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.

Freddie the Frog

Say hello to Freddy the Frog! I had designer block so posted on facebook and instagram what people thought I should design next. I'm pleased they suggested a frog as he was such fun to make. Find the pattern here

Glow Worm

The pattern for this glow worm has now been posted! He is great for using left over balls of yarn! Click here for the pattern

Jack Russell

Find the pattern for this cutie here! 

Barry the Beaver

I haven't posted a new pattern in a while. I made this guy in 2019 and have finally got round to writing up the pattern. I know lots of us suddenly have free time stuck in doors so I have made this a free pattern on my blog with the option to buy it as a PDF for a small cost here. 

Barry the Beaver! 

You will need:

·      Yarn needle 

·      Soft toy filling

·      9mm 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 – Soft Brown  

o   Hayfields Bonus DK – Dark Brown 

o   Hayfields Bonus DK – White  

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)

·      DC – Double Crochet 

·      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 – Soft Brown
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*Inc * x6 (12)
3.	*2sc, inc * x4 (16)
4.	*3sc, inc * x4 (20)
5.	*4sc, inc * x4 (24)
6.	*3sc, inc * x6 (30)
7-11.	Sc (30) – 5 rounds
12.	*4sc, inc * x6 (36)
13.	*5sc, inc * x6 (42)
14.	*6sc, inc * x6 (48)
15-22.	Sc (48) – 8 rounds - Place eyes between R14-15, 12st apart.
23.	*6sc, dec * x6 (42)
24.	*5sc, dec * x6 (36) - Stuff the piece and continue stuffing until closed.
25.	*4sc, dec * x6 (30)
26.	*3sc, dec * x6 (24)
27.	*2sc, dec * x6 (18)
28.	*1sc, dec * x6 (12)
29.	*dec * x6 (6)
	FO – close hole.
Nose – Dark Brown
1.	CH 5.
2.	1sc in the 3rd chain from the hook, 1sc into the next ch, 3sc into the last chain, 1sc into the back of each 2 chains, 3sc into the space between the skipped chains 1 and 2. (10)
3.	2sc, inc x3, 2sc, inc x3 (16)
	FO - leaving yarn tail. Sew onto face at R3-7. Stitch a line under the nose. See photo for detail.
Teeth – White
1.	CH 4.
2.	Turn, starting from 2nd chain for the hook, 3sc
3-5.	Turn, ch 1, 3sc – 3 rows
6.	Ch 1, sc evenly around the edge of the piece
	FO – leaving yarn tail to sew to face at R3.
Ears x2 - Soft Brown
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*Inc * x6 (12)
3.	*2sc, inc * x4 (16)
4-5.	Sc (16) – 2 rounds
6.	*2sc, dec * x4 (12)
	FO – leaving yarn tail to sew to head at R19-21. This piece is not stuffed
Body – Soft Brown
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*Inc* x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc* x6 (18)
4.	*2sc, inc* x6 (24)
5.	*3sc, inc* x6 (30)
6.	*4sc, inc* x6 (36)
7.	*8sc, inc* x4 (40)
8-18.	Sc (40) – 11 rounds
19.	*8sc, dec* x4 (36)
20.	Sc (36)
21.	*7sc, dec* x4 (32) - Stuff the piece and continue stuffing until end.
22.	*6sc, dec* x4 (28)
23.	*5sc, dec* x4 (24)
24.	*4sc, dec* x4 (20)
25.	Sc (20)
	FO – Leaving yarn tail to sew to R13-20 of the head.
Tail  – Dark Brown
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*Inc * x6 (12)
3.	*2sc, inc * x4 (16)
4.	*3sc, inc * x4 (20)
5.	*4sc, inc * x4 (24)
6-8.	Sc (24) – 3 rounds
9.	*10sc, dec * x2 (22)
10-11.	Sc (22) – 2 rounds
12.	*9sc, dec * x2 (20)
13.	Sc (20)
14.	*8sc, dec * x2 (18)
15.	Sc (18)
16.	*7sc, dec * x2 (16)
17.	Sc (16)
18.	*6sc, dec * x2 (14)
19.	*5sc, dec * x2 (12)
	FO – leaving yarn tail to sew to the back of the body at R6. This piece is not stuffed
Arms x2 – Starting in Dark Brown
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*Inc * x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc * x6 (18)
4.	*1sc, dec * x6 (12)
5.	Sc (12)
6-13.	Change to Soft Brown – sc (12) – 8 rounds - Stuff the piece and continue stuffing until end.
14.	*dec * x6 (6)
	FO – close hole, leaving yarn tail to sew the top of the arm to body just below where the head is joined, 8st between each arm.
Feet x2 – Dark Brown
1.	4sc into MR (4)
2.	*Inc * x4 (8)
3.	*1sc, inc * x4 (12)
4-6.	Sc (12) – 3 rounds
7.	Fold flat – 6sc through both sides to close
8.	Ch1, turn, *[slst, 3dc], slst * x3
	FO – Leaving yarn tail to sew to R2-4 of the feet to R11 of the legs.  This piece is not stuffed
Legs x2 – Soft Brown
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*Inc * x6 (12)
3.	*2sc, inc * x4 (16)
4-5.	Sc (16) – 2 rounds
6.	*6sc, dec * x2 (14)
7.	*5sc, dec * x2 (12)
8.	*4sc, dec * x2 (10)
9-11.	Sc (10) – 3 rounds - Stuff the piece and continue stuffing until end.
	FO – leaving yarn tail to sew R3-7 for the leg to the body at R9-14 of the body.