Supplies
- Fingering/DK Yarn
- 5mm flat base eyes
- Felt for features (optional)
- Fiberfill (optional)
Tools
- Size 3.5 mm hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Glue
Abbreviations
| BLO | Back Loops Only |
| CH | Chain |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| DEC | Decrease |
| FLO | Front Loops Only |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| INC | Increase |
| MR | Magic Ring |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| SS | Slip Stitch |
| *A* × B | Repeat “A” for a number of B times |
| ( X ) | Work all of “X” in ONE stitch |
Gauge
5 increment rounds of DC = 10 cm
Pattern: Body
Pattern
Body
i.e. the coaster. You may work all rounds on the right side or alternate by turning every other round to create different textures.
| Round | Stitches | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Begin with 12 DC in MR | 12 |
| 2 | 12 INC | 24 |
| 3 | *DC, INC* × 12 | 36 |
| 4 | *INC, 2 DC* × 12 | 48 |
| 5 | *3 DC, INC* × 12 | 60 |
Mine is 10 cm across. Increase or reduce rounds to better fit your cuppa~
Hat + Head
| Round | Stitches | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In Black, CH 12, SS to form ring. SC in each stitch, SS to first stitch | 12 |
| 2~3 | CH 1, SC in each stitch, SS to first stitch | 12 |
| 4 | In FLO, *SC, INC* × 3 SS in next stitch | 9 |
| 5 | CH 1, turn. Skipping the SS, *2 SC, INC* × 3 SS to stitch below, cut yarn & weave in end | 12 |
| 6 | Switch to white. Working in the BLO of R4, *SC, INC* × 6 | 18 |
| 7 | *2 SC, INC* × 6 | 24 |
| 8~10 | SC in each stitch | 24 |
| 11 | *DEC, 2 SC* × 6 | 18 |
| 12 | *SC, DEC* × 6 | 12 |
You may choose to stuff it and then proceed to DEC and close the head.
For mine, I folded and weaved through the next 5 stitches (leaving a stitch at each end) before attaching on the body.
Hat for 3D head
| Round | Stitches | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Begin with 6 SC in MR | 6 |
| 2 | 6 INC | 12 |
| 3 | In BLO, SC in each stitch | 12 |
| 4~5 | SC in each stitch | 12 |
| 6 | In FLO, *SC, INC* × 6 | 18 |
| 7 | *INC, 2 SC* × 6 | 24 |
Stick Arms (2)
- CH 7
- SS in 2nd from hook, and the next
- CH 4, SS in 2nd from hook, and next 2
- CH 3, SS in 2nd from hook, and next
- SS in last 4 CH
I attach each arm about 4 stitches away from the head, and then the feet 12 stitches away from the arms.
Nose
- CH 4, SS in 2nd from hook, SC in next, HDC in last
Leave tail and attach onto face.
And you are done~
Video Tutorial
Have your check out the other Christmas Coasters?
