Finished Size: 6 inches tall
Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate 
Skills: crochet, basic hand sewing
Language: English, US crochet terms

A villain, or just an unfortunate hobbit gone bad? Mostly devoid of hair and clothing, Sméagol is quick and simple to create with just three colours of worsted weight yarns. His limbs are wired for easy crouching, creeping, lunging, skulking about, or just a simple game of riddles. The project is suitable for crocheters with some experience.

To complete this project you will need:

Worsted weight yarns:
Cream
Dark Brown
Light Brown

Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Stitch marker
Sewing needle & thread
Yarn needle
2 x 8mm black safety eyes
4” Dowel rod (approx 1/4” diameter)
Polyester stuffing
16-gauge wire - found at hardware stores
Wire cutters
Scraps of pink and brown embroidery floss