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At this point, start to stuff the Head. Stuff firmly to round it out, and keep stuffing as you keep decreasing. inv dec, or invisible decrease: insert hook into FLO of next st, then insert hook into FLO st after that. [YO, pull through 2 loops] 2 times. Rnd 1: Ch 2 and work 44 hdc evenly around. Sl st to 1st hdc to join. (44) For the remainder of the Main Part, work the first hdc of the next rnd in the same st as your ch 2. Rnd 4: Ch 2. 4 hdc evenly, inv hdc dec 3 times, 12 hdc evenly, inv hdc dec 3 times, 4 hdc evenly. Sl st to 1st hdc to join. (26) At this point, you can also weave in any loose ends you have so far, and also embroider an eye and a happy smile on the bee’s face so you can still hide any messy stuff inside.
Puppycat Crochet - Etsy Puppycat Crochet - Etsy
Starting at the top of the Head, with White, make magic circle, or ch 3 and sl st to 1st ch to form ring. If you want your limbs longer, just keep crocheting around until you’ve reached your desired length. I worked my Legs only to Rnd 13. Sl st to next st and then break off leaving about 12 inches of yarn for sewing.Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sk 1st 2 sts. Then (3 htr), (2 htr), (2 dc), 27 hdc, (2 dc), (2 htr), (3 htr), sk 2 sts, then sl st in last st. (42) Break off. Don’t weave in ends yet. Break off Yellow, leaving about 10 inches of yarn. With tapestry needle, weave end through last 6 sts and pull to close. Tie off and weave in ends. Sl st to next st to join. Break off leaving about 12 inches. With tapestry needle, weave end through remaining 7 sts and pull to close. Tie off and break off.
Puppycat Plush - Etsy
Shirt: French Toast (school uniform!), Vest: Liz Claiborne via Etsy, Shorts: Victoria’s Secret, Boots: Forever21 Rnd 7: Ch 2. 8 hdc evenly, (2 hdc) 3 times, 16 hdc evenly, (2 hdc) 3 times, 8 hdc evenly. Sl st to 1st hdc to join. (44) inv hdc dec, or invisible half double crochet decrease (I think I just made that up, but I don’t know what else to call it or how to indicate it!): YO, insert hook into FLO of next st, then insert hook into FLO of st after that. YO, pull through 2 loops. YO, pull through remaining 3 loops.Rnd 3: Ch 2. 6 hdc evenly, inv hdc dec 3 times, 14 hdc evenly, inv hdc dec 3 times, 6 hdc evenly. Sl st to 1st hdc to join. (32) Consider securing the shape of your bow first by pinching the center and running a threaded tapestry needle through the center a few times, making sure everything looks symmetrical. This way, the Main Part won’t move around while you sew on the Center Band. I started to crochet and embroider these features, but everything looked off to me, so I succumbed to cutting them out of wool felt and gluing them on. All this is up to you and what you think looks good!
Puppycat Plush, 25cm Cute Puppycat Plushies Toy for Bee and Puppycat Plush, 25cm Cute Puppycat Plushies Toy for
Rnd 5: Ch 2. 4 hdc evenly, (2 hdc) 3 times, 12 hdc evenly, (2 hdc) 3 times, 4 hdc evenly. Sl st to 1st hdc to join. (32) Rnd 6: Ch 2. 6 hdc evenly, (2 hdc) 3 times, 14 hdc evenly, (2 hdc) 3 times, 6 hdc evenly. Sl st to 1st hdc to join. (38) Rnd 2: Ch 2. 8 hdc evenly, inv hdc dec 3 times, 16 hdc evenly, inv hdc dec 3 times, 8 hdc evenly. Sl st to 1st hdc t0 join. (38)Ch 13. Sk 1st ch and work 11 sc evenly across. In the last ch, work 3 sc. Working on the other side of your foundation chain, work 11 sc evenly across. Break off leaving 12 inches of yarn for sewing. Yarn for Boot Bows: worsted weight Pink (I used Lily Sugar n Cream in Tea Rose because it perfectly matched my shorts), shoe clips if you have them