One of the best memories from my childhood is when my Dad and I
would play video games at the arcade. We also logged many happy hours in
front of our Commodore playing Q*Bert. So I decided make my Da one of
his very own!
Supplies:
5.50 mm crochet hook
Pumpkin worsted weight yarn
Soft White worsted weight yarn
* colors are based on Red Heart Super Saver yarn
stitch marker
stuffing material
yarn needle
scissors
permanent black marker
Abbreviations Used:
Rnd(s) --- round(s)
ch --- chain
sc --- single-crochet
st/sts --- stitch/stitches
sc2tog --- single-crochet 2 stitches together
ftlp(s) --- front loop(s)
Notes:
--- Be sure to move the stitch marker as you complete each round.
--- If you don't want to use a permanent marker, you could always stitch a pupil onto the eyes with Black yarn.
~Pattern~
Body & Nose:
Rnd 1: with the Pumpkin yarn, ch 2; 5sc in second ch from the hook - 5sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 10sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 15sts
Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 20sts
Rnd 5: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 25sts
Rnd 6: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 7: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 5sts; repeat to end - 35sts
Rnd 8: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 6sts; repeat to end - 40sts
Rnds 9-13: 1sc in each st around - 40sts
Rnd 14: sc2tog, 1sc in next 6sts; repeat to end - 35sts
Rnd 15: sc2tog, 1sc in next 5sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 16: sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 25sts
Rnd 17: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 20sts
Rnd 18: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 15sts
Rnd 19: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 12sts
Rnd 20: working through the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 12sts
Rnd 21: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnds 22-24: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
Fasten off; leave a very long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2):
Rnd 1: with the Pumpkin yarn, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnds 3-5: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 6: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
Rnd 7: working in the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 6sts
Rnd 8: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 6sts
Rnds 9 & 10: 1sc in each st around - 6sts
Firmly stuff the Foot; Rnds 1-6.
Rnds 11-16: 1sc in each st around - 6sts
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Leave the Leg portion unstuffed.
Nose Plug:
Rnd 1: with the Pumpkin yarn, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 3: working in the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 12sts
Rnd 4: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnds 5-7: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
Fasten off.
Eyes (make 2):
Rnd 1: with the Soft White yarn, ch 2; 4sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 8sts
Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly & Finishing:
Firmly stuff the Body; leave the Nose portion unstuffed.
Place the Nose Plug inside the Nose.
Using the tail of yarn, sew along the outside edge of the Nose to attach the Plug.
Position the Legs at the bottom of the Body; sew in place.
Position the Eyes just above the Nose; sew in place.
Using the permanent marker, draw pupils onto the Eyes; allow to dry.
Tie off and trim all loose threads.
This
pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on
any other websites or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my
design with others, post a link to my page.
I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair,
fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit
for the pattern.
