
Supplies
- Fingering/DK Yarn
- 5mm flat base eyes
- Embroidery thread for features (optional)
- Felt for features (optional)
- Fiberfill (optional)
Tools
- Size 3.5 mm hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Glue
Abbreviations
CH | Chain |
DC | Double Crochet |
DEC | Decrease |
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 | Colour |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Begin with 4 SC in MR | 4 | |
2 | SC in each stitch | 4 | |
3 | 4 INC | 8 | |
4 | SC in each stitch | 8 | |
5 | *INC, SC* × 4 | 12 | |
6 | SC in each stitch | 12 | |
7 | *2 SC, INC* × 4 | 16 | |
8 | SC in each stitch | 16 | |
9 | *INC, SC* × 8 | 24 | |
10~12 | SC in each stitch | 24 | |
13 | *DEC, 2 SC* × 6 | 18 | |
14 | *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.

Arms (2)
Round | Stitches | Count | Colour |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Begin with 6 SC in MR | 6 | |
2 | 6 INC | 12 | |
3 | SC in each stitch | 12 | |
4 | SC in each stitch | 12 | |
3 | SC in each stitch | 12 | |
6 | *DEC, SC* × 4 | 8 |
Feet (2)
Round | Stitches | Count | Colour |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Begin with 6 SC in MR | 6 | |
2 | 6 INC | 12 | |
3 | SC in each stitch | 12 | |
4 | SC in each stitch | 12 | |
3 | SC in each stitch | 12 | |
6 | *DEC, SC* × 4 | 8 |
You may choose to stuff them. I fold them and weave through the next 3 stitches (leaving a stitch at each end) before attaching on the body. I attach each arm about 4 stitches away from the head, and then the feet 12 stitches away from the arms.
And we are done!
Video Tutorial
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