Stretch from Handy Manny Crochet Pattern Created by Melissa Trenado
You will need... Pink yarn (I used Shocking Pink by Red Heart) Purple yarn (I used Grape by Hobby Lobby I love this yarn) Red yarn (I used Cherry Red by Red Heart) White yarn (I used Soft White by Red Heart) Size D (3.25mm) crochet hook or desired size Yarn needle Fiberfill stuffing 12mm Safety Eyes Cloth Measuring Tape Sides With Pink Yarn make 2 Chain15 Row 1 \~ sc in the 2"d ch from the hook and across, ch 1 turn (14 sc) Rows 2-14 \~ sc across, ch 1 turn (14 sc) Fasten off. With Pink Yarn make 3 (back, top, and bottom) Chain10 Row 1 \~ sc in the 2"d ch from the hook and across, ch 1 turn (9 sc) Rows 2-14 \~ sc across, ch 1 turn (9 sc) Fasten off. Front With Pink Yarn Chain 10 Row 1 \~ sc in the 2"d ch from the hook and across, ch 1 turn (9 sc) Rows 2-10 \~ sc across, ch 1 turn (9 sc) Row 11 \~ in front loops only, sc across, ch 1 turn (9 sc) Row 12 \~ sc across, ch 1 turn Row 13 \~ repeat row 11 Rows 14-16 \~ sc in 2, ch 1 turn. Fasten off. Repeat the same steps on the other side of Row 13 for Rows 14-16, ch 1 turn Row 17 \~ sc in the next 2, chain 5, sc in the next 2 (9sts) Row 18 \~ sc across, ch 1 turn (9 sc) Row 19 \~ repeat row 11 Row 20 \~ sc across (9 sc) Fasten off. You will now start crocheting the pieces together. Holding 1 side piece and the back piece crochet through both sides at the same time (as pictured below) Place 1 sc per stitch or row and 3 in each corner.
Keep crocheting around now attaching the top piece to the side piece (as pictured below).
Keep following the same steps, attaching the front, then the bottom (as pictured below). When attaching the front piece you will want to crochet down 10 sts, sl in 2 sts (not joining) and crocheting the last 2 sts together.
Attach all the main sides together in this same way. You now need to make 2 small pieces to add to the front bottom. Using pink yarn Chain 4 Row 1 \~ sc in the 2nd ch and across, ch 1 turn (3 sc) Rows 2-4 \~ sc across, ch 1 turn (3 sc) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Attach this piece into the front using your sewing needle. You can also start sewing some of the left openings closed with your sewing needle.
Flipping stretch inside out. Start crocheting around the opening of the mouth (where the measuring tape will go)
Keep crocheting around in a spiral until the desired length so your measuring tape can fit right. I cut my measuring tape at 30 inches, but you can keep it the whole length if you wish. Just make sure it will fit inside the whole. n its reached the desired length sew the opening closed with your sewing needle (as pictured I also recommend sewing the measuring tape to the whole (so it won't get lost) Flip back to the right side. Keeping the whole for the mouth on the inside.
With purple yarn Chain 7 Row 1 \~ sc in the 2"d ch from the hook and across, ch 1 turn (6 sc) Rows 2-3 \~ sc across (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto the front (as pictured).
With White yarn Using a magic ring, 6 sc inside the ring Round 2 \~ inc around (12 sc) Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew. Sew onto face as pictured and insert safety eyes into the center of the white circles.
With Red yarn Chain 11 Row 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across (10 sc) Rows 2-6 \~ sc scross, ch 1 turn (10 sc) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew onto the side as pictured.
Stuff as desired. When stuffing have your measuring tape inside the mouth. So you will be sure not too stuff too much. With too much stiffing you won't be able to put the measuring tape in. Using your sewing needle and pink yarn sewing the remaining openings closed. Now you have your very own Stretch from Handy Manny!
I hope you enjoyed this crochet pattern! If I have made any errors or if you have any questions feel free to contact me at any time! LionQueenMelissa @ gmail.com Ravelry \~ LionQueenMelissa
