A whimsical twist on the classic game of peek-a-boo, engage baby in play with a cuddly puppet soft toy they will enjoy over and over again! This would be a fun item to show people at craft sales, as a gift for baby showers or birthdays, or just a special toy for any child you love. The puppet is sized for an average adult hand, while easily used by children over 8 to play with younger children, or to add to a puppet collection.

This is an advanced beginner to intermediate level pattern – you should be comfortable with adjusting stitch counts to suit your needs for the hat as the base construction leaves a little wiggle room. Specific instructions are given, but the nature of the project allows for some adjustment.

Stitches used

• Single Crochet (sc) - Half-double Crochet (hdc)
• Slip stitch (sl st) - Increase (inc)
• Decrease (dec) - Magic Ring (MR)
• Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog)
• Double Crochet (dc)

Materials required -
G hook (4mm)
H hook (5mm)

-Worsted weight yarn – the yarns I used that are shown in the pictures include -
-Bernat super value in black, x2
-Bernat super value in berry (red) a small amount for the hat band
-Loops and threads Impeccable in White
-Bernat Giggles in Tickled Pink (small amount to do inside ears, paw pads)
-(Optional)Loops and threads country loom baby white (tail)
-Sewing thread or crochet thread to sew plastic canvas and sewing needle
-Plastic canvas - extra large 14x 22” sheet – I used ultra stiff
-small amount of poly-fil stuffing for the head
-measuring tape
-stitch markers, or scrap yarn
-Yarn needle
-Scissors
-Safety eyes 12mm