https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/kitty-squid-from-coraline • Posted by Joan of Dark
I have made these guys for years. I used to send them to Neil Gaiman as good luck for my roller derby team. Materials: One size G crochet hook 2 skeins Pattons Classic Wool Merino in Worn Denim Fluff for stuffing One extra, extra large button.
I have made these guys for years. I used to send them to Neil Gaiman as good luck for my roller derby team. Materials: One size G crochet hook 2 skeins Pattons Classic Wool Merino in Worn Denim Fluff for stuffing One extra, extra large button.
Body: Stuff with fluff as you go, making sure not to stuff too tightly, as it will shrink a bit when you felt. Using magic circle Sc 8 First Row: 2 sc in each sc: 16 sts Next Row: Sc in the next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around: 24 sts Next Row: Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around Next Row: Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. Next 3 Rows: sc around Next Row: Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around Next 10 Rows: sc around Next Row: Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around Next 14 Rows: Sc around Next Row: Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog. Repeat around. Next 10 Rows: Sc around. Next Row: Sc1, sc2tog. Repeat around Next Row: Sc2tog around Next Row: Sc2tog around Weave in ends.
Ears: From top of body, measure 1" down. Pu and sc 12 sts. Ch1, turn, sc across Ch1, turn, sc across Ch1, turn, sc across Ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc to last 2 sts, sc2tog Ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc to last 2 sts, sc2tog Ch1, turn, sc2tog two times, sc to last 4 sts, sc2tog two times Ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc to end Ch1, turn, sc1, sc2tog, sc1 Ch1, turn, sc2tog Repeat for other side, so ears are even on each side of body. Weave in ends
Start 1" from bottom of body. Pu and sc 12 sts in a circle. Sc in a circle for 11". Stuff tube with fluff as you go. Sc2tog until tube is closed. Weave in ends. I put one leg on each side, and 3 legs in front. Felt by throwing in the washing machine or shower. It took 2 runs through for him to look like I wanted.