Ingredients
- Bernat® Sheepy™ yarn: 1 ball of Contrast A, Cotton Tail
- Bernat® Sheepy™ yarn: 1 ball of Contrast B, Vapor Gray
- Crochet hook: U.S. L/11 (8 mm), or the size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
- A length of smooth black yarn for the facial features
Instructions
- With Contrast A, chain 2.
- Round 1: Work 6 sc in the second chain from the hook. Join. (6 sc)
- Round 2: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in each sc around. Join. (12 sc)
- Round 3: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc in the next sc, then 2 sc in the next sc. Repeat from * around. Join. (18 sc)
- Round 4: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, then 2 sc in the next sc. Repeat from * around. Join. (24 sc)
- Round 5: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, then 2 sc in the next sc. Repeat from * around. Join. (30 sc)
- Round 6: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, then 2 sc in the next sc. Repeat from * around. Join. (36 sc)
- Round 7: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, then 2 sc in the next sc. Repeat from * around. Join. (42 sc)
- Round 8: Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Repeat this round until the body measures 8 in (20.5 cm) from the beginning.
- Next round: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, then sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. (36 sc)
- Next round: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, then sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. (30 sc)
- Next round: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc in the next sc, then sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. (24 sc)
- Stuff the body firmly at this point. Add small amounts at a time and distribute the stuffing evenly.
- Next round: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, then sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. (18 sc)
- Next round: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc in the next sc, then sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. (12 sc)
- Next round: Ch 1. Work sc2tog 6 times. (6 sc)
- Fasten off, leaving a long yarn end. Thread the end through the remaining stitches and draw it tightly to close the opening.
- Feet — make 4: With Contrast B, chain 2.
- Round 1: Work 6 sc in the second chain from the hook. Join. (6 sc)
- Round 2: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in each sc around. Join. (12 sc)
- Rounds 3 and 4: Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Join after each round.
- Fasten off. Stuff each foot firmly. Sew the four feet to the bottom of the body.
- Face: With Contrast B, chain 2.
- Round 1: Work 6 sc in the second chain from the hook. Join. (6 sc)
- Round 2: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in each sc around. Join. (12 sc)
- Round 3: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc in the next sc, then 2 sc in the next sc. Repeat from * around. Join. (18 sc)
- Round 4: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, then 2 sc in the next sc. Repeat from * around. Join. (24 sc)
- Round 5: Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
- Using a length of smooth black yarn, embroider the facial features on the face.
- Ears and tail — make 3 pieces: With Contrast A, chain 4.
- Row 1: Work 1 sc in the second chain from the hook and 1 sc in the next chain. Work 3 sc in the last chain.
- Working along the opposite side of the foundation chain, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 chains.
- Fasten off. Make three pieces in total. Sew two on as ears and the remaining piece on as the tail.
- Assembly: Sew the face securely to the body, sew on the four stuffed feet, two ears, and tail. Use a yarn needle and take small, secure stitches.
Notes
Make sure to secure all remaining ends so they do not come loose during handling. Always check the placement of the face and other pieces before sewing them in place.
