ABOUT THIS PATTERN
Pattern written using USA terminology

This pattern is easy to follow with step-by-step instructions (26 pages with detailed instructions, tips, photos illustrating the process)

SKILL LEVEL: Experienced

SKILLS REQUIRED:
Crochet in rounds
Single crochet
Increasing
Decreasing
Slip stitch
Tinting
Working with modeling clay (nose and trotters)

FINISHED SIZE:
Approx. 17 cm/6.7 inches tall and 22 cm/8.7 inches long using the materials stated in the pattern.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

• Main yarn – I used approximately a skein of ivory angora yarn (60% acrylic, 40% wool) that has approximately 240 m in a 100 g skein.
• Matching crochet hook. I used 3 mm crochet hook.
• Strong thread of matching color to sew the pieces together and to needle sculpt the toy.
• Transparent glue.
• Stuffing.
• Tapestry needle.
• A pair of ready-made eyes – I used 10 mm half beads.
• Beige or peach polymer clay and varnish to make the nose and the trotters.
• Brush or Velcro to brush up the toy.
• Scissors.
• Any material for tinting (optional) – oil pastels, oil paints, pencils, etc.
• Single core copper PVC electrical wire – I used wire approximately 21 cm/8.3 inches long 2 mm in diameter for the lower lip and 14 cm/5.5 inches long 0.5 mm in diameters for the tail.
• Fabric tape approximately 1 cm wide to work up the wire ends (optional).
• False eye lashes (optional).