Love Critter by Marie Segares

Love Critter

Crochet
January 2021
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
Head through Rnd 12 = 4.75” (12 cm) diameter in pattern.
4.0 mm (G)
163 - 209 yards (149 - 191 m)
Approximately 15.75” (40 cm) tall from tip of ears to bottom of legs before stuffing.
US
English
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This adorable softie is ready to love. Its floppy arms and legs make it perfect for hugging and carrying around.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog here.

The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch, treble (triple) crochet
Crocheting crocheting flat in rows, crocheting in the round
Increasing
Crocheting over yarn tails, crocheting in the front loop only, changing colors, seaming with whipstitch and single crochet, embroidery backstitch (pattern includes links to photo or video tutorials for each)
Special stitch: sc2tog (pattern includes written instructions and links to video tutorial)

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
Approximately 15.75” (40 cm) tall from tip of ears to bottom of legs before stuffing.

Materials
Furls Worsted Whims Merino yarn (50% superwash Merino wool/50% nylon, 3.5 oz/100 g/120 yd/109 m) – 1 skein each in Pink (CA), Lavender (CB), Spearmint (CC), and Periwinkle (CD), or approximately 120 yd (109 m) in CA, 65 yd (59.5 m) in CB, 25 yd (23 m) in CC, and 10 yd (9 m) in CD in any medium weight yarn.

Furls Odyssey US Size G-6/4 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set, or locking stitch markers.

Clover Chibi bent needle yarn needle.

Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber Fill - 12 ounce bag.

12 mm cat safety eyes – 1 pair.

WeCrochet Premium Blocking Mats with T-Pins – optional.

Gauge
Head through Rnd 12 = 4.75” (12 cm) diameter in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Stitches should be small so that fiber filling doesn’t show.