One Piece Hamster

This chap is a quick and tiny make. He is totally one piece. 

 

You will need:

·       Yarn needle 

·       Soft toy filling

·       3mm crochet hook

·       5mm safety eyes 

·       DK Yarn - Approx. 30m

 

More information and tips

 

Stitches and abbreviations used:

(US crochet terms are used)

·       MC - Magic circle/ring (sc unless otherwise specified)

·       Ch - Chain 

·       SC - Single crochet 

·       DC – Double crochet

·       TR – Treble crochet 

·       Inc - Increase stitch (2 single crochets into one stitch)

·       Dec - Decrease stitch (single crochet 2 stitches together)

·       BLO – Back Loop Only 

·       FLO – Front Loop Only 

·       PC – Pop Corn Stitch – (5dc pc stitches are used in this pattern for the feet)

·       ST - Stitch                               

·       SLST - Slip stitch 

·       R – Round or Row 

·       FO - Finish Off

 

Other things to note....

·       This is worked in continuous rounds. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track.

·       The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round.

·       *  * indicates repeated series of stitches. 

·       Use invisible decreases for a neater finished product. 

·       Stitches in [ ]  are worked into one stitch.

·       Remember to stuff the product little and often as you work.

 

 

 

Head and Body – Starting in Brown
1.	MC (4)
2.	*INC *x4 (8)
3.	2sc, *inc*x4, 2sc (12)
4.	3sc, *inc*x6, 3sc (18)
5.	SC (18)
6.	5sc, *inc*x3, 2sc, *inc*x3, 5sc (24)
7.	5sc, *inc, 1sc*x3, 5sc, *inc, 1sc*x3, 2sc (30)
8.	5sc, *inc, 1sc*x3, 11sc, *inc, 1sc*x3, 2sc (36)
9.	5sc, *dec, 1sc*x3, 11sc, *dec, 1sc*x3, 2sc (30)
10.	11sc, [FLO – 1hdc, 1dc, 1tr], ch1, [FLO – 1tr, 1dc, 1hdc], 6sc, [FLO – 1hdc, 1dc, 1tr], ch1, [FLO – 1tr, 1dc, 1hdc], 9sc (30) – only counting the BLO left from the ears not the stitches into the FLO
11.	4sc, dec, 1sc, dec, 2sc, 1sc into the BLO left from the ears of the previous round of the next 2st, 6sc, 1sc into the BLO left from the ears of the previous round of the next 2st, 2sc, dec, 1sc, dec, 2sc (26)
12.	Change to White – sc (26)
13.	3sc, PC, 21sc, PC (26)
14.	Sc (26) - Place safety eyes approx. R6, 6st apart. In line with the ears.
15.	6sc, *inc, 1sc*x2, 11sc, *inc, 1sc*x2, 1sc (30)
16-17.	Sc (30) – 2 rounds
18.	Change to Brown – 7sc, *inc, 1sc*x3, 10sc, *inc, 1sc*x3, 1sc (36)
19-23.	Sc (36) – 5 rounds
24.	2sc, PC, 3sc, PC, 29sc (36)
25.	Sc (36)
26.	*2sc, dec, 2sc*x6 (30)
27.	*3sc, dec*x6 (24) – Start stuffing the piece and continue until closing.
28.	*1sc, dec, 1sc*x6 (18)
29.	*1sc, dec*x6 (12)
30.	*dec*x6 (6)
	FO – Close hole
	Use a strand of pink yarn to embroider on a nose between R1-3.

 

 

 

 

 

Whale

This is a quick and easy whale pattern. You can get the PDF version here.

You will need:

·       Yarn needle 

·       Soft toy filling

·       3mm crochet hook 

·       DK Yarn – Approx. 80m

o    Wendy Peter Pan DK – Blue

o    Wendy Peter Pan DK – Black

o    Wendy Peter Pan DK – White

Stitches and abbreviations used: (US terminology)

·       MR - Magic ring (sc unless otherwise specified)

·       Ch - Chain 

·       SC - Single crochet 

·       Inc - Increase stitch (2 single crochets into one stitch)

·       Dec - Decrease stitch (single crochet 2 stitches together)

·       FLO – Front Loop Only 

·       YO – Yarn Over 

·       ST - Stitch                                                      

·       SLST - Slip stitch 

·       R – Round or Row 

·       FO - Finish Off

Other things to note....

·       This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track.

·       The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round.

·       *  * indicates repeated series of stitches. 

·       Use invisible decreases for a neater finished product. This is done by using the FLO of the stitches while making the decrease. 

·       Stitches in [ ]  are worked into one stitch.

·       Remember to stuff the product little and often as you work.

Body - Blue
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*inc* x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc* x6 (18)
4.	*1sc, inc, 1sc* x6 (24)
5.	*3sc, inc* x6 (30)
6.	*2sc, inc, 2sc* x6 (36)
7.	*5sc, inc* x6 (42)
8.	*3sc, inc, 3sc* x6 (48)
9.	Sc (48)
10.	*7sc, inc* x6 (54)
11-19.	Sc (54) – 9 rounds
20.	10sc, *dec, 2sc* x6, 20sc (48) -mark the decrease section in this round to help with positioning the eyes and fins later.
21.	Sc (48)
22.	7sc, *dec, 2sc* x6, 17sc (42) – start stuffing and continue stuffing until closing.
23-24.	Sc (42) – 2 rounds
25.	5sc, *dec, 2sc* x6, 13sc (36)
26.	Sc (36)
27.	6sc, *dec, 2sc* x4, 14sc (32)
28.	Sc (32)
29.	*3sc, dec, 3sc* x4 (28)
30.	Sc (28)
31.	*5sc, dec* x4 (24)
32.	Sc (24)
33.	*2sc, dec, 2sc* x4 (20)
34.	Sc (20)
35.	*3sc, dec* x4 (16)
36.	Sc (16)
37.	*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
38.	Sc (12) – Finish stuffing, the rest of the of the whale and parts are unstuffed.
39.	inc into the stitch, skip the next 6 stitches, inc into the last 5 stitches (12) – This is making one of the tail fins.
40.	*1sc, inc, 1sc* x4 (16)
41-42.	Sc (16) – 2 rounds
43.	*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
44.	Sc (12)
45.	*dec* x6 (6)
	FO – Close hole
39b.	Join yarn at the unworked stitch from R39 above - *inc* x6 (12) - This is making the second tail fin.
40b.	*1sc, inc, 1sc* x4 (16)
41b-42b.	Sc (16) – 2 rounds
43b.	*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
44b.	Sc (12)
45b.	*dec* x6 (6)
	FO – Close hole
Eyes x2 – White
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*inc* x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc* x6 (18)
	FO – Leaving yarn tail. This will be used to sew the eye to the head after adding the detail.
Detailing in the eyes x2 - Black
1.	Insert hook into any st between R2&3 of the eyes. Surface slst into the next 7sts.
	FO – Tie off yarn tails.
	Sew eye pieces to R10-16 of the head approx. 16st apart. Use the increased stitches marked from R20 of the body to help placement.
Side fins x2 – Blue
1.	4sc into MR (4)
2.	*inc* x4 (8)
3.	*1sc, inc* x4 (12)
4.	Sc (12)
5.	*1sc, inc, 1sc* x4 (16)
6-7.	Sc (16) – 2 rounds
8.	*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
9.	*1sc, dec* x4 (8)
	FO – leaving yarn tail. Do not stuff. Flatten the piece. Sew to body at approx. R21. 20st apart.
Detailing
	Using a strand of white yarn, sew onto the tail ensuring not to pull too tightly. See picture for placement.
	Using a strand of black yarn, sew a mouth at approx. R7. Using a strand of black yarn, add detailing above the eyes if desired.

Damien the Donkey

Say hello the Damien. He has a choice of two hair styles. Each gives such different character. You can find the pattern here.

Milo the Monkey

Milo is a free pattern but it can also be purchased as a PDF download for a small cost here:

You will need:

·       Yarn needle 

·       Soft toy filling

·       8mm safety eyes 

·       3mm crochet hook (This pattern can be made with any size yarn and hook. I recommend using a hook 1 size smaller than suggested on the yarn)

·       DK Yarn – Approx. 140m

o    Sirdar Snuggly DK – Brown

o    Sirdar Snuggly DK – Oatmeal 

o    Sirdar Snuggly DK – Black (for mouth detail)

More information and tips

Stitches and abbreviations used: (US terminology)

·       MR - Magic ring (sc unless otherwise specified)

·       Ch - Chain 

·       SC - Single crochet 

·       Inc - Increase stitch (2 single crochets into one stitch)

·       Dec - Decrease stitch (single crochet 2 stitches together)

·       FLO – Front loop only 

·       BLO – Back loop only 

·       YO – Yarn Over 

·       ST - Stitch                                                      

·       SLST - Slip stitch 

·       R – Round or Row 

·       FO - Finish Off

Other things to note....

·       Most of this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track.

·       The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round.

·       *  * indicates repeated series of stitches. 

·       Use invisible decreases for a neater finished product. This is done by using the FLO of the stitches while making the decrease. 

·       Changing colour – complete the stitch before the colour change by working the last yarn over of the stitch with the new colour. 

·       Stitches in [ ]  are worked into one stitch.

·       Remember to stuff the product little and often as you work.

Head – Starting in oatmeal
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*Inc * x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc * x6 (18)
4.	*1sc, inc, 1sc * x6 (24)
5.	*3sc, inc * x6 (30)
6.	*2sc, inc, 2sc * x6 (36)
7.	*5sc, inc * x6 (42)
8.	Change to brown - *3sc, inc, 3sc * x6 (48)
9-16.	Sc (48) – 8 rounds – Place safety eyes between R5-6, approx. 8st apart
17.	*3sc, dec, 3sc * x6 (42)
18.	*5sc, dec * x6 (36) - Stuff the head and continue stuffing until closed
19.	*2sc, dec, 2sc * x6 (30)
20.	*3sc, dec * x6 (24)
21.	*1sc, dec, 1sc * x6 (18)
22.	*1sc, dec * x6 (12)
23.	*dec * x6 (6)
	FO – Close hole
Muzzle – Oatmeal
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*Inc * x6 (12)
3.	1sc, inc x3, 3sc, inc x3, 2sc (18)
4.	2sc, inc x3, 6sc, inc x3, 4sc (24)
5.	3sc, inc, 2sc, inc. 8sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 5sc (28)
6-7.	Sc (28) – 2 rounds
	FO – Leaving long yarn tail, sew to the bottom half of the face between R1-7, stuffing as you sew. Using a stand of brown yarn, embroider on the nose detail.  Using a strand of black yarn, embroider on the mouth detail. See pictures for guidance.
Ears x2 – Brown
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*Inc * x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc * x6 (18)
4-5.	Sc (18) – 2 rounds
6.	*dec, 1sc * x6 (12)
	FO – Leaving yarn tail, sew to the head between R12-14. Approx. 16st apart. This piece is not stuffed.
Body – Brown
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*Inc * x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc* x6 (18)
4.	*1sc, inc, 1sc * x6 (24)
5.	*3sc, inc * x6 (30)
6.	*2sc, inc, 2sc * x6 (36)
7-19.	Sc (36) – 13 rounds
20.	*7sc, dec * x4 (32) - Stuff the piece and continue stuffing until end.
21.	Sc (32)
22.	*3sc, dec, 3sc * x4 (28)
23.	*5sc, dec * x4 (24)
24.	*2sc, dec, 2sc * x4 (20)
	FO – Leaving yarn tail, sew to R10-18 of the head.
Thumbs x2 – Oatmeal
1.	5sc into MR (5)
2.	SC (5)
	FO – Leaving yarn tail to close any gaps from joining to the hand in the next step.
Hands & Arms x2 – Starting in Oatmeal
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	Inc x5, 1sc (11)
3-4.	Sc (11) – 2 rounds
5.	2sc, 5sc around the thumb, 9sc around the rest of the hand. (16)
6.	*dec, 2sc * x 4 (12) – Use the yarn tail from the thumb to close up any gaps from joining.
7.	Change to Brown – *4sc, dec * x2 (10)
8-21.	Sc (10) – 14 rounds - Stuff the piece and continue stuffing until end.
22.	*dec * x5 (5)
	FO – Close hole. Leaving yarn tail, sew to the top of the body just below where the head is joined with the thumbs facing forward, approx. 8st apart.
Legs x2 – Starting in Oatmeal
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*Inc * x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc * x6 (18)
4.	*8sc, inc * x2 (20)
5-6.	Sc (20) – 2 rounds
7.	6sc, dec x4, 6sc (16)
8.	6sc, dec x2, 6sc (14)
9-22.	Change to Brown – sc (14) –14 rounds - Stuff the piece and continue stuffing until end.
23.	*dec * x7 (7)
	FO - close hole, leaving yarn tail, sew the legs to the side of the body at approx. R5-9 of the body.
Tail – Brown
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*Inc, 2sc * x2 (8)
3-20.	Sc (8) - 18 rounds – Stuff lightly
	FO – Leaving yarn tail, sew to body at the centre of the back at R5-7.