Esther & her

Forest Friends

Orsi Farkasvolgyi
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Welcome to my magic forest wonderland with Esther and her
friends!

Esther is an adorable young lady who loves spending time in

the forest near her home. She often takes a trip to meet her
friends, Otis, the owl, and Maud, the fawn. Oh, the chubby trio
can't be missed, of course. Rabbit, Bear, and Mr. Fox are always
there to have a little chat about the weather, books, baking, and
the cheeky squirrels of the forest.

Come, join their picnics, take one (or two) bites of Maud's
famous chocolate chip cookie, enjoy the fresh air, and forget all
about your troubles.

Love,
Orsi
Esther
Materials Yarns
2.5 mm - 1/B crochet hook Schachenmayr Catania
Tapestry or large sewing needle 00436 Ivory - 25 gr
Stitch marker (I use yarn) 00289 Khaki - 14 gr
Fiberfill stuffing 00396 Marsala - 5 gr
6 mm safety eyes 00249 Gold - 30 gr
Black thread 0417 Pine - 2 gr
Light pink yarn - small amount 00426 Fuchs - 15 gr

Finished size and gauge

Esther is approximately 22 cm / 8.5 inches tall. Exact gauge is not necessary
for this project. Her measurements will change depending on the hook and
yarn you use. It’s important to crochet tight, to avoid the stuffing showing
up after filling.

Notes and abbreviations

The pattern is written in US American crochet terms. You will use these
stitches:

st = stitch BLO = back loops only

ch = chain FLO = front loops only
sl st = slip stitch rep = repeat
sc = single crochet cont = continue
hdc = half double crochet inc = increase
dc = double crochet dec = decrease
sk = skip

Invisible decrease: A method of decreasing. Insert hook into the front loop
of the next two stitches and pull a loop up through both. Yarn over and pull
through last two loops left on the hook.

Esther is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise instructed.

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Head
Start with the color of the body. Rnd 7. sc into each BLO (30)
Rnd 1. 6 sc into magic ring (6) Rnd 8. {sc into 4, inc} 6 times (36)
Rnd 2. inc each st (12) Rnd 9-10. sc into each (36)
Rnd 3. {sc, inc} 6 times (18) Change to the purple yarn.
Rnd 4. {sc into 2, inc} 6 times (24) Rnd 11-13. sc into each (36)
Rnd 5. {sc into 3, inc} 6 times (30) Rnd 14. {sc into 4, dec} 6 times (30)
Rnd 6. {sc into 4, inc} 6 times (36) Rnd 15-16. sc into each (30) Fasten
Rnd 7. {sc into 5, inc} 6 times (42) off, and weave the end. Stuff the
Rnd 8. {sc into 6, inc} 6 times (48) neck and body continuously.
Rnd 9. {sc into 7, inc} 6 times (54)
Rnd 10-21. sc into each (54) Legs
Place the safety eyes between rnds
To make the legs divide the work:
18 & 19, with the distance of 11
11-11 stitches for the legs, and 4-4
stitches between them.
stitches between them both at the
Rnd 22. {sc into 7, dec} 6 times (48)
front and the back of the doll. Mark
Rnd 23. {sc into 6, dec} 6 times (42)
the stitches with yarn or stitch
Rnd 24. {sc into 5, dec} 6 times (36)
marker. Make sure the legs line up
Rnd 25. {sc into 4, dec} 6 times (30)
nicely with the eyes. With the color
Rnd 26. {sc into 3, dec} 6 times (24)
of the body join with a sl st at the
Start to stuff the head.
back of the doll for the leg.
Rnd 27. {sc into 2, dec} 6 times (18)
[Picture 1.] Stuff the legs while you
Rnd 28. {sc, dec} 6 times (12)
crocheting them.
Continue to stuff the head firmly.
Rnd 1-25. sc into each (11)
Rnd 29. sc into each FLO (12)
Rnd 26. dec 5 times, sc into last (6)
Change to the green yarn.
Stuff the leg firmly. Fasten off and
close up the small hole. Weave the
Body yarn into the leg. With the purple
Rnd 1. {sc, inc} 6 times (18) yarn sew the hole between the legs.
Rnd 2. {sc into 2, inc} 6 times (24) [Picture 2.] For the other leg, rejoin
Rnd 3. sc into each (24) with a sl st at the back of the doll.
Rnd 4. {sc into 3, inc} 6 times (30) Crochet the other leg. Weave the
Rnd 5-6. sc into each (30) yarn into the body.
Change to the color of the body.

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Skirt
With green yarn join with a sl st at Rnd 5. ch 5, dc into the same st, [sc
the back of the doll to the front loop into the middle of the prev round’s
of round 6 of the body. Work in shell, {dc, ch 2, dc} into prev round’s
rounds, but join with a sl st at the sc between two shells] 11 times. Join
end of each round. with a sl st into the 3rd ch of ch 5 at
Rnd 1. ch 2, {dc, inc} 15 times (45) the beginning of the round. Change
Rnd 2. ch 3, 2 dc into the same st, to green yarn, do not fasten off
{sk 1 st, 1 sc into next st, sk 1 st, 5 dc purple.
into next} 10 times, sk 1 st, sc into Rnd 6. ch 3, 4 dc into the prev
next, 2 dc next to the very first 2 dc round ch 2 space, [sc into prev
of the round. Join with a sl st into round sc, {5 dc into prev round ch 2
the 3rd ch of ch 3. (10 shells) Change space}] 10 times, sc into the last sc
to purple yarn, do not fasten off of prev round. Join with a sl st to the
green. 3rd ch of ch 3 at the beginning.
Rnd 3. [sc into the middle of the Change to purple yarn, do not fasten
shell, {dc, ch 2, dc} into the sc off green.
between two shells] 11 times. Join Rnd 7. rep round 5.
with a sl st into the very first st of Rnd 8. rep round 6.
the round. Change to green yarn, do Rnd 9. rep round 5.
not fasten off purple. [Picture 3.] Rnd 10. rep round 6.
Rnd 4. [sc into the prev round sc, {5 Rnd 11. rep round 5., fasten off
dc into the ch 2 space of prev purple yarn.
round}] 11 times. Join with a sl st to Rnd 12. rep round 6.
the very first sc. Change to purple Rnd 13. sl st into each st. Fasten off,
yarn, do not fasten off green yarn. and weave the end into the skirt.

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Arms Rnd 19. sc into 16, ch 5, sl st into the
Start with the color of the body, 2nd ch from the hook, and the next
make two. 3 st. Sc into 2 st on the wig,
Rnd 1. 6 sc into mr (6) ch 6, sl st into the 2nd ch from the
Rnd 2. {sc, inc} 3 times (9) hook, and the next 4 st. Sc into 2 st
Rnd 3-4. sc into each (9) on the wig,
Rnd 5. {sc into 2, dec} 2 times, sc into ch 7, sl st into the 2nd ch from the
last st (7) hook, and the next 5 st. Sc into 2 st
Rnd 6. sc into each (7) on the wig,
Change to green yarn. ch 8, sl st into the 2nd ch from the
Rnd 7-18. sc into each (7) hook, and the next 6 st. Sc into 2 st
Fasten off, and leave a long tail. Sew on the wig,
the arms onto both sides of the doll. ch 9, sl st into the 2nd ch from the
hook, and the next 7 st. Sc into 2 st
With black thread embroider the on the wig,
eyebrows between rounds 14 and 16. ch 9, sl st into the 2nd ch from the
With the color of the body embroider hook, and the next 7 st. Sc into next,
the nose between rounds 19 and 20. sl st into next 2, sc into next on the
With pink yarn embroider a small wig,
line between rounds 19 and 20 {ch 9, sl st into the 2nd ch from the
starting from the eyes outwards. hook, and the next 7 st. Sc into 2 st
on the wig} twice,
Hair
ch 8, sl st into the 2nd ch from the
Start with brown yarn. hook, and the next 6 st. Sc into 2 st
Rnd 1. 6 sc into magic ring (6) on the wig,
Rnd 2. inc each st (12) ch 7, sl st into the 2nd ch from the
Rnd 3. {sc, inc} 6 times (18) hook, and the next 5 st. Sc into 2 st
Rnd 4. {sc into 2, inc} 6 times (24) on the wig,
Rnd 5. {sc into 3, inc} 6 times (30) ch 6, sl st into the 2nd ch from the
Rnd 6. {sc into 4, inc} 6 times (36) hook, and the next 4 st. Sc into 2 st
Rnd 7. {sc into 5, inc} 6 times (42) on the wig,
Rnd 8. {sc into 6, inc} 6 times (48) ch 5, sl st into the 2nd ch from the
Rnd 9. {sc into 7, inc} 6 times (54) hook, and the next 3 st. Sc into 2 st
Rnd 10-18. sc into each (54) Do not on the wig. Fasten off, and leave a
fasten off, cont with the bangs. long tail for sewing.

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Braids
Ch 21, sc into the 2nd ch from hook,
and the next 19 st (20). Join with a sl
st to the wig between rounds 16.
and 17., 6 stitches from the first curl
of the bangs. *ch 21, sc into the 2nd
ch from hook, and the next 19 st,
join with a sl st into the same st.
[Picture 4.] Repeat once more from
*. Fasten off, and weave the yarn
into the wig. Make a braid, then
repeat on the other side of the wig
for the other braid. Sew the wig
onto the head with small stitches.

Hat Boots
Start with gold yarn. Start with dark green yarn, make
Rnd 1. 6 hdc into magic ring (6) two.
Rnd 2. inc each st (12) Rnd 1. ch 7, 2 sc into the 2nd ch
Rnd 3. {hdc, inc} 6 times (18) from hook, sc into the next 4, 3 sc
Rnd 4. {hdc into 2, inc} 6 times (24) into the last st, cont on the other
Rnd 5. {hdc into 3, inc} 6 times (30) side of the foundation chain, sc into
Rnd 6. {hdc into 4, inc} 6 times (36) the next 4 st, 2 sc into the last st
Rnd 7. {hdc into 5, inc} 6 times (42) (15)
Rnd 8. {hdc into 6, inc} 6 times (48) Rnd 2. inc twice, sc into the next 4,
Rnd 9-14. hdc into each (48) inc 3 times, sc into the next 4, inc
Rnd 15. {hdc, inc} 24 times FLO (72) twice (22)
Rnd 16-17. hdc into each st (72) Rnd 3. sc into each BLO (22)
Rnd 18. sl st into each st (72) Fasten Rnd 4. sc into each (22)
off, and weave the end into the hat. Rnd 5. sc into 8, dec 3 times, sc into
8 (19)
Rnd 6. sc into 7, dec 3 times, sc into
6 (16)
Rnd 7-9. sc into each (16)

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Fasten off, and weave the end into the boots. With the gold yarn join with a
sl st to the front loop of round 2 of the boots. [Picture 5.] Crochet slip stitches
into each of the back loops. Fasten off, and weave ends into the boots. Stuff
the toe part of the boots lightly, then sew them onto the legs.

Robe
Start with gold yarn. Turn the piece at the end of each row. Ch 2 at the end
of each row doesn’t count as hdc.
Row 1. ch 20, turn, hdc into the 3rd ch from hook, and to the next 17 stitch
(18) ch 2, turn
Row 2. {hdc into 2, inc} 6 times (24) ch 2, turn
Row 3. {hdc into 2, inc} 8 times (32) ch 2, turn
Row 4. hdc, {hdc into 2, inc} 10 times, hdc into last (42) ch 2, turn
Row 5-13. hdc into each (42) Fasten off, and weave the end into the robe.
With dark green yarn join with a sl st into the left side of the robe, 1 st below
the left corner. [Picture 6.] Crochet sc evenly onto the sides of the robe,
adding 3 sc onto the corners on the bottom of the robe. When you reach the
upper right corner, crochet ch 20, sl st into the 2nd ch from hook and the
next 18 st. [Picture 7.] Crochet sc continuously into each st on the top of the
robe, then crochet ch 20, sl st into the 2nd ch from hook and the next 18 st to
make the other tie. Join with a sl st to the very first sc. Fasten off and weave
the yarn into the robe. Place it onto the doll.

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Forest Friends
Materials Yarns
2.5 mm - 1/B crochet hook - Scheepjes Stone Wash
Tapestry or large sewing needle 831 Axinite - 40 gr
Stitch marker (I use yarn) 822 Brown Agate - 40 gr
Fiberfill stuffing 816 Coral - 37 gr
8 mm safety eyes - 3 pairs - Schachenmayr Catania
8 mm triangle shaped safety nose 00396 Marsala - 15 gr
Black and white thread 00423 Vintage - 15 gr
00249 Gold - 8 gr
0417 Pine 4 gr
00110 Black - 2 gr
00289 Khaki - 18 gr
Leftover pink yarn

Finished size and gauge

The Forest Frienads are approximately 19-22 cm / 7.5-8.5 inches tall. Exact
gauge is not necessary for this project. Their measurements will change
depending on the hook and yarn you use. It’s important to crochet tight, to
avoid the stuffing showing up after filling.

Notes and abbreviations

The pattern is written in US American crochet terms. You will use these
stitches:

st = stitch BLO = back loops only

ch = chain FLO = front loops only
sl st = slip stitch rep = repeat
sc = single crochet cont = continue
hdc = half double crochet inc = increase
dc = double crochet dec = decrease
sk = skip
Invisible decrease: A method of decreasing. Insert hook into the front loop
of the next two stitches and pull a loop up through both. Yarn over and pull
through last two loops left on the hook.

The Forest Friends are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise

instructed.

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Bunny - Legs
Start with Scheepjes beige yarn. Rnd 4. sc into next, inc, sc into the
Rnd 1. 6 sc into mr (6) next 4 st, inc, sc into the next 18 st,
Rnd 2. inc each st (12) inc, sc into the next 4 st, inc, sc into
Rnd 3. sc into each (12) the next 17 st (52)
Rnd 4. {sc into next 2, inc} 4 times Rnd 5-14. sc into each (52) Stuff the
(16) legs and the body while you crochet.
Rnd 5-6. sc into each (16) Rnd 15. {sc into 11, dec} 4 times (48)
Rnd 7. {sc into next 7, inc) 2 times Rnd 16. {sc into 6, dec} 6 times (42)
(18) Rnd 17. {sc into 5, dec} 6 times (36)
Rnd 8. sc into each (18) Fasten off, Rnd 18. {sc into 4, dec} 6 times (30)
count 10 stitches onward and place Rnd 19. {sc into 3, dec} 6 times (24)
a stitch marker into the 10th stitch. Rnd 20. {sc into 2, dec} 6 times (18)
This is where you join with Leg 2. Rnd 21. sc into each (18) Do not
Crochet Leg 2 the same as Leg 1, but fasten off, continue crocheting the
do not fasten off, cont. crocheting ch head. Stuff the body firmly.
4. Continue with the body.

Body Head
Rnd 1. Join with a sc to Leg 1 where Rnd 1. inc into each st (36)
you placed the stitch marker. Sc into Rnd 2. {sc into 5, inc} 6 times (42)
the next 17 on Leg 1, sc into the next Rnd 3. {sc into 6, inc} 6 times (48)
4 between the legs - front loops only, Rnd 4. {sc into 7, inc} 6 times (54)
sc into the next 17 on Leg 2. (44) Rnd 5-16. sc into each (54) Place the
Replace the stitch marker, this will safety eyes between rounds 8. and
be the beginning of the next round. 9., leaving 11 stitches between them.
Rnd 2. Inc to next stitch, sc into next Rnd 17. {sc into 7, dec} 6 times (48)
4 (between the legs - the other Rnd 18. {sc into 6, dec} 6 times (42)
loops), inc, sc into next 16, inc, sc Rnd 19. {sc into 5, dec} 6 times (36)
into the next 4, inc, sc into the next Rnd 20. {sc into 4, dec} 6 times (30)
16 (48) Rnd 21. {sc into 3, dec} 6 times (24)
Rnd 3. sc into each (48) Cont. to stuff the body and head.
Rnd 22. {sc into 2, dec} 6 times (18)

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Rnd 23. {sc, dec} 6 times (12) Rnd 3. {sc into 2, inc} 4 times (16)
Stuff the head firmly. Rnd 4-11. sc into each (16)
Rnd 24. dec each st (6) Fasten off, Rnd 12. {sc into 2, dec} 4 times (12)
and close the small hole. Weave the Fasten off, and leave a long tail. Sew
yarn into the head. the bottom part of the ears, and sew
them onto the head between rounds
With white thread embroider the 22. and 23. [Picture 2.]
nose between rounds 7. and 9.
[Picture 1.] Leave 4-4 stitches Arms
between the eyes and the nose on
Start with the yarn of the body,
both sides. With light pink yarn
make two.
embroider a line starting from the
Rnd 1. 6 sc into a mr (6)
eyes outwards as blushes.
Rnd 2. {sc into next, inc} 3 times (9)
Ears Rnd 3-13. sc into each (9)
Fasten off, and leave a long tail. Sew
Start with the yarn of the body,
the arms onto both sides of the body
make two.
between rounds 18. and 19.
Rnd 1. 6 sc into a mr (6)
Rnd 2. inc each st (12)

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Skirt
The skirt is made with tapestry crochet. You will change two colors between
rounds 3. and 8. You’re going to change the colors in the same rounds, and
you will carry the additional yarn along with you and work over it as you
crochet. Changing colors happens in the middle of the stitch. When you have
two loops of Yarn A on your hook, yarn over with Yarn B, and pull through all
of the loops on the hook to finish the stitch. [Picture 3.] Don’t forget to carry
the other yarn along while you crochet.
Crochet in rounds but join with a sl st at the end of each round. Ch 1 at the
beginning of the rounds doesn’t count as a sc.

Start with Catania Marsala (dark pink) yarn

Rnd 1. ch 54, form a ring with a sl st. Make sure the chain isn’t twisted. (54) Ch
1
Rnd 2. sc into each st (54) ch 1
Rnd 3-5. {sc into the next 3 with dark pink, change to light pink, sc into the
next 3 with light pink, change to dark pink} 9 times (54) ch 1
Rnd 6-8. Change the order of the colors: {sc into the next 3 with light pink,
change to dark pink, sc into the next 3 with dark pink, change to light pink} 9
times (54) ch 1
Rnd 9. sc into each continuously with dark pink yarn (54) Do not fasten off,
crochet ch 26. Count backwards 20 stitches, on the skirt, mark the stich, and
join the strap with a sl st to the marked stitch. For the other strap join with a sl
st next to the first strap at the back of the skirt. [Picture 4.] Ch 20, and count 20
stitches onward on the skirt, and join the strap with a sl st the same way you
did with the first strap. Weave ends into the skirt.
Turn the skirt upside down, and with light pink yarn join with a sl st at the
back of the skirt to crochet the frill:
[{sc, dc, sc} into the same st, sl st into the next] 27 times. Fasten off, and weave
the end into the skirt.

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Bear - Legs, Body, Head

With Stone Washed - brown yarn crochet the legs and the body until round
10. the same way you crocheted for the bunny. Cont. with the body from
round 10.
Rnd 10. sc into each BLO (52)
Rnd 11-14. sc into each (52)
From round 15. continue to crochet the body and the head the same way you
crocheted for the bunny. Place safety eyes between rounds 8. and 9., leaving 9
stitches between them. [Pictures 5-6.]

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Ears
Start with the yarn of the body, make
two.
Rnd 1. 6 sc into mr (6)
Rnd 2. inc each st (12)
Rnd 3. {sc into next, inc} 6 times (18)
Rnd 4-5. sc into each (18)
Fasten off, and leave a long tail.
Place them between rounds 13. and
Skirt
20, and sew them onto their places.
Turn the doll upside down and with
Muzzle Catania Gold yarn join with a sl st at

Start with the color of the body. the middle of the back of the doll to

Rnd 1. 6 sc into mr (6) the front loop of round 9. of the

Rnd 2. inc each st (12) body. [Picture 8.] Crochet in rounds

Rnd 3. {sc into next 2, inc} 4 times but join with a sl st at the end of each

(16) round. Ch 1 at the beginning of the

Rnd 4. sc into each (16) rounds doesn’t count as sc.

Fasten off, and leave a long tail for Rnd 1. {sc into 2, inc} 17 times, sc

sewing. Place the muzzle between into the last st (69) Change to Catania

rounds 4. and 11. of the head, then Pine yarn

sew it onto its place. Stuff slightly Rnd 2-9. sc into each (69) Change the

before you sew it completely onto colors at the end of each round.

the head. With black thread Rnd 10. 3 hdc into each st. Join with

embroider the nose as shown in the a sl st to the very first hdc of the

picture. [Picture 7.] With light pink round. Fasten off, and weave the end

yarn embroider a line starting from into the skirt.

both eyes outwards as blushes.

8.
Arms
With the yarn of the body crochet
the arms the same way you
crocheted for the bunny. Sew them
between rounds 18. and 19. of the
body on both sides.

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Fox - Legs, Body, Head
With Stone Washed Coral crochet the legs and continuously the body the same
way as you crocheted the bunny. After round 21. of the body fasten off, and
weave the end into the body.

Head Muzzle
With Stone Washed beige yarn join Start with Stone Washed Coral
with a sl st to the middle of the back Rnd 1. 5 sc into mr (5)
of the doll at round 21 of the body. Rnd 2. 2 sc into the next 2, sc into the
Stuff the head continuously as you next, change to Stone Washed Beige
crochet. yarn, sc into the same st (next to the
Rnd 1. inc each st (36) last Coral st), 2 sc into the next 2 st,
Rnd 2. {sc into 5, inc} 6 times (42) change to coral yarn (10) [Picture 9.]
Rnd 3. {sc into 6, inc} 6 times (48) Rnd 3. {sc into next, inc} twice, sc
Rnd 4. {sc into 7, inc} 6 times (54) into next, change to beige yarn, {inc,
Rnd 5-7. sc into each (54) Change to sc into next} twice, inc into last st.
Stone Washed Coral yarn. Change to coral yarn. (15)
Rnd 8-16. sc into each (54) Place the Rnd 4. {sc into 2, inc} twice, sc into
safety eyes between rounds 8. and 9., next, change to beige yarn, sc into
leaving 11 stitches between them. next, inc next st, {sc into 2, inc}
Rnd 17. {sc into 7, dec} 6 times (48) twice. Change to coral yarn. (20)
Rnd 18. {sc into 6, dec} 6 times (42) Rnd 5. sc into 9, change to beige
Rnd 19. {sc into 5, dec} 6 times (36) yarn, sc into 11 (20). Fasten off, and
Rnd 20. {sc into 4, dec} 6 times (30) leave a long tail for sewing. Place the
Rnd 21. {sc into 3, dec} 6 times (24) safety nose into the middle of the
Cont. to stuff the body and head. muzzle, then place it onto the head
Rnd 22. {sc into 2, dec} 6 times (18) between rounds 3. and 11. Make
Rnd 23. {sc, dec} 6 times (12) sure the coral and beige part of the
Stuff the head firmly. muzzle fits the coral and beige part
Rnd 24. dec each st (6) Fasten off, of the head perfectly. With small
and close the small hole. Weave the stitches sew it onto its place. [Picture
yarn into the head. 10.] Stuff slightly before you sew it
completely onto the head.

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Ears Rnd 11. {sc into 5, inc} 3 times (21)

Rnd 12-14. sc into each (21)
Start with black Catania yarn, make
Rnd 15. {sc into 5, dec} 3 times (18)
two.
Rnd 16. {sc into 4, dec} 3 times (15)
Rnd 1. 4 sc into mr (4)
Rnd 17. {sc into 3, dec} 3 times (12)
Rnd 2. inc each st (8) Change to
Stuff the tail slightly.
Stone Washed Coral yarn.
Rnd 18. {sc into 2, dec} 3 times (9)
Rnd 3. {sc into next, inc} 4 times (12)
Fasten off, and leave a long tail. Sew
Rnd 4. sc into each (12)
the opening and place it at the
Rnd 5. {sc into 2, inc} 4 times (16)
middle of the back of the doll
Fasten off, and leave a long tail.
between rounds 8. and 9. Sew it with
Place them between rounds 14. and
small stitches. [Picture 12.]
21. on both sides of the head. With
small stitches sew them onto their
11.
places. [Picture 11.]

Tail
Start with Stone Washed beige yarn
Rnd 1. 6 sc into a mr (6)
Rnd 2. {sc into next, inc} 3 times (9)
Rnd 3. sc into each (9)
Rnd 4. {sc into 2, inc} 3 times (12)
Rnd 5. sc into each (12) 12.
Rnd 6. {sc into 3, inc} 3 times (15)
Rnd 7. sc into each (15) Change to
Stone Washed Coral yarn
Rnd 8. {sc into 4, inc} 3 times (18)
Rnd 9-10. sc into each (18)

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Vest
Work in rows, and turn the piece at the end of each rows. Ch 1 at the
beginning of the rows doesn’t count as sc. Start with Catania Khaki
Row 1. Ch 55, then sc into the 2nd ch from hook, and the next 53. (54) ch 1
Row 2. {sc into 16, dec} 3 times (51) ch 1, turn
Row 3-5. sc into each (53) ch 1, turn
Row 6. {sc into 15, dec} 3 times (48) ch 1, turn
Row 7. sc into each (48) ch 1, turn
Row 8. {sc into 6, dec} 6 times (42) ch 1, turn
Row 9. sc into each st (42) ch 1, turn
Row 10. sc into 6, ch 7, skip 7 st, sc into the next 16 st, ch 7, sk 7 st, sc into the
next 6 st (42) ch 1, turn
Row 11. dec, sc into the next 4 st, 7 sc into prev row ch 7 space, sc into the next
16 st, 7 sc into the prev row ch 7 space, sc into the next 4 st, dec (40) ch 1, turn
Row 12. {sc into 8, dec} 4 times (36) Fasten off, and weave the end into the
vest.

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Otis, the Owl
Materials Yarns
3.5 mm - crochet hook - Scheepjes Cahlista
2.5 mm - 1/B crochet hook 074 Mercury
Tapestry or large sewing needle 249 Saffron
Stitch marker (I use yarn) 388 Rust
Fiberfill stuffing 401 Dark Teal
10 mm safety eyes 512 Lime
- Scheepjes Catona
106 Snow White

Finished size and gauge

Otis is approximately 19 cm / 7.5 inches tall. Exact gauge is not necessary for
this project. His measurements will change depending on the hook and yarn
you use. It’s important to crochet tight, to avoid the stuffing showing up
after filling.

Notes and abbreviations

The pattern is written in US American crochet terms. You will use these
stitches:

st = stitch BLO = back loops only

ch = chain FLO = front loops only
sl st = slip stitch rep = repeat
sc = single crochet cont = continue
hdc = half double crochet inc = increase
dc = double crochet dec = decrease
sk = skip

Invisible decrease: A method of decreasing. Insert hook into the front loop of
the next two stitches and pull a loop up through both. Yarn over and pull
through last two loops left on the hook.

Popcorn stitch: Crochet 5 double crochet into the same stitch. Drop the loop,
and insert the hook into the very first dc of the group. Then put the loop
back on to the hook and pull through.

Otis is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise instructed.

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Eye spots Body
Start with Catona Snow White, make Rnd 1. {sc into 2, inc} 6 times (24)
two. Rnd 2. {sc into 3, inc} 6 times (30)
Rnd 1. 7 sc into magic ring (7) Rnd 3. {sc into 4, inc} 6 times (36)
Rnd 2. inc each st (14) Rnd 4. sc into each (36)
Rnd 3. {sc into next, inc} 7 times (21) Rnd 5. {sc into 5, inc} 6 times (42)
Rnd 4. {sc into 2, inc} 7 times (28) Rnd 6. {sc into 6, inc} 6 times (48)
Fasten off, and leave a long tail for Rnd 7-16. sc into each (48)
sewing. Place the safety eyes into the Rnd 17. {sc into 6, dec} 6 times (42)
eye spots, but do not place the Rnd 18. {sc into 5, dec} 6 times (36)
washer onto the back of them. Rnd 19. {sc into 4, dec} 6 times (30)
Rnd 20. {sc into 3, dec} 6 times (24)
Head Rnd 21. {sc into 2, dec} 6 times (18)
Start with Cahlista grey yarn. Rnd 22. {sc into next, dec} 6 times
Rnd 1. 6 sc into magic ring (6) (12) Stuff the body firmly.
Rnd 2. inc each st (12) Rnd 23. {dec each} 6 times (6) Fasten
Rnd 3. {sc into next, inc} 6 times (18) off, and close the hole. Weave the
Rnd 4. {sc into 2, inc} 6 times (24) end into the body.
Rnd 5. {sc into 3, inc} 6 times (30) Sew the eyespots onto its place.
Rnd 6. {sc into 4, inc} 6 times (36) Make sure they reach in the middle.
Rnd 7. {sc into 5, inc} 6 times (42) [Picture 1.]
Rnd 8. {sc into 6, inc} 6 times (48)
Rnd 9-16. sc into each stitch around 1.
(48)
Rnd 17. {sc into 6, dec} 6 times (42)
Rnd 18. {sc into 5, dec} 6 times (36)
Place the eye spots with the safety
eyes between rounds 13 and 14.
Leave 5 stitches between them.
Rnd 19. {sc into 4, dec} 6 times (30)
Rnd 20. {sc into 3, dec} 6 times (24)
Start to stuff the head.
Rnd 21. {sc into 2, dec} 6 times (18)
Stuff the head firmly, cont. with the
body.
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Ears
Start with the yarn of the body, make
two.
Rnd 1. 6 sc into magic ring (6)
Rnd 2. {sc into next st, inc} 3 times
(9)
Rnd 3-4. sc into each (9) Fasten off
and leave a long tail. Sew them
between rounds 4. and 5. of the
head. [Picture 2.]

Beak
Rnd 1. 6 sc into magic ring (6) Rnd 8. {sc into next 2, inc} 5 times

Rnd 2. {sc into next st, inc} 3 times (20)

(9) Rnd 9. sc into each (20)

Rnd 3-4. inc, sc into 3, dec, sc into 3 Rnd 10. {sc into next 2, dec} 5 times

(9) Fasten off and leave a long tail. (15)

Sew it between rounds 14. and 18. of Rnd 11. {sc, dec} 5 times (10)

the head, reaching the eyespots. Rnd 12. dec each st (5) Fasten off,
and leave a long tail. Close the small
Wings hole. Sew them onto both sides of the
Start with the yarn of the body, make body.
two.
Rnd 1. 6 sc into mr (6) Legs
Rnd 2. {sc into next, inc} 3 times (9) Start with yellow yarn, make two.
Rnd 3. inc, sc into next 3, dec, sc into Rnd 1. 6 sc into magic ring (6)
next 3 (9) Rnd 2. {sc into next 2, inc} 2 times (8)
Rnd 4. {sc into next 2, inc} 3 times Rnd 3. sc into each (8)
(12) Rnd 4. Fold the piece in half, insert
Rnd 5. inc, sc into next 4, dec, sc into your hook into both stitches opposite
next 5 (12) each other, and crochet a popcorn
Rnd 6. {sc into next 3, inc} 3 times stitch, and ch 1. Repeat two more
(15) times. (3 popcorn st) Fasten off and
Rnd 7. inc, sc into next 6, dec, sc into weave the end. Sew the legs onto the
next 6 (15) bottom of the owl. [Picture 3-4.]

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 3. 4.

Scarf
Start with Cahlista Rust yarn. Work in rows, and turn at the end of row 1. Ch 2
at the beginning of the row doesn’t count as hdc.
Row 1. ch 142, hdc into the 3rd ch from hook, and the next 139 (140) ch 2, turn
Row 2. hdc into each (140) Fasten off, and weave the end into the scarf. Make
two pompoms, then sew them onto both ends of the scarf. Place the scarf onto
Otis.

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Maud, theFawn
Materials Yarns
2.5 mm - 1/B crochet hook -- Drops Flora Mix:
Tapestry or large sewing needle Yarn A - 08 - 25 gr
Stitch marker (I use yarn) Yarn B - 07 - 5 gr
Fiberfill stuffing - Drops Kid-Silk:
8 mm safety eyes Yarn A - 12 - 12 gr
8 mm Triangle shaped safety nose Yarn B - 20 - 5 gr
White felt - small amount - Schachenmayr Catania
One small button 00396 (Marsala) - 28 gr

Finished size and gauge

Maud is approximately 23.5 cm / 9 inches tall. Exact gauge is not necessary
for this project. Her measurements will change depending on the hook and
yarn you use. It’s important to crochet tight, to avoid the stuffing showing
up after filling.

Notes and abbreviations

The pattern is written in US American crochet terms. You will use these
stitches:

st = stitch BLO = back loops only

ch = chain FLO = front loops only
sl st = slip stitch rep = repeat
sc = single crochet cont = continue
dc = double crochet inc = increase
sk = skip dec = decrease

Invisible decrease: A method of decreasing. Insert hook into the front loop of
the next two stitches and pull a loop up through both. Yarn over and pull
through last two loops left on the hook.

Popcorn stitch: Crochet 5 double crochet into the same stitch. Drop the loop,
and insert the hook into the very first dc of the group. Then put the loop
back on to the hook and pull through.

Maud is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise instructed.

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Eye Spots
Hold together both Yarns B while Rnd 4. {sc, inc} 6 times (18)
you crochet the eyepatches. Make Rnd 5. sc into each (18)
two. Rnd 6. {sc into 2, inc} 6 times (24)
Rnd 1. ch 4, 2 sc into the 2nd ch from Rnd 7. {sc into 3, inc} 6 times (30)
hook, sc into next, 3 sc into last st, Rnd 8. {sc into 4, inc} 6 times (36)
cont. crocheting on the other side of Rnd 9. sc into each (36)
the foundation chain, sc into the last Place safety nose into the middle of
2 stitches (8) the magic ring.
Rnd 2. {3 sc into next, sc into the Rnd 10. {sc into 5, inc} 6 times (42)
next 3} 2 times (12) Rnd 11. sc into each (42)
Rnd 3. sc into next, {sc, dc, sc} into Rnd 12. {sc into 6, inc} 6 times (48)
the next, sc into the next 5, {sc, dc, Rnd 13. {sc into 7, inc} 6 times (54)
sc} into the next, sc into the next 4 Rnd 14. sc into each (54)
(16) Rnd 15. {sc into 8, inc} 6 times (60)
Rnd 4. sc into next, sl st into next. Rnd 16-22. sc into each (60)
Fasten off, and leave a long tail for Rnd 23. {sc into 8, dec} 6 times (54)
sewing. Rnd 24. {sc into 7, dec} 6 times (48)
Cut two circles from the felt, a little Rnd 25. {sc into 6, dec} 6 times (42)
bigger than the safety eyes, and cut Rnd 26. {sc into 5, dec} 6 times (36)
holes into the middle of them. Place Place the safety eyes with the
the safety eyes into the hole. Place eyepatches between rounds 10. and
them into the patch between rounds 11. of the head. Leave 16 stitches
1. and 2., on the opposite side where between them.
you fastened off. [Pictures 1-2.] Rnd 27. {sc into 4, dec} 6 times (30)
Continue with the head. Rnd 28. {sc into 3, dec} 6 times (24)
Rnd 29. {sc into 2, dec} 6 times (18)
Head Start to stuff the head.
Hold together both Yarns B while Rnd 30. {sc, dec} 6 times (12)
you crochet the head. Stuff the head firmly.
Rnd 1. 6 sc into mr (6) Rnd 31. dec each (6) Fasten off and
Rnd 2. inc each st (12) close up the small hole. Weave the
Rnd 3. sc into each (12) Change to yarn into the head. With small
both Yarns A, and cont. crocheting stitches sew the eyepatches onto the
the head. head. [Picture 3.]

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 1. 2. 3.

Ears
Hold together both Yarns A while you crochet the ears. Make two.
Rnd 1. 6 sc into mr (6)
Rnd 2. {sc into next, inc} 3 times (9)
Rnd 3. sc into each (9)
Rnd 4. {sc into 2, inc} 3 times (12)
Rnd 5. {sc into 3, inc} 3 times (15)
Rnd 6-8. sc into each (15)
Rnd 9. dec 7 times, sc into last st (8)
Fasten off, and leave a long tail. Sew the bottom of the ears, then sew them
onto the head between rounds 21. and 22. [Picture 4.]
Holding together Yarns B embroider 5 small lines evenly between rounds 17.
and 20., 4 small lines between rounds 14. and 17., and 3 small lines between
rounds 11. and 14. of the head. [Picture 5.] Continue with the legs.

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Legs
Hold together both Yarns B while you start crocheting the legs.
Rnd 1. 6 sc into mr (6)
Rnd 2. inc each st (12)
Rnd 3-5. sc into each (12) Change to both Yarns A, and cont. crocheting the leg.
Stuff the leg while you crochet.
Rnd 6-28. sc into each (12) Fasten off, count 6 stitches onward and place a
stitch marker into the 6th stitch. This is where you join with Leg 2. Crochet
Leg 2 the same as Leg 1, but do not fasten off. Crochet ch 4, and join with a sc
to Leg 1 where you placed the stitch marker. [Picture 6.] Continue with the
body.

Body
Rnd 1. Join with a sc to Leg 1 where you placed the stitch marker. Replace the
stitch marker, this will be the beginning of the following rounds. Sc into the
next 11 on Leg 1, sc into the next 4 between the legs - front loops only, sc into
the next 12 on Leg 2, sc into the next 4 between the legs (the other loops). (32)
Rnd 2. {inc, sc into next 10, inc, sc into next 4} 2 times (36)
Rnd 3. sc into next, inc, sc into next 10, inc, sc into next 6, inc, sc into next 10,
inc, sc into next 5 (40)
Rnd 4-12. sc into each (40) Stuff the legs and the body while you crochet.
Rnd 13. sc into next, dec, sc into the next 10, dec, sc into next 6, dec, sc into
next 10, dec, sc into next 5 (36)
Rnd 14-15. sc into each (36)
Rnd 16. sc into next, dec, sc into 9, dec, sc into 5, dec, sc into 9, dec, sc into next
4 (32)
Rnd 17. sc into next, dec, sc into next 8, dec, sc into next 4, dec, sc into next 8,
dec, sc into next 3 (28)
Rnd 18. sc into next, dec, sc into next 6, dec, sc into next 4, dec, sc into next 6,
dec, sc into next 3 (24)
Rnd 19. sc into next, {dec, sc into next 4} 3 times, dec, sc into next 3 (20)
Rnd 20. sc into next, {dec, sc into next 3} 3 times, dec, sc into next 2 (16) Cont.
to stuff the head firmly.
Rnd 21. sc into each (16) Fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing the head.

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Arms
Hold together both Yarns B while Rnd 5-16. sc into each (7) fasten off,
you start crocheting the arms. and leave a long tail.
Make two. Sew the head onto the body. [Picture
Rnd 1. 7 sc into mr (7) 7.] Stuff the neck firmly before you
Rnd 2-4. sc into each (7) Change to sew the head completely onto it. Sew
both Yarns A, and cont. crocheting the arms onto both sides of the body
the arms. between rounds 20. and 21.

6. 7.

Dress
Work in rows, and turn the piece at the end of each row. Ch 1 at the beginning
of the rows doesn’t count as sc. Start with Catania Marsala.
Row 1. Ch 37, sc into the 2nd ch from hook, and the next 35. (36) ch 1, turn
Row 2. sc into next, dec, sc into 3, dec, sc into 20, dec, sc into 3, dec, sc into last
(32)
Row 3. sc into 2, dec, sc into 24, dec, sc into 2 (30)
Row 4. sc into 3, ch 7, sk 6 st, sc into next 12, ch 7, sk 6 st, sc into last 3. (32)
[Picture 8.] Crochet 2 more sc into the last st, and cont. crocheting on the side:
crochet 3 sc evenly on the side of the piece. [Picture 9.] Do not fasten off, cont.
with the skirt part of the dress. Work in rounds from now on. Join with a sl st
at the end of each round. Ch 2 at the beginning doesn't count as dc.

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Rnd 1. ch 2, 2 dc into the same st, and into each of the next stitch (72). Join
with a sl st to the very first dc of the round. [Picture 10.]

8. 9. 10.

Rnd 2. {dc into 5, popcorn st into next}

12 times (72) ch 2 Twisted single crochet
Rnd 3. dc into each (72) ch 2
Insert the hook from front to
Rnd 4. dc into 2, {popcorn stitch into
back into the next stitch. Yarn
next, dc into next 5} 11 times, popcorn
over, pull the yarn through the
stitch into next, dc into last 3 (72) ch 2 stitch. Now you have two loops
Rnd 5. dc into each (72) ch 2 ont he hook. Try to make them
Rnd 6. repeat rnd 2. (72) ch 2 loose. With the two loops on the
Rnd 7. dc into each (72) ch 2 hook, rotate the hook
Rnd 8. repeat rnd 4. (72) ch 2 anticlockwise 360 degrees. Yarn
Rnd 9. dc into each (72) over and pull through both
Rnd 10. twisted sc into each st. loops on the hook.
[Pictures 11-14.] Fasten off, and weave
the end into the dress.

11. 12. 13. 14.

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Rejoin with a sl st at the very first row of the dress, on the left side of opening.
Crochet 3-4 sc evenly until you reach the middle. Crochet ch 5, and sc into the
same st (buttonhole), then crochet sc evenly until you reach the top of the
dress. Crochet one more sc into the last st, then crochet sl st into each st at the
top of the dress. [Picture 15-18.] Sew a small bottom at the back of the dress to
fit the buttonhole. Place it onto Maud.

15. 16.

17. 18.

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