd 4. Work 8 rnds even.

Rnd 15: (Work 2 sc tog, sc in 4 sc) 3 times. Work 8 rnds even-15 sc. SC to center front, ch 7; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch, sc around leg, sc in 6 ch on other side of ch. Work 6 rnds even. End off. Stuff body; make other leg to correspond. Stuff legs; sew up soles.

Snout:

Ch 2. Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. Work 1 rnd even. Repeat rnd 2-24 sc. Work 9 rnds even. End off. Stuff and sew on.

Nose:

With black, ch 2. Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Gather edge to round shape; sew on.

Ears:

Ch 9. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in eah ch. Ch 1, turn each row. Work 1 row even-8 sc. Dec 1 sc each side of next row. Repeat last 2 rows-4 sc. Work 1 row even. Work 2 sc together twice. Work 1 row even. Work 2 sc together. End off. Sew ears to head.

Mouth & Eyes:

With red, embroider mouth in outline st. Sew on button eyes.

Tail:

Ch 4. Work loop st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch. To make loop st, insert hook in st, catch yarn underneath left index finger and draw through st; drop loop from index finger, draw up yarn until loop at back of work is 1/2" long, yo hook and through 2 lps on hook. Ch 1, turn each row. Sc in each st inc 1 sc each side. Alternating loop st and sc rows, inc 1 sc each side of each sc row until there are 13 sts. Work even for 37 rows. Sew up; sew to wolf. Work hair on chest in same way as tail until there are 11 sts. End off. Sew to chest, point down.

Hair:

Hair on top of head is 2 rows of 5 loops.

SHIRT BACK:

With red, ch 51. DC in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn each row. Work 4 more rows even. End off. Turn. Join yarn in 14th st from end, ch 2, work in dc to 14th st from other end. Work 5 more rows even.

SHIRT FRONT:

Make 2. With red, ch 27. Work in rows of dc as for back for 5 rows. Work in dc on next row to 14th st from end. Ch 2, turn. Work 5 rows even. Sew fronts to back at shoulders and top of sleeves leaving 14 sts free for back of neck. Sew sleeve and side seams. Sew fronts together for 5 rows from bottom. Work 1 rnd of sc around bottom edge, working each 2 sts together to draw in edge.

Indian Pony

10" high

Materials:

Knitting worsted weight yarn, 

2 ozs. brown; 

1/2 oz. natural; 

small amounts of black, orange and gold.

Crochet hook size E.

Two black shank buttons.

Stuffing.

GAUGE: 5 sc = 1"

Body:

Begin at back, with brown, ch 2. Rod 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnd 2: sc in each sc-12 sc.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 6 times-18 sc.

Rnd 4: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 9 times-27 sc.

Rnd 5: (2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc) 9 times-36 sc.

Rnds 6-30: Work even.

Rnd 31: (Dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc) 9 times-27 sc.

Rnd 32: (Dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next sc) 9 times-18 sc.

Rnd 33: (Sc in next sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc) 6 times-12 sc. Stuff body. Dec to 6 sc in next rnd. Sew up hole.

Neck:

With brown, ch 25; sl st in first ch to form ring. Work 10 rnds of 25 sc. End off. Stuff and sew to body.

Head:

Work as for body through rnd 4. Work 10 rnds even.

Next Rnd: (Dec 1 sc over next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in next 21 sc.

Work 1 rnd even.

Next Rnd: Sc in 9 sc, (dec 1 sc over next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in 9 sc-21 sc.

Work 1 rnd even.

Next Rnd: (Dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next sc) 7 times.

Work 1 rnd even. (Dec 1 sc over next 2 sc) 7 times.

End off. Stuff; sew up hole. Sew to neck.

Front Leg (make 2):

With brown, chain 10; sl st in first ch to form ring.

Work 18 rnds of 10 sc.

Change to black and dec 1 sc in next rnd.

Work 2 rnds even. End off.

For bottom, with black, ch 2.

Work 6 sc in 2nd ch.

Stuff leg and sew on bottom piece.

Sew legs to body.

Back Leg (make 2):

With brown, ch 12; sl st in first ch to form ring.

Work 10 rnds of 12 sc.

On next rnd, dec 2 sc.

Work 9 rnds even.

Change to black and dec 1 sc in rnd.

Work 2 rnds even. End off.

Finish same as front leg.

Bind a bit at first dec rnd.

Ear (make 2):

With brown, ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch.

Ch 2; working back on other side of starting ch, sc in each of 5 ch. Sew on.

Finishing:

Sew buttons to face for eyes.

For tail, cut 12 strands of natural about 12" long.

Sew to pony at center of strands.

For mane, cut 50 to 60 strands about 6" long.

Sew to back of head and neck through center of strands.

For forelock, sew a small bunch of yarn to head between ears.

Saddle Blanket:

With orange, ch 4; sl st in first ch to form ring. Ch 3,

11 dc in ring. Sl st in top of ch 3. End off.

With gold, (2 dc in each of 2 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc) 4 times. Join. End off.

With orange, sc in each dc around, 2 sc in each corner sp. Work 1 row of sc along one side of square.

Change to gold; work 1 more row of sc along same side. End off.

Work 1 row of orange sc and 1 row of gold sc across opposite side of square.

Loop gold fringe in every other sc on gold rows.

Make orange ch long enough to fit under pony to hold blanket on.

Work 1 row sc.

Sew ends to blanket each side.

Indian Dolls

Girl is 13" Tall & Boy is 14" Tall

Materials:

Knitting worsted weight yarn, 3 ozs. dark brown; 

2 ozs. each of rust and black; 

small amounts of yellow and red.

Crochet hook size E.

Four black shank buttons.

Two yellow feathers.

Scrap of brown felt.

Stuffing.

GAUGE: 5 sc = 1"

GIRL (make 2 pieces):

Begin at top of head with rust, ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn each row.

Inc 1 sc each side of next 4 rows-17 sc.

Work even for 9 rows.

Dec 1 sc each side of next 5 rows-7 sc.

Work 1 row even.

Change to brown. Ch 22 for arm. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sc in each sc; ch 22 for 2nd arm. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch and sc across-49 sc.

Work even for 5 rows.

Sc in 34 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Sc in 19 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Work even on 19 sc for 25 rows. End off.

Legs:

With brown, sc in 4th sc from side edge and in each of next 4 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Work 10 more rows even.

Sc across, ch 6, Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch and sc10 sc.

Work 4 rows even. End off.

Work other leg to correspond.

Hand:

Begin at top of sleeve end, with rust, work 6 sc across wrist edge, leaving 2 rows free at bottom.

Work 4 more rows.

Dec 1 sc each side of next row.

Work 1 row even. End off.

Work other hand to correspond.

Finishing:

Sew 2 pieces together, right side out, stuffing as you go.

Knot strands of brown through sts at bottom of arms and around "skirt", 3 rows above start of legs.

Embroider dress with cross-stitch, French knots and straight stitch in red and yellow.

Outline top of moccasins with chain stitch.

Face:

With rust, ch 2. Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Pull into a ball and sew to face for nose.

Sew on button eyes.

Cut felt crescent mouth; glue on.

Hair:

Cut 30 strands of black yarn about 24" long.

With needle threaded with black yarn, fasten yarn at center of first strand, run through center of each strand, keeping strands in single layer.

Now cut 20 strands 6" long, run same threaded yarn through center of these strands.

Sew to head along center "part", long hair in front.

Tie a short piece of yarn tightly around front hair at each side of lower face; sew to face.

Braid hair below tie.

Wind ends with red yarn.

Bring short ends of back hair under long hair at sides; sew ends in place.

Headband:

With yellow, ch 40. Work 1 row sc. End off.

Sew or tie ends tog.

Trim with red running st.

BOY (make 2 pieces):

Work as for girl to end of neck; do not change to brown.

Ch 28 for arm. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch and sc across; ch 28 for 2nd arm.

Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch and sc across-61 sc.

Work 3 rows even.

Sc in 41 sc.

Ch 1, turn.

Sc in 21 sc. Ch 1, turn. Work 1 row even.

Dec 1 sc each side of next row.

Work 3 rows even.

Dec 1 sc each side of next row.

Work 7 rows even.

Dec 1 sc each side of next row.

Work 1 row even.

Change to brown, work 10 rows even.

Legs:

Sc in 7 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Work 18 more rows of 7 sc.

Sc in 7 sc, ch 8.

Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sc in 5 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Sc in 12 sc. Work 3 more rows even. End off.

Work other leg to correspond.

Hand:

Working on arm end, with rust, sc in 4 sc on one edge, work 2 sc in corner, 4 sc across end, 2 sc in corner, 4 sc on other edge.

Finishing:

Sew 2 pieces together, right side out, stuffing as you go.

Knot strands of brown through sts down side of legs.

Make face and hair same as girl's.

Outline top of moccasins with red chain st; decorate with yellow straight sts.

Breech Cloth (make 2):

With brown, ch 14. Work 7 rows of 13 sc.

With yellow, work 1 row sc around 2 long and 1 short edge.

Embroider as desired.

Tie together on doll at sides.

Necklaces are single chains in red and yellow.

Headband:

With red, ch 40. Work I row sc.

With yellow, work 1 rnd sc around band.

Tie or sew ends tog.

Add two feathers at back.

Peter Pumpkin Doll

20" Tall

Materials:

2 (1 oz.) skeins worsted weight orange

2 (1 oz.) skeins worsted weight green

2 (1 oz.) skeins worsted weight brown

a few yards of worsted weight gold

felt scraps: yellow and brown

craft glue

polyester stuffing

crochet hook size E

yarn needle

GAUGE: 9 sc = 2 inches

INSTRUCTIONS:

BACK:

Beg at neck, with green, ch 17.

Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: SC in each SC, ch 28 for arm.

Row 3: SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch, SC in each so, ch 28 for 2nd arm. Row 4: SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch, so in each SC across. Ch 1, turn each row.

Rows 5-13: Work even on 70 SC.

Row 14: SC in 48 SC. Ch 1, turn.

Row 15: SC in 26 SC. Ch 1, turn.

Row 16: Work even on 26 SC.

Row 17: Inc 1 SC each side.

Rows 18-20: Work even on 28 SC.

Row 21: Repeat row 17.

Rows 22-34: Work even on 30 SC. Cut green.

Row 35: With brown, dec 1 SC each side (to dec, pull up a lp in each of 2 SC, yo and through 3 lps on hook).

Rows 36-45: Work even on 26 SC.

LEG:

Row 1: SC in 14 SC. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Dec 1 SC at inner edge of leg, SC in 12 SC.

Rows 3-23: Work even on 13 SC. End off.

FOOT:

Row 1: Sk 3 SC from outer edge of leg; with orange, SC in next 7 SC.

Row 2: SC in each SC, ch 10.

Row 3: SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch, SC In each SC.

Rows 4-9: Work even on 16 SC.

Rows 10 and ll: Dec 1 SC each end. End off.

Join brown in next free SC on row 45 of body, work 2nd leg and foot to correspond.

HAND:

Row 1: Join orange in top edge of arm, work 8 SC across first 8 rows of arm.

Rows 2 and 3: Work even.

Row 4: Dec 1 SC at lower edge.

Row 5: Work even on 7 SC.

Rows 6 and 7: Dec 1 SC each end. End off.

FRONT: Make same as back.

HEAD (make 2 pieces):

Beg at neck edge, with orange ch 17.

Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.

Row 2: Inc 1 SC each side.

Rows 3 and 4: Work even on 18 SC.

Row 5: (SC in 4 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 3 times, SC in 3 SC

Row 6: Work even on 21 SC.

Row 7: (SC in 5 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 3 times, SC in 3 SC

Rows 8 and 9: Work even on 24 SC.

Row 10: 2 SC in first SC (SC in 6 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 3 times, SC in 2 SC

Rows 11 and 12: Work even on 28 SC.

Row 13: inc 1 SC each side

Rows 14 - 17: Work even on 30 SC.

Row 18: (SC in 8 SC, dec 1 SC) 3 times.

Rows 19 and 20: Work even on 27 SC.

Row 21: (SC in 7 SC, dec 1 SC) 3 times.

3 times. Row 22: Work even on 24 SC.

Row 23: (Dec 1 SC, SC in 2 SC) 6 times.

Row 24: (SC in 4 SC, dec 1 SC) 3 times.

Row 25: Work even on 15 SC.

Row 26: SC in first SC, (dec 1 SC) 7 times. End off.

FINISHING:

Sew front and back of body tog from right side, with matching yarn, stuffing firmly as you sew; leave neck edge open. Sew head pieces tog, leaving neck edge open. Run yarn through sts at top of head, pull sts tog and sew securely. Stuff head firmly. Sew head to body, adding stuffing as necessary. Knot 4 inch and 5 inch strands of gold yam around wrists, ankles and neck and on top of head for "straw." From yellow felt, cut 3 inch long crescent mouth, 1/2 inch diameter circle nose and 1 1/2 inch long semicircular eyes. Cut brown felt pupils. Glue to front of head.

Black Cat

18" tall

Materials:

1 (4 oz.) skein worsted weight 

(i.e. Red Heart Wintuk) black

2 (1 oz.) Red Heart Fiesta yellow

2 (1 oz.) Red Heart Fiesta orange

2 (1 oz.) Red Heart Fiesta brown ombre

grey button thread

Felt Scraps:

dark yellow, orange, white and black

craft glue

dacron stuffing

crochet hook size E

yarn needle

INSTRUCTIONS:

BACK:

Begin at neck edge, with ombre yarn, ch 17.

Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: SC in 16 SC, ch 24 for arm.

Row 3: SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch, SC in 16 SC; ch 24 for 2nd arm.

Row 4: SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch, SC in 39 SC. Ch 1, turn each row.

Rows 5-11: Work even on 69 SC.

Row 12: SC in 43 SC. Ch 1, turn.

Row 13: SC in 24 SC. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 14-29: Work even on 24 SC. Cut ombre yarn. Join black.

Row 30: With black, work even.

Row 31: Dec 1 SC each side.

Rows 32-37: Work even on 22 SC.

Row 38: Dec 1 SC each side.

Rows 39-41: Work even on 20 SC.

LEG:

Row 1: SC in 9 SC. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 2-13: Work even.

Row 14: Dec 1 SC each side.

Rows 15-21: Work even on 7 SC. End off.

Sk 2 sts on row 41, work SC in each of last 9 SC. Work 2nd leg same as first leg.

FRONT:

Work same as for back body. Sew front and back tog from right side, stuffing very firmly as you sew. Do not close neck, ends of arms or bottom of legs.

HEAD (make 2 pieces):

With black, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each SC around - 12 SC.

Rnd 3: (SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times - 18 SC.

Rnd 4: (SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC) 9 times - 27 SC.

Rnd 5: (SC in 8 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 3 times - 30 SC.

Rnd 6: (SC in 4 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times - 36 SC.

Rnd 7: Work even in SC.

Rnd 8: (SC in 5 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times - 42 SC.

Rnd 9: Work even in SC.

Rnd 10: (SC in 2 SC, 2 SC in next SC) 14 times - 56 SC

Rnd 11: SC in each of 12 SC. Ch 1, turn.

Sc in each of 12 SC (neck edge). End off.

Sew head pieces tog, leave neck open. Stuff as firmly as body; sew to body.

TURTLENECK:

With ombre, ch 34. Work 3 rows even on 33 sc. Sew to sweater neck; sew back seam.

FEET:

Sole- Work as for head through rnd 4. End off.

Top- Work as for head through rnd 2. Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 3: (SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC) 6 times. Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 4: 2 SC in each of 15 SC. End off

Place sole of foot on bottom of leg, back edges even. Sew to leg. For claws, cut a strip of white felt, 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches long for each foot. Cut one long edge into 6 points. Pin claws to front of sole, place top of foot on top, sew to leg and sole, stuffing foot as you sew.

HANDS (make 4 pieces):

Work as for head through rnd 3.

Rnd 4: SC in each of 16 SC. Ch 1, turn. SC in each of 6 Sc. End off.

CLAWS:

Cut a strip of white felt 3/8" wide. and 1 1/2" long for each hand. Cut one long edge into 5 points. Place claws between rounded ends of 2 hand pieces, sew pieces tog; leave wrist edge open. Stuff hand; sew inside arm end.

TAIL:

With black, ch 14. SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch. Ch 1, turn. Work 15 rows even on 13 SC. Dec 1 SC at center of next row. Work 10 rows even on 12 SC. Dec 1 SC at center of next row. Work 10 rows even on 11 SC. Dec 1 SC at center of next row. Work 12 rows even on 10 SC. Work 2 SC tog across row. Cut yarn, leave long end for sewing. Run yarn through last 5 sts, pull sts tog. Sew seam, stuffing lightly as you sew. Sew to back just below sweater.

EAR:

With black, ch 9. Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch. Ch 1, turn each row.

Row 2: SC in 3 SC, work 2 SC tog, SC in 3 SC.

Row 3: Work even on 7 SC.

Row 4: Dec 1 SC each side - 5 SC.

Row 5: SC in first SC, work 2 SC tog, SC in 2 SC.

Row 6: Work 2 SC tog twice.

Row 7: SC in 2 SC. End off.

Cut yellow felt to fit ear. Glue in place. Sew ears to head.

FINISHING:

From yellow felt, cut almond-shaped eyes 1" long, black pupils 1/2" diameter, orange heart-shaped nose 1/2" wide and orange bow-shaped mouth. Glue in place. Run button thread through center of face for whiskers. Thread can be stiffened with wax and warm iron.

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