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Skill Level: Intermediate Abbreviations

Yarn: RED HEART Super Saver ch chain
Soft White- 8g sc single crochet
Black- 29g dec single crochet 2 stitches
Knit Picks Brava in front loops together
Blush- 23g inc single crochet 2 stitches
Grass- 6g in same sc
sl st slip stitch
Crochet Hook: G hook (4.0mm) st(s) stitch(es)
Additional Materials Polyfil, tog together
Tapestry Needle, Needle & Thread,
Green, Black and White Felt

Finished Size: 8 inches

Gauge: Not essential for Project

Notes:
The actual size of your hook doesn't really matter, as long as your hook and yarn choices result
in tight even stitches. Crocheting too loosely, or using too large of a hook for the yarn
weight, will result in the stuffing showing through.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Each round is written in the following format

Sc, inc (18) --- as an example

This means when working through project the instructions will repeat unless otherwise
indicated. The numbers in ( ) at the end of each round or row, indicates the total number of
stitches that should be in that round or row. Each round is worked in a continuous spiral you
will not need to join rounds. For further tips there is a General Instructions page at the end of
the pattern

It's highly recommended that you read through the pattern completely before beginning to
familiarize yourself with the entire process

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Head/Body Change back to Grass, stop stuffing

Start with Blush Rnd 30 Sc around (24)

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6) Rnd 31 7sc, inc (27)

Rnd 2 6inc (12) Rnd 32-34 Sc around (27)

Sl st and fasten off, weave in the ends.
Rnd 3 Sc, inc (18)

Rnd 4 2sc, inc (24)

Rnd 5 3sc, inc (30)

Rnd 6 4sc, inc (36)

Rnd 7 5sc, inc (42)

Rnd 8 6sc, inc (48)

Rnd 9-16 Sc around (48)

Rnd 17 6sc, dec (42)

Rnd 18 5sc, dec (36)

Rnd 19 4sc, dec (30) Arms (Make 2)

Start stuffing Use Blush (Stuff lightly)
at this point
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 6inc (12)

Rnd 3-4 Sc around (12)

Rnd 5 10sc, dec (11)

Rnd 20 3sc, dec (24)
Rnd 6 Sc around (11)
Rnd 21 2sc, dec (18)
Rnd 7 9sc, dec (10)
Change to Grass
Rnd 8 Sc around (10)
Rnd 22 5sc, inc (21)
Rnd 9 8sc, dec (9)
Rnd 23 Sc around (21) Flatten and Sc through both layers. Leave a
long tail for sewing.
Rnd 24 6sc, inc (24)

Rnd 25-26 Sc around (24)

Change to Black

Rnd 27-29 Sc around (24)

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Legs (Make 2)
Use Soft White

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 6inc (12)

Rnd 3 3sc, inc (15)

Rnd 4-6 Sc around (15)

Rnd 7 3sc, dec (12)

Rnd 8-12 Sc around (12)

Change to Black, connect both Legs making

Rnd 13

Rnd 13-14 Sc around (24)

Sl st and fasten off, leave a long tail for
sewing. Sew the legs by flipping the skirt up
& sewing to the underside of the black belt.

Shoes (Make 2)
Use Black

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 6inc (12)

Rnd 3 3sc, 3inc (18)

Rnd 4-5 Sc around (18)

Rnd 6 3sc, 3dec, 9sc (15)

Sl st and fasten off, leave a long tail for
sewing. Lay a strand over to the other side
of the leg like a strap. Sew the shoe in place
as shown in the picture

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Bangs Hair
Use Black Use Black (Not Stuffed)

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6) Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 6inc (12) Rnd 2 6inc (12)

Rnd 3 Sc, inc (18) Rnd 3 Sc, inc (18)

Rnd 4 2sc, inc (24) Rnd 4 2sc, inc (24)

Rnd 5 3sc, inc (30) Rnd 5 3sc, inc (30)

Rnd 6 4sc, inc (36) Rnd 6 4sc, inc (36)

Fold the bangs in half and split the Bangs Rnd 7 5sc, inc (42)
into 2 separate rounds
Rnd 8 6sc, inc (48)
Right Side of Rnd 7
Rnd 9-10 Sc around (48)
Rnd 7 9sc, Connect this ring by Sc
to the other side, 9sc (18) Now work the first 32 stitches of the round.

Rnd 8-10 Sc around (18) Rnd 11 First work in the front loops
Flatten and Sc through both layers. Weave only then turn your work and finish the rnd
in ends. by working in the back loops. (64)

Left Side of Rnd 7

Rnd 7 18sc, Connect this ring by Sc

to the other side (18)

Rnd 8-10 Sc around (18) Rnd 12 7sc, inc (72)

Flatten and Sc through both layers. Weave
in ends. Sew the Bangs in place first Rnd 13 8sc, inc (80)
Flatten and Sc through both layers. Leave a
long tail for sewing. Sew the Hair in place
starting at the bottom of the Bangs

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Print this page out and use as a template for the eyes and cutie mark.

I have a tutorial on my website on how to assemble felt eyes.

http://nerdyknitterdesigns.blogspot.com/

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General Instructions
Stuffing
Stuff your toys firmly so they retain their shape and don’t look droopy. Be
careful not to overstuff them, though, because the stuffing will stretch the fabric and
may show through the stitches. I always use polyester fiberfill stuffing because it’s
nonallergenic, wont bunch up, and it’s washable, which is always good when making
toys, make sure you follow the yarn care instructions on the label
How to change yarn colors
Some projects require alternating two colors in the body. To do this, work the last
stitch of a round until one step remains in the stitch; then work the last step with the
new color and continue the round in the new color.
Adding the extremities
I always use a tapestry needle and the same color of yarn as the pieces (or at least
one of the pieces) That I want to sew together. When sewing pieces to the body, make
sure they are securely attached so that little fingers can’t pull them off.
On some animals, the opening of the extremities will remain open for sewing
onto the body; the instructions will tell you when to leave them open. Position the limb
on the body and sew all around it, going through the front stitches of both the limb and
the body.
On other animals, the opening of the extremities will be sewn closed before being
attached to the body. To do this, pinch the opening closed, line up the stitches of one
side with the other side, and sew through the front loop of one side and the back loop of
the other side. Position the piece where you want it on the body and sew.
Weaving in ends
Weaving in ends is easy on little ami pieces. Because the pieces are stuffed,
simply pull the tails to the inside of the piece and leave them. The tails will be secure
inside the pieces. If there are any tails left after sewing into the body, pull it out 1-2
inches away, and snip close to the piece, being careful not to cut the crochet stitches.

If you have any questions or see a mistake in the pattern please contact me at
nerdyknitterinc@gmail.com or our group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/nerdy-knitters-
test-subjects You should get a response within 24 hours. I offer total pattern support so feel free
to ask.

This pattern is an original pattern by Ashley Andrews (February 2016). Please do not claim this
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