This is Charlie and Camille
rt needle with yarn in bottom center and bring out in top center.
n over side and insert needle into bottom center, pull needle through and pull yarn over other side, pull yarn tight. 4. Bring yarn over side and insert needle into bottom center, pull needle through and pull yarn through other side, pull yarn tight. 5. Repeat one more time, dividing pumpkin into 4 sections.
Well here we are, the end of the month. I wanted to get this posted earlier, but I have been so busy with personal stuff I just didnt have the time. Better late than never I guess. This is my newest addition to my Kitty series - my Independence Day Kitty. She is all ready for the 4th of July, decked out in her red, white and blue, all ready for the fireworks.
I hope you enjoy this pattern.
Materials:
Lion Brand Pound of Love - White
Caron Simply Soft – Red
Caron Simply Soft – Berry Blue
Size US-F/3.75mm Crochet Hook
Pink & Black embroidery floss
Polyester Fiberfill
2 - 9mm Safety Eyes
Blunt darning needle
Toothpick Flag
3/4” Tinsel Pompoms – 1 Each Red, White & Blue
Aleene’s Tacky Glue
Abbreviations:
SC = Single Crochet
Ch = Chain
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Beg = Beginning Sts = Stitches
2tog = Crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
* = Repeat stitches from * to end of *
Notes:
Head:
With White Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in second sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 30 sc
Rnds 7-12: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 13: *Sc in next 4 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 15: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Fasten off, leaving a long tail; position safety eyes and stuff firmly. Weave in and close opening.
Body:
With Red Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in second sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Join White Yarn
Rnds 6-10: Sc in each sc around
Join Blue Yarn
Rnd 11: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 13: *Sc in next sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 10 sc
Fasten off leave long tail; stuff firmly. Weave in and close opening.
Arms: (Make 2)
With White Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2-9: Sc in ea sc around
Fasten off, leave long tail. Do not stuff.
Legs: (make 2)
With White Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2-5: Sc in ea sc around
Fasten off, leave long tail. Do not stuff.
Ears: (Make 2)
With White Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Fold in half.
Bow:
With Red Yarn, Ch 6
Rnd 1: Sc in second ch from hook, ch 1, turn
Rnd 2-5: Sc across, ch 1, turn.
Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.
To Form Bow:
1. Weave in short piece of yarn (where ch was started) to center;
2. Weave in long tail to center;
3. Pinch center and wrap long tail around several 5 times;
4. Thread through blunt needle and secure by running under the wrapped part, bringing it out; secure firmly.
To Assemble:
1. Attach head to body.
2. Attach arms, just below head.
3. Attach legs.
4. Attach bow to one ear.
5. Using black embroidery floss; sew whiskers.
6. Using pink embroidery floss, sew nose.
7. Glue the tinsel pompoms on the other ear – red, white & blue; allow to dry.
8. Place toothpick flag in hand – secure flag with a drop of glue.
Happy Crocheting!
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