Project Snapshot
🧶 Skill Level: Intermediate
🧶 Hook Size: 5.0mm (H)
🧶 Construction: Modular components sewed together
🧶 Primary Technique: Continuous rounds
Materials
🧶 Super Bulky (Size 6) chenille yarn: Sunflower Yellow, Crimson Red, Petal Pink, Magenta, Bright Orange, Indigo Blue, Cream, Chocolate Brown, Sky Blue, Pure White, and Pitch Black.
🧶 5.0mm ergonomic crochet hook.
🧶 10mm black safety eyes (6 pairs total).
🧶 High-quality polyester fiberfill.
🧶 Long steel tapestry needle.
🧶 Stitch markers.
Abbreviations
🧶 sc: single crochet
🧶 inc: increase (two single crochets in one stitch)
🧶 dec: invisible decrease (combining two stitches into one via front loops)
🧶 ch: chain
🧶 st/sts: stitch/stitches
🧶 ( ): indicates the total number of stitches required at the end of the round.
The Pattern: The Base Anatomy
Because the head, arms, and legs are structurally identical across all six characters, you will follow these base instructions using the primary color of the specific character you are building.
The Head (Make 1 per character in their primary color)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3: [sc in next st, inc] 6 times (18)
R4: [sc in next 2 sts, inc] 6 times (24)
R5: [sc in next 3 sts, inc] 6 times (30)
R6: [sc in next 4 sts, inc] 6 times (36)
R7: [sc in next 5 sts, inc] 6 times (42)
R8-R14: sc in each st around (42)
We now execute the asymmetrical cheek shaping.
R15: sc in next 12 sts, [inc] 4 times, sc in next 10 sts, [inc] 4 times, sc in next 12 sts (50)
R16-R17: sc in each st around (50)
R18: sc in next 12 sts, [dec] 4 times, sc in next 10 sts, [dec] 4 times, sc in next 12 sts (42)
R19: [sc in next 5 sts, dec] 6 times (36)
R20: [sc in next 4 sts, dec] 6 times (30)
R21: [sc in next 3 sts, dec] 6 times (24)
R22: [sc in next 2 sts, dec] 6 times (18)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Insert 10mm safety eyes between R13 and R14, exactly 9 stitches apart, centered across the front 10 single crochets of the face. Stuff the head firmly, pushing the fiberfill outward into the cheek increases.
The Arms (Make 2 per character) Match the yarn color to the character’s upper body (e.g., Red for the Yellow Bear, Sky Blue for the Brown Joey).
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [sc in next st, inc] 3 times (9)
R3-R10: sc in each st around (9)
Lightly stuff the bottom half. Fold the opening flat and crochet 4 sc through both layers to seal (4). Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
The Legs (Make 2 per character) Match the yarn color to the character’s lower body.
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3: [sc in next 3 sts, inc] 3 times (15)
R4-R6: sc in each st around (15)
R7: [sc in next 3 sts, dec] 3 times (12)
R8-R10: sc in each st around (12)
Firmly stuff the foot base. Fold the opening flat and crochet 5 sc through both layers to seal (5). Fasten off, leaving a tail.
Character 1: The Yellow Bear
The Body (Yellow and Red)
R1: Using Yellow, 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3: [sc in next st, inc] 6 times (18)
R4: [sc in next 2 sts, inc] 6 times (24)
R5: [sc in next 3 sts, inc] 6 times (30)
R6: [sc in next 4 sts, inc] 6 times (36)
R7: sc in each st around (36)
R8: Change to Red yarn. sc in each st around (36)
R9-R10: sc in each st around (36)
R11: [sc in next 4 sts, dec] 6 times (30)
R12-R13: sc in each st around (30)
R14: [sc in next 3 sts, dec] 6 times (24)
R15-R16: sc in each st around (24)
R17: [sc in next 2 sts, dec] 6 times (18)
Fasten off. Stuff firmly.
Ears (Make 2 in Yellow)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3-R4: sc in each st around (12)
Fasten off, leave tail. (12)
The Brown Pouch Accessory
R1: Using Brown, 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3-R5: sc in each st around (12)
R6: [dec] 6 times (6)
Fasten off. Embroider a White “M” on the front. Attach a chain of 35 brown stitches to either side of the pouch to create the shoulder strap.
Character 2: The Pink Piglet
The Striped Body
R1: Using Magenta, 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3: [sc in next st, inc] 6 times (18)
R4: Change to Petal Pink. [sc in next 2 sts, inc] 6 times (24)
R5: [sc in next 3 sts, inc] 6 times (30)
R6: Change to Magenta. [sc in next 4 sts, inc] 6 times (36)
R7: sc in each st around (36)
R8: Change to Petal Pink. sc in each st around (36)
R9: sc in each st around (36)
R10: Change to Magenta. sc in each st around (36)
R11: [sc in next 4 sts, dec] 6 times (30)
R12: Change to Petal Pink. sc in each st around (30)
R13: sc in each st around (30)
R14: Change to Magenta. [sc in next 3 sts, dec] 6 times (24)
R15: sc in each st around (24)
R16: Change to Petal Pink. sc in each st around (24)
R17: [sc in next 2 sts, dec] 6 times (18)
Fasten off. Stuff firmly.
Snout (Make 1 in Magenta)
R1: ch 4. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working down the opposite side of the ch, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch (8)
R2: sc in each st around (8)
Fasten off, leave tail. (8)
Ears (Make 2 in Petal Pink)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [sc in next 2 sts, inc] 2 times (8)
R3: [sc in next 3 sts, inc] 2 times (10)
R4-R5: sc in each st around (10)
R6: [sc in next 3 sts, dec] 2 times (8)
Fasten off, leave tail. (8)
Character 3: The Orange Tiger
The Body (Solid Orange)
Follow the exact mathematical structure of the Yellow Bear’s body (R1 through R17), utilizing Bright Orange yarn entirely.
Muzzle Appliqué (Make 1 in White)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3: [sc in next st, inc] 6 times (18)
Fasten off, leave tail. (18)
Belly Patch (Make 1 in White)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3: [sc in next st, inc] 6 times (18)
Fasten off, leave tail. (18)
Tail (Make 1 in Orange)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2-R14: sc in each st around (6)
Fasten off, leave tail. (6)
Ears (Make 2 in Orange)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3-R4: sc in each st around (12)
Fasten off, leave tail. (12)
Character 4: The Blue Donkey
The Body (Solid Indigo Blue)
Follow the exact mathematical structure of the Yellow Bear’s body (R1 through R17), utilizing Indigo Blue yarn entirely.
Muzzle Appliqué (Make 1 in Cream)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3: [sc in next st, inc] 6 times (18)
R4: sc in each st around (18)
Fasten off, leave tail. (18)
Ears (Make 2 Indigo Blue panels, 2 Petal Pink panels)
R1: ch 7. sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Opposite side: sc in next 4 ch, 2 sc in last ch (14)
R2: sc in each st around (14)
Fasten off the Pink panels. Do not fasten off the Blue panels. Place the Pink panel over the Blue panel. Working through both pieces, single crochet around the perimeter to join them. Fasten off, leave tail.
Tail (Make 1 in Indigo Blue)
Chain 11. Fasten off. Tie a small Pink yarn bow and attach black yarn tufts to the base of the chain.
Mane
Cut six 4-inch strands of Black yarn. Loop them securely down the center of the head, from Round 2 to Round 6.
Character 5: The Cream Rabbit
The Body (Solid Cream)
Follow the exact mathematical structure of the Yellow Bear’s body (R1 through R17), utilizing Cream yarn entirely.
Muzzle Appliqué (Make 1 in White)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
Fasten off, leave tail. (12)
Belly Patch (Make 1 in White)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3: [sc in next st, inc] 6 times (18)
Fasten off, leave tail. (18)
Ears (Make 2 Cream panels, 2 White panels)
Follow the Blue Donkey Ear instructions precisely, utilizing Cream for the exterior panels and White for the interior panels.
Tail (Make 1 in Cream)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3: sc in each st around (12)
R4: [dec] 6 times (6)
Fasten off, leave tail. (6)
Character 6: The Brown Joey
The Body (Brown and Sky Blue)
R1: Using Chocolate Brown, 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3: [sc in next st, inc] 6 times (18)
R4: [sc in next 2 sts, inc] 6 times (24)
R5: [sc in next 3 sts, inc] 6 times (30)
R6: [sc in next 4 sts, inc] 6 times (36)
R7: sc in each st around (36)
R8: Change to Sky Blue yarn. sc in each st around (36)
R9-R10: sc in each st around (36)
R11: [sc in next 4 sts, dec] 6 times (30)
R12-R13: sc in each st around (30)
R14: [sc in next 3 sts, dec] 6 times (24)
R15-R16: sc in each st around (24)
R17: [sc in next 2 sts, dec] 6 times (18)
Fasten off. Stuff firmly.
Ears (Make 2 Brown panels, 2 Petal Pink panels)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [inc] 6 times (12)
R3: [sc in next st, inc] 6 times (18)
Fasten off Pink panels. Place over Brown panels and single crochet the perimeters together.
Snout (Make 1 in Brown)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [sc in next 2 sts, inc] 2 times (8)
R3: sc in each st around (8)
Fasten off, leave tail. (8)
Assembly
Precision in construction separates the amateur from the artisan. Follow these anchor points for every character:
➡️ Head to Body: Sew the remaining 18 stitches of the neck to the bottom 18 stitches of the head, ensuring the face points directly forward.
➡️ Legs: Pin the flattened top of the legs to Rounds 5 and 6 of the body, spaced slightly apart so the character can sit balanced. Sew securely.
➡️ Arms: Pin the flattened top of the arms to Rounds 15 and 16 of the body, perfectly aligned with the outer edges of the legs below. Sew securely.
➡️ Ears: Mount ears precisely between Rounds 4 and 8 of the head. For the Rabbit and Donkey, sew them near the crown to allow them to fall or stand appropriately.
➡️ Snouts/Muzzles: Pin snouts centered between the eyes, overlapping Rounds 14 through 17. Stuff protruding snouts firmly before sealing the final stitches.
➡️ Embroidery Details:
- Yellow Bear: Embroider thin black eyebrows two rounds above the eyes. Loop the Brown Pouch strap over one shoulder.
- Orange Tiger: Embroider a pink nose on the white muzzle. Embroider black stripes branching from the sides of the face, top of the head, and torso.
- Blue Donkey: Embroider a vertical black line down the center of the face with small horizontal cross-stitches. Embroider a black nose and drooping eyebrows.
- Cream Rabbit: Embroider a soft pink nose on the muzzle.
- Brown Joey: Embroider a black nose at the tip of the snout.
