~Pattern Page~

• Baby-sock Doll (VERY small amount of sewing)
• Tom Thumb Teddy in a Heart Pillow (crochet and sew)
• Hackey Sack or Stress Ball (crochet)
• ...Another pattern coming soon!

I have a lot of crochet patterns for hats and huggies, several knit hat patterns, and a hat pattern to sew from fabric available - free for the asking. Contact me by email or snail mail at the address shown on the main page.

~Baby Sock Doll~ VERY QUICK AND EASY!
What a great huggy! Just use a baby sock turned inside out (the seam makes the little "shoes"); stitch 3 short seams, stuff, tie in two places, and turn down the top for the hat! What could be better? Materials needed: 1 baby sock Fiberfill Needle and thread Strong thread (for tying) Follow instructions on diagram. After the final tie, turn down the top for the hat. Stitch to hold in place, turning up a little piece in front for the brim. Add a face if you like, or leave it as is for the child's imagination.
Thank you so much to ~Evelyn~ who sent a couple of these for Nana's Angels, along with instructions. She also makes these for law enforcement officials to give to children in crisis. What an angel!

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Debby109 made the heart with the pocket on it from felt and trims. I thought it was just adorable, and thought how CUTE it would be if there was a little huggy to tuck into the pocket! So inspired, I sat down and designed the little Tom Thumb Teddy to go with it...(The finished heart measures 5 1/4 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches wide at it's widest point, the teddy is 2 1/2 inches tall).

HEAD and BODY:
Head:
ch 3; join w sl st to beg ch to form ring
RND 1: ch 1, 9 sc in ring; join w sl st to beg sc (9 sc)
RND 2: ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), hdc in same st, *(2 hdc in next sc), repeat * around; join with sl st to 2nd ch of 1st ch 2 (18 hdc)
RND 3: ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), *(2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc), repeat * around; join with sl st to 2nd ch of 1st ch 2 (27 hdc)
RND 4: ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), work hdc dec over next 2 hdc, *(hdc in next hdc, work hdc dec over next 2 hdc), repeat * around; join with sl st to 2nd ch of 1st ch 2 (18 hdc)
RND 5: ch 1, work sc dec in same st & next hdc, *(work sc dec over next 2 hdc), repeat * around; join w sl st in beg sc (9 sc)
Stuff head with fiberfill
Body:
RND 6: Rep rnd 2
RND 7: Rep rnd 3
RND 8: Rep rnd 4
RND 9: ch 1, sc in same st, *(sc in next hdc), rep * around; join w sl st to beg sc (18 sc)
RND 10: Rep rnd 5
RND 11: ch 1, work sc dec around; close opening and fasten off

ARMS:(make 2)
Note: do NOT join rnds
RND 1: ch 2; work 8 hdc in 1st ch (8 hdc)
RND 2: hdc in each hdc around (8 hdc)
RND 3: sc in each hdc around, sl st in next hdc (8 sc)
Stuff with fiberfill, pinch opening shut, sl st closed; fasten off, leaving length for sewing

LEGS:(make 2)
Note: do NOT join rnds
RND 1: ch 2; work 10 hdc in 1st ch (10 hdc)
RND 2: hdc in each hdc around (10 hdc)
RND 3: rep rnd 2 (10 hdc)
RND 4: sc in each hdc around, sl st in next hdc (10 sc)
Stuff with fiberfill, pinch opening shut, sl st closed; fasten off, leaving length for sewing

SNOUT:(make 1)
ch 3; join to beg ch to form ring
RND 1: 10 hdc in ring; sl st in 1st hdc; fasten off, leaving length for sewing

EARS and TAIL:(make 3)
Note: do NOT join rnds
RND 1: ch 2; work 4 sc in 1st ch (4 sc)
RND 2: work 2 sc in each sc around, sl st in next sc (8 sc)

ASSEMBLY:
Stitch ears, snout, arms and legs to body as shown in the picture.
Stitch tail to his little teddy behind *g*

With black, stitch on eyes and nose. With red, make ch st long enough to form bow and stitch to neck.

Notes: Change colors at will, stuff at will.

You might want to fill it with those plastic craft beads, they are *really* nice and it's harder to squish... So, it's more effective *g*. Or you can use the left overs from plastic canvas projects (the little nubs left over from cutting the plastic canvas).

You could use size 5 crochet cotton from DMC instead of embroidery floss. [Kate] used embroidery floss because it is softer than the standard crochet cotton, also the amount of colors available are a plus.

When starting the beg ch, you can adjust the size of the ball by chaining the length from the point just under your index finger across to the bottom of your palm above your wrist x 2. I know this sounds funny, but it's 100% right, every time. :)

Ch 65, sl st to beg ch. Do not twist chain!

Rnd 1-3: Ch 2, dc in each around. Join with sl st.

Finish off and start on other side of ring.

Rnd 4-6: Ch 2, dc in each around. For a neat effect, turn inside out.

Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *dc dec, dc* rep around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 10: Ch 2, *dc dec, dc* rep around Join with sl st.

Rnd 11: Ch 2, *dc dec over next 3 sts* rep * around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 12: Ch 2, *dc dec* rep * around. Join with sl st.

Rep Rnds 7-12 for other side of ball.

~~~Thank you cklit for sending this in!~~~

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