Kimonoed Animaguri Bear

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• Step 1

  Instructions:
  abbreviations:
  sc: single crochet

  sci: single crochet increase (two single crochet in a single space)

  scd: single crochet degrease (put hook through space, yarn over, pull through, put hook through next space, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all)

• Step 2

  Body:
  Chain 2
  sc 6 in second stitch from hook (place marker in 1st stitch, move as needed)
  sci in each for 1 round
  sci, sc, repeat for 7 rounds
  sc in each for 24-28 rounds (switch colors after 24 for 'head' [opt])
  scd, sc next 7 rounds, start stuffing after 3 or 4, continue stuffing as needed until closed

  Arms (make 2):
  Chain 3
  sc 4 in second stitch from hook
  sci for 8 stitches
  sc for 6 rows
  stuff

  Kimono body:
  chain long enough to reach almost around body
  sci in each end, sc rest of length for 6 rows
  sc for 8 rows (or until desired length)
  decorate with contasting color (opt)

  Kimono sleeves (make 2):
  chain 16, sc for 4 rows
  sc short ends together

  Ears (make 2):
  chain 2 sc 5 in second stitch from hook, leave long tails

  Obi:
  chain long enough to go around body and knot
  sc back
  decorate with contrasting color (opt)

• Step 3

  Assembly:
  sew arms into sleeves and sew 'body' end closed (sleeves and arms), sew sleeve closed under arm where it sticks out
  wrap kimono around body (do not attach yet, remember, left over right for living)
  wrap obi around kimono and secure to kimono only
  slide body out
  finish securing obi to kimono
  attach arms to sides of kimono
  slide body back into kimono and adjust to proper position
  Secure kimono to body at neck, sew closed
  stitch on ears and secure
  add mouth and eyes.

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hannah g. · Horten, Vestfold, NO · 74 projects 16th July 2011

awh why doesnt something as nice as this have more appreciation? D: ...i really like it and plan to give this a go when i have the time. thanks for sharing such a great project

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