So, I'm doing the 3 R's on this project:
1. Recycle
2. Reuse
3. Repurpose
If you don't want to use them as a game, as you can see in the pic below, they look super cute on my bedroom windowsill. Or, how cute would these little critters be in a Nursery or little boy's room that's themed/geared toward the Woodland Animals???
This project would be super cute to make for Halloween decor, youth group, VBS, birthday parties, Christmastime games...lots of things you can do with the basis of the pattern and just change to suit your holiday/event need.
Can Toss Game - Woodland Animals
Can Toss Game - Woodland Animals Pattern
Difficulty Level: Easy
Materials:
--5.0mm hook
--(6) 5.5 fl oz cans
--6 pieces of felt cut into pieces (size of can top), craft glue and river stones (or you could use rice/beans - just something to add weigh to the can)
--#4 worsted weight yarn (I used scraps of I Love This Yarn and Redheart Supersaver)
--tapestry needle for weaving
--optional buttons for eyes/nose
--polyfil for "bean" bag
Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
St: stitch(es)
SC: single crochet
SC2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together
BLO: back loops only
MR: magic ring
FO: fasten off
Directions:
Can Preparation:
First, I prepared the cans, I washed, rinsed and allowed them to air dry. Remove the button tab. I laid the can on top of the felt, and drew an outline. Then, add 15-20 small river stone beads (or whatever you choose for weight) into the can. Last, glue the felt to the top of the can.
Basic Pattern for Cover:
1. 6 SC into MR.
2. 2 SC in each st around.
3. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around.
4. 1 SC in the BLO around.
5-18. 1 SC in each st around.
For the Owl:
Rounds 1-8 in brown tweed.
Rounds 9-11 in light beige.
Rounds 12-18 in brown tweed.
Eyes: I used buttons. Or, if you want to crochet your eyes you could:
1. 3 SC into a MR. Sl st to join, ch1.
2. 1 SC around each st. FO and leave long enough tail for attaching.
Ears: I made 2 sets of tassel ears. I used 4 different colors weaved onto each side and tied into a double knot.
Nose:
1. With yellow yarn, Ch2. SC in 2nd ch from hook. Ch1 and turn.
2. 2 SC in st. Ch1 and turn.
3. 2 SC in first st; 1 SC in next st. Ch1 and turn.
4. 1 SC in each st across. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
For the Wolf:
Rounds 1-8 in gray.
Rounds 9-11 in white.
Rounds 12-18 in gray.
Eyes (make 2):
1. With black yarn, 3 SC into a MR. Sl st to join, ch1.
2. 1 SC around each st. FO and leave long enough tail for attaching. Embroider white yarn into the center of the eyes.
Ears (make 2):
1. With gray yarn, Ch2. SC in 2nd ch from hook. Ch1 and turn.
2. 2 SC in st. Ch1 and turn.
3. 2 SC in first st; 1 SC in next st. FO, weave ends.
4. Join white yarn into any st, ch1 and SC around. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
Nose:
1. With gray yarn, Ch5. SC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn.
2. 1 SC in st across. Ch1 and turn.
3. SC2tog; SC2tog.
4. 1 SC in each st across.5. SC2tog. Ch1 and turn.
6. 1 SC in st. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
Nose Tip:
1. With black yarn, 3 SC into MR. Sl st to join. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
For the Fox:
Rounds 1-8 in burnt pumpkin/orange color.
Rounds 9-11 in white.
Rounds 12-18 in burnt pumpkin/orange color.
Eyes:
I used buttons. But, you can follow the same instructions for the Wolf to make your own.
Ears (make 2):
1. With burnt pumpkin/orange color yarn, Ch2. SC in 2nd ch from hook. Ch1 and turn.
2. 2 SC in st. Ch1 and turn.
3. 2 SC in first st; 1 SC in next st. FO, weave ends.
4. Join white yarn into any st, ch1 and SC around. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
Nose:
1. With burnt pumpkin/orange color yarn, Ch5. SC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn.
2. 1 SC in st across. Ch1 and turn.
3. SC2tog; SC2tog.
4. 1 SC in each st across.5. SC2tog. Ch1 and turn.
6. 1 SC in st. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
Nose Tip:
I used a button. But, you can follow the same instructions for the Wolf to make your own.
For the Skunk:
Rounds 1-18 in black.
Eyes (make 2):
1. With white yarn, 3 SC into a MR. Sl st to join, ch1.
2. 1 SC around each st. FO and leave long enough tail for attaching. Embroider black yarn into the center of the eyes.
Ears (make 2):
1. With black yarn, 6 SC into MR. Sl st to join and Ch1.
2-5. SC in each st around. Sl st to join and Ch1. At the end of round 5, FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
Nose:
1. With brown yarn, 6 SC into MR. Sl st to join and Ch1.
2. 1 SC in each st around. Sl st to join. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
White stripe between ears:
I used Redheart Buttercup yarn. You can use worsted weight white yarn.
1. Ch2, 1 SC in 2nd ch from hook. Ch1 and turn.
2. 2 SC in st. Ch1 and turn.
3. 2 SC in first st; 1 SC in next st. Ch1 and turn.
4. 1 SC in each st around. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
For the Beaver:
Rounds 1-18 in brown.
Eyes:
I used 2 small white buttons. However, if you want to make your eyes, then follow the instructions under the Wolf.Ears (make 2):
1. With brown yarn, 6 SC into MR. Sl st to join and Ch1.
2-5. SC in each st around. Sl st to join and Ch1. At the end of round 5, FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
Nose:
1. With black yarn, 6 SC into MR. Sl st to join and Ch1.
2. 1 SC in each st around. Sl st to join. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
Tooth:
1. With white yarn, Ch3. SC in 2nd ch and across. Ch1 and turn.
2-3. 1 SC in each st across. After row 3, FO and leave a long enough tail to attach. (I attached my tooth first and then attached the nose over a portion of the tooth -- see pics)
Rounds 1-18 in a medium shade of brown.
Eyes:
I used 2 small black buttons. However, if you want to make your eyes, then follow the instructions under the Wolf.Ears (make 2):
1. With brown yarn, 6 SC into MR. Sl st to join and Ch1.
2-3. SC in each st around. Sl st to join and Ch1. At the end of round 3, FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching. (I only made 3 rounds for my bear's ears, as opposed to 5 rounds on the beaver and skunk).
Nose:
1. With light brown yarn, 3 SC into MR. Sl st to join and Ch1.
2. 2 SC in each st around. Sl st to join.
3. 2 SC in first st; 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
I used black yarn and embroidered the nose tip and then a vertical line for the mouth.
Belly:
1. With light brown yarn, Ch6. SC in 2nd ch and across. Ch1 and turn.
2-3. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn.
4. SC2tog, SC in next st, SC2tog. Ch1 and turn.
5-6. 1 SC in each st across. At the end of row 6, FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
Assembly:
See pics for help in placing facial features and ears!!!
"Bean" Bag:
1. With green yarn, Ch10. SC in 2nd ch and next 7. Into last ch, 3 SC. Rotate and work on opposite side of base ch. SC in next 7 ch. 2 SC in last ch. Sl st to join and ch1.
2. SC in first 9 st. 3 SC in next st. SC in next 9 st. 2 SC in last st. Sl st to join and ch1.
3-10. 1 SC in each st around. Sl st to join and ch 1. At the end of round 10, stuff with polyfil and slip stitch the top closed. (Or, you can whipstich the top closed)
That's it for these little critters. I think they turned out super cute and were fun to make. I hope you will enjoy making them, too.
And, remember, you are following the 3 R's for this project:
1. Recycle
2. Reuse
3. Repurpose
Happy Crocheting....
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