Little Big Sapling
Crochet Pattern Materials Used: Worsted weight yarn, in your choice of colors (Model created with Red Heart Super Saver, in Warm Brown, with Mixed Greens accent) Size H/8 (5.00mm) crochet hook Two 12mm safety eyes Small amount of stuffing Yarn needle Size/Gauge: Gauge is not important to this project. Finished models measure 7" tall for the Little Big Sapling, and 3" tall for the Flower Pot. Stitches Used/Abbreviations: ch-chain rnd-round sc-single crochet sc2tog-single crochet two stitches together hdc-half double crochet dc-double crochet Bpsc-back post single crochet (work single crochet stitches around the back of the post of indicated stitch(es) Bphdc-back post half double crochet (work half double crochet stitches around the back of the post of indicated stitch(es) BLO-work in back loops only of indicated stitch(es) FLO-work in front loops only of indicated stitch(es) sl st-slip stitch |
Head/Body:
Row 1: ch 7. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and each remaining ch. (6 sts)
Rows 2-6: ch 1, TURN. Sc in each st across. (6 sts)
Rnd 7: (Now working in rnds) ch 1. Sc evenly around outer edge, working 2 sc in each corner. Join to 1st sc. (24 sts)
Rnd 8: Working in FLO for this entire rnd, *ch 1. Work {1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc} all in next st. Ch 1. Sl st in each of the next 2 sts*. Repeat (*) around. Join.
Rnd 9: Working in unused BLO for this entire rnd, ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 10: ch 1. Working in both loops again, sc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 11: ch 1. *Work 2 sc in next st. Sc in each of the next 5 sts*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (28 sts)
Rnds 12-13: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (28 sts) **Place safety eyes here, before closing!
Rnd 14: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 5 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 15: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 16: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 4 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (20 sts)
Rnd 17: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 3 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (16 sts)
Rnd 18: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnd 19: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (8 sts)
Rnd 20: ch 1. Work 2 sc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)
Rnds 21-26: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)
Rnd 27: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnd 28: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (8 sts)
Rnd 22: ch 1. Sc2tog, 4 times. Join. Fasten off. Weave opening closed.
Legs: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: ch 2. Work 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1. Bpsc in each st around. Join. (8 sts)
Rnds 3-5: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (8 sts)
Rnd 6: ch 1. Work 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts. Sc in next st. Sc2tog, 2 times. Sc in last st. Join. (8 sts)
Rnds 7-8: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (8 sts)
Rnd 9: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Arms: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: ch 5. Join to form a ring. Ch 1. Work 6 sc in ring. Join. (6 sts)
Rnds 2-7: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (6 sts)
Rnd 8: (Creating fingers) *Ch 4. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, and each of the next 2 chs. Sl st in next st of arm*, 4 times. Sc2tog. Join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Vines: (Make 2)
Ch 50. Fasten off.
Small Leaf: (Make desired number)
Ch 2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in same ch. Fasten off, leaving a tail for tying.
Large Leaf: (Make desired number)
Ch 2. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1. Sl st in same ch as hdc is worked. Fasten off, leaving a tail for tying.
Assembly:
Use Black yarn to stitch on a mouth.
Place one arm on either side of body, at rnd 21, and sew securely in place.
Place one leg on either side of body, near bottom, and sew securely in place. The half double crochet stitches simulate a knee, so take that into consideration when placing!
Attach one vine to bottom of each leg, and randomly wrap around legs, body, and arms. Stitch other end in place. Tie leaves on in desired positions, and weave in ends.
Flower Pot:
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. Bphdc in each st aruond. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 3 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (30 sts)
Rnds 6-7: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (30 sts)
Rnd 8: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 4 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (36 sts)
Rnds 9-13: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (36 sts)
Rnd 14: ch 1. Working in FLO for this entire rnd, *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (54 sts)
Rnd 15: ch 1. Working in BLO of sts just worked (NOT the unused ones of previous rnd), Sc in each st around. Join. (54 sts)
Rnd 16: ch 1. Working in both loops again, sc in each st around. Join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.