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GAUGE:

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EXACT GAUGE IS NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THIS PROJECT BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

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STITCH EXPLANATION:

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sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

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NOTES:

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Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

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HEAD AND BODY

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Beg at top of Head, with A, ch 2.

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Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.

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Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around - 16 sts.

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Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around - 24 sts.

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Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around - 32 sts.

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Rnds 5-12: Sc in each st around. Following package directions, attach safety eyes. Beg stuffing Head and Body.

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Rnd 13: Sc2tog, sc in next 12 sts, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog - 28 sts.

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Rnd 14: Sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog - 24 sts.

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Rnd 15: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around - 16 sts.

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Rnd 16: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around - 24 sts.

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Rnd 17: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around - 32 sts.

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Rnd 18: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around - 40 sts.

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Rnds 19-30: Sc in each st around.

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Rnd 31: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around - 32 sts.

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Rnd 32: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around - 24 sts. Finish stuffing Head and Body.

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Rnd 33: *Sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * around - 16 sts.

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Rnd 34: (Sc2tog) around - 8 sts. Fasten off.

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ARMS AND LEGS (make 4)

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With A, ch 2.

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Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.

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Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 16 sts.

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Rnd 3: Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog - 12 sts.

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Rnd 4: Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog - 8 sts.

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Rnds 5-12: Sc in each st around. Fasten off.

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CROWN

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With B, ch 16.

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Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 15 sts.

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Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next st, sc in next 3 sts. Fasten off.

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FINISHING

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Lightly stuff Arms and Legs and sew to Body. Sew ends of Crown together, sew Crown to Head. Embroider mouth with red yarn. Weave in ends.