A week ago I found this very cool tutorial. Unfortunately it is in Russian. But this ain’t going to stop me – Google Translate and everything will be fine.
I have to say though, I’m not entirely sure that I got it all right, but as long as it works, I’m fine.
If you happen to know more translations for this pattern, let me know – maybe someone else was better than me.
I love these little guys. They are so adorable.
Abbreviations:
Increase – 2sc in next sc
Decrease – 2 sc together
Sc – single crochet
Rnd – round
Head:
Rnd 1: ch2, 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook (6 sc);
Rnd 2: *inc* rep 6 times (12 sc);
Rnd 3: *inc, sc in next stitch* rep 6 times (18 sc);
Rnd 4: *inc, sc in next 2 stitches* rep 6 times (24 sc);
Rnd 5: *inc, sc in next 3 stitches* rep 6 times (30 sc);
Rnd 6 – 8: turn work around and continue with loop stitches – 1 loop stitch in each stitch (30);
Rnd 9 – 12: turn work around again and continue with usual sc’s – sc in each loop stitch (30);
Rnd 13: *dec, sc in next 3 stitches* rep 6 times (24 sc); stuff the head;
Rnd 14: *dec, sc in next 2 stitches* rep 6 times (18 sc); stuff some more if you need to;
Rnd 15: *dec, sc in next stitch* rep 6 times (12 sc);
Rnd 16: *dec* rep 6 times;
Break yarn, leaving enough for sewing and sew the opening together;
Nose:
Rnd 1: ch2, 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook (6 sc);
Rnd 2: *inc* rep 6 times (12 sc);
Rnd 3-4: sc in each stitsch (12 sc);
Rnd 5: *dec* rep 6 times (6 sc); stuff the nose;
Rnd 6: *dec* rep 3 times;
Break yarn, leaving enough for sewing and sew the opening together; pick the right spot and sew the nose onto the head.
Hat:
Rnd 1: ch2, 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook (6 sc);
Rnd 2: sc in each stitch (6 sc);
Rnd 3: inc, sc in next 5 stitches (7 sc);
Rnd 4: sc in each stitch (7 sc);
Rnd 5: inc, sc in next 6 stitches (8 sc);
Rnd 6: sc in each stitch (8 sc);
Rnd 7: inc, sc in next 7 stitch (9 sc);
Rnd 8: sc in each stitch (9 sc);
Rnd 9: inc, sc in next 8 stitch (10 sc);
Rnd 10: sc in each stitch (10 sc);
Rnd 11: inc, sc in next 9 stitch (11 sc);
Rnd 12: inc, sc in next 10 stitches (12 sc);
Rnd 13: inc, sc in next 11 stitches (13 sc);
Rnd 14: inc, sc in next 12 stitches (14 sc);
Rnd 15: sc in next 4 stitches, inc, sc in next 6 stitches, inc, sc in next 2 stitches (16 sc);
Rnd 16: sc in next 4 stitches, inc, sc in next 7 stitches, inc, sc in next 3 stitches (18 sc);
Rnd 17: sc in next 4 stitches, inc, sc in next 8 stitches, inc, sc in next 4 stitches (20 sc);
Rnd 18: sc in next 4 stitches, inc, sc in next 9 stitches, inc, sc in next 5 stitches (22 sc);
Rnd 19: sc in next 4 stitches, inc, sc in next 10 stitches, inc, sc in next 6 stitches (24 sc);
Rnd 20: sc in next 4 stitches, inc, sc in next 7 stitches, inc, sc in next 7 stitches, inc, sc in next 3 stitches (27 sc);
Rnd 21: sc in next 4 stitches, inc, sc in next 8 stitches, inc, sc in next 8 stitches, inc, sc in next 4 stitches (30 sc);
Rnd 22: sc in next 4 stitches, inc, sc in next 9 stitches, inc, sc in next 9 stitches, inc, sc in next 5 stitches (33 sc);
Rnd 23: sc in next 4 stitches, inc, sc in next 10 stitches, inc, sc in next 10 stitches, inc, sc in next 6 stitches (36 sc);
Rnd 24: sc in next 4 stitches, inc, sc in next 11 stitches, inc, sc in next 11 stitches, inc, sc in next 7 stitches (39 sc);
Break yarn, leaving enough for sewing; pick the right spot and sew the hat in place.
Now show me yours 🙂
Did you do the whole he? Is the loop stitch just a chain stitch? What size needle did you use? I have purchased 3 colors of yarn, but find the directions a bit confusing. Going to jump in and see how it comes out. Thanks for sharing this cute pattern. Will let you know what happens.
Susan
Hi Susan,
Loop stitch is like this one: https://www.dummies.com/crafts/crocheting/stitches/how-to-crochet-the-loop-stitch/
I can’t remember what size crochet hook I used, but I remember I chose it according to the yarn label.
Hope this helps 🙂