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Presents the 2012 Amigurumi Calendar Projects

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 Crochet Me Presents the 2012 Amigurumi Calendar Projects

Lovey was born on Valentine’s Day. She knew Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.
Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] 6 times—18 sc.
she was a little different, what with the horns Rnd 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] 6 times—24 sc.
and all, but  with beautiful girly stripes, she Rnd 5: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts] 6 times—30 sc.
decided to embrace her monstrous good looks Rnd 6: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts] 6 times—36 sc.
Rnd 7: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts] 6 times—42 sc.
and adorn her graceful horns with a tiny flower. Rnds 8–14: Sc around, change to CC1 in last st.
She smiled, batted her eyelashes, and I took Rnds 15–17: Sc around, change to CC2 in last st.
her picture. She wants to be a model when she Rnd 18: Sc around.
Rnd 19: [Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts] 6 times—36 sc.
grows up (in a calendar of course)! Rnds 20–21: Sc around.
Finished Size: 61⁄2" tall. Rnd 22: [Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts] 6 times, change to MC
in last st—30 sc.
Yarn: Worsted Weight (#4 Medium).
Rnds 23–24: Sc around, change to CC1 in last st.
Shown Here: Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian highland
Rnd 25: Sc around, change to CC2 in last st.
wool; 220 yd [200 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]; ), #9478 (pink;
Rnd 26: Sc around.
MC), #7808 (purple; CC1), #8909 (fuchsia; CC2), #8509
Rnd 27: [Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts] 6 times—24 sc.
(gray; CC3), 1 hank each.
Rnd 28: Sc around, change to MC in last st.
Hook: Size E/4 (3.5 mm) Adjust hook size if necessary Rnd 29: Sc around, change to CC1 in last st.
to obtain correct gauge. Rnd 30: Sc around.
Notions: White felt; st marker (m); two 9 mm black Shape leg:
safety eyes; sewing needle and white thread; black Rnd 31: Sc in next 12 sts, sk next 12 sts—12 sc.
embroidery floss; polyester fiberfill; craft glue. Rnd 32: Beg at first st of Rnd 31, sc around, change to
Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this project. CC2 in last st.
Rnds 33–34: Sc around, change to MC in last st.
Skill Level: Easy.
Rnd 35: Sc in next 7 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3
sts, 3 hdc in next st—16 sts.
Notes
Rnd 36: Sc in next 8 sts, [bobble (see Stitch Guide) in
Exact gauge is not necessary for this project. Gauge
next st (for toe), sl st in next st] 3 times, sc in next 2 sts.
should be tight enough to make a fabric that will hold
Fasten off.
the stuffing in place and keep its shape.
All pieces are worked in spirals. Do not join rnds. Use
st marker (m) to indicate beg of rnd, move m up as each
Eyes (make 2)
Cut 2 ovals from white felt. Cut tiny slits in center of
rnd is completed.
felt and insert one safety eye into each oval. Attach
To change color, work last st of old color to last yo.
safety eyes to face. Sew edges of white felt down with
Yo with new color and draw through all lps on hook.
white thread. With black embroidery floss, embroider
Proceed with new color. Fasten off old color.
straight st eyelashes, using photograph as a guide.
Body is worked through Rnd 36, then eyes are made
Stuff body.
before cont body. This is for ease in attaching safety
eyes.
Second Leg
Rnd 1: Join CC1 with sc in first skipped st of Rnd 30, sc
Stitch Guide
in each rem skipped st around—12 sc.
Bobble: Yo, insert hook in indicated st and pull up lp
Rnds 2–4: Rep Rnds 32–34 of shape leg to form other
(3 lps on hook), [yo, insert hook in same st and pull up
leg.
lp] 2 times (7 lps on hook), yo and draw through all 7
Rnd 5: Sc in next 2 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts,
lps on hook.
3 hdc in next st, sc in next 5 sts—16 sts.
Rnd 6: Sc in next 4 sts, [bobble in next st, sl st in next
Body
st] 3 times, sc in next 6 sts. Fasten off.
Rnd 1: With MC, make an adjustable lp (see Glossary),
6 sc in lp—6 sc.

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 Crochet Me Presents the 2012 Amigurumi Calendar Projects

Rnd 12: Sc around.

Rnd 13: Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts—10 sc.
Rnds 14–15: Sc around, change to MC in last st.
Rnds 16–17: Sc around, change to CC2 in last st.
Rnds 18–20: Sc around, change to CC2 in last st.
Rnd 21: Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts—9 sc.
Rnd 22: Sc around, change to MC in last st.
Rnds 23–25: Sc around, change to CC2 in last st.
Rnd 26: Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts—8 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff arm
firmly. Thread tail through sts of last rnd and pull to
close opening. Sew arm to body.

Horns (make 2)
Rnd 1: With CC3, make an adjustable lp, 3 sc in lp—3
sc.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around—6 sc.
Rnds 3–4: Sc around.
Rnd 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] 3 times—9 sc.
Rnd 6–7: Sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next
3 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff and sew
to head.
Toni Rexroat

Mouth
Using 6 strands of black embroidery floss, embroider
a wide smile across face. Cut small triangle from white
felt (for tooth) and glue to mouth.
Sole of Foot (make 2)
Rnd 1: With MC, ch 4, sc in bottom ridge lp of 2nd ch Flower
from hook and in next ch, 3 hdc in next ch, rotate to Rnd 1: With CC2, make an adjustable lp, 9 sc in lp, sl st
work across other side of ch, sc in next 2 ch, sc in beg in first sc to join.
ch; do not join—8 sts. Rnd 2: *Ch 1, (dc, hdc) in next st, sl st in next st; rep
Rnd 2: Sc in next 2 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next st, from * around, working last sl st in joining sl st.
3 hdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts—12 sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew onto head near one
Rnd 3: Sc in next 3 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 horn.
sts, 3 hdc in next st, sc in next 4 sts—16 sts. Fasten off,
leaving a long tail for sewing. ALLISON HOFFMAN is an amigurumi designer who is
Stuff legs firmly. Sew soles of feet to bottom of each inspired by pop culture and her three little boys. She
leg, making them a little flat so monster will stand. loves creating quirky toys with a sense of humor. She
blogs at www.craftyiscool.blogspot.com.
Arms (make 2)
Rnd 1: Beg at hand, with CC2, make an adjustable lp,
6 sc in lp—6 sc.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.
Rnds 3–5: Sc around, change to CC1 in last st.
Rnd 6: Sc in next 5 sts, bobble in next st, sc in next 6 sts.
Rnds 7–8: Sc around, change to MC in last st.
Rnds 9–10: Sc around, change to CC2 in last st.
Rnd 11: Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, change
to CC2 in last st—11 sc.

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