My Etsy store - Nikki's Knot Spot has a good number of new items up.


Here is just one. I'm feeling that just the simple animal isn't enough for me anymore so I added a removable skirt to this one.

Right now Im working on a squirrel with acorns and an actual fuzzy tail :D

These little guys were a big hit at Chibi-pa. I wish I had made more! But now you can make your own. :D If you would like to buy one you may do so through my etsy.:)


Supples:
Hook size 3.75mm
Worsted weight yarn, one color
yarn or darning needle for attaching legs
something for eyes, i used 10mm plastic safety eyes
small amount of fiberfill
stitch markers

Notes:
Worked in a continuous spiral.
Gauge not important, if you would like to adjust the size you could use as small as a 3mm hook, or as large as 4.25mm.

BODY
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: Inc around (12)
R3: Inc, sc *repeat around (18)
R4: sc, inc, sc *repeat around (24)
R5: sc, inc, sc, sc *repeat around (30)
R6-R9: sc around (30)
R10: sc, dec, sc, sc *repeat around (24)
R11: dec, sc, sc *repeat around (18)
R12: dec, sc *repeat around (12)
Stop to insert eyes (I personally like to put them between rounds 7&8, 6 stitches apart) and stuff
R13: dec around (6)
Fasten off and close.

LEGS (make 8)
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: Inc, sc *repeat around (9)
R3-R6: sc around (9)
sl st and leave long tail for attaching.

ASSEMBLY
First position all the legs to be sure you will be able to fit them. It may be helpful to pin them in place. (I have several 7 legged octo's from skipping this step!)
Whip stitch each leg in place, pulling tail through to other side of the body, pull taut and cut off excess. This will hide the tail inside the body.

Enjoy!!

Feel free to post pics of any you make from this pattern!

Please do not reproduce this pattern, but feel free to link to me. I do not mind if finished items are sold, but if selling online please link back to me for pattern credit.

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