Friday, October 25, 2019

Courtesy Pattern : CP67 - Love Those Hooters

CROCHET PATTERN

Love Those Hooters

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Skill Level: Easy/Advanced Beginner
 
Measurements: 3.5 inches tall (approx.)
Gauge is not critical for this project, however your finished size may vary slightly, depending on materials used and personal crochet style.

Materials Used in Model: 
Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0722 Pretty n' Pink, 0724 Baby Pink, 0321 Gold, 0311 White and 0312 Black
Size US G/6-4.00mm Crochet Hook
Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar)
Tapestry/Yarn Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning



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General Notes:
This pattern is worked in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise noted.
This pattern utilizes standard US Crochet Terms and has been designed by a right handed crocheter.
Any changes in materials to this pattern, (hook size/yarn weight) will not produce the measurements above.


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BODY(Make 1) 
with Pretty n' Pink,
Chain 6,
___ Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, 3 sc in end ch st - rotate piece to allow you to work up the other side of original beg chain (as if a flat round), sc in ea of nxt 3 chs, Inc in last ch (12 sts)
___ Rnd 2: Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in ea of nxt 3 sts, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in ea of nxt 2 sts  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 3: Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, (Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st) twice, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, (Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st) twice  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 4: sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, (Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts) twice, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 5: Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, (Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st) twice, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, (Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st) twice  (36 sts)
___ Rnds 6-10: sc in ea st around (36 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 11: [sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times (33 sts)
___ Rnd 12: [sc in ea of nxt 9 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times (30 sts)
___ Rnd 13: [sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times (27 sts)
___ Rnd 14: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times (24 sts)
___ Rnd 15: sc in ea st around  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 16: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times (21 sts)
___ Rnd 17: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times (18 sts)
___ Rnd 18: sc in ea st around  (18 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to whipstitch the top of the Body closed.  With snippets of yarn of all color you've used in the creation of your hooter - add some 'feathers' to each of the corners at the top of the Head area.  Model uses a more 'tassel' like approach to create the head feathers.


WING: (Make 2) - this piece is worked in ROWS with turns - I do not utilize turning chains
with Baby Pink,
___ ROW 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st, TURN (6 sts)
___ ROW 2: Inc in ea st across, TURN  (12 sts)
___ ROW 3: (sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st) 3 times, (Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st) 3 times  (18 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Wing to Body slightly halved.


EYEBALL: (Make 2) 
with White,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: in BLO, slst in ea st around  (12 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Eyeball to Body.


PUPIL: (Make 2) 
with Black,
Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st (6 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of round to close opening creating a small bobble - and secure to Head.
OR you can use embroidery or plastic button to create Pupil on Eyeballs


BEAK: (Make 1) 
with Gold,
Chain 2, Yarn over (yo), insert the hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, draw the yarn through the stitch, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook, (yo twice, and draw yarn through the 2 lps on the hook, twice) 3 times, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook, yo, draw through all 6 lps on hook, ch-1.
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Beak between eyes on Owl.


With contrasting color (Baby Pink used in model) embroider some "V" stitches to simulate 'feathers' on belly area of your Owl.
With White, add points of light to the eyes if you used fiber to create them.
Model used a wire brush to 'fuzz out' the head feathers.
Add any other personal touches to create your own version of this project.


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Pattern Support: While every effort has been made to be as thorough as possible in giving instructions regarding this pattern (including links to unusual techniques or stitches under the General Notes/Special section above), it may still happen that you need some more assistance. 
All Courtesy Patterns are written with the novice crocheter in mind and many of the answers to any questions that may arise can be found within the Tips & Tutorials section of this blog.
If you believe you have found an error within this pattern, please feel free to contact me at fiberdoodles@gmail.com
Page Updated on: 14 December 2020

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