Stitches used:
ch- chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
Using size 4 yarn (worsted or medium weight yarn) with a J-10 (6.0 mm) needle in PURPLE (or color of your choice)
BEANIE (6.5” high and 15” flat diameter)
Ch 4 and loop to make a magic ring.
Row 1 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this row) and then 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to first dc (12 dc)
Row 2 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this row), dc in the same st as joining, and then 2 dc in each stitch all the way around to end. Join with sl st to first dc. (24 dc)
Row 3 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this row), dc in same st as joining, dc in the next st, then repeat {2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st} to the end. Join with sl st to first dc. (36 dc)
Row 4 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this row), dc in same st as joining, dc in the next 3 st, then repeat {2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 4 st, 2 dc in the next st dc in the next 3 st} to the end. Join with sl st to first dc (44 dc)
Row 5 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this row), dc in each st all the way around to the end. Join with sl st to first dc. (44 dc)
Row 6-10 – repeat row 5 (44 dc)
Row 11 – ch 1 (this counts as your first sc of the row), sc in each stitch all the way around to the end. Join with st to the first sc and fasten off. (44 dc)
SNOUT (Make 1)
Using PURPLE yarn, Ch 7 (this is your foundation chain)
Row 1 – (working stitches all around the chain) first 3 ch count as first dc and starting ch, 2 dc in the 3rd ch (starting ch), dc in the next 3 ch, 5 dc in the 5th ch, dc in the next 3 ch on the opposite side of chain, 2 dc in starting ch, sl stitch to top of first dc (16 dc)
Row 2 – (working stitches all around row 1) ch 2 (this is your first dc), 2 dc in the same st as joining, 3 dc in the next st, dc in the next 5 st, 3 dc in the next 3 dc, dc in the next 5 st, 3 dc in the next dc. Join with st to the first dc and fasten off. Leave long strand for sewing. (28 dc)
EARS (Make 2)
Using PURPLE yarn, ch 4 and loop to make a magic ring
Row 1 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this round) and then 7 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to the first dc. (8 dc)
Row 2 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this round), dc in each st all the way around. Join with sl st to first dc. Fasten off and leave a long strand for sewing. (8 dc)
Putting it together:
- Sew Ears in between Rows 2-3 on each side
- Sew Snout centered between the ears at Rows 6-9
- Puffy paint eyes, teeth and tongue as you see fit!
Happy Crocheting! Wear with HOPE and be warmed by LOVE.
Gracefully Made Crochet 