Ingredients
- 2 skeins of worsted weight (weight 4, medium) yarn, about 200 yards (182 m) per skein
- Hook size H-8 (5.0 mm)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Tape measure
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- 2 safety eyes (optional)
Instructions
- Create a magic ring to begin, then chain 10. Slip stitch (sl st) to the first chain to form a circle.
- Chain 1, work 8 single crochet (sc) into the ring. Pull tight and sl st in the first sc. (Total: 8 sc)
- Chain 1, then work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st in the first sc. (Total: 16 sc)
- Chain 1, *1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next* repeat around. Join with a sl st in the first sc. (Total: 24 sc)
- *1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next* repeat around. (Total: 32 sc)
- Work 1 sc in each stitch around for 3 more rounds. (Total: 32 sc each round)
- Chain 1, *1 sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next* repeat, then finish this round. (Total: 40 sc)
- Work in sc, adding in the shaping as necessary to create a head shape. (Total: 40 sc each round)
- Begin to decrease, *sc the next 5 stitches, decrease* repeat around. (Total: 32 sc)
- Fill the head with fiberfill, ensuring it has enough body.
- *sc the next 4 stitches, decrease* and keep working down until you have around 8 stitches left.
- Pull the yarn through and tightly secure to close.
- Starting from a new skein, chain 6. Work in sc back and forth to create two triangular shapes for the ears.
- Sequence the eyes evenly across from each other, firmly securing them in desired places.
- Neatly tidy up and secure the remaining yarn tails.
Notes
This project is suitable for beginners comfortable with basic crochet stitches. It offers a chance to personalize your design with different yarns and colors.
