I took one look at this little guy, and just fell in love! Isn't he adorable?? He's super easy to make, even those fiddly little arms and legs...and, my model measures in at just 3" tall (hat and all!), so he'd make a sweet keychain or zipper pull, backpack buddy, or just a friend! Follow me for the free pattern~ |
Little Peanut Buddy
Crochet Pattern Materials Used: Light worsted weight yarn (#3) in Tan, Black, and White~Just scraps is all you need! Size G/6 (4.25mm) crochet hook 2 size 8mm safety eyes Small amount of stuffing Black Thread (also #3) Yarn needle Size/Gauge: Gauge is not important to this project, so you can use any size hook and yarn, for a wide range of finished sizes! Finished model measures 3" tall. Stitches Used/Abbreviations: ch-chain rnd-round sc-single crochet sc2tog-single crochet two stitches together bpsc-back post single crochet hdc-half double crochet BLO-work in back loops only of indicated stitches FLO-work in front loops only of indicated stitches |
Peanut: (Stuff as you go)
Rnd 1: ch 2. Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1. Work 2 sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (18 sts)
Rnds 4-6: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (18 sts)
Rnd 7: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnd 8: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnd 9: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (18 sts)
Rnds 10-12: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (18 sts)(Place safety eyes between rnds 10-11)
Rnd 13: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnd 14: ch 1. Sc2tog, 6 times. Join. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for weaving. Weave final sts closed.
Hat:
Rnd 1: With Black~ch 2. Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1. Work 2 sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: ch 1. Bpsc in each st around. Join. (18 sts)
Rnds 5-9: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. Drop Black, join White. (18 sts)
Rnd 10: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. Fasten off White, pick up Black. (18 sts)
Rnd 11: ch 1. Working in FLO, Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join. Fasten off. (36 sts)
Feet/Legs: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With Black, ch 3. Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Work 4 sc in last ch. Working the opposite side of the chain, work 2 sc in last st. Join. Drop Black, join White. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1. Working in BLO, sc in each st around. Join. (8 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1. Sc2tog, 4 times. Fasten off White, pick up Black. (4 sts)
Rnds 4-5: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Hands/Arms: (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 White, join Black. (6 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog*, 2 times. Join. (4 sts)
Rnd 4: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Place one arm on either side of body, at rnd 7/8. stitch in place. Place legs in desired positions at bottom of body, and stitch in place. Put hat on top of head, and stitch in place. Using a yarn needle and Black thread, stitch on a mouth and nose.
If using as an ornament, keychain, or zipper pull, attach your rings to the top back of hat, weave in all ends, and you are done!