Cookie Critters
Crochet Pattern Materials Used: Worsted weight yarn Size G/6 (4.50mm) crochet hook Small amount of stuffing Two~ 6mm safety eyes Yarn needle Size/Gauge: Gauge is not important to this project. Finished model measures approximately 4" tall. Stitches Used/Abbreviations: ch-chain rnd-round sc-single crochet sc2tog-single crochet two stitches together hdc-half double crochet sl st-slip stitch |
Body/Head: (Worked from the bottom up~Stuff as you go!)
Rnd 1: ch 2. Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1. Work 2 sc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 4: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (32 sts)
Rnds 5-9: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (32 sts)
Rnd 10: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 11: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (16 sts)
Rnd 12: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (24 sts)
Rnds 13-16: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 17: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (16 sts)
Rnd 18: ch 1. Sc2tog, 8 times. Fasten off, leaving a tail for weaving. Weave tail through final sts, and pull tight to close.
Legs: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: ch 2. Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnds 3-4: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnd 5: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (8 sts)
Rnds 6-8: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (8 sts) Fasten off after rnd 8, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff, if desired.
Arms: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: ch 2. Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (9 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (9 sts)
Rnd 4: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (6 sts)
Rnds 5-7: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (6 sts) Fasten off after rnd 7, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff, if desired.
Mouth:
Ch 6. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next ch. Work 2 hdc in next ch. Sc in next ch. SL st in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Eyes: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With white, ch 2. Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Cookie:
Ch 2. Work 10 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. Fasten off, leaving a tail to attach cookie to hands. Using a contrasting color yarn, stitch a few "chips" or sprinkles on, if desired.
Assembly:
Place 1 safety eye in the center of each eye. Using a yarn needle, stitch eyes on top of head, in desired position.
Using yarn needle, sew mouth in place beneath eyes.
Place one leg on either side of body, and sew securely in place. You can choose a standing or sitting position.
Place one arm on either side of body, at rnd 11 or 12, and stitch in place.
I attached the cookie to the last rnd of each arm, and pulled to bring them together. You could also just attach to the end of one arm, or make a pile of them to attach to his lap!