Sesame Street Dolls

Sesame Street Dolls

I got these patterns sometime in the 70's from crochet pattern trades that were advertized in Crochet World Magazines from Tower Press. They were all just black and white copies of the actual patterns, and they are not in very good shape after all these years so I will not be able to make copies of the patterns and email them to anyone since

the instructions for the most part would not be readable. I am having to re-type each set of instuctions for each pattern. I also do not have the time to email these patterns to everyone who wants them. Hopefully you will be able to get the instuctions here. Just let me know if for some reason the blog stops working again, and I will see what I can do to get it going.

Sesame Street Oscar

4 Ply Yarn Colors: Grey, White, Green, Black, Red Size F crochet hook, or size required to achieve the gauge. Gauge: Single Crochet (sc) 4 stitches = 1” 4 rows = 1” Read all instructions carefully. NOTE: Allow a one inch strand of yarn unless otherwise instructed when starting or ending yarn colors. Garbage Can: Rnd 1: With Grey, ch 36, sl st into first ch to form a ring: *work 5 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 5 times (42 sts). Mark the beginning st of each rnd. Rnd 2: * 6 sc, 1 inc; repeat from * 5 times (48 sts). Rnd 3: *7 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 5 times (54 sts). Rnd 4: Using back loops for this rnd only, sc around. Rnd: 5-18 sc around. Mark rnd 18. Rnd 19: Using front loops for this rnd only, sc around. (Back loops will be used for joining Oscar to garbage can.) Rnd 20: Sc around. Join with sl st and fasten off. Rnd 21: Attach Grey, to back loops of rnd 18 *3 sc, 1 dec; rep from * 9 times, 4 sc. (44 sts) Rnd 22: *3 sc, 1 dec; rep from * 7 times, 4 sc. (36 sc). Join with a sl st and fasten off. Body:

Rnd 1: With Green, ch 2, work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2: Inc every st. (12 sts). Rnd 3: 2 sc, 3 inc; 3 sc, 3 inc; 1 sc (18 sts). Rnd 4: 4 sc, 2 inc, 7 sc, 2 inc; 3 sc (22 sts). Rnd 5: 4 sc, *1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc * 7 sc, rep between * once (30 sts). Rnd 6: 8 sc, * 2 inc, 7 sc, rep from * once. Rnd 7: 6 sc, 2 inc, 15 sc, 2 inc, 5 sc (34 sts). Rnd 8: 7 sc, 1 inc, ch 19, skip next 19 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc (36 sts) Rnd 9: 5 sc, 1 dec, 23 sc (including sts of chain), 1 dec, 4 sc (34 sts) Rnd 10: *4 sc, 1 dec, rep from * 4 times, 4 sc (29 sts) Rnd 11: *2 sc, 1 dec, rep from * 6 times, 1 sc (22 sts) Rnd 12: *9 sc, 1 dec, rep from * once (20 sts). Rnd 13: *1 sc, 1 dec, rep from * 5 times, 2 sc (14 sts). Rnd 14: *5 sc, 1 dec, rep from * once (12 sc.) Rnd 15-17: Sc around. Page 2. Rnd 18: *5 sc, 1 inc, rep from * once (14 sts) Rnd 19: *6 sc, 1 inc, rep from * once (16 sts) Rnd 20: *7 sc, 1 inc, rep from * once (18 sts). Rnd 21: *5 sc, 1 inc, rep from * twice (21 sts). Rnd 22: *6 sc, 1 inc; rep from * twice (24 sts) Rnd 23: *3 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 5 times (30 sts). Rnd 24: *4 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 5 times (36 sts). Join with sl st and

fasten off. Mouth Lining Rnd 1: With Black, ch 2, work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2: Inc every st (12 sts). Rnd 3: *2 sc, 4 inc, rep from * once (20 sts). Rnd 4: *2 inc, 8 sc, rep from * once (24 sts). Rnd 5: *4 sc, 2 inc, rep from * 3 times (32 sts). Join with sl st and fasten off. Fold in half lengthwise and baste fold with black thread for mouth crease. Sew lining into mouth. Stuff head and body with Fiberfil. Hold ridge of upper lip between 2 fingers. With Green, stitch through ridge creating a firm upper lip. Repeat for bottom lip. Tongue: With Red, ch 5, 1 hdc in 3rd from hook, 1 hdc in next st, 3 hdc in last ch, 3 hdc on opposite side of ch. Fasten off (do not join). Hands: (Work 2) Row 1: With Green, ch 9, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 7 sc, ch 1, turn. Row 2: *4 sc, ch 5, turn, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 7 sc* ch 1 turn. Rep between *’s once. Allow a 3” strand of yarn, and fasten off. Sew hair to one side of hand. See finishing instructions for Hair.

Eyes: (Work 2) Rnd 1: With White, ch 2, work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2: Inc every other st (9 sts). Join with sl st and fasten off. (Wrong side of this section is right side). Satin stitch with black yarn over opening. Sew in place (see illustration).

Embroidery Instructions: Colors Black 2. Rust Grey Stitches Satin Single Chain

Page 3 Placement of Features:

To sew on features: Trace drawing on thin paper 2. Pin in place to hold & to mark placement points. Stitch through paper.

Satin Stitch Satin Stitches are worked close together across the shape to achieve a smooth even effect. It is the easiest to begin at the widest portion of the shape to be filled in, but can be worked from either end.

Single Stitch A Single Stitch is used to cover short lines. They can be of varying size worked in a regular or irregular manner.

Chain Stitch Bring the thread up at A and hold down with thumb, insert the needle at A again, and bring the point out a short distance away. Pull through keeping thread under the needle. Finishing:

Garbage Can: Cut 2 round liners (4 ¼” diameters) from heavy cardboard. Insert 1 liner in base of garbage can, stuff to rnd 18. Insert 2nd liner, press down. With Grey yarn, embroider 2 rows of chain st around top and base. Embroider chain st in vertical lines as illustrated. Sew body to garbage can, using back loops of round 18. Hair

Eyebrows: Cut 1” strands of Black & Rust yarn. Sew across top of eyes for brows (see illustrations). Sew as for body hair. Trim unevenly. Body: Cut Green yarn into 1” pieces. With a 36” strand of yarn I needle sew groups of five 1” strands of yarn over entire body. Start sewing at base and work up. Groups Page 4 should be spaced every other crochet stitch on row. Row above should have yarn alternating with group of yarn above empty space. Trim unevenly. Note: Hair strands are easily removed if pulled on. Hands: Sew hands on rnd 18. (See illustration). Tongue: Sew in mouth with strand of Black yarn.

Sesame Street Cookie Monster

4 Ply Yarn Colors: Blue, White, Beige Size F hook or size of hook required to achieve gauge. Gauge: (sc) 4 sts = 1” 4 rows = 1” Note: When starting or ending a color allow a 1” strand of yarn unless otherwise instructed.

Head & Body: Rnd 1: With Blue, ch w, work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Mark the beginning of this and each rnd. Rnd 2: Inc every stitch (12 sts). Rnd 3: *2 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 3 times (16 sts). Rnd 4: *2 sc, 2 inc, rep from * twice, 1 sc (24 sts). Rnd 5: 3 sc, 2 inc, *4 sc, 2 inc, rep from * twice, 2 sc (32 sts). Rnd 6: 5 sc, 1 inc, *7 sc, 1 inc, rep from * twice, 2 sc (36 sts). Rnd 7 & 8: Sc around. Rnd 9: 12 sc, 2 dec, 6 sc, 2 dec, 10 sc (32 sts). Rnd 10: 10 sc, 1dec, *2 sc, 1 dec, rep from * twice, 4 sc (28 sts). Rnd 11: *1 dec, 12 sc, rep from * once (26 sts). Rnd 12: 3 sc, 1 dec, 17 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc (24 sts). Rnd 13: *4 sc, 1 dec, rep from * 3 times (20 sts). Rnd 14 & 15: Sc around. Rnd 16: *4 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 3 times (24 sts).

Rnd 17: Sc around. Stuff head. Rnd 18: *7 sc, 1 inc, rep from * twice (27 sts). Rnd 19: Sc around. Rnd 20: *8 sc, 1 inc, rep from * twice (30 sts). Rnd 21 & 22: Sc around. Rnd 23: *9 sc, 1 inc, rep from * twice (33 sts). Rnd 24: Sc around. Rnd 25: *10 sc, 1 inc, rep from * twice (36 sts). Rnd 26: Sc around. Rnd 27: *8 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 3 times (40 sts). Rnd 28: Sc around. Rnd 29: 20 sc, * 1 inc, 9 sc, rep from * once (42 sts). Rnd 30: *6 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 5 times (48 sts). Rnd 31 & 32: Sc around. Rnd 33: *12 sc, 1 dec *, 12 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, rep between * once (48 sts). Rnd 34: *6 sc, 1 dec, rep from * 5 times (42 sts). Rnd 35: Sc around. Rnd 36: * 5 sc, 1 dec, rep from * 5 times (36 sts). Page 2 Rnd 37: Sc around. Rnd 38: *4 sc, 1 dec, rep from * 5 times (30 sts). Rnd 39: *3 sc, 1 dec, rep from * 5 times (24 sts). Stuff body.

Rnd 40: * 2 sc, 1 dec, rep from * 5 times (18 sc). Rnd 41: *1 sc, 1 dec, rep from * 5 times (12 sts). Rnd 42: Work 2 sts tog 6 times. Allow a 3” strand of yarn and fasten off. Finish stuffing and sew closed.

Left leg: Rnd 1: With Blue ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 8 sc, 3 sc in last ch, continue across opposite side of ch, 8 sc, 2 sc in last ch (22 sts). Rnd 2: 1 inc, 8 sc, 3 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc (28 sts). Rnd 3: 2 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc, 2 sc (36 sts). Row 4: Using back loops of this row only, 12 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, ch 1 turn (19 sts). Row 5: 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 13 sc (17 sts). Ch1 turn. Row 6: 13 sc, 2 dec, (15 sts) turn do not ch. Row 7: 2 sl sts, 13 sc, ch 1 turn. Row 8: 1 dec, 9 sc, 1 dec (11 sts) ch 1 turn. Row 9: 1 dec, 7 sc, 1 dec (9 sts). Fasten off.

Right Leg: Work rnds 1-3 of left leg. Row 4: Turn (without ch, work in front loops for this row only) skip first sc, work rows 4-9 of left leg.

Left Arm:

Row 1: With Blue, ch 11, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 9 sc, ch 1 and turn (10 sts). Row 2: 8 sc, 1 dec, (9 sts). Ch 1, turn. Row 3: 9 sc, ch 1, turn. Row 4: 7 sc, 1 dec, (8 sts). Ch 1, turn. Row 5: 8 sc, ch 1, turn. Row 6: 6 sc, 1 dec, (7 sts) ch 1, turn. Row 7: 7 slip stitches. Ch 3. Sl st into first sc of this row ( circle formed). Ch 1, sc around all sts (10 sts). Row 8-11: Sc around. Row 12: Flatten sts; working through both sides, 5 sts across, ch 1 and turn. Row 13: 5 sc, ch 5 turn. Row 14: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, skip first sc, sl st in next; * ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, sl st in next, rep from * twice. Fasten off.

Right Arm Row 1: With Blue ch 11, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 9 sc, ch 1 and turn. (10 sts) Row 2: 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec (8 sts), ch 1 and turn. Row 3: 8 sc, ch 1, and turn. Page 3 Row 4: 6 sc, 1 dec, (7 sts), ch 1, and turn, Row 5: 7 sc, ch 1, and turn.

Row 6: 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 dec, (5 sts), ch 5, sl st into first sc, ch 1. Rnd 7: sc in each st around (10 sts) Rnd 8-11: Sc around. Row 12: Flatten sts, working through both sides, 5 sc across, ch 1, and turn. Row 13: 5 sc, ch 5, turn. Row 14: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, skip first sc, sl st in next; *ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, sl st in next, rep from * twice. Fasten off.

Eyes: (Work 2) Rnd 1: With white, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sts) Rnd 2: Inc every other st. (9 sts). Join with sl st and fasten off. (Wrong side of this section is the right side). Satin st with 2 strands of thin Black yarn over opening. sew in place (see illustration). Cookie: Rnd 1: With Beige, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2: Inc every st (12 sts). Fasten off. Rep rnds 1 and 2. Place two pieces back to back & slip stitch together. With Brown scatter 3 or 4 French knots on each side of cookie.

Embroidery instructions: Colors Black Brown beige Stitches French Knot B. Split satin

Placement of features:

To sew on features: Trace drawing on thin paper. Pin in place to hold & to mark placement points. Stitch through paper. Finishing Eyes: Sew to head with eyes touching, one pupil at a higher angle. Mouth: Embroider split stitch. Cookie: Attach to right hand. Cookie Crumbs: Embroider French Knots on face with Beige. Arms: Sew right hand to mouth. Left arm in downward position. Legs: Sew to side of body and stuff slightly.

French Knots Bring thread up at point where knots are to be placed. Hold thread down with thumb and wind thread around needle. Still holding the thread firmly, insert the needle as closely to the starting point as possible. Pull the thread through to the back.

Split Stitch Bring the needle up at A, down at B, up at C. When coming up at point C the needle should be splitting the yarn of the preceding stitch.

Stitch A-B). Used as a filing stitch.

Satin Stitch Satin stitches are worked close together across the shape to achieve a smooth even effect. It is easiest to begin at the widest portion of the shape to be filled in, but can be worked from either end.

Sesame Street Ernie 4-ply Yarn colors: Orange, Red, Yellow, Blue, White, Pink Size F crochet hook, or size hook required to achieve gauge. Pattern Stitch Gauge: 4 sc = 1”

4 rows = 1” Note: When starting or ending a color, allow a 1” strand of yarn unless otherwise instructed.

Head: Rnd 1: With Orange, ch 2, work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Mark the beginning of each rnd. Rnd 2: *Work 1 inc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc, rep from * once (10 sts) Rnd 3: Work 1 sc, 1 inc in each of next 2 sc, 3 sc, 2 inc, 2 sc (14 sts). Rnd 4: 2 sc, 1 inc in each of next 2 sc, 5 sc, 1 inc in each of next 2 sc, 3 sc (18 sts). Rnd 5: 1 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc (22 sts). Rnd 6: 3 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc (26 sts). Rnd 7: 6 sc, 2 inc, 7 sc, 2 inc, 9 sc (30 sts). Rnd 8: 6 sc, 1 inc, 15 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc (32 sts). Rnd 9: 8 sc, 1 inc, *6 sc, 1 inc, rep from * once, 9 sc (35 sts). Rnd 10: 8 sc, ch 19, skip next 18 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 8 sc (36 sts). Rnd 11: *2 sc, 1 dec, repeat from * once, 19 sc including sts of chain, 1 dec, 3 sc (32 sts). Rnd 12: 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec, * 5 sc, 1 dec, rep from * once, 6 sc, 1 dec (27 sts). Rnd 13: 8 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc (25 sts). Join with a sl st and fasten off. Mouth Lining Rnd 1: With Red, ch 4, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 inc, 3 sc in last st.

Continue on opposite side of ch; 1 inc, 2 sc (10 sts) Rnd 2: Inc every st around (20 sc) Rnd 3: *3 sc, 2 inc, rep from * 3 times (28 sts). Rnd 4: Sc around . Rnd 5: 1 inc, *1 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc, rep from * twice, end 1 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc (36 sts) Join with sl st and fasten off. With Orange sl st around entire section. Join allowing a 22” strand of yarn, fasten off. Fold in half lengthwise and baste fold on wrong side with Red thread for mouth crease. Sew lining into mouth. Stuff head. Hold ridge of upper lip between 2 fingers. With Orange stitch through ridge to create a firm upper lip. Repeat for bottom lip. Body Rnd 1 & 2: At center back attach Yellow to last rnd of head, work sc (25 sts) Join with sl st and fasten off. Rnd 3: Attach Red, * 11 sc, 1 inc, rep from * once, 1 sc (27 sts). Rnd 4: *8 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 2 times. Join with a sl st. Fasten off. (30 sts). Rnd 5: Attach White, sc around. Fasten off. Rnd 6: Attach Blue, sc around. Rnd 7: find center front, (between sts) Mark 4 sts to left of center front, and 4 sts to right of center front. Work sc around and work 1 inc in the two marked stitches. (32 sts) Join with sl st and fasten off. Rnd 8: Attach Yellow, sc around. Join with sl st and fasten off. Rnd 9: Attach Red, work as rnd 7. (34 sts) Rnd 10: Sc around. Fasten off. Rnd 11: Attach White, work as rnd 7 (36 sts) Fasten off.

Rnd 12: Attach Blue, sc around. Rnd 13: Work as rnd 7 with 6 sts each side of center. (38 sts) Fasten off. Rnd 14: Attach Yellow, sc around. Join with sl st. Fasten off. Rnd 15: Attach Red, rep rnd 14 (40 sts). Rnd 16: Sc around, work dec in center front, and dec in center back. (38 sts) Join with sl st, and fasten off. Rnd 17: Attach Yellow, *3 sc, 1 dec, rep from * 6 times, 3 sc (31 sts). Rnd 18: Sc around, Dec in center front. (30 sts) Rnd 19: Sl st around using front loops only. Join and fasten off. Rnd 10: Attach Blue to back loops of rnd 18 at center back, sc around (30 sts). Join with sl st, and stuff. Rnd 21: Ch 4, skip 14 sts, sl st in next st, ch 1, turn. Legs Rnd 1: Sc across ch and around 14 sts (18 sts). Rnd 2: Sc around 18 sts. Rnd 3: 1 Dec, 16 sc (17 sts). Rnd 4: Sc around. Rnd 5: 1 Dec, 15 sc (16 sts). Rnd 6: Sc around. Rnd 7: 1 Dec, 14 sc (15 Sc) Rnd 8: Sc around. Rnd 9: 1 Dec, 13 sc (14 Sts) Rnd 10: 1 Dec, 12 sc (13 Sts) Join with sl st, and fasten off. Mark

center front of leg. Starting Foot Rnd 11: Attach red, sc around, working 1 inc in each of 3 center front sts (16 sts). Rnd 12: Sc around, working 1 inc on each side of increase section of rnd 11 (18 sts). Rnd 13: Sc around, working 2 inc in center front of foot (20 sts). Rnd 14 Sc around, working 1 inc on each side of increase section of rnd 11 (22 sts). Join with sl st, and fasten off. Stuff leg. Rnd 15 & 16: Attach White, and sc around. Rnd 17: Using back loops for this rnd only * 1 sc, 1 dec, rep from * 6 times 1 sc (15 sts). Rnd 18: *1 dec, 1 sc, rep from * 4 times (10 sts). Allowing a 3” strand of yarn, join with a sl st and fasten off. Finish stuffing leg, then sew shoe together lengthwise. Repeat rnds 1-18 for second leg. Arms: (Work 2) Rnd 1: With Red, ch 2, Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2: Inc every other st (9 sts). Join with a sl st. Fasten off. Rnd 3: Attach White, sc around. Fasten off. Rnd 4: Attach Blue, sc around. Rnd 5: Sc around. Fasten off. Rnd 6: Attach Yellow, sc around. Fasten off. Rnd 7: Attach Red, sc around, and inc one st (10 sts). Rnd 8: Sc around. Fasten off.

Rnd 10: Attach Blue, Sc around. Rnd 11: Sc around. Fasten off. Rnd 12: Attach yellow, sc around. Rnd 13: Sc around, fasten off. Rnd 14 & 15: Sc around, stuff. Row 16: Flatten sts. Working through both sides, sc across (5 sts). Ch 2 turn. Row 17; 1 hdc in first st, *sl st in next st, ch 2, hdc in next st, rep from * once. Sl st on side of hand, ch 2, 1 hdc in same space (4 fingers formed). Sl st, fasten off. Ears: Work 2 Rnd 1: With Orange, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in last st. Work 2 sc in back loop of first sc. Rnd 2: 2 sc, (in next st work 1 sc, 1 hdc), 2 hdc in next st, sl st and allow a 3” strand of yarn for sewing. Fasten off. Nose Rnd 1: With Red, ch 2, work 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2: Sc around (7sts). Rnd 3: Dec 1 st on rnd (6 sts). Allow a 3” strand and fasten off, stuff and close. Tongue: With Pink, ch 5, hdc in 3rd ch and 4th ch from hook, work 4 hdc in last ch. Continue across opposite side of ch, work 2 hdc, fasten off. Eyes: Work two. With White, ch 2, work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a sl st and fasten off. Wrong side is right side, satin stitch with black over

opening. Embroidery Instructions Colors: 1. Black 2. White Stitches: A Satin B. Single

Placement of Features Trace drawing on thin paper. Pin in place to hold and to mark placement points. Stitch through paper. An adjustment in features may be required due to amounts of stuffing used. Finishing 1. Sew tongue into mouth with Black yarn. 2. Sew ears on each side of head. 3. Sew nose in place. 4. Sew eyes in place. 5. With doll facing you, sew right arm to shoulder with fingers pointed toward shoes. Sew left arm raised. 6. With white yarn sew laces on shoes and tie bow on top. 7. Hair: Cut 4 yards of black yarn into 2” pieces. Sew in groups of 5 strands across center top of head. Trim unevenly. Satin Stitch

Satin Stitches are worked close together across the shape to achieve a smooth even effect. It is the easiest to begin at the widest portion of the shape to be filled in, but can be worked from either end Single Stitch

A Straight Stitch used to cover short lines. They can be of varying size worked in a regular or irregular manner.

Sesame Street Grover Yarn Colors Purple, Hot Pink, Black, Red Use the F hook or a size required to achieve the guage. Guage 4 sts = 1" 4 rows = 1" Pattern Stitch: Single Crochet (sc) Gauge: 4 scs = 1" 4 rows = 1" When starting or ending a color leave a 1" strand of crochet thread unless otherwise instructed.

Head: Rnd 1: With Purple, ch 2 work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Mark beginning of this and each rnd. Rnd 2: Inc every stitch (12 sts) Rnd 3: *2 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 3 times (16 sts). Rnd 4: *3 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 3 times (20 sts). Rnd 5: *4 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 3 times (24 sts). Rnd 6: * 2 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 7 times (32 sts). Rnd 7: Sc around Rnd 8: *15 sc, 1 inc, rep from * once (34 sts). Rnd 9: 7 sc, ch 20, skip over 20 sts, 7 sc. Rnd 10: Sc all sts work over chain (34 sts) Rnd 11: * 15 sc, 1 dec, rep from * once (32 sts). Rnd 12: *2 sc, 1 dec; rep from * 7 times, 1 sc (24 sts). Rnd 13: * 4 sc, 1 dec; rep from * 3 times (20 sts). Rnd 14: * 2 sc, 1 dec; rep from * 4 times (15 sts). Rnds 15 and 16: Dec every other st. ( 10, 7) Join with slip stitch and fasten off. Mouth Lining: Rnd 1: With black, ch 2, work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Mark beginning of this and each rnd. Rnd 2: Inc every stitch (12 sts). Rnd 3: * 1 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 5 times (18 sts). Rnd 4: * 2 sc, 1 inc; rep from * 5 times (24 sts).

Rnd 5: *3 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 5 times (30 sts). Rnd 6: * 4 sc, 1 inc, rep from * twice. In last inc, change to Red, 4 sc, 1 inc to end. Slip st in first st of rnd, turn and sl st across red using front loops only. Join and fasten off. attach Purple to lining sl st around entire piece. Allow a 22" strand of yarn, join and fasten off. Stuff head. Fold in half lengthwise and baste fold with black thread for mouth crease. Sew lining into mouth. Hold ridge of upper lip between 2 fingers. With Purple, stitch through ridge creating a firm upper lip. Repeat for bottom lip. Nose: Rnd 1: With Hot Pink, ch 2, work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2: 3 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc (7 sts). Rnd 3: sc around (7 sts). Rnd 4: 2 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc (6 sts). Join with sl st and fasten off. Stuff. Eyes: (Work 2). with White ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in next ch, 1 sc in opposite side of ch. Join with sl st and fasten off. (Wrong site of this section is right side). satin stitch with thin black yarn over opening. Body: Rnd 1: With purple, ch 10, sl st in first ch to form a ring. Ch 1, sc in each st (10 sts). Rnd 2: Sc around Rnd 3: Sc around Rnd 4: * 4 sc, 1 inc; rep from * once (12 sts). Rnd 5: * 5 sc, 1 inc; rep from * once (14 sts). Rnd 6: * 6 sc, 1 inc; rep from * once (16 sts).

Rnd 7: * 7 sc, 1 inc; rep from * once (18 sts). Rnd 8: Sc around (18 sts). Rnd 9: * 5 sc, 1 inc; rep from * twice (21 sts). Rnd 10: Sc around (21 sts). Rnd 11: * 6 sc, 1 inc; rep from * twice (24 sts). Rnd 12: * 5 sc, 1 inc; rep from * 3 times (28 sts). rnd 13: * 6 sc, 1 inc, rep from * 3 times (32 sts). Rnd 14: Sc around (32 sts) Rnd 15: * 7 sc, 1 inc; rep from * 3 times (36 sts). Rnd 16: * 7 sc, 1 dec; rep from * 3 times (32 sts). Rnd 17: * 14 sc, 1 dec; rep from * once (30 sts). Rnd 18: * 3 sc, 1 dec, rep from * 5 times (24 sts). Rnd 19: * 10 sc, 1 dec; rep from * once (22 sts). Stuff. Rnd 20: * 3 sc, 1 dec; rep from * 3 times, 2 sc (18 sts). Rnd 21: Sl St in first sc, ch 5, skip 8 sts, sl st in next st. Ch 1, turn. (Leg openins formed). Legs: Rnd 1: Sc all sts (13 sts) Rnd 2-5: 1 dec on each rnd (do not dec in same st as dec of previous rnd) (12, 11, 10, 9 sts) Rnds 6-11: Sc around (9 sts). Rnd 12: Sc, at same time inc 2 sts on center front of leg (11 sts and foot shaping). Rnd 13 and 14: Rep rnd 12 (13, 15 sts).

Rnd 15: Sc, at same time inc 4 sts on center front of leg (19 sts). Rnds 16-18: Rep rnd 12 (21, 23, 25 sts). Rnd 19: Use back loops for this rnd only; * 1 sc, 1 dec; rep from * 7 times (17 sts). Stuff. Rnd 20: * 1 sc, 1 dec; rep from * 4 times (12 sts), 2 sc. Join with sl st, allow a 3: strand of yarn. Fasten off. Rep rnds 1-20 for 2nd leg. Stuff and sew opening closed. Arms: (work 2) Rnd 1: With Purple ch 7, sl st in first ch, ch 1, sc around (7 sts). Rnds 2-13: Sc around (7 sts). Rnd 14: 3 sc, 1 inc; 3 sc (8 sts). Rnd 15: * 1 sc, 1 inc; rep from * 3 times (12 sts). Rnd 16: Sc around (12 sts). Stuff lightly. Rnd 17: Flatten sts, sc through all stitches (6 sts). Turn. Rnd 18: (fingers) * ch 5, 1 hdc, in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in each remaining ch. Skip first sc, sl st in next st; rep from * twice. Rep from * again, end sl st on side of hand. Fasten off. (4 fingers). finishing:

Flatten neck; sew head to edge of neck. Place neck edge directly behind row of bottom edge of mouth opening. Sew arms at each side of rnd 4 of body.

Embroidery Instructions: Colors 1. White 2. Black

Stitches A. Satin B. Single Placement of Features: To sew on features after head is crocheted: 1. Trace drawing on thin paper. 2. Pin in place to hold and to mark placement points. 3. Stitch through paper. An adjustment of features may be required due to amounts of stuffing used. Satin Stitch With thin white yarn, sew 2 single stitches 3/4" long, and place 1/2" apart at top of foot.

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