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Written pattern

Written by the designer in US terms, round by round, with the stitch count after each round and the assembly at the end.

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Skill level: easy.
DK weight yarn (CYC 3), 3.5 mm hook. US terms. Work in a continuous spiral; mark the first stitch of each round. Keep the start of each round at the centre back: the assembly notes count from there, with the front opposite it.
Estimated gauge: 16.7 sc and 20.0 rounds per 10 cm. Check with a sample before relying on the dimensions.
Rnd(s) = round(s), sc = single crochet, inc = 2 sc in the same stitch, dec = invisible decrease, st = stitch
Stitch maths checked: every round uses exactly the stitches of the round before.
Colours: tan, cream.
Yarn (an estimate with 15% spare): about 100 m tan, about 5 m cream.
Safety eyes: 2 x 8 mm (black).
Also: stuffing, a stitch marker and a yarn needle.

Techniques
Magic ring: wrap the yarn into a loop, work the first round into it, then pull the tail to close the hole.
Invisible decrease (dec): insert the hook through the front loop of each of the next 2 stitches, yarn over and pull through both loops, yarn over and pull through the 2 loops on the hook.
Changing colour: work the last stitch before the change until 2 loops remain, then finish it with the new colour.
Closing a piece: thread the tail on the yarn needle, go through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull it tight.

Toy safety: for children under 3, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes, and sew every piece on securely.
Left-handed: follow the same instructions; your spiral turns the other way, which changes no count.

Body (tan)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x5, sc (24)
Rnd 5: sc in each st (24)
Rnd 6: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 7: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x5, 2 sc (36)
Rnd 8: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rnd 9: sc in each st (42)
Rnd 10: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) x5, 3 sc (48)
Rnd 11: sc in each st (48)
Rnd 12: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
Rnds 13-22: sc in each st (54)
Stuff firmly as you go from here.
Rnd 23: 3 sc, dec, (7 sc, dec) x5, 4 sc (48)
Rnd 24: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
Rnds 25-26: sc in each st (42)
Rnd 27: 2 sc, dec, (5 sc, dec) x5, 3 sc (36)
Rnd 28: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 29: sc in each st (30)
Rnd 30: sc, dec, (3 sc, dec) x5, 2 sc (24)
Rnd 31: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Rnd 32: sc in each st (18)
Rnd 33: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Rnd 34: dec x6 (6)
Fasten off. Stuff firmly, close the hole with the yarn needle and weave in the end.

Head (tan)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x5, sc (24)
Rnd 5: sc in each st (24)
Rnd 6: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 7: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x5, 2 sc (36)
Rnd 8: sc in each st (36)
Rnd 9: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rnds 10-16: sc in each st (42)
Insert the safety eyes (8 mm) between rounds 10 and 11, with 6 stitches between them. Fasten the backs before you stuff.
Stuff firmly as you go from here.
Rnd 17: 2 sc, dec, (5 sc, dec) x5, 3 sc (36)
Rnd 18: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 19: sc in each st (30)
Rnd 20: sc, dec, (3 sc, dec) x5, 2 sc (24)
Rnd 21: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Rnd 22: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Rnd 23: sc in each st (12)
Rnd 24: dec x6 (6)
Fasten off. Stuff firmly, close the hole with the yarn needle and weave in the end.

Snout (cream)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc, inc) x2 (10)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x4, 2 sc (14)
Rnd 4: (6 sc, inc) x2 (16)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Ear (tan, make 2)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 3: sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x2, sc (12)
Rnd 4: 11 sc, inc (13)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff: flatten the opening and sew it closed as you attach it.

Arm (tan, make 2)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc, inc) x2 (10)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x3, sc (13)
Rnd 4: (5 sc, inc) x2, sc (15)
Rnd 5: 14 sc, inc (16)
Rnds 6-15: sc in each st (16)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Leg (tan, make 2)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc, inc) x2 (10)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x3, sc (13)
Rnd 4: (5 sc, inc) x2, sc (15)
Rnd 5: 14 sc, inc (16)
Rnds 6-14: sc in each st (16)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly so it holds its shape.

Assembly
Sew the head to the top of the body.
Sew the snout to the head at round 13, at the centre front.
The safety eyes are already in the head, between rounds 10 and 11.
Sew the ears to the head at round 5, on opposite sides.
Sew the arms to the body at round 14, on opposite sides.
Sew the legs to the body at round 25, 7 stitches apart.

About 2936 stitches in total.