NOTES
• This pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy, reproduce, alter, publish, or distribute this pattern in any way. You may sell finished products made with this pattern.
• The difficulty level is beginner/intermediate.
• Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end of a round unless otherwise noted. Move the marker up after completing each round.
• Do not crochet too tightly around the curves of the oval for the face or else the oval will curl up.
• Instructions in parenthesis with an “x” after it should be repeated however many times indicated.

ABBREVIATIONS (US)
TRC = triple crochet (aka double treble crochet)
FLO = front loops only (front thread of the loop)
INC = increase (2 single crochets in same stitch)
MR = magic ring
R = round
SC = single crochet 

MATERIALS
• 4 colors of yarn:
o White (I Love this Yarn, size 4 medium, color: White)
o Your color choice for the bow (Shown in Big Twist, size 4 medium, colors: Deep Red and Teal)
o Black for the whiskers (Size 4 medium)
o Yellow for the nose (Shown in Big Twist, size 4 medium, color: Varsity Gold)
• 4.5mm hook
• 12mm oval safety eyes (and a lighter for melting the backs)
• Yarn needle for sewing on pieces and details
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

SIZE
If the described materials above are used, this holder measures approximately 6.5” across at the widest point and 4” at the tallest point (tops of ears). The inner height of just the oval is approximately 3”.