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Motoko Kitari
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:34 pm


Size: Approximately 6 1/2 inches tall

Materials:

2 colors of worsted weight yarn. I used white (color A) and black (color B)
Stitch marker (I use a small piece of a contrasting color of yarn)
Crochet Hook – Size G
Fiberfill Stuffing
Small amount of white and black felt for eyes
Glue for gluing on felt eyes

Gauge: Not important

Abbreviations: sc = single crochet, ch = chain, sc dec = single crochet decrease, st = stitch

Notes: Rounds are worked in continuous spirals, do not join. Do not turn at the end of each round.

Arms – Make 2

With color A, chain 2.
6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Mark first st for beginning of round and move marker up for each round.
Work 1 sc in each sc around – 6 sc.
Work 1 sc in each sc around. Join color B on last sc – 6 sc.
With color B work 1 sc in each sc around for twelve rounds - 6 sc for each round.
At end of last round work a slip stitch and finish off leaving a long tail for sewing onto body during assembly.

Legs – Make 2

With color A, chain 2.
8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Mark first st for beginning of round and move marker up for each round.
Work 1 sc in each sc around - 8 sc.
Work 1 sc in each sc around. Join color B on last sc - 8 sc.
With color B work 1 sc in each sc around for five rounds - 8 sc for each round.
At end of last round work a slip stitch and finish off leaving a long tail for sewing onto body during assembly.
Stuff.

Body

With color B, chain 2.
8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Mark first st for beginning of round and move marker up for each round.
2 sc in each sc around – 16 sc.
*2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc* around – 24 sc.
1 sc in each sc around for two rounds - 24 sc each round.
*sc dec, 1 sc in next sc* around – 16 sc.
1 sc in each sc around for two rounds - 16 sc each round.
sc dec around – 8 sc.
At end of last round work a slip stitch and finish off leaving a long tail.
Stuff.

Head

1.With color B, chain 2.
2.6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Mark first st for beginning of round and move marker up for each round.
3. 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.
4. *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc* around - 18 sc
5. sc around for three rounds – 18 sc each round.
6. *sc dec, sc* around – 12 sc
7. *sc dec, sc* around – 8 sc

8. At end of last round work a slip stitch and finish off leaving a long tail for sewing onto body during assembly.
I stuff head later, after sewing on snout.

Mouth/Snout

With color A, chain 2.
4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Mark first st for beginning of round and move marker up for each round.
2 sc in each sc around – 8 sc.
At end of last round work a slip stitch and finish off leaving a long tail for sewing onto head.

Ears - Make 2

With color B, chain 2.
5 sc, 1 slip stitch in 2nd ch from hook.
Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing onto head.

Assembly

With small piece of yarn sew straight stitch on snout for mouth. Sew snout onto head placing a small amount of stuffing in snout before closing. Stuff head. Sew ears onto head. Sew legs onto body. Sew arms onto body. Glue eyes onto head (I use low temp. glue gun). With a blunt needle put all yarn ends into body.

I hope you enjoy this pattern!

This pattern is not my own and is protected by copyright laws. it is owned by http://planetmfiles.com/2008/08/15/free-monkey-crochet-pattern-for-backpack-or-locker/ . It is intended for your personal use only. All other uses are strictly prohibited. This pattern and items made from it may not be sold or used for monetary gains.  
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