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Farm Animals

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Farm Animals

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LEISURE ARTS, INC. • Little Rock, Arkansas

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CHICKEN Finished Size: Approximately 6" tall x 41/2" wide (15 cm x 11.5 cm)

SHOPPING LIST Yarn (Medium Weight)

Additional Supplies

[7 ounces, 364 yards (198 grams, 333 meters) per skein]: £ White - 1 skein £ Red - small amount £ Gold - small amount £ Black - small amount

£ Yarn needle £ Polyester fiberfill £ 12 mm Yellow safety eyes

Crochet Hook

(Please take caution if the toy is for an infant or a child that is at risk of choking. See Safety, page 44.)

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STITCH GUIDE TREBLE CROCHET (abbreviated tr) YO twice, insert hook in st indicated, YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), (YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER (abbreviated sc2tog) Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook (counts as one sc).

Rnds 6-12: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 13: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 36 sc. Rnd 14: ★ Skip next sc, 4 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from ★ around; slip st in next dc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

EYE & WATTLE (Make 2)

INSTRUCTIONS

Eye - Rnd 1 (Right side): With Red, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.

HEAD Rnd 1 (Right side): With White, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker (see Markers, page 43). Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Wattle: Ch 10, dc in fourth ch from hook and in next 3 chs, hdc in next ch, sc in last 2 chs; finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Use photos as guides for placement of all pieces and embroidery. See Tips, page 44. Attach one safety eye to Head, placing it through center of Rnd 1 on Eye, then through Rnd 7 of Head. Attach second safety eye in same manner, so that the side edges of Rnd 2 of the Eyes are touching.

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BOTTOM BEAK With Gold and leaving a long end for sewing, ch 6. Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch; finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

COMB With Red, ch 16. Row 1: Dc in fourth ch from hook, (dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch) 3 times, hdc in next ch, sc in last 2 chs; finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Sew Comb to Head, placing taller end at center of eyes.

Fold the Bottom Beak in half matching sts and sew across the top edge of sts. Fold the Top Beak in half and place the top of the sts over the Bottom Beak. Sew the Beaks together across top of sts. Placing the top Beak directly under the Comb, sew the beginning chs to the Wattles.

TOP BEAK With Gold and leaving a long end for sewing, ch 6. Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, (dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch; finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

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Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc. Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 36 sc. Rnds 7 and 8: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 9: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 42 sc.

With Black, embroider line for nostrils using straight stitch (Fig. 8, page 46). Sew outer edge of Rnd 2 of each Eye in place; fold top of Wattle around Beak and sew in place. Stuff Head with polyester fiberfill.

Rnds 10 and 11: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 12: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 48 sc. Rnds 13 and 14: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 15: (Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 54 sc.

BODY Rnd 1 (Right side): With White, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc.

Rnds 16 and 17: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 18: (Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 60 sc. Rnds 19-22: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 23: (Sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc) around: 54 sc.

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Rnd 24: (Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc) around: 48 sc. Rnd 25: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc) around: 42 sc. Rnd 26: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc) around: 36 sc. Rnd 27: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) around: 30 sc.

WING (Make 2)

Rnd 28: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) around: 24 sc.

Rnd 1 (Right side): With White, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.

Rnd 29: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) around: 18 sc.

Note: Loop a short piece of yarn around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as right side.

Stuff Body with polyester fiberfill. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 30: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around: 12 sc.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc.

Rnd 31: Sc2tog around: 6 sc. Continue to sc2tog until hole is closed; finish off. Place Head over beginning end of Body and sew in place, working through Back Loops Only of stitches on last rnd of Head (Fig. 3, page 44).

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around; do not finish off : 30 sc. FEATHERS Row 1: ★ Skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from ★ 2 times more, leave remaining 18 sc unworked: 12 sts.

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FOOT (Make 2) Rnd 1: With Gold, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.

Row 2: Turn; skip first sc, slip st in next 2 dc, skip next dc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next dc, sc in next dc, skip next dc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next dc, slip st in next dc, leave last dc unworked: 6 dc and one sc.

Rnd 2: ★ Sc in next sc, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in next 3 chs (front talon made); repeat from ★ 2 times more, sc in next 2 sc, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch, sc in next sc; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Sew Rnd 1 of each Foot to bottom of Body, placing them so the front 3 talons show.

Row 3: Turn; skip first slip st, slip st in next 2 dc, skip next dc, (dc, 3 tr, dc) in next sc, skip next dc, slip st in last 2 dc; finish off. With White and right side of Wings facing out, sew Wings to Body, working in 12 sc on Rnd 5 and beginning in sc closest to Feathers.

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TAIL Rnd 1 (Right side): With White, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.

FEATHERS Row 1 (Top): Fold Tail in half with wrong sides together; working through both loops of both thicknesses, sc in next 24 sc.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Note: Mark Row 1 as top. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc. Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 36 sc. Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 42 sc. Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around; do not finish off : 48 sc.

Row 2: Turn; working in Front Loops Only (Fig. 3, page 44), skip first sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc, 4 dc in next sc, ★ skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, 2 tr, dc) in next sc; repeat from ★ once more, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc, 4 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, slip st in last sc. Row 3: Turn; working in free loops of Row 1 (Fig. 4a, page 45), slip st in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc, 4 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, 2 tr, dc) in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc, 4 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in last 2 sc; finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Curve folded portion of Tail with marked side up and sew to Body.

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MOUSE Finished Size: Approximately 41/2" (11.5 cm) tall

SHOPPING LIST Yarn (Medium Weight)

Additional Supplies

[5 ounces, 244 yards (141 grams, 223 meters) per skein]: £ Grey - 1 skein £ Pink - small amount £ Black - small amount

£ Yarn needle £ Polyester fiberfill £ 6 mm Brown safety eyes

Crochet Hooks £ Size G (4 mm) £ Size H (5 mm)

(Please take caution if the toy is for an infant or a child that is at risk of choking. See Safety, page 44.)

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STITCH GUIDE SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER (abbreviated sc2tog) Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook (counts as one sc).

INSTRUCTIONS

Attach safety eyes to Head on Rnd 7, spacing them 6 sc apart.

HEAD Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size hook and Grey, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker (see Markers, page 43).

With Pink, embroider nose at center of Rnd 1 using satin stitch (Fig. 9, page 46); make a st across the nose. With Black, embroider mouth using backstitch (Fig. 7, page 46).

Rnds 2 and 3: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 4: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnds 5 and 6: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 7: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc.

Rnd 11: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) around: 18 sc.

Rnds 8 and 9: Sc in each sc around. Stuff Head with polyester fiberfill. Rnd 10: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. Use photos as guides for placement of all pieces and embroidery. See Tips, page 44.

Rnd 12: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around: 12 sc. Rnd 13: Sc2tog around: 6 sc. Continue to sc2tog until hole is closed; finish off.

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EAR (Make 2) INNER EAR Rnd 1: With smaller size hook and Pink, ch 2, (2 sc, 2 dc, 2 sc) in second ch from hook; join with slip st to first sc, finish off : 6 sts. OUTER EAR Rnd 1: With smaller size hook and Grey, ch 2, (2 sc, 2 dc, 2 sc) in second ch from hook: 6 sts. Joining Rnd: Place Inner Ear in front of Outer Ear; working through both loops of both pieces, sc in each st around; finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

Rnds 5-10: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 11: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 12: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing: 12 sc. Stuff Upper Body with polyester fiberfill. Sew Upper Body to Head between Rnds 8-12.

Sew Ears to Head between Rnds 11 and 12, spacing them 3 sc apart.

UPPER BODY Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size hook and Grey, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. 11

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Rnd 12: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) around: 24 sc. Rnd 13: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) around; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing: 18 sc. Stuff Rear with polyester fiberfill. Sew Rear to Upper Body.

LOWER LEG (Make 2) REAR Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size hook and Grey, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. Rnd 5: Working in Back Loops Only (Fig. 3, page 44), (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc. Rnds 6-11: Sc in both loops of each sc around.

Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size hook and Grey, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnds 2-5: Sc in each sc around. Flatten Lower Leg; working through both loops of both thickness, sc in next 3 sc; finish off leaving a long end for sewing. FOOT Toe: With smaller size hook and Pink, ch 2, finish off leaving a 16" (40.5 cm) end. Make 3 more Toes. Holding all 4 strands of Toes together, make a slip knot at the base of the chs.

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Flatten Upper Leg; working through both loops of both thickness, sc in next 2 sc; finish off leaving a long end for sewing. FOOT Work same as for Lower Leg. Sew Foot to Upper Leg using one strand. Sew Upper Legs to side of Upper Body.

TAIL With larger size hook, ch 2 to form Foot; finish off.

With smaller size hook and Pink, ch 25; finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

Sew Foot to Lower Leg using one strand.

Sew Tail to free loop of sc on Rnd 4 of Rear (Fig. 4a, page 45).

Sew Lower Legs to side of Rear.

UPPER LEG (Make 2) Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size hook and Grey, ch 2, 5 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnds 2-5: Sc in each sc around.

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PIG Finished Size: Approximately 51/2" tall x 6" long (14 cm x 15 cm)

SHOPPING LIST Yarn (Medium Weight)

Additional Supplies

[7 ounces, 364 yards (198 grams, 333 meters) per skein]: £ Pink - 1 skein £ Dk Pink - 20 yards (18.5 meters) £ Black - small amount

£ Yarn needle £ Polyester fiberfill £ 12 mm Blue safety eyes

Crochet Hook £ Size G (4 mm)

(Please take caution if the toy is for an infant or a child that is at risk of choking. See Safety, page 44.)

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STITCH GUIDE TREBLE CROCHET (abbreviated tr) YO twice, insert hook in st indicated, YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), (YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER (abbreviated sc2tog) Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook (counts as one sc).

Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 36 sc. Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 42 sc. Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 48 sc. Rnd 9: (Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 54 sc. Rnd 10: Sc in each sc around.

INSTRUCTIONS EYELID (Make 2) With Pink, ch 3; finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

BODY Rnd 1 (Right side): With Pink, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker (see Markers, page 43).

Use photos as guides for placement of all pieces and embroidery. See Tips, page 44. Attach safety eyes to Body, placing them on Rnd 5 and spacing them approximately 7 sc apart. Sew Eyelids in place above the eyes.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc. 15

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Rnd 11: (Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 60 sc.

Rnd 34: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) around: 24 sc.

Rnd 12: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 35: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) around: 18 sc.

Rnd 13: (Sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 66 sc. Rnds 14-25: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 26: (Sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc) around: 60 sc. Rnd 27: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 28: (Sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc) around: 54 sc. Rnd 29: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 30: (Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc) around: 48 sc.

Stuff Body with polyester fiberfill. Rnd 36: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around: 12 sc. Rnd 37: Sc2tog around: 6 sc. Continue to sc2tog until hole is closed; finish off.

SNOUT First Nostril - Rnd 1 (Right side): With Dk Pink, ch 2, 5 sc in second ch from hook; join with slip st to first sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

Rnd 31: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc) around: 42 sc. Rnd 32: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc) around: 36 sc. Rnd 33: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) around: 30 sc.

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Note: Loop a short piece of yarn around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as right side. Second Nostril - Rnd 1 (Right side): With Dk Pink, ch 2, 5 sc in second ch from hook; do not join or finish off. Rnd 2 (Joining rnd): 2 Sc in each of next 3 sc, leave last 2 sc unworked; with right side of First Nostril facing, skip first 2 sc, 2 sc in each of last 3 sc; do not join: 12 sc. Using long end on First Nostril, sew both Nostrils together working in 2 unworked sc. Rnd 3: Place marker, 2 sc in each sc around; slip st in next sc, finish off : 24 sc. With wrong side of Snout facing, use Black to work a straight stitch across the center hole of each Nostril (Fig. 8, page 46). When the right side is facing, the Black will show.

Rnd 4: With right side of Snout facing and working in Back Loops Only (Fig. 3, page 44), join Pink with sc in first sc (Figs. 6a & b, page 45); sc in next sc and in each sc around; do not join, place marker. Rnds 5-7: Sc in both loops of each sc around. Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Stuff Snout with polyester fiberfill. Sew Snout to Body just under eyes.

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With Black and using photo as a guide, embroider line for hoof using backstitch (Fig. 7, page 46) and working across sc on Rnds 2 and 3. Rnd 5: With right side facing, join Pink with sc in same sc as slip st; sc in next sc and in each sc around; do not join, place marker.

MOUTH

Rnds 6-11: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 1 (Right side): With Pink, ch 2, (2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 sc) in second ch from hook; join with slip st to first sc: 6 sts.

Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next sc, 2 dc in each of next 3 sts, leave last sc unworked; do not join, finish off. Sew Mouth to Body under Snout.

Stuff Legs firmly with polyester fiberfill. Sew Legs to Body adding additional stuffing until they are stiff enough to hold the body weight.

LEG (Make 4) Rnd 1 (Right side): With Dk Pink, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: Sc in Back Loop Only of each sc around. Rnd 4: Sc in both loops of each sc around; slip st in next sc, finish off.

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With right side of the Ear facing the front of the Pig, pinch the center of the Ear. Sew the straight edge to the Body on the seventh round above the Eyelids and spacing them 12 sc apart.

TAIL With Dk Pink, ch 16.

EAR (Make 2) Rnd 1: With Dk Pink, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join. Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), do not turn; dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, 3 tr in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, dc in last sc and in same st as first dc: 11 sts.

Row 1: 3 Sc in top loop of second ch from hook and in each ch across (Fig. 2, page 44); finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Sew Tail to Body.

Rnd 3 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first dc, sc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next tr, (dc, tr, dc) in next tr, 2 dc in next tr, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, sc in next dc, 2 sc in last dc; do not join, finish off leaving a long end for sewing: 19 sts.

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COW

Finished Size: Approximately 8" tall x 10" long (20.5 cm x 25.5 cm)

SHOPPING LIST Yarn (Medium Weight)

Crochet Hook

[7 ounces, 364 yards (198 grams, 333 meters) per skein]: £ Black - 1 skein £ White - 1 skein £ Grey - 30 yards (27.5 meters) £ Pink - 12 yards (11 meters) £ Bright Pink - small amount (Bulky Weight Eyelash) £ Grey/Black - small amount

£ Size H (5 mm)

Additional Supplies £ Yarn needle £ Polyester fiberfill £ 12 mm Brown safety eyes (Please take caution if the toy is for an infant or a child that is at risk of choking. See Safety, page 44.)

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STITCH GUIDE SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER (abbreviated sc2tog) Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook (counts as one sc).

Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc. Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 36 sc. Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 42 sc.

INSTRUCTIONS EYELID (Make 2) With Black, ch 3; finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around changing to White in last sc made (Fig. 5, page 45); cut Black. Rnds 9-13: Sc in each sc around.

HEAD Rnd 1 (Right side): With Black, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker (see Markers, page 43).

Rnd 14: Sc in each sc around changing to Black in last sc made; cut White.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Rnds 15 and 16: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc.

Rnd 17: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc) around: 36 sc.

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc.

Rnd 18: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) around: 30 sc.

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Rnd 19: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) around: 24 sc. Use photos as guides for placement of all pieces and embroidery. See Tips, page 44. Attach safety eyes to Head, placing them in Black section on Rnd 7 and Rnd 16. Sew Eyelids in place above the eyes.

MUZZLE Rnd 1 (Right side): With Pink, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around changing to White in last sc made; cut Pink. Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 6: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. Rnds 7-10: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 20: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) around: 18 sc. Stuff Head with polyester fiberfill.

Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing. With Bright Pink, embroider nostrils using backstitch (Fig. 7, page 46).

Rnd 21: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around: 12 sc. Rnd 22: Sc2tog around: 6 sc. Continue to sc2tog until hole is closed; finish off.

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Stuff Muzzle with polyester fiberfill. Sew Muzzle to Head just under eyes.

MOUTH Foundation Rnd: With White, ch 2, 7 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Row 1: 2 Sc in each of next 5 sc, leave remaining 2 sc unworked: 10 sc. Row 2 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; sc in first sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 4 times, leave remaining sc unworked; finish off leaving a long end for sewing: 13 sc. Note: Loop a short piece of yarn around any stitch to mark Row 2 as right side. Row 3: With right side facing and working in Back Loops Only (Fig. 3, page 44), join Pink with sc in first sc (Figs. 6a & b, page 45); sc in next sc and in each sc across; finish off.

Place Mouth under Muzzle with right side facing down and straight edge lined up where Muzzle and Head meet. Using long White end, sew straight edge of Mouth in place, leaving Row 3 unsewn.

UPPER BODY Rnd 1 (Right side): With Black, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc.

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Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 36 sc. Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 42 sc.

REAR Rnd 1 (Right side): With Black, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 48 sc.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc.

Rnds 9-16: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 17: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc) around: 42 sc. Rnd 18: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc) around: 36 sc. Rnd 19: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) around: 30 sc. Rnd 20: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) around: 24 sc. Rnds 21-23 (Neck): Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc. Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 36 sc. Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 42 sc. Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 48 sc. Rnds 9-15: Sc in each sc around.

Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Stuff Upper Body with polyester fiberfill.

Rnd 16: Sc in each sc around changing to White in last sc made; cut Black.

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Rnds 17-24: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 25: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc) around; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing: 42 sc.

LEG (Make 4) Rnd 1 (Right side): With Grey, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Stuff Rear with polyester fiberfill. Place Rear over beginning end of Upper Body, positioning it at an angle, with the neck opening slightly upward; sew in place. Sew Upper Body to Head.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 4: Sc in Back Loop Only of each sc around. Rnds 5 and 6: Sc in both loops of each sc around.

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Rnd 7: Sc in each sc around changing to White in last sc made; cut Grey. Rnd 8: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around: 12 sc. Rnds 9-15: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 16: Sc in each sc around changing to Black in last sc made; cut White. Rnd 17: Sc in each sc around; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Stuff Legs firmly with polyester fiberfill. Sew Legs to body adding additional stuffing until they are stiff enough to hold the body weight.

UDDER Rnd 1 (Right side): With Pink, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.

Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Teat: With right side facing, join Pink with slip st around any sc on Rnd 2 (Fig. 1), ch 3; finish off. Weave end through chs and pull both ends to wrong side. Fig. 1

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Make 3 more Teats, spacing slip sts evenly apart. Stuff Udder with polyester fiberfill. Sew Udder to White section of Rear, placing edge on last round of Black.

EAR (Make 2) TAIL Join White with slip st in sc at center top of Rnd 6 of Rear; ch 7, finish off. Row 1: Join Grey/Black (eyelash yarn) with slip st in last ch made; ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in next 3 chs; finish off.

With Black and leaving a long end for sewing, ch 8. Row 1: Slip st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, dc in next 2 chs, sc in next ch, slip st in next ch, (dc, slip st, dc) in last ch; working in free loops of beginning ch (Fig. 4b, page 45), slip st in next ch, sc in next ch, place marker around sc just made for st placement and to mark back of Ear, dc in next 2 chs, sc in next ch, slip st in next ch; finish off. Row 2: With back of Ear facing, join Black with sc in marked sc, sc in next 2 dc and in next sc, 3 sc in ch between next 2 slip sts, sc in next sc, sc in next 2 dc and in next sc, leave remaining sts unworked; finish off. Sew center 3 unworked sts on Row 1 of Ears to Head.

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HORSE Finished Size: Approximately 9" tall x 10" long (23 cm x 25.5 cm)

SHOPPING LIST Yarn (Medium Weight)

Crochet Hook

[7 ounces, 364 yards (198 grams, 333 meters) per skein]: £ Brown - 1 skein £ White - 26 yards (24 meters) £ Grey - 20 yards (18 meters) £ Dk Brown - 12 yards (11 meters)

£ Size G (4 mm)

Additional Supplies £ Yarn needle £ Polyester fiberfill £ 12 mm Brown safety eyes (Please take caution if the toy is for an infant or a child that is at risk of choking. See Safety, page 44.)

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STITCH GUIDE TREBLE CROCHET (abbreviated tr) YO twice, insert hook in st indicated, YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), (YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER (abbreviated sc2tog) Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook (counts as one sc).

INSTRUCTIONS

Rnd 10: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnds 11 and 12: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 13: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc changing to White (Fig. 5, page 45), do not cut yarns until instructed, sc in same sc and in next sc, sc in next sc changing to Brown, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice: 24 sc.

EYELID (Make 2) With Brown, ch 3; finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

HEAD Rnd 1 (Right side): With Brown, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker (see Markers, page 43). Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnds 4-6: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 7: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around: 12 sc.

Rnd 14: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc changing to White, sc in next sc, sc in same sc changing to Brown, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times: 30 sc. Rnd 15: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next sc changing to White, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc changing to Brown, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice: 36 sc. Rnd 16: Sc in next 14 sc, sc in next sc changing to White, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc changing to Brown, sc in last 18 sc.

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Rnd 17: Sc in next 14 sc, sc in next sc changing to White, sc in next sc, sc in next sc changing to Brown, cut White, sc in next 19 sc.

Sew Eyelids in place above the eyes.

Rnds 18-24: Sc in each sc around.

Stuff Head with polyester fiberfill.

Rnd 25: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) around: 30 sc.

Rnd 28: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around: 12 sc.

Rnd 26: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) around: 24 sc.

Rnd 29: Sc2tog around: 6 sc.

Use photos as guides for placement of all pieces. See Tips, page 44. Attach safety eyes to Head, placing them on Rnd 15 and spacing them approximately 8 sc apart with the white star centered between them.

Rnd 27: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) around: 18 sc.

Continue to sc2tog until hole is closed; finish off.

NOSTRILS (Make 2) With Brown, ch 3; finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Sew Nostrils to Head on Rnds 3 and 4, placing the 4 sc that line up with the white star between them.

MOUTH Rnd 1 (Right side): With Brown, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnds 3-6: Sc in each sc around.

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Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 42 sc.

Flatten Mouth and sew opening closed; sew Mouth to Head so it is closed.

Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 48 sc. Rnds 9-12: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 13: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc) around: 42 sc. Rnds 14 and 15: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 16: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc) around: 36 sc.

UPPER BODY Rnd 1 (Right side): With Brown, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.

Rnds 17 and 18: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 19: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) around: 30 sc.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnds 20-22: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc.

Rnd 23: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) around: 24 sc. Rnds 24-26 (Neck): Sc in each sc around. Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 36 sc. 31

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REAR

Rnds 14-23: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 1 (Right side): With Brown, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.

Rnd 24: (Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc) around: 48 sc.

Rnds 2-7: Work same as Upper Body, page 31: 42 sc. Rnds 8 and 9: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 10: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 48 sc. Rnds 11 and 12: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 13: (Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 54 sc.

Rnd 25: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 26: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc) around; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing: 42 sc. Stuff Rear and Upper Body with polyester fiberfill. Place Rear over beginning end of Upper Body, positioning it at an angle, with the neck opening slightly upward; sew in place. Sew Upper Body to Head.

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UPPER LEG (Make 4) Rnd 1 (Right side): With Brown, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.

Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around changing to White in last sc made; cut Grey. Rnds 7-14: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 16 sc. Rnds 4-8: Sc in each sc around. Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

LOWER LEG (Make 4) Rnd 1 (Right side): With Grey, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.

Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Stuff Uper and Lower Legs firmly with polyester fiberfill. Sew Lower Legs to Upper Legs adding additional stuffing until they are stiff enough to hold the body weight. Sew Upper Legs to Body, placing the marker on Rnd 5 of Lower Leg towards the front.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 4: Sc in Back Loop Only of each sc around (Fig. 3, page 44). Rnd 5: Working in both loops, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog 6 times, place marker between third and fourth decreases to mark front of Leg, sc in next 3 sc: 12 sc.

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EAR (Make 2) With Brown, ch 12. Row 1 (Right side): Tr in fourth ch from hook and in next 2 chs, dc in next 2 chs, hdc in next 2 chs, sc in next ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in last ch; working in free loops of beginning ch (Fig. 4b, page 45), sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 chs, dc in next 2 chs, tr in next 3 chs; do not join, finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Fold the center of the Ear placing the first and last stitches with right side together, and sew Ear to Head.

To create the tail, insert crochet hook around a stitch on Rear (Fig. 1, page 26), holding 2 strands together, draw one end through and tie a tight knot at the center of the strands. Repeat, spacing strands close together to desired thickness. Trim the ends. Work in same manner to create the mane, working in sc on Head and Upper Body. Trim the ends, making shorter lengths on the top of the Head.

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SHEEP Finished Size: Approximately 61/2" tall x 91/2" long (16.5 cm x 24 cm)

SHOPPING LIST Yarn (Bulky Weight)

Crochet Hooks

[6 ounces, 185 yards (170 grams, 169 meters) per skein]: £ Ecru - 1 skein (Medium Weight) £ White - 80 yards (73 meters) £ Black - small amount £ Off-White - small amount for sewing

£ Size G (4 mm) £ Size H (5 mm)

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STITCH GUIDE SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER (abbreviated sc2tog) Pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook (counts as one sc).

INSTRUCTIONS

Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 42 sc. Rnds 8-12: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 13: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 48 sc. Rnd 14: (Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 54 sc.

BODY Rnd 1 (Right side): With larger size hook and Ecru, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker (see Markers, page 43).

Rnds 15-22: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc.

Rnds 24-26: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc.

Rnd 27: (Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc) around: 42 sc.

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc.

Rnd 28: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc) around: 36 sc.

Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc.

Rnd 29: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) around: 30 sc.

Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 36 sc.

Rnd 30: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) around: 24 sc.

Rnd 23: (Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc) around: 48 sc.

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Rnd 31: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) around: 18 sc. Stuff Body with polyester fiberfill. Rnd 32: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around: 12 sc. Rnd 33: Sc2tog around: 6 sc. Continue to sc2tog until hole is closed; finish off.

Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 36 sc.

HEAD

Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 42 sc.

Rnd 1 (Right side): With larger size hook and Ecru, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.

Rnds 8-13: Sc in each sc around. Slip st in next sc, finish off.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Stuff Head with polyester fiberfill. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc.

Use photos as guides for placement of all pieces and embroidery. See Tips, page 44. Place Head over beginning end of Body, positioning it at a slight angle; sew in place using Off-White.

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Rnds 6 and 7: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 8: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc. Rnds 9 and 10: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 11: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 36 sc.

EYELIDS (Make 2) With smaller size hook and White, ch 3; finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

FACE Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size hook and White, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc.

Rnds 12 and 13: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 14: Sc in next 11 sc, skip next sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next 8 sc, skip next sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next 11 sc; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing: 40 sts. Attach safety eyes to Face between Rnds 13 and 14, placing each under one 5-dc group. Sew Eyelids in place just above the eyes.

Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around.

NOSE Rnd 5: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc.

With smaller size hook and Black, ch 6. Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch from hook and in next 4 chs: 5 sc.

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Note: Loop a short piece of yarn around any stitch to mark Row 1 as right side. Row 2: Turn; slip st in first 2 sc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next sc, slip st in last 2 sc; finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Sew Nose to Face, placing center of Row 2 at center of Face.

UPPER LEG (Make 4)

With Black and using photo as a guide, embroider mouth using backstitch (Fig. 7, page 46).

Rnd 1 (Right side): With larger size hook and Ecru, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnds 4 and 5: Sc in each sc around. Slip st in next sc, finish off.

Stuff Face with polyester fiberfill. Place Face over beginning end of Head, positioning it at a slight angle and sew in place.

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LOWER LEG (Make 4) Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size hook and White, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12 sc. Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc. Rnd 4: Sc in Back Loop Only of each sc around (Fig. 3, page 44). Rnd 5: Sc in both loops of each sc around.

With Black and using photo as a guide, embroider line for toes using backstitch and working across Rnds 2-5 of Lower Leg. Stuff Upper and Lower Legs firmly with polyester fiberfill. Sew Lower Legs to Upper Legs adding additional stuffing until they are stiff enough to hold the body weight. Using Off-White, sew Upper Legs to Body.

Rnd 6: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around: 12 sc. Rnds 7-12: Sc in each sc around. Slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

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EAR (Make 2)

TAIL

Rnd 1 (Right side): With smaller size hook and White, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.

Rnd 1 (Right side): With larger size hook and Ecru, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.

Rnd 2: 2 Dc in next sc, 2 hdc in next sc, (hdc, dc) in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, (dc, hdc) in next sc, 2 hdc in next sc: 12 sts.

Rnd 2: (2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) twice: 8 sc. Rnd 3: (2 Sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc) twice: 12 sc.

Rnd 3: 2 Dc in each st around: 24 dc. Rnds 4 and 5: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 4: Sc in next 10 dc, hdc in next dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, hdc in next dc, sc in next 10 dc; do not join, finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Fold the bottom of the Ear, placing the first 2 sc and the last 2 sc with right side together, and sew Ear to Head.

Rnd 6: (Sc2tog, sc in next sc) around: 8 sc. Rnd 7: Sc in each sc around. Flatten Tail, working through both loops of both thicknesses, sc in next 4 sc; finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Sew Tail to Body.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ABBREVIATIONS

SYMBOLS & TERMS

ch cm dc hdc mm Rnd(s) sc sc2tog st(s) tr YO

★ — work instructions following ★

chain(s) centimeters double crochet(s) half double crochet(s) millimeters Round(s) single crochet(s) single crochet 2 together stitch(es) treble crochet(s) yarn over

as many more times as indicated in addition to the first time. ( ) or [ ] — work enclosed instructions as many times as specified by the number immediately following or work all enclosed instructions in the stitch or space indicated or contains explanatory remarks. colon (:) — the number(s) given after a colon at the end of a row or round denote(s) the number of stitches you should have on that row or round.

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GAUGE

MARKERS

Gauge is not of great importance; your animal may be a little larger or smaller without changing the overall effect. Be sure your crochet fabric is dense enough so that stuffing does not show through your stitches. Use the size hook needed to achieve a tight gauge.

When working in rounds without joining, markers are used to help distinguish the beginning of each round being worked. Place a 2" (5 cm) scrap piece of yarn before the first stitch of each round, moving the marker after each round is complete.

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TIPS

TOP LOOP OF A CHAIN

SAFETY If the animal is for an infant or a child that is at risk of choking, do not use beads or buttons as a substitute for the safety eyes. When using safety eyes, it is important to make sure the eyes are attached correctly by following the directions on the package. Make sure that they can’t work their way through the crocheted stitches. When in doubt, embroider the eyes instead (see Embroidery Stitches, page 46).

When instructed to work in top loops of a chain, work in loop indicated by arrow (Fig. 2).

STUFFING Add plenty of polyester fiberfill to the crocheted pieces to maintain the shape, but not so much that it will show through your stitches. The legs of the standing animals need to be stuffed firmly so that they are stiff enough to hold the weight of the body. Hold each leg as you are stuffing it in a way as to prevent it from being stretched out of shape.

Fig. 2

BACK OR FRONT LOOP ONLY Work only in loop(s) indicated by arrow (Fig. 3). Fig. 3 back

both

front

YARN ENDS Instead of weaving in yarn ends, they can be inserted into the center of the stuffed parts. Make sure that the yarn used for embroidery is inserted in the center of the piece and doesn’t show.

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FREE LOOPS

CHANGING COLORS

After working in Back or Front Loops Only on a row or round, there will be a ridge of unused loops. These are called the free loops. Later, when instructed to work in the free loops of the same row or round, work in these loops (Fig. 4a).

Insert hook in stitch indicated, YO and pull up a loop, drop yarn, with new yarn (Fig. 5), YO and draw through both loops on hook. Fig. 5

When instructed to work in free loops of a chain, work in loop indicated by arrow (Fig. 4b). Fig. 4a

JOINING WITH SC When instructed to join with sc, begin with a slip knot on hook. Insert hook in stitch indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through both loops on hook (Figs. 6a & b). Fig. 6a Fig. 4b

Fig. 6b

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EMBROIDERY STITCHES BACKSTITCH

SATIN STITCH

The backstitch is worked from right to left. Come up at 1, go down at 2 and come up at 3 (Fig. 7). The second stitch is made by going down at 1 and coming up at 4.

Satin stitch is a series of straight stitches worked side-by-side that come out of and go into the same stitch (Fig. 9). Come up at 1 and go down at 2.

Fig. 7

Fig. 9

STRAIGHT STITCH Straight stitch is just what the name implies, a single, straight stitch. Come up at 1 and go down at 2 (Fig. 8). Fig. 8

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YARN INFORMATION The animals in this book were made using medium and bulky weight yarn. Any brand of medium or bulky weight yarn may be used. It is best to refer to the yardage/meters when determining how many skeins, or balls to purchase. For your convenience, listed below are the yarns used to create our photography models.

CHICKEN

COW

Red Heart® Super Saver® White - #0311 White Red - #0319 Cherry Red Gold - #0321 Gold Black - #0312 Black

Red Heart® Super Saver® Black - #0312 Black White - #0311 White Grey - #0400 Grey Heather Pink - #0724 Baby Pink Bright Pink - #0718 Shocking Pink Lion Brand® Fun Fur® #149 Exotics: Silver Fox

MOUSE Red Heart® Super Saver® Grey - #0400 Grey Heather Pink - #0724 Baby Pink Black - #0312 Black

PIG Red Heart® Super Saver® Pink - #0724 Baby Pink Dk Pink - #0722 Pretty n’ Pink Black - #0312 Black

HORSE Red Heart® Super Saver® Brown - #0360 Cafe White - #0311 White Grey - #0400 Grey Heather Dk Brown - #0365 Coffee

SHEEP Lion Brand® Homespun® Ecru - #300 Hepplewhite Red Heart® Super Saver Economy® White - #0311 White Black - #0312 Black Off-White - #0316 Soft White

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Country critters make cute collectibles or playtime pals. Crochet all 6 with medium weight yarn plus novelty accents.

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