Squirrel - Free Pattern

 

This little squirrel has a big, fluffy tail! It's made with loop stitches, which can get a little tricky, but the result is definitely worth it. If you're up to the challenge of trying out a new stitch, give it a go!

Squirrel

Materials

• Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn)
  
• Crochet hook (I used a 4.5mm hook)
  
• Safety eyes
• Tapestry needle
• Stuffing
• Stitch marker
• Scissors

 

Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase
• dec - decrease
• hdc - half double crochet
• dc - double crochet
• tc - triple crochet
• ss - slip stitch
• loop - loop stitch
  
• FLO - front loops only
• BLO - back loops only
• mc - magic circle
• (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specified number of time
• (#) - number of stitches after finishing the round

 

Finished Size

4 inches tall. May be different for everyone based on yarn thickness, hook size, and tension.

 

Pattern Instructions

1. Head and body:

   1. 6 mc (6) 2. Inc x6 (12) 3. Sc 3, (Inc)x3, sc 6 (15) 4. Sc 3, (sc, inc)x3, sc 6 (18) 5-7. Sc around (18) (do 3 times) 8. Sc 3, (sc, dec)x3, sc 6 (15) 9. Sc 3, (dec)x3, sc 6 (12) 10. Sc around (12) 11. Sc 6, (Inc)x3, sc 3 (15) (make sure the increases are in the middle of the back. Adjust by a sc or two if it’s not centred) 12. Sc 6 (sc, inc)x3, sc 3 (18) 13. Sc 6, (sc 2, inc)x3, sc 3 (21) 14. Sc 6, (sc 3, inc)x3, sc 3 (24) 15. Sc around (24) (do 3 times) 16. (Dec, sc)x3, sc 16 (21) 17. (Sc 5, dec)x3 (18) 18. (Sc, dec)x6 (12) 19. (Dec)x6 Fasten off, and close the hole. 

   

   
    

   Arms (make 2):

   1. 4 mc (4) 2-3. Sc around twice (4) Flatten the arm, and sc through both loops to close.  

   Legs (make 2):

   1. 4 mc (4) 2-3. Sc around twice (4) Flatten the arm, and sc through both loops to close. 

   

   
    

   Ears (make 2):

   3 mc (3) Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. 

   

   
    

   Tail:

   1. 6 mc (6) 2. 2 loop stitches in each stitch (12) 3. (Loop stitch, loop increase)x6 (18) 4. Loop stitch around (18) (do 2 times) 5. (Loop stitch, loop decrease)x6 (12) 6. Loop stitch around (12) (do 2 times) start stuffing 7. (Loop decrease)x6 (6) 8. Loop stitch around (6) (do 2 times) Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Cut the loop stitches and brush them out.

Attaching Parts

Start by attaching the ears to the top of the head.

Next, sew the arms on so they're roughly in line with the ears. Point them inwards to the belly slightly.

Next, sew the feet on. Put them on the outer edge of the body, pointing outwards a bit.

Next, brush out the tail if you haven't already so it's nice and fluffy, then sew it to the squirrel's bum.

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