Insert safety eyes between R4-5 centered from R4 (about 4 stitches apart). If using a safety nose, place between R4-5, centered between the eyes and stuff.
R9
(sc, dec) x 3, BO, dec, sc, dec, BO, dec, (sc, dec) x 2
(16)
R10
dec x 8
(8)
FO, leave a tail to sew the hole closed.
II. Components
A. Ears (x2)
(You will be working in rows.)
Row
Pattern
Stitches (St)
R1
sc in MR
(1)
R2
ch 1, turn, 3 sc in stitch
(3)
R3
ch 1, turn, inc, sc, inc
(5)
R4-5
ch 1, turn, sc across (2 rows)
(5)
You are now going to be working along the sides of the ear. The sl st will help the cupped shape.
R6
ch 1, sl st up the side, hdc in the tip of the ear, sl st down the side.
FO, leave a tail to sew ears onto the head.
Sew about one stitch apart between R2-5 of the head.
B. Wings (x2)
(You will be working in rows.)
Row
Pattern
Stitches (St)
R1
ch 5, starting in 2nd chain from hook, sc, dec, inc
(4)
R2
ch 1, turn, sc, dec, leave one stitch unworked
(2)
R3
ch 2, turn, starting in 2nd chain from hook, 3 sc
(3)
R4
ch 1, working along the top edge, inc, dec
(3)
R5
ch 1, turn, dec, inc
(3)
R6
going back down the side of the wing and starting in the last stitch you just made, dec, sc, leave one stitch unworked
(2)
R7
ch 1, turn, sc across
(2)
FO, leave a tail to sew onto the body.
Sew on the back between R6-8, about 3 stitches apart.
C. Tail
Insert your yarn between R8-9 of the body.
R1: ch 4, starting in 2nd chain from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, sl st in original stitch and FO.
