Head
With tan yarn:
01. start 6 sc into a magic ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 5 times, sc 2 [36]
07 – 08. sc in each st around [36]
09. *sc 5, inc* 6 times [42]
10 – 11. sc in each st around [42]
12. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 5 times, sc 3 [48]
13 – 14. sc in each st around [48]
15. *sc 7, inc* 6 times [54]
Marking Stitches for the Eyes: Insert two markers 18 stitches apart between rounds 14 & 15. These markers will show you where to place your safety eyes at a later step.
For additional details and a photo, see “Head: Round 15 – Marking Stitches for the Eyes” in the Notes section of the pattern.
16 – 17. sc in each st around [54]
Switch to white yarn & 4.5mm hook:
18. slst in each stitch around [54]
Switch back to 3.5mm hook:
19. BLO: sc in each st around, slst to join [54]
20. ch 1, *sc, bobble* 27 times, slst to join [54]
21. ch 1, sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 5 times, sc 4, slst to join [60]
22. ch 1, *sc, bobble* 30 times, slst to join [60]
Marking Stitches for the Ears: You are now going to mark 4 stitches in round 22 (the round you just completed) to show where you should attach the ears in round 23. See “Head: Round 22 – Marking Stitches for the Ears” in the Notes section of the pattern for instructions.
Crochet Ears to Head: As you crochet round 23, attach the ears where indicated. I’ve included a video tutorial under “Head: Round 23 – Crochet Ears to Head” in the Notes section.
23. ch 1, sc in each st around, attaching ears where indicated, slst to join [60]
24. ch 1, *sc, bobble* 30 times, slst to join [60]
25. ch 1, sc in each st around, slst to join [60]
26. ch 1, *sc, bobble* 30 times, slst to join [60]
27. ch 1, *sc 3, dec* 12 times, slst to join [48]
28. ch 1, *sc, bobble* 24 times, slst to join [48]
29. ch 1, *sc 2, dec* 12 times, slst to join [36]
30. ch 1, *sc, bobble* 18 times, slst to join [36]
Stuff Head & Add Safety Eyes: Stuff head ¾ full, create indents for the eyes, then add your safety eyes. See “Stuff Head & Add Safety Eyes” in the Notes section for details and a video tutorial.
31. ch 1, *sc, dec* 12 times, slst to join [24]
32. ch 1, *sc, bobble* 12 times, slst to join [24]
33. ch 1, *dec* 12 times, slst to join [12]
34. ch 1, *sc, bobble* 6 times, slst to join [12]
Finish stuffing.
35. *dec* 6 times [6]
Cut your working yarn and close with an Ultimate Finish.