Dudley the Moose
SnuggleMe Stitches
Materials:
Hook: G (4.25 mm) or hook needed to obtain gauge Worsted Weight Yarn (4): Red Heart Super Saver Black, Buff, Coffee Polyester Stuffing Stitch Marker Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain Sc = single crochet Scinc = single crochet increase Invdec = invisible decrease (single Crochet 2 together) Dc = double crochet Hdc = half double Crochet Rnd = round
Notes:
Finished Size: Approx. 4.5 inches tall, 6.5 inches long Gauge: 4sC = 1 inch This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join rounds with a slip stitch! Links to tutorials are provided on page 4. You are free to sell what you make from this pattern, but you may not share, copy or reproduce this pattern in part or whole. If selling online a credit for Snuggleme Stitches as the Creator with a link back to one of my online shops or Facebook page is greatly appreciated. www.facebook.com/SnugglemeStitches
Head Body (Make 1):
Rnd 1 - using coffee create a magic ring, sc 6 Rnd 2 - sCinc in each stitch around (12) Rnd 3 - \*scinc, sc in next\* repeat around (18) Rnd 4-7 - sc in each stitch around (18) Rnd 8 - \*invdeC, sc in next\* repeat around (12) Rnd 9 - sc in each stitch around (12) Rnd 10 - scinc 6 times, sC in last 6 stitches (18) Rnd 11 - scinc, sC in next 2\* repeat around (24) Rnd 12-14 - sC in each stitch ar0und (24) Rnd 15 - \*invdeC, sC in next 2\* repeat around (18) Rnd 16 - \*invdeC, sc in next\* repeat around (12) Rnd 17 - \*scinc, sc in next\* repeat around (18) Rnd 18 - sCinc 3 times, sC in next 12, sCinc in last 3 stitches (24) Rnd 19-21 - sc in each stitch around (24) Rnd 22 - sC 7, invdeC 6 times, sC in last 5 stitChes (18) Rnd 23-30 - sc in each stitch around (18), begin to stuff the moose. Rnd 31 - \*invdeC, sC in next\* repeat around (12) Rnd 32 - invdeC 6 times (6) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the yarn in and out t pull tight to close the hole.
Antlers (Make 2):
Row 1 - using buff ch 9, sc in second ch from hook, sC in next 7 stitches (8) Row 2 - ch 1 turn, sC in second sC from hook, sc in next 5 (6) Row 3 - ch 1 turn, hdc+dc+hdc in first sC from hook, sc in next 2, hdc+dc+dc+hdc in next, sC in last 2 stitches (11) Fasten off leaving an 8 inch long tail. Sew the antlers on between rounds 13 4 14, spacing 3-4 sC apart. \*Note: Antlers should be placed slightly on the side of the head, not directly on top.\*
Ears Tail (Make 3):
Row 1 - using coffee ch 2, sc 4 in second ch from hook (4) Fasten off leaving an 8 inch long tail. Sew the ears on just below the antlers. Attach the tail to the middle of the back end.
Front Legs (Make 2):
Rnd 1 - using black create a magic ring, sC 6 Rnd 2 - sc in each stitch around (6), change to coffee at end of round Rnd 3-12 - sC in each stitch around (6) Fasten off leaving a 12 inch tail for sewing. Stuff the leg. Attach the front legs approximately 19 rounds back from tip of the nose, space the legs 1 sc apart underneath the moose.
Rear Legs (Make 2):
Rnd 1 - using black Create a magic ring, sC 6 Rnd 2 - sc in each stitch around (6), change to coffee at end of round Rnd 3-11 - sC in each stitch around (6) Rnd 12 - invdeC, sC in next stitch, scinc in next 2 stitches, sC in last stitch (7) Rnd 13 - sC in first 2 stitches, sC+hdc in next, 2 dc in next, hdc+sc in next, sc in last 2 Stitches (1o) Fasten off leaving a 12 inch tail for sewing. Stuff the leg. Attach the rear legs approximately 5 rounds back from the front legs; they will be slightly higher with no space between the legs underneath.
Finishing Dudley:
· Using approximately a 24 inch piece of black yarn sew on the eyes (approximately 2 rows in front of the ears 4 antlers). Sew nostrils on the tip of the nose. Tip: Here's a tutorial on how to invisible decrease with single crochet: http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-single-crochet-invisible-decrease Tip: Here's a tutorial on how to create a magic ring: http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-the-magic-adiustable-ring Please feel free to share your finished Dudley on my Facebook page! www.facebook.com/SnugglemeStitches
