Here's another of my crochet patterns. This angelic Hello Kitty doll hides a secret -
inside she's a bit of a devil!
REQUIRES
Yarn - 50g each of white, black, red and lilac; small amounts black and white Twinkle or other sparkling yarn)
Hook / Needles - 3 mm
Sundries - 4 toy eyes, 2 noses (or black and yellow felt), toy stuffing
INSTRUCTIONS (Given in UK notation)
HEAD (make 2 - one white, one red)
Begin with Head A in red.
Make 11 chain. Rd 1; work 1 dc into 2nd chain from hook, dc into next 8 chain, 3 dc into last chain. Turn the work and work down the other side of the base chain - 8 dc, inc in last stitch. 22 stitches. Rd 2; inc 1, dc 8, inc 3, dc 8, inc 2. 28. Rd 3; Inc 1, dc 9, inc 1, dc 1, inc 1, dc 1, inc 1, dc 9, inc 1, dc 1, inc 1, dc 1. 34. Rd 4; inc 1, dc 10, inc 1, dc 2, inc 1, dc 2, inc 1, dc 10, inc 1, dc 2, inc 1, dc 2. 40. Rd 5: inc 1, dc 11, inc 1, dc 3, inc 1, dc 3, inc 1, dc 11, inc 1, dc 3, inc 1, dc 3. 46. Rd 6; dc. Rd 7: inc 1, dc 12, inc 1, dc 4, inc 1, dc 4, inc 1, dc 12, inc 1, dc 4, inc 1, dc 4. 52. Rd 8; dc. Rd 9: inc 1, dc 13, inc 1, dc 5, inc 1, dc 5, inc 1, dc 13, inc 1, dc 5, inc 1, dc 5. 58. Rd 10 - 12: dc. Rd 13; dec 1, dc 13, dec 1, dc 5, dec 1, dc 5, dec 1, dc 13, dec 1, dc 5, dec 1, dc 5, 52. Rd 14; dc. Rd 15: dec 1, dc 12, dec 1, dc 4, dec 1, dc 4, dec 1, dc 12, dec 1, dc 4, dec 1, dc 4. 46. Rd 16; dc. Rd 17; dec 1, dc 14, dec 1, dc 4, dec 1, dc 17, dec 1, dc 3. 42. Rd 18; dc. Rd 19; (dec 1, dc 3, dec 1, dc 7), repeat twice. 36. Rd 20; dc. Rd 21; (dec 1, dc 2, dec 1, dc 6) repeat to end. 30. Rd 22; dc. Rd 23; (dec 1, dc 1, dec 1, dc 5) repeat to end. 24. Rd 24; dc.
On head A, ss from last to first and fasten off. On Head B (white) do not fasten off but put last stitch on a holder while fixing features and stuffing. On both heads position and fix eyes and nose, and stuff. Embroider whiskers with black yarn.
BODY
Using lilac, attach yarn to last stitch of Head B. Rd 1; dc. Rd 2; dc 5, inc 1, dc 11, inc 1, dc to end. 26. Rd 3; dc 1, inc 1, dc 12, inc 1, dc to end. 28. Rd 4; dc 5, inc 1, dc 1, inc 1, dc 11, inc 1, dc 1, inc 1, dc to end. 32. Rd 5; dc 7, inc 1, dc 13, inc 1, dc to end. 34. Rd 6; dc. Rd 7; dc 8, inc 1, dc 16, inc 1, dc to end. 36. Rd 8; dc 8, inc 1, dc 17, inc 1, dc to end. 38. Rd 9; dc. Rd 10; dc 9, inc 1, dc 18, inc 1, dc to end. 40. Rd 11; dc. Change colour to black. Rd 12; dc. Rd 13; dc 9, dec 1, dc 18, dec 1, dc to end. 38. Rd 14; dc. Rd 15; dc 8, dec 1, dc 17, dec 1, dc to end. 36. Rd 16; dc 8, dec 1, dc 16, dec 1, dc to end. 34. Rd 17; dc. Rd 18; dc 7, dec 1, dc 13, dec 1, dc to end. 32. Rd 19; dc 5, dec 1, dc 1, dec 1, dc 11, dec 1, dc 1, dec 1, dc to end. 28. Rd 20; dc 1, dec 1, dc 12, dec 1, dc to end. 26. Rd 21; dc 5, dec 1, dc 11, dec 1, dc to end. 24. Rd 22; dc. Ss from last to first and fasten off. Stuff body and stitch Head B in position facing same way as A.
EARS (make 2 red, 2 white)
Begin with magic ring, make 6dc into it. Rd 1: (inc 1, dc 1) to end. 9. Rd 2; (inc 1, dc 2) to end. 12. Rd 3; (inc 1, dc 3) to end. 15. Rd 4; (inc 1, dc 4) to end. 18. Rd 5; (inc 1, dc 5) to end. 21. Fasten off, stuff, and stitch to head.
BOW (make 1 lilac, 1 black or Twinkle black)
Part 1: make 8 chain. Rd 1; Work 1 dc into 2nd chain from hook, dc into next 5 chain, 3 dc into last chain. Turn so you are working down back of chain; work 5 dc, inc in last stitch. 16. Rd 2; (inc 1, dc 5, inc 1, dc 1), repeat. 20. Rd 3; (inc 1, dc 7, inc 1, dc 1), repeat. 24. Ss from last to first stitch, fasten off.
Part 2: make magic ring, work 6 dc into it. Rd 1; (inc 1, dc 1) to end. 9. Ss from last to first and fasten off.
Using length of same yarn, draw Part 1 up tightly at the centre and stitch to hold, leaving a long tail. Stitch Part 2 to centre of Part 1, then use tail to sew bow to head next to one ear.
ARMS (make 2 red/black, 2 white/lilac).
Begin with red for Devil Kitty, white for Angel Kitty. Make magic ring and work 6 dc into it. Rd 1; inc all round. 12. Change to lilac for angel, black for devil. Rd 2; dc through back loops only. Rd 3 - 14; dc. Rd 15; dc 3, dec 1, dc 3, dec 1, dc 2. 10. Fasten off, stuff and attach to body.
RUFF (make 1 in lilac or sparkling white, I in plain or sparkling black)
Make 8 chain. Row 1; dc into 2nd chain from hook, dc to end. 7. Row 2; ch 1 (does not count as stitch), dc into back loops of all dc. 7. Repeat Row 2 x 58 (you ma=y have to make it longer or shorter, depending how wide your kitty’s neck is and how thick your yarn; remember it is gathered up, so has to be wider than the actual neck measurement). Fasten off leaving very long tail. Using this and darning needle run yarn through row ends along one edge and gather up, not too tightly - you can check it by placing it round the neck and loosening or tightening as required. Position on neck with gathered edge at top and open ends at back, sew in position and finally sew first and last row together to form ruff seam.
WINGS
(DEVIL - make 2)
Using red make 4 chain. Row 1; dc into 2nd ch from hook, dc to end. 3. Ch 1, turn. Row 2; dc 3, dc 4, turn. Row 3; dc into 2nd chain and next 2 chain, htr into 3 dc of last row. 6. Ch 1, turn. Row 4; dc 3, ch 5. Turn. Row 5; dc into 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch, htr into 3 dc of last row. 7. Ch 1, turn. Row 6; dc 4, ch 6. Turn., Row 7; dc into 2nd ch and next 4 st, 4 htr. 9. Ch 3. Work 8 dc evenly along top edge opposite points, ss into 1st chain made and fasten off. Stitch to back.
(ANGEL - make 2)
Using white make 4 ch. Row 1; dc into 2nd chain from hook, dc to end. 3. Turn. Row 2; ss into 3 dc, make 3 ch. Turn. Row 3; dc into 2nd ch from hook, dc to end. 5. Turn. Row 4; ss into all 5 stitches, make 3 ch, turn. Row 5; dc into 2nd ch from hook, dc to end. 7. Turn. Row 6; ss into all 7 stitches, make 3 ch. Turn. Row 7; dc into 2nd ch from hook, dc to end. 9. Turn. Row 8; ss into all 9 stitches, make 3 ch. Turn. Row 9; dc into 2nd ch from hook, dc to end. 11. Do not turn. Make 3 chain, work 6 dc evenly along top edge to starting ch. Fasten off and stitch in place.
TAIL
(ANGEL)
Using white make magic ring, work 6 dc into it. Rd 1; dc 2, inc 1, dc 2, inc 1. 8. Rd 2 - 4; dc. Fasten off, stuff lightly and stitch to outside of gown. (I recommend you attach the tails during working of the gowns, when they are about half the full length - it is easier to attach the tails before you have the full gown completed).
(DEVIL)
Using red, make 8 chain and join in a ring with ss. Rd 1; dc in every chain. 8. Rd 2 - 4; dc. Rd 5; dc 2, dec 1, dc 2, dec 1. 6. Rd 6; dec all round till gap is closed. Do not fasten off. Down side of tail work 2 dc, ch 3, turn. Dc into 2nd chain from hook, dc into 2 dc already made. Now work down opposite side making 2 dc and 3 chain. Turn. Work dc into 2nd chain from hook, dc 2, ss into next dc. Turn. Dec I, fasten off. Stuff and stitch to outside of gown.
GOWNS (Make 2 - 1 using black and black twinkle for devil, 1 using lilac and white twinkle for angel)
Using body colour, attach yarn to row immediately above colour change and work 40 dc evenly round waist, working around the stem of your original stitches where possible. Be sure you are working in the right direction to have your gown right side out, and keep an eye on the size - you may need to make it wider or narrower, longer or shorter, depending on your yarn.
Rd 1; dc. Rd 2; (dc 3, inc 1) to end. 50. Rd 3; dc. Rd 4; (dc 4, inc 1) to end. 60. Rd 5 - 7; dc. Rd 8; (dc 9, inc 1) to end. 66. Rd 9; dc. Rd 10; (dc 10, inc 1) to end. 72. Rd 11; dc. Rd 12; (dc 11, inc 1) to end. 78. Rd 13 - 15; dc. Rd 16; (dc 12, inc 1) to end. 84. Rd 17 - 32; dc. Change to sparkly yarn for frill. Rd 33; dc through back loops only. Rd 34; (dc 1, htr 1, tr 3 into next 2 st, htr 1, dc 1) to end. 140. Ss from last stitch to 1st and fasten off. You may wish to stitch the two gowns together at the bottom edge; if you do I recommend you attach them where the frills begin, using invisible thread if possible. But It is not essential to do this as it is quite easy to turn them over without it.
I created this pattern some time ago, based on a Japanese pattern authorised by Sanrio but with substantial changes to make it easier for European crocheters, and more traditionally English in costume style. If you do make it be aware that I do not hold any copyrights regarding Hello Kitty or Dear Daniel, and that it may be an offence to sell toys produced from this pattern.
Requires: approx 300 g white, 100g light grey, 50g lilac DK yarn. Small scrap black yarn. Toy eyes and noses, unless you prefer to embroider them (in which case, more black yarn and small amount yellow). 3.5 hook. Toy stuffing. The pieces up to the point where I mark off for Bride and Groom are common to both toys, so make 2 heads, 4 ears etc.
HEAD
Using white, make 8 chain. Work first round on both sides of chain. Rd 1; dc into next 7 chain, 3 dc into next chain. Dc into next 6 stitches, 2 dc into next. 18. From now until rd 8, join all rds. Rd2; (inc, dc 7, inc) to end. 24. Rd 3; (inc, dc 7, inc, dc, inc, dc) to end. 30. Rd 4; (inc, dc 8, inc, dc 2, inc, dc 2) to end. 36. Rd 5; (inc, dc 9, inc, dc 3, inc, dc 3) to end. 42. Rd 6; (inc, dc 10, inc, dc 4, inc, dc 4) to end. 48. Rd 7; (inc, dc 11, inc, dc 5, inc, dc 5) to end. 54. Rd 8 - 13; dc all round, do not join. Rd 14; (dec, dc 11, dec, dc 5, dec, dc 5) to end, join. 48. Rd 15; dc all round, do not join. Rd 16; (dec, dc 10, dec, dc 4, dec, dc 4) to end, join. 42. Rd 17; dc all round, do not join. Rd 18; (dec, dc 9, dec, dc 3, dec, dc 3) to end, join. 36. Rd 19; (dec, dc 8, dec, dc 2, dec, dc 2) to end, join. 30. Rd 20; (dec, dc 7, dec, dc, dec, dc) to end, join. 24. Rd 21; (dec, dc 4) to end, join. 20. Fasten off. If using toy eyes insert now. Position eyes on about 7 rows up and 7 stitches in from side - should be about 9 stitches between. Position nose between eyes about 5 rows up. Stuff head. Stitch 3 whiskers each side using black starting just above eye.
EARS (make 2)
Using white make magic ring. Rd 1; work 6 dc into ring, do not join. Rd 2; (inc, dc) to end. From now on join all rows. 9. Rd 3; (inc, dc 2) to end. 12. Rd 4; (inc, dc 3) to end. 15. Rd 5; (inc, dc 4) to end. 18. Rd 6; (inc, dc 5) to end. 21. Fasten off, stuff and stitch to head.
HANDS (make 2)
Using white make magic ring. Rd 1; 6 dc into ring, do not join. Rd 2; inc to end. Join. 12. Rd 3; (inc, dc) to end. Join. 18. Rd 4; dc to end. Rd 5; (dec, dc 4) to end, join. 15. Rd 6; dc to end. Rd 7; (dec, dc 3) to end, join. 12. Rd 8 - 11; dc to end. Rd 12; (dec, dc 2) to end, join. 9. Rd 13; (dec, dc) to end, join. 6. Fasten off. Stuff and stitch to body when completed.
TAIL
Using white make magic ring. Rd 1; 6 dc into ring, do not join. Rd 2; inc to end, join. 12. Rd 3 - 4; dc to end. Fasten off. Stuff and stitch to body when complete.
BOW TIES
Using lilac, make 8 chain (+ 1). Turn. Work 4 rows dc. Fasten off. Now make 4 chain (+ 1). Work 2 rows dc. Fasten off. Wrap smaller strip around centre of larger one, pulling tight to create bow effect, stitch base to secure..
SMALL FLOWERS
Make in white for Kitty’s neck bow and in lilac for Daniel’s buttonhole. Make 9 chain. Work 2 half trebles into second chain, ss into next 2 ch, 2 htr into next, repeat to end and fasten off leaving tail. Now roll up this strip so it forms the flower, stitching into place tightly using the tail.
BRIDE PIECES
BODY
Using white, make magic ring. Rd 1; 6 dc into ring. Join all increase and decrease rounds from now on. Rd 2; inc o end. 12. Rd 3; (inc, dc) to end. 18. Rd 4; (inc, dc 2) to end. 24. Rd 5; (inc, dc 3) to end. 30. Rd 6; (inc, dc 4) to end. 36. Rd 7; (inc, dc 5) to end. 42. Rd 8; (inc, dc 6) to end. 48. Rd 9 - 11; dc to end. Rd 12; (dec, dc 6) to end. 42. Rd 13; dc to end. Rd 14; (dec, dc 5) to end. 36. Rd 15; dc to end. Rd 16; (dec, dc 4) to end. 30. Rd 17; dc to end. Rd 18; (dec, dc 4) to end. 25. Rd 19; dc to end. Rd 20; (dec, dc 3) to end. 20. Rd 21; dc to end. Fasten off. Rejoin yarn to row 14 and work through stitches of that row. Rd 1; dc to end. 36. Rd 2; (inc, dc 5) to end. 42. Rd 3; (inc, dc 6) to end. 48. Rd 4; (inc, dc 7) to end. 54. Rd 5; (inc, dc 8) to end. 60. Rd 6; (inc, dc 9) to end. 66. Rd 7; dc. Rd 8; (inc, dc 10) to end. 72. Rd 9; dc. Rd 10; (inc, dc 11) to end. 78. Rd 11; dc. Rd 12; (inc, dc 12) to end. 84. Change to lilac. Rd 13 - 15; dc. Change back to white. Rd 16; dc. Rd 17; (inc, dc 3) to end. 105. Rd 18; dc. Rd 19; (inc, dc 4) to end. 126. Rd 20; (dc, work 1 htr and 1 treble into next stitch, 2 dtr into next, 1 tr + 1 htr into next, dc, ss into next) repeat to end. 21 repeats, 189 stitches. Fasten off. Stitch head, hands and legs to body when completed.
FEET (Make 2)
Using white make 6 chain. Work around both sides of chain. Rd 1; dc into next 4 chain, 3 dc into next chain, dc 3, 2 dc into next chain. 12. Rd 2; (inc, dc 3, inc) to end, join. 18. Rd 3 - 11; dc. Fasten off. Stuff and stitch to body.
MEDIUM FLOWERS
Use for bouquet and flower on Kitty’s head bow. Using lilac make 11 chain (+ 1). Work ( 2 htr into next chain, ss into next, 2) to end. Fasten off leaving tail. Roll around as for small flowers and secure.
LARGE FLOWERS (make 3)
For Kitty’s dress. Using lilac make 15 ch (+ 1). Work as for medium flowers, but work 2 ss between htrs. Roll up and secure as before, stitch to front of dress above lilac band.
BOUQUET BASE
For the frill around the bouquet. Using white, make magic ring. Rd 1; work 6 dc into ring. Rd 2; inc to end, join. 12. Rd 3; (ss into next stitch, ch 4) to end. Fasten off. Now stitch 3 lilac medium flowers into centre of bouquet and sew bouquet to hands.
NECK FRILL
Using white make 22 chain (+ 1). Row 1; dc to end. 22. Row 2; ch 3, tr2 into next stitch, (3 tr in next). Repeat ()to end. 66. Row 3; ch 3, tr in next stitch, (2 tr in next stitch) to end. 132. Fasten off. Stitch in place around neck. Sew neck bow in place on front, having secured flower to centre strip on bow first.
HEAD BOW
Using lilac make 12 chain (+ 1). Work 6 rows dc onto these chain, fasten off. Now using lilac make 9 chain (+ 1). Dc into each to end. Fasten off. Wind narrow strip round centre of wider on to form bow and secure. Stitch white medium flower to this strip. Sew bow to head next to left ear. Your bride is now complete.
GROOM PIECES
FEET (Make 2)
Using white make 6 chain + 1. Work around both sides of chain. Rd 1; dc 5, 3 dc in next stitch, dc 4, 2 dc in next st. 14. Rd 2; (inc, dc 4, inc 2) to end, join. 20. Rd 3; (inc, dc 5, inc, dc, inc, dc) to end, join. 26. Rd 4; (dec, dc 2, dec) to end, join. 20. Rd 5; (dec, dc 8) to end. 18. Rd 6 - 7; dc to end. Change to grey. Rd 8 - 15; dc to end. Fasten off. Stuff feet and join together at top with 2 stitches; your legs should be open tubes linked at the ‘groin’.
BODY.
Rejoin grey to legs and work 36 dc all round top of both legs to form first row of body. Rd 1 - 7; dc. Change to white. Rd 8; (dec, dc 7) to end, join. 32. Rd 9; dc. Rd 10; (dec, dc 6) to end, join. 26. Rd 11; dc to end. Rd 12; (dec, dc 5) to end, join. 20. Rd 13; dc to end. Fasten off. Attach head, tail, bowtie and arms to body.
VEST (Make 2)
Using lilac make 2 chain + 1. Row 1; dc in next 2 chain, ch1, turn. 2. Rd 2; inc, dc 1, ch 1, turn. 3. Continue increase at beginning of each row till you have 9 stitches. Work 3 rows dc. Next row; dec, dc 1, dec, turn. 3. Next row; dec, dc 1, turn. 2. Last row; dec. Fasten off. Stitch in place on front of body so one piece slightly overlaps the other. Work ‘buttons’ by stitching with white yarn.
JACKET
Using grey, make 11 chain + 1. Back. Row 1; dc to end. 11. Turn. Row 2 - 4; dc to end. Row 5; inc, dc 9, inc, ch 4, turn. 13 + 4. Row 6; work dc into 2nd chain and next 2 chain, dc to end, ch 4, turn. 16 + 4. Row 7; dc into 2nd chain, dc into next 2 chain and each dc to end. Ch 1, turn. 19. Rows 8 - 15; dc. Fasten off. Right front. Rejoin yarn to beginning of this piece with right side facing and work 3 dc, ch 1, turn. 3. Row 2 - 3; dc 3, ch 1, turn. Row 4; inc, dc 2, ch 1, turn. 4. Row 5; dc 3, inc, ch 1, turn. 5. Row 6; inc, dc 4, ch 1, turn. 6. Row 7; dc to end, ch 1, turn. Row 8; inc 1, dc 4, inc into next stitch, ch 1, turn. 8. Row 9 - 15; dc. SS side seam together from bottom to row 6 of back. Fasten off. Left front. Reattach to beginning of back piece on opposite side to right front and work as given for right front, reversing shapings. Fasten side seam as before. Sleeves (make 2). Using lilac make 21 chain, join. Rd 1; work 21 dc into chain. Change to grey. Rd 2; dc 12, dec 2, dc 3, dec. 18. Rd 3; dc 14, dec 2. 16. Rd 4; dc 14, dec. 15. Rd 5; dc to end. SS into place on main jacket. Lapels. Starting 4 rows up, attach grey to right front and work dc evenly up front, round neck and down left front to 4 rows up on that side. Turn. Work 2 rows dc. Fasten off. Fold out lapels so they lie flat. Reattach lilac to bottom edge of jacket and work dc up front edge, across bottom of lapel and up the side till you are about 4 stitches up from the start of the lapel. Now dc across 3 stitches together so you create a v shape in lapel. Work dc along rest of lapel and round neck till you reach the point opposite your v, and work another decrease over 3 here to match you first. Continue to bottom edge and fasten off. Sew buttonhole to jacket.
TOP HAT
Using grey make magic ring. Rd 1; work 6 dc into ring. Rd 2; inc in each. 12. Rd 3; (inc, dc 1) to end. 18. Rd 4; (inc, dc 2) to end. 24. Rd 5; working into back loops only, dc all round. Rd 6; dc to end. Rd 7; (dec, dc 2). 18. Rd 8; dc. Rd 9; (dec, dc 1) to end. 12. Rd 10; dc to end. Rd 11; dec all round. 6. Rd 12; inc, dc 1, inc 2, dc 1, inc. Join. 10. Rd 13; inc, dc 3, inc 2, dc 3, inc. 14. Join. Rd 14; inc, dc 5, inc 2, dc 5, inc. 19. Join, Fasten off. Stuff tube of hat. Using lilac make 18 ch. Work 1 row dc, fasten off. Stitch band in place round hat and sew in place. Your groom is now finished.
This is the first pattern I'm posting here, and it's an old favourite of mine, for a slightly creepy crochet toy. The copyright is mine, so don't sell the pattern, but you can sell toys made with it. All notation is in UK terms.
HELLO CTHULHU
Requires approximately 50g green double knitting yarn, 25g black double knitting yarn, toy stuffing, two suitable eyes (or in my case flat black noses) and a 3.5 mm hook.
Head
Using green, make 11 chain.
Round 1; miss first chain, 1 dc into next 9 ch, 3 dc in next ch. Working into back of chain, work 1 dc into next 8 ch, 2 dc into next chain. (22 stitches)
Round 2: *2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 8 dc, 2 dc into next 2 dc*. Repeat from * to * (28)
Round 3: *2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 9 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next stitch*. Repeat from * to *. (34)
Round 4: *2 dc into next stitch, 1 dc into next 10 stitches, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 2 stitches, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 2 stitches*, repeat from * to *. (40)
Round 5: *2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 11 stitches, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 3 stitches, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 3 stitches*, repeat from * to *. (46)
Round 6: * 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 12 stitches, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 4 stitches, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 4 stitches*, repeat from * to *. (52)
Round 7: *2 dc into next stitch, 1 dc into next 13 stitches, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 5 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 5 stitches*, repeat from * to *. (58)
Round 8: *2dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 14 dc, 2 dc into next stitch, 1 dc into next 6 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 6 stitches*, repeat from * to *. (64)
Rounds 9 - 15. Dc into every stitch (64)
Round 16: *Decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 14 stitches, decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 6 stitches, decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 6 stitches*, repeat from * to *. (58)
Round 17: Dc into every stitch (58)
Round 18: Decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 5 dc. Into next dc, work 1 dc, ^make 6 chain. Miss first 3 chain, 3 dc into next 3 chain^ (one tentacle). Into same dc, work another tentacle. Work 2 tentacles into each of next 2 dc. 1 dc into each of next 5 dc, decrease over next 2 stitches, 1 dc into next 5 dc, decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 5 stitches, decrease over next 2 dc. I dc into next 13 stitches, decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 5 stitches, decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 5 dc. (55)
Round 19: 1 dc into each stitch to tentacles. Work 1 dc into back of each pair of tentacles, making sure you push the tentacles to the outer side, dc to end. (52)
Round 20: *Decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 12 stitches, decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 4 dc, decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 4 dc*, repeat from * to *. (46)
Round 21: *Decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 11 dc, decrease over next 2 stitches, 1 dc in next 3 dc, decrease over 2 dc, 1 dc into next 3 dc*, repeat from * to *. (40)
Round 22: *Decrease over next 2 stitches, 1 dc into next 10 dc, decrease over next 2 stitches, 1 dc into next 2 dc, decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 2 stitches*, repeat from * to * (34)
Round 23: *Decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 9 stitches, decrease over next 2 stitches, 1 dc, decrease over next 2 stitches, 1 dc*, repeat from * to *. (28)
Round 24: *Decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 8 stitches, decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 2 stitches*, repeat from * to *. Slip stitch to first stitch and fasten off, leaving long tail. (24)
If using toy eyes, set them in position before stuffing the head. Place eyes a couple of rows above the tentacles, leaving a gap of about two stitches at each side of the tentacles cluster.
Body
Using black, make 2 chain.
Round 1: into second ch from hook, work 6 dc. (I advise you to mark the beginning of each round from this point; I used a ring marker, but a bit of contrasting yarn works as well)
Round 2: 2 dc into each dc. (12)
Round 3: *2 dc into next stitch, 1 dc into next dc*, repeat to end. (18)
Round 4: *2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 2 stitches*, repeat to end. (24)
Round 5: *2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 3 stitches*, repeat. (30)
Round 6: *2 dc into next stitch, 1 dc into next 4 stitches*, repeat. (36)
Round 7: *2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 5 stitches*, repeat. (42)
Round 8: *2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 6 stitches*, repeat. (48)
Rounds 9 - 12: dc into every stitch. (48)
Round 13: *Decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 6 stitches*, repeat. (42)
Rounds 14 - 16: dc into each stitch (42). (I recommend you part-stuff the body at this point, as the opening narrows).
Round 17: *decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 5 stitches*, repeat. (36)
Round 18: dc to end.
Round 19: *Decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 4 dc*, repeat. (30)
Round 20: dc to end
Round 21: *Decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 3 stitches*, repeat. (24)
Round 22: dc to end. Fasten off.
Finish stuffing the body (you may find it helps to take a small amount of stuffing at a time and push it into the opening with the blunt end of your hook). Attach head to body using long tail left on head, and couching stitch.
Arms (2)
Using green, make 2 chain.
Round 1: 6 dc into second chain from hook.
Round 2: 2 dc into each stitch (12). Mark start of round.
Round 3: *2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next stitch*, repeat. (18)
Round 4: dc to end
Round 5: *decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 4 dc*, repeat. (15)
Rounds 6 - 9: dc
Round 10: *decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 3 stitches*, repeat. (12)
Rounds 11 - 12: dc
Round 13: *decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 2 stitches*, repeat. (9)
Round 14: *decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc*, repeat. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew on to body. (6)
Stuff arms and attach to body.
Feet (2)
Using green, make 9 chain.
Round 1: 1 dc into next 7 ch, 3 dc into end chain. Working down back of chain, 1 dc into next 6 ch, 2 dc into next ch. (18)
Round 2: *2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 6 stitches, 2 dc into next 2 dc*, repeat. (24)
Round 3: *2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next 7 stitches, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next stitch, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next stitch*, repeat. (30)
Round 4: 1 dc into next 9 dc, decrease over next 2 stitches, 1 dc in next dc, decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc in next stitch, decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 13 dc, fasten off. (27).
Stuff feet and stitch to body.
Wings (2)
Using green, make 4 chain.
Row 1: miss 1 ch, 1 dc into next 3 ch, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 1 dc into next 3 dc, ch 4, turn.
Row 3: Miss 1 ch, 3 dc into next 3 ch, 3 half trebles into next 3 dc, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: One dc into 3 half trebles, 5 ch, turn.
Row 5: Miss first ch, 1 dc into next 4 ch, 1 half treble into next 3 stitches, ch 1, turn.
Row 6: 1 dc into next 4 stitches , 6 ch, turn.
Row 7: 5 dc into next 5 ch, 4 half trebles into next 4 stitches. Ch 3.
Work 8 dc evenly along top edge of wing (opposite the points). Ss into first ch, fasten off leaving long tail. Stitch to body.
Bow
Part 1: using black, make 10 chain. Work 9 dc into next 9 chain, 1 ch, turn. Work 5 more dc rows, fasten off.
Part 2: using black, make 13 chain. Work 1 dc into each of 12 chain, 1 ch, turn. Work 1 more row, fasten off.
Attach part two to centre of part one and stitch firmly to it at the narrow end, then wrap free end around centre of part one until you have a bow shape. Stitch together, then attach to head on right at top.
