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Puckered Up Tadpole
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Introduction
Dear all,
Thank you for trying out my pattern! This pattern is very special to
me, since it is my very first one, therefore if you have any feedback
or questions please feel free to reach out to me on instagram
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I look forward to making more patterns in the future and I wish you
pleasant crocheting !
Natalia
Notes
This pattern was designed by me @natix_crochet
This pattern is written in US terminology
This pattern is crocheted in a spiral where you do not join the
rounds
Important Information
Difficulty: Advanced beginner
Please do not copy, reference, sell this pattern as yours !
I do not mind you selling or posting the finished product
as long as you credit me as the pattern creator!
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Materials
Crochet hook ( I used 5mm )
Yarn (4 colors) blue, pink white, black (I used: NAKO Panda and
Hobbii Honey Bunny)
Scissors
Sewing needles
Stuffing
Safety eyes
Stitch marker
Abbreviations
mr - Magic ring FLO - Front loop only
sc - Single crochet BLO - Back loop only
inc - Increase FO - Fasten off
dec - Decrease R - Round
ch - Chain
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Head
In blue yarn
R1: 6sc in mr (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: sc all around (30)
R7: (4sc, inc) x6 (36)
R8-R9 : sc all around (36) [2 rounds]
R10: (4sc, dec) x6 (30)
R11: sc all around (30)
R12: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R13: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) - Start stuffing here
Place the eyes between row 6-7, 3 stitches apart
R14: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R15: dec x6 (6)
Stuff some more, FO and sew the hole close using the FLO
Belly
In white yarn In black yarn
R1: 6sc in mr (6) Embroider spiral pattern onto the
R2: inc x 6 (12) belly
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
FO and leave tail for sewing
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Mouth
In pink yarn
R1: CH 4 and starting from 2nd stitch sc x3 then from the bottom of
the chain sc x3 (6)
R2: sc all around (6)
FO and leave a tail for sewing
Tail
In white yarn,
R1: CH 9 and starting from 2nd chain sc x8 then from the bottom of
the chain sc x8 (16)
R2: (sc, inc) x 8 (24)
R3: sc all around (24)
R4: dec, 7sc, 2dec, 9sc, dec (20)
R5: sc all around (20)
R6: dec, 5sc, 2dec, 7sc, dec (16)
R7: (dec, 4sc, dec) x2 (12)
R8-10: sc all around (12) [3 rounds]
R11: (dec, 3sc) x2, 2sc (10)
R12: (dec, 2sc) x2, 2sc (8) Switch to blue
R13 BLO (sc all around) (8)
R14-15 : sc all around (8) [2 rounds]
FO and leave tail for sewing
To crochet the blue details, turn the tail to the side and insert your
hook into the marked space as shown in the picture. Pull up a loop,
then crochet the blue details over the white parts of the tail following
the instructions below:
( sc, 7hdc, sc, sl, FO and weave in the tail ) repeat on the other side
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Legs
Make two in blue yarn
R1: 6sc in mr (6)
R2: inc all (12)
R3: dec all (6)
FO and leave tail for sewing
Assembly
1) Firstly sew in the belly approximately a size of 1 stitch under
the eyes
2) Secondly sew in the mouth between the eyes so it touches the top
of the belly as shown in the pictures
3) Proceed to embroider the blush
4) Sew the tail onto the back of the plushie, aligning it with the mouth,
on the 12th row
3) Finally sew both legs on the sides of the belly (under 10th row)
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