Owl Appliqué....

Super cute Owl Applique I made to place on a pillow.  He turned out to be 5"x5".   He worked up fairly quickly and I just used scrap yarn I had on hand....

Owl Appliqué Pattern

 

Difficulty Level:  Easy

Measures:  Approximately 5"x 5"

Materials:

--5.5mm hook for body of owl

--3.0mm hook for eyes

--4.0mm hook for nose and feet

--#4 worsted weight yarn (I used yarn I had leftover from my Yarn Bee Sugarwheel for the body); the yellow, black, white, turquoise and pool colors are s mix of Crafter's Secret and Redheart Supersaver

--tapestry needle for weaving

Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sl st: slip stitch

St: stitch(es)

SC: single crochet

HDC: half double crochet

DC: double crochet

TC: triple crochet

SC2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together

FO: fasten off

MR: magic ring

Special Stitch:

1.  Picot Stitch: chain 3 and slip stitch into first chain.  

Directions:  

1.  For the body, I used leftover yarn from Yarn Bee's Sugarwheel and a 5.5mm hook.  10 DC into a MR.  Pull to tighten end.  Sl st to first st and Ch1.  (10)

2.  2 DC in each st around.  Sl st to first st and Ch1.  (20)

3.  2 DC in first st, 1 DC in next st.  Repeat around.  Sl st to first st and FO.  (30)

Now, we will be making the ears and wings:

1.  Join turquoise yarn into any st and Ch1.  Into same st, 1 HDC.  2 DC in next st.  2 TC in next st.  2 DC in next st.  2 HDC in next st.  1 SC in next 2 st.  (1 DC, 1 HDC, picot stitch, 1 DC) all into the next st (first ear).  1 SC in next 4 st.  (1 DC, 1 HDC, picot stitch, 1 DC) all into the next st (second ear).  1 SC in next 2 st.  2 HDC in next st.  2 DC in next st.  2 TC in next st.  2 DC in next st.  1 HDC in next st.  1 SC in each of the remaining 10 st.  Sl st to first st and FO.  

Feet (make 2):

1.  With yellow yarn and 4.0mm hook, join yarn at the bottom (where the last 10 sc st were made). *Sl st to join yarn, picot, sl st back into same st, picot and sl st back into same st and make a third picot.*  FO, leave a long enough tail for whipstitch.  Count over 3 st and into 3rd st, repeat from * to * for second foot.  

Nose:

1.  With yellow yarn and 4.0mm hook, Ch3. SC in 2nd ch and next.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)

2.  1 SC in each st.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)

3.  SC2tog.  Ch1.  (1)

4.  1 SC.  FO, leaving a long enough tail to attach.  

Eyes (make 2):

1.  With black yarn and 3.0mm hook, 6 SC into MR.  FO black and join white yarn.  Sl st to join.  Ch1.  (6)

2.  2 SC in each st around.  FO white and join Pool yarn.  Sl st to join.  Ch1.  (12)

3.  1 SC in each st around.  Sl st to join.  FO, leaving a long tail for attaching.  

See pics for help with placing eyes, nose and feet.

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Owl Hand Puppet...

Happy Saturday!!!  Well, after making a Fox, Beaver and Raccoon Hand Puppet, I had to make an Owl.  I think I still need to do a Skunk and a Squirrel to complete this Woodland Series Hand Puppets.

Owl Hand Puppet

Owl Hand Puppet Pattern

Difficulty Level:  Easy

Materials:

--4.5mm hook

--#4 worsted weight yarn in Brown Tweed("I Love This Yarn" from Hobby Lobby), brown, yellow, turquoise and aqua black and white - total approximate yarn of 200-225 yards

--tapestry needle for weaving

Note:  I just used up a variety of colors I had on hand; not really happy with the solid brown I used in the front, but it works...

Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

St:  stitch(es) 

Sl st:  slip stitch

Sk:  skip 

SC:  single crochet

SC2tog:  single crochet 2 stitches together

HDC:  half double crochet

FO:  fasten off

Directions:

-- The Hand Puppet is made in 2 pieces - front and back. --

Special Note:  I wanted to make this puppet longer, since I have long fingers (lol) so I made a few alterations from my original Woodland Animals - Hand Puppets pattern.  However, if you want, you can, follow the directions for the Fox Hand Puppet.  Here's the link to the Fox Hand Puppet Pattern:

https://rilla2u.blogspot.com/2017/06/fox-hand-puppet.html 

Front Piece:

1.  With brown tweed yarn and 4.5mm hook, Ch21.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (20)

2-20.  SC across.  Ch1 and turn.  (20)

21-22.  2 SC in first st, SC in next 18, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (22) 

23-24.  2 SC in first st, SC in next 18, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (24)

25-26.   2 SC in first st, SC in next 18, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (26)

27-28.   2 SC in first st, SC in next 18, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (28)

29-30.   2 SC in first st, SC in next 18, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (30)

31.  No, ch1.  Sl st in first 6 st.  SC in next st and next 17 st.  Ch1 and turn.  (18)

32.  SC across.  Ch1 and turn.  (18)   

33.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 14 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (16)

34.  SC across.  Ch1 and turn.  (16)

35.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 12 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)

36.  SC across.  Ch1 and turn.  (14) 

37.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 10 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)

38.  SC across.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)

39.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 8 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (10)

40-42.  SC across.  Ch1 and turn.  (10) 

FO at end of row 42.  

-- I made color changes at Row 21 thru 30 with brown yarn; and then at Row 31-42 with aqua -- (this was just my preference, but change colors or not as desired)

Back Piece:

Make as the front piece.  I made it entirely in brown tweed.  

Wings (make 2):

1.  With yellow yarn, 8 HDC into MR.  Sl st to first st to join and Ch1.  (8)

2.  2 HDC in each st around.  Sl st to first st to join and Ch1.  (16)

3.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next st.  Repeat around.  Sl st to first st to join and FO.  Leave long enough tail to attach.  (24)

Nose:

1.  With yellow yarn, Ch5.  SC in 2nd ch and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (4)

2.  SC across.  Ch1 and turn.  (4)

3.  SC2tog, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)

4.  SC across.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)

5.  SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (1)

6.  1 SC.  Ch1.  (1)

7.  Work 1 SC in each st evenly around perimeter of nose.  FO.  Leave long enough tail to attach.

Eyes (make 2):

1.  With black yarn, 6 SC into MR.  Sl st to join and FO.  (6)

2.  Join white yarn into any st.  2 SC in each st around.  Sl st to join and FO.  (12)

3.  Join turquoise into any st.  SC in each st around.  Sl st to join and FO.  Leave long enough tail for attaching.  Weave any loose ends.

Ears (make 2):

I made tassel ears.  I used black, white, yellow, turquoise and aqua.  I weaved onto each side at top and then tied in a double know.  I then used my tapestry needle thru each strand to give it a bushy/fuzzy look.  

Assembly:

I attached eyes and nose before whipstiching the front and back together.  When whipstitching the front and back together, place right sides together.  When I whipstiched around the perimeter of the head, I did it in an oval-shaped pattern to make the head circular.  

For the wings, I just placed each one on the side and whipstitched half of the circle to the front and the other half to the back piece.  

And, that's it!!!!  PIN now - and make later if you're pressed for time!!!

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Balloons Bouquet with Father's Day Cozy...

With this being Father's Day weekend, I wanted to make something special for all the Dads out there.  I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer in 1998 and I sure miss him.  But, I know if he was still here with me, I certainly would want to make him something special to show him my love for him.  Dads are special, too!!!

So, here's an idea that popped in my head last night.  It didn't take too long to make and I think it's super cute.  But, I think everything I make is super cute...lol!!!!  The myriad of colors out there for yarn is amazing and it does tend to make crochet projects super cute, in my opinion.

I used a tall frosting container for my "vase" so I only made 3 balloons - 1 large and 2 medium-sized!!!  If you plan on using something bigger, then by all means add more balloons, more colors.  I made the cozy using tapestry crochet.

Balloons Bouquet with Dad Day Cozy Pattern...

Difficulty Level:  Easy

Materials:

--3.0mm hook for streamers tied to balloons

--4.0mm hook for medium-sized balloons 

--4.5mm hook for Dad cozy

--5.0mm hook for large balloon

--#4 worsted weight yarn in your colors of choice

--polyfil

--wood skewers

--stitch marker

--tapestry needle for weaving

--tall frosting container

--styrofoam 

--filler to cover styrofoam 

Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

Sl st:  slip stitch

St:  stitch(es)

Sk:  skip

SC:  single crochet

HDC:  half double crochet

HDC2tog:  half double crochet 2 stitches together 

FO:  fasten off

Special Note:  

Balloons are worked in the round; don't join but use your stitch marker in the first stitch of each row.

Directions:

Large-sized Balloon:

1.  In blue, and 5.0mm hook, 8 HDC into MR.  (8)

2.  2 HDC in each st around.  (16)

3.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next st.  Repeat around.  (24)

4.  1 HDC in each st around.  (24)

5.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 2 st.  Repeat around.  (32)

6-10.  1 HDC in each st around.  (32)

11.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 2 st.  Repeat around.  (24)

12-13.  1 HDC in each st around.  (24)

14.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next st.  Repeat around.  (16)

-start to stuff with polyfil-

15.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 6 st.  Repeat.  (14)

16.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 5 st.  Repeat.  (12)

17.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 4 st.  Repeat.  (10)

18.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 3 st.  Repeat.  (8)

19.  2 HDC in each st around.  On this last row, sl st to first st and FO.  (16)

Medium-sized Ballons:

1.  Make exactly the same way as the large, except use 4.0mm hook.

For the streamers tied to each balloon:

1.  With 3.0mm hook, ch51.  Sl st across.  FO.  

Dad Cozy:

Gauge:  

3 rows of SC stitches = 1"

Tall frosting can is approximately 4 1/2" long

Total of 14 rows of SC to make cozy

1.  With 4.5mm hook and brown yarn, Ch45.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (44)

2-3.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (44)

--Starting with Row 4 you will be using the above graph--

4.  1 SC in each of the first 12 st.  Before completing the 12th st, I joined red yarn.  I did not FO either yarn but instead I just carried over.  Now, stitch 13 to stitch 32 will be from the graph, starting from the right side, follow pattern scheme.  Then, last 12 st will be done in brown.  Ch1 and turn.  

5.  1 SC in each of the first 13 st.  Switch yarn as in #4.  Now, follow graph across.  Then, complete the last 12 SC in brown.  Ch1 and turn.

6.  1 SC in each of the first 12 st.  Switch yarn as in #4.  Now, follow graph across.  Then, complete the last 13 SC in brown.  Ch1 and turn.

7.  1 SC in each of the first 13 st.  Switch yarn as in #4.  Now, follow graph across.  Then, complete the last 12 SC in brown.  Ch1 and turn.

8.  1 SC in each of the first 12 st.  Switch yarn as in #4.  Now, follow graph across.  Then, complete the last 13 SC in brown.  Ch1 and turn.

9.  1 SC in each of the first 13 st.  Switch yarn as in #4.  Now, follow graph across.  Then, complete the last 12 SC in brown.  Ch1 and turn.

10.  1 SC in each of the first 12 st.  Switch yarn as in #4.  Now, follow graph across.  Then, complete the last 13 SC in brown.  Ch1 and turn.

11.  1 SC in each of the first 13 st.  Switch yarn as in #4.  Now, follow graph across.  Then, complete the last 12 SC in brown.  Ch1 and turn.

12.  1 SC in each of the first 12 st.  Switch yarn as in #4.  Now, follow graph across.  Then, complete the last 13 SC in brown.  Ch1 and turn.

13-14.  In brown, 1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  At the end of Row 14, FO, leaving a long enough tail to whipstitch the short ends together.  

Assembly:

1.  Whipstitch short ends of cozy together and cover frosting container.

2.  Add styrofoam to container.  

3.  Add skewers to each balloon and using streamer to tie.  Put pointed end of skewers into styrofoam.

4.  Cover the styrofoam with filler.  

And, that's it!!!  I hope you all will enjoy this as much as I did in making it.  How cute would this project be in Red, White and Blue colors to make bouquets for your tables for 4th of July????  Or, for birthday parties, anniversaries, baby showers, Halloween (orange black and white bouquet with, maybe some ghostly appliques attached would be super cute)....the possibilities are endless!!!!  As I make a variety for different holidays/events, I will update this post with pics...

I'd love to see your creations so please share pics of your completed projects.  

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Summer Wreath - Beach-y Appliqués!!!!

Well, I finally got around to finishing this Summer Wreath.  I made the wreath cover several weeks ago and just really sat on it until I decided what I wanted to do.

I was out in the garden this morning picking squash, onions and banana peppers and broke into a sweat.  North Carolina tends to get too hot and humid in the summertime.  And, the beach seems to be calling my name...lol.

But, for now, some cute beach appliqués on a wreath will have to do....

1 Skein Of Yarn = 5 Completed Projects....

I had to make this picture collage.  How cute are my foxes?  Check out my blog, Pin the patterns and buy yourself a skein of Terra Cotta ("I Love This Yarn" from Hobby Lobby) and make some super cute, quick and cost efficient gifts for yourself, for others or to sale...

One skein of Hobby Lobby's, I Love This Yarn, in Terra Cotta went a long way in getting 5 projects made!!!  All 5 FREE patterns are posted on my blog...

I think all 5 are super cute and make great gifts - affordable and handmade...Enjoy.

Happy Crocheting!!!!

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Fox Cozy...for Mason Jar

Here's a quick and easy home decor project - Fox Cozy.  I used mine to fit around a wide mouth quart-sized Mason Jar.  But, you can easily adjust foundation chain smaller or bigger to fit a different-sized object of your choice.  I know I've been making quite a few "fox" themed projects lately, but it's all been from one skein of Hobby Lobby's, I Love This Yarn, in Terra Cotta.  I love getting the most out of a skein.  And, I truly believe I achieved a lot of bang for my buck on this skein.  

So, check out my previous posts for additional "Fox" themed ideas.

Please feel free to Pin this on Pinterest to make now or for later...

Fox Cozy - Mason Jar

Fox Cozy -Mason Jar Pattern

Difficulty Level: Easy

Materials:

-4.0mm hook

-#4 worsted weight yarn in Terra Cotta, black and white (30-40 yards total)

-2 small buttons (I used a turquoise color, but use any color you want)

-tapestry needle for weaving

Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sl st: slip stitch

Sk: skip

SC: single crochet

HDC: half double crochet

SC2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together

SC3tog: single crochet 3 stitches together

FO: fasten off

MR: magic ring 

Directions:

1.  Ch46.  HDC and SC in 2nd ch from hook.  *Sk next ch, HDC and SC in next ch,* repeat across.  Into last ch, SC.  Ch1 and turn. (45)

2-4.  HDC and SC in first st.  *Sk next ch, HDC and SC in next ch,* repeat across.  Into last ch, SC.  Before completing last st, FO Terra Cotta yarn and switch to white yarn.  Ch1 and turn.  (45)

5-7.  HDC and SC in first st.  *Sk next ch, HDC and SC in next ch,* repeat across.  Into last ch, SC.  Before completing last st, FO white yarn and switch back to Terra Cotta yarn.  Ch1 and turn.  (45)

8-10.  HDC and SC in first st.  *Sk next ch, HDC and SC in next ch,* repeat across.  Into last ch, SC.  Ch1 and turn.  At the end of Row 10, FO and leave a long tail to whipstitch the 2 short ends together.  (45)

With right sides facing, whipstitch the 2 short ends together.  Weave ends.  

Nose:

1.  With Terra Cotta yarn, Ch6.  SC in 2nd ch and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)

2.  SC across.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)

3.  SC2tog, SC in next st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)

4.  SC across.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)

5.  SC3tog.  FO, leaving a long enough tail for attaching.  (1)

Tip of nose:

1.  With black yarn, 3 SC into MR.  Sl st to first st and FO.  Leave a long enough tail to attach.  

Tip:  attach black tip to nose end before attaching nose to cozy... 

Eyes:

See pics for placement of button eyes.  

Ears (make 2):   

1.  With black yarn, Ch2.  SC in 2nd ch from hook.  Ch1 and turn.  (1)

2.  2 SC in st.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)

3.  2 SC in first st and 1 SC in next st.  FO and weave ends.  (3)

4.  Join Terra Cotta yarn in first st and Ch1.  SC in same st as Ch1 and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)

5.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)

6.  SC across.  FO and weave ends.  (5)

7.  Join white yarn in any st and Ch1.  SC in same st and around.  FO, leaving a long enough tail for attaching.  

See pic for ear placement... and, that's it!!!  Super cute and quick Fox Cozy for your home decor or to give as a gift....

Happy Crocheting!!!

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Woodland Hand Puppets - Fox, Raccoon and a Beaver!!!

How cute are these Woodland Hand Puppets - a Fox, a Raccoon and a Beaver?  Ive had a lot of fun designing these cute little critters.

Now, in all honesty, the fox that's been roaming my property (and getting into my garden) and the raccoon that got into my garage and tore into a garbage bag are not exactly cute little critters...lol!!!

But, these were fun to make and I'm sure my grandchildren are going to enjoy playing with them.  I hope you will enjoy making them, too!!!

Woodland Animals Hand Puppets - Fox, Raccoon and Beaver

Fox Hand Puppet

Fox Hand Puppet Free Pattern

Difficulty Level:  Easy

Materials:

--4.5mm hook

--#4 worsted weight yarn in Terra Cotta ("I Love This Yarn" from Hobby Lobby; 80-100 yds), black (1 yd) and white (2-3 yds)

--3 buttons (2 for the eyes -3/4"; 1 for nose tip - 1/2") 

--tapestry needle for weaving

Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

St:  stitch(es)

Sl st:  slip stitch

Sk:  skip

SC:  single crochet

SC2tog:  single crochet 2 stitches together

FO:  fasten off

 

Directions:

-- The Fox Hand Puppet is made in 2 pieces - front and back. --

Front Piece:

1.  With terra cotta yarn and 4.5mm hook, Ch21.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (20)

2-10.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (20)

11.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 18 st and 2 SC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (22)

12.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (22)

13.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 20 st and 2 SC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (24)

14.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (24)

15.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 22 st and 2 SC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (26)

16.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (26)

17.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 24 st and 2 SC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (28)

18.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (28)

19.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 26 st and 2 SC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (30)

20.  1 SC in each st across.  FO and weave ends.  (30)

21.  With white yarn, sk the first 6 st.  1 SC in each of the next 18 st.  Ch1 and turn.  (18)

22-25.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  At the end of row 25, FO white yarn and re-join Terra Cotta yarn.  (18)

26-27.  In Terra Cotta, 1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (18)

28.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 14 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (16)

29.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (16)

30.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 12 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)

31.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)

32.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 10 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)

33.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)

34.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 8 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (10)

35.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (10)

36.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 6 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (8)

37.  1 SC in each st across.  FO and leave a long tail for attaching front and back together.  (8)

Back Piece:

Make the back piece exactly the same as the front, except, do not make any color change.  All of it is made in Terra Cotta.  

Nose:

1.  In Terra Cotta, Ch9.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (8)

2.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (8)

3.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 4 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (6)

4.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (6)

5.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 2 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (4)

6.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (4)

7.  SC2tog, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)

8.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)

9.  SC2tog.  FO, leaving a long enough tail for attaching.  (1)

Attach the 1/2" button to the nose tip.  Then see pics for nose placement.  I just aligned/centered and whipstitched it to the front.

Eyes:  attach buttons on each side; see pics for eye placement.

Ears (make 2):

1.  In black yarn, Ch2.  1 SC in 2nd ch from hook.  Ch1 and turn.  (1)

2.  2 SC in st.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)

3.  2 SC in first st and 1 SC in next st.  Before completing final step, FO black yarn and join Terra Cotta yarn.  (3)

4.  In Terra Cotta, 1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)

5.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)

6.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)

7.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 3 st, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (7)

8.  1 SC in each st across.  FO and weave ends.  (7)

9.  Join white yarn with sl st and Ch1 into any st.  SC in same st and around.  FO, leaving a long enough tail to attach to each side on top.  See pics on ear placement.  

And, that's it for the Fox Hand Puppet!!!!

 Raccoon Hand Puppet 

Raccoon Hand Puppet Free Pattern

Difficulty Level:  Easy

Materials:

--4.5mm hook

--#4 worsted weight yarn in dark gray (80-100 yds), light gray (3-5 yds), black (2 yds) and white (1-2 yds)

--tapestry needle for weaving

--optional:  you can use buttons for the nose tip and the eyes; I chose to crochet mine for the Raccoon

Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

St:  stitch(es)

Sl st:  slip stitch

Sk:  skip

SC:  single crochet

SC2tog:  single crochet 2 stitches together

FO:  fasten off

 

Directions:

-- The Raccoon Hand Puppet is made in 2 pieces - front and back --

The Front and Back Pieces follow the same pattern as above for the Fox, except for the colors. You will use dark gray throughout the back piece.  In the front, you will use light gray in Rows 21-25 and the rest is in dark gray.  

Now, I did make the nose and ears slightly different.

Nose:  

1.  In dark gray, Ch6.  SC in 2nd ch and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)

2.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)

3.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)

4.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)

5.  SC3tog.  FO, leaving a long enough tail for attaching.  (1)

Nose Tip:

1.  In black yarn, 5 SC into MR.  Sl st to join and FO, leaving a long enough tail to attach.  

See pics for nose and tip placement.

Eyebrows (make 2):

1.  In white yarn, Ch7.  SC in 2nd ch and across.  FO, leaving a long enough tail to attach.  (6)

  

Eyes (make 2):  

1.  In black yarn, Ch4.  1 SC in 2nd ch and next ch.  3 SC in last ch.  Rotate (to work on opposite side of base).  1 SC in next ch and 2 SC in last ch.  Sl st to first st and Ch1.  (8)

2.  1 SC in first 3 st, 3 SC in next st, 1 SC in the next 3 st and 2 SC in the last st.  Sl st to first st and FO, leaving a long enough tail for attaching.  (11)

For the white portion of the eyes:

1.  In white yarn, 3 SC into MR.  Sl st to join and FO, leaving a long enough tail for attaching.  I used black yarn and embroidered into the center.  (see pics)

Attach the white of the eye to the black portion before attaching the eyes to the front piece. 

See pics for eye and eyebrow placement.

Ears (make 2):

1.  In dark gray yarn, Ch2.  2 SC in 2nd ch from hook.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)

2.  2 SC in first st and 1 SC in next st.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)

3.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)

4.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st and 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)

5.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)

6.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 3 st and 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (7)

7.  1 SC in each st across.  FO and weave ends.

8.  Join light gray in any st and Ch1.  SC in same st and around.  FO, leaving a long enough tail for attaching.  

(Note:  the only stitch difference between the raccoon and the fox ears is that I started with 2 SC in the base chain)  

And, that's it for the Raccoon Hand Puppet!!!!   

 Beaver Hand Puppet

Beaver Hand Puppet Free Pattern

Difficulty Level:  Easy

Materials:

--4.5mm hook

--#4 worsted weight yarn in light beige (80-100 yds), brown tweed (1 1/2 yds), black (1 yd) and white (1-2 yds)

--tapestry needle for weaving

Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

St:  stitch(es)

Sl st:  slip stitch

Sk:  skip

SC:  single crochet

ESC:  extended single crochet

HDC:  half double crochet

DC:  double crochet

FPDC:  front post double crochet

BPDC:  back post double crochet

FO:  fasten off

 

Directions:

Special Note:  the Beaver Hand Puppet is made in 2 pieces - front and back - like the Fox and the Raccoon, however, just a small tweak (change up). Now, if you don't want to do the DC and the FPDC/BPDC rows, you can opt out, and just follow the above Fox pattern!!!

I am going to provide the altered version that I did with the DC and the FPDC/BPDC stitches.  The Beaver is worked entirely in light beige yarn.

Front and Back Piece (make 2):

1.  With light beige yarn and 4.5mm hook, Ch21.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn. (20)

2-10.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (20)

11.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 18 st and 2 SC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (22)

12.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (22)

13.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 20 st and 2 SC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (24)

14.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (24)

15.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 22 st and 2 SC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (26)

16.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (26)

17.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 24 st and 2 SC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (28)

18.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (28)

19.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 26 st and 2 SC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (30)

20.  1 SC in each st across.  FO and weave ends.  (30)

21.  With yarn, sk the first 6 st.  1 SC in each of the next 18 st.  Ch1 and turn.  (18)

22-27.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (18)

28.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 14 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (16)

29.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (16)

30.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 12 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)

31.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)

32.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 10 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)

33.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)

34.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 8 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (10)

35.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (10)

36.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 6 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (8)

37.  1 SC in each st across.  FO and leave a long tail for attaching front and back together.  (8)

Back Piece:

Make the back piece exactly the same as the front.

Border:

Now, you will go back to Row 1 and work on the opposite side of the base chain.  

1-2.  Join yarn and complete 2 rows of DC st across.  Ch1 and turn.  

3-4.  Work 2 rows of FPDC/BPDC stitches across.  Ch1 and turn.  FO and weave ends after row 4.  

Complete Border Section for the back piece as well. 

Eyes (make 2)
1.  With black yarn, 3 SC into MR.  Sl st to join and FO.  Leave long enough tail to attach.

Nose:  
First part -
1.  In brown tweed, 8 HDC into MR. Sl st to join and Ch1.  (8)
2.  2 HDC into each st around.  Sl st to join and FO.  Leave long tail for attaching.  (16)
Second part -
1.  In black yarn, 6 SC into MR.  Sl st to join and Ch1.  (6)
2.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st.  Repeat around.  Sl st to join and FO.  Leave a long tail for attaching.  (9)

Attach black part to brown tweed part before whipstitching to face.  (see pics)

Teeth (make 2):
1.  In white yarn, Ch3.  HDC in 2nd ch and last ch.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)
2.  1 HDC in each st.  FO.  Leave a long tail for attaching.  (2)

I attached the top part of the teeth under the nose (brown tweed).  See pics.

Bowtie:
1.  In white yarn, Ch9.  SC in 2nd ch and next 2 ch, sl st into the next 2 ch, and 1 SC in the next 3 ch.  Ch1 and turn.  (6 SC and 2 sl st)
2.  1 ESC in the first 3 st, sl st into the next 2 (previous row sl st), and 1 ESC in the last 3 st.
3.  1 HDC into the first 3 st, sl st into the next 2, and 1 HDC into the last 3 st.  FO.  Leave a long enough tail for attaching.

See pics for bowtie placement. 

NOTE:  Once you have added the facial features, you can then whipstitch your 2 pieces together to shape your puppet.  For the thumbs:  you will need to skip 3 stitches about midway up on each side of the puppet. As you can see above, on the Beaver, I sorta did a circular whipstitch at the top section in joining to give a circular head look.  But, for joining, I placed right sides together and whipstitched securely around and then turn them back inside out and completed adding any additional applique work.  

Now to complete the thumbs, join yarn with slip st and chi in sk st. Working with front ant back piece, 2 Sc in each st around. Sl st join. 1 SC in each st around. Rep  2 more times. Now, SC Dec 6 times. Sl st join. FO. Leave a tail to close up opening. Repeat for second thumb…

Ears (make 2):
1.  In light beige, 6 SC into MR.  Pull to tighten but do not join.  Ch1 and turn.  (6)
2.  2 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)
3-4.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  At the end of row 4, FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.  (12)

See pics for ear placement.  


And, that's it for the Beaver Hand Puppet.  And, again, if you'd prefer to make it the same way as the Fox and Raccoon that is fine.  I was just really playing around and changing it up some to see how it would look and I liked the end result. 

 If you have any questions, please feel free to comment below or email me.  I would be glad to answer/help in any way I can!!!

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