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Aside from maybe a mouse, the biggest thing that I have crocheted is an afghan. This throw blanket was fun to make even though it wasn't perfect. It started out with stitches too tight and towards the end, it was too loose. But it was the first time that I took on a project this large. We have gotten plenty of use out of this afghan.

My mother is into crafts. She takes pride in all her handiwork. She has made dolls, tissue boxes, crocheted ornaments and stuffed animals. She has sold her crafts at shows. Her crochet pride is in the large animals which she has made. She told me that she would send me the patterns for these, but never did.

I thought about my crocheted collie she had made for me and decided on if I could find something close online. I didn't find anything that looked like this collie. But I happened to stumble upon a fantastic free crochet pattern website. Though more than just a pattern site, these crocheted toys look like what my mother would make. There are 16 different toys to crochet. For Fall Season, this Scarecrow Doll caught my eye. Below are instructions on how to make this cute doll. To find other patterns for your taste go to Happy Yellow House Crochet Toys.

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Warning: Choking hazard due to small parts. If you are making this item for a child under the age of 3 years please embroider facial features.

Scarecrow Crochet Doll

Where the patterns are always free

This pattern can be found on Happy Yellow House - Scarecrow

ABBREVIATIONS
ch - chain
sp - space
sl st - slip stitch
sc - Single Crochet
dc - Double Crochet
BLO - Back Loop Only
FLO - Front Loop Only
Rnd - Round
sk - skip
st(s) - Stich(es)
inc - Increase
dec - Decrease
YO - Yarn Over
* -- work instructions following * as many more times as specified in addition to first time.

Single Crochet Decrease - Insert hook into next st, YO, draw up a loop, YO, insert hook into next st, draw up a loop, YO, draw through remaining loops on hook.

Double Crochet Decrease - YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw hook through two of the loops on hook, YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw hook through two of the loops on hook, YO, draw through remaining loops on hook.

Markers - Markers are used to specify where a round begins and ends. Use a small piece of contrasting yarn or a small safety pin placed in the stitch before the first stitch of each round. Move the marker as you go.

Back or Front Loop Only.

MATERIALS LIST
Worsted weight yarn in the following:
Buff - 3 ounces
Orange - 3 ounces
Country Blue - 3 ounces
Burgundy - 2 ounces
Cornmeal - 2 ounces
Black - small amount
Crochet hook Size G
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Pair of 12mm doll eyes

BODY
Approximate finished size - 21" tall

Rnd 1) With Orange, ch 60, join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring being careful not to twist chain. Sc in each chain around (60 sc)
Rnd 2-29) Sc in each sc around (60 sc)
Rnd 30) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (40 sc)
Rnd 31) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (30 sc)

NECK
Rnd 32) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (20 sc)
Rnd 33) sc in each sc around to last sc, change to Buff yarn (20 sc)

HEAD
Rnd 34) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (30 sc)
Rnd 35) *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (40 sc)
Rnd 36) *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (50 sc)
Rnd 37) *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (60 sc)
Rnd 38-51) sc in each sc around (60 sc) NOTE: Insert eyes between rows 46 and 47 leaving 5 sc between each eye.
Rnd 52) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (40 sc)
Rnd 53) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (30 sc)
Rnd 54) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (20 sc)
Rnd 55) Dec around (10 sc)
Rnd 56) Dec around (5 sc); finish off leaving an long length for sewing; sew top of head closed; secure ends; clip end.

LEGS
Leg 1

Rnd 1) Lay body/head section on its back with the eyes centered. Trace an imaginary line starting between the two eyes going down to the free loops of the foundation ch of Rnd 1 of Body. This is where you will begin the first leg. Place a marker in this free loop. Stuff the head and body. With a sl st join Buff yarn to the marked center free loop. Sc in same free loop as sl st. Sc in next 29 free loops; join with a sl st to first sc of leg. DO NOT TURN (30 sc)

Rnd 2-19) Sc in each sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 20) Sc in each sc around to last; make color change to Black (30 sc)

Foot:
Rnd 21) Dec around (15 sc)
Rnd 22) Sc in each sc around (15 sc)
Rnd 23) 2 sc in each sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 24-30) Sc in each sc around; stuff (30 sc)
Rnd 31) *Sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (20 sc)
Rnd 32) Dec around; stuff a little more (10 sc)
Rnd 33) Dec around; finish off leaving a length for sewing; sew opening closed; flatten bottom of foot (5 sc)

Leg 2

Rnd 1) Working in remain 30 free loops of Rnd 1 of Body join Buff yarn with a sl st. Sc in same loop as sl st. Sc in remaining 29 free loops; join with a sl st to first sc of leg. DO NOT TURN (30 sc)
Rnds 2-33) Same as Leg 1

ARMS (make 2)
Rnd 1) With Buff, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; join to first sc with sl st (6 sc)
Rnd 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3) sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 4) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (18 sc)
Rnd 5) sc in each sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 6) sc in each sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 7) *sc in next 4sc, dec; repeat from * around (15 sc)
Rnd 8) *sc in next 3 sc, dec; repeat from * around (12 sc)
Rnd 9) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around, change to Orange yarn (9 sc)
Rnd 10) 2 sc in each sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 11-23) sc in each sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 24-25) sc in next 9 sts, sl st in next 9 sts
Rnd 26) sc in next 9 sts, sl st in next st; finish off leaving a long length for sewing, stuff firmly; attach to sides of body using photograph as a reference

WIG
Base: Rnd 1) With Cornmeal, ch 2, work 6 sc in second ch from hook, join to first sc with a sl st, DO NOT TURN (6 sc)
Rnd 2) 2 sc in next sc and in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3) 2 sc in each sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 4) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (36 sc)
Rnd 5-6) Sc in each sc around; finish off after Rnd 6 (36 sc)

Fringe (hair): Cut a piece of cardboard 4" x 12". Wrap Cornmeal yarn around 72 times. Cut yarn along long edge of cardboard to make 72 8" lengths of Cornmeal yarn. Using a crochet hook, draw the folded end up through the stitches around the base and pull the loose ends through the folded end; draw the knot up tightly. Do this twice in each of the 36 stitches around the base.

HAT
Rnd 1) With Burgundy, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, join to first with sl st, DO NOT TURN
Rnd 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (18 sc)
Rnd 4) *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (24 sc)
Rnd 5) *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (30 sc)
Rnd 6) *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (36 sc)
Rnd 7) *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (42 sc)
Rnd 8) *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (48 sc)
Rnd 9) *sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (54 sc)
Rnd 10) *sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (60 sc)
Rnd 11) *sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (66 sc)
Rnd 12) in BLO, sc around (66 sc)
Rnd 12-17) sc in each sc around (66 sc)
Rnd 18) In FLO, sc around (66 sc)
Rnd 19) 2 sc in each sc around (132 sc)
Rnd 20-22) sc in each sc around (132 sc)
Rnd 23) sc in each sc around, sl st in next sc, finish off, weave in loose ends. Attach to head.

OVERALLS
Main Body:
Row 1) With Country Blue, ch 67, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1 turn (66 sc)
Rows 2-23) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn (66 sc)

Overall Leg 1:
Row 24) Sc in first 33 sc, ch 1 turn (33 sc)
Rows 25-46) Sc in each sc across; finish off after Row 46 (33 sc)

Overall Leg 2:
Row 1) Join Country Blue with a sl st to 34th sc of Row 23, sc in same sc as sl st and in remaining 32 sc, ch 1 turn (33 sc)
Rows 2-23) Sc in each sc across; finish off after Row 23 (33 sc)

Bib
Row 1) Working in free loops of Row 1 of Main Body join Country Blue with a sl st in the 21st free loop, sc in same sc as sl st, sc in next 19 free loops, ch 1 turn (20 sc)
Rows 2-10) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn (20 sc)

Shoulder Strap 1:
Row 1) Sc in first 4 sc, ch 1 turn (4 sc)
Rows 2-25) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn; finish off after Row 25 leaving a long length for sewing (4 sc)

Shoulder Strap 2:
Row 1) With Country Blue join with a sl st to fourth sc from the end, sc in same sc as sl st, sc in next 3 sc, ch 1 turn (4 sc)
Rows 2-25) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn; finish off after Row 25 leaving a long length for sewing (4 sc)

Assembly:
Lay overall flat. Fold left edge to line up with center of bib section. Do the same with the right edge to form legs. Using Country Blue yarn and tapestry needle start at lower edge of one cuff sew up the inside of first leg, down inside edge of next leg to opposite edge of cuff. Sew back seam closed. Sew shoulder straps to top of back.

Patches:
Row 1) With any color you wish, ch 11, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1 turn (10 sc)
Rows 2-8) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn; finish off after Row 8 (10 sc) Using contrasting color of yarn sew to overall. Use your creativity and make as many (or as few) patches as you like and sew them to the overalls!

FINISHING
Stitch wig and hat to head. Using photograph as a reference embroider nose using black yarn and mouth with burgundy yarn. Dress Scarecrow and enjoy!

Warning: Choking hazard due to small parts. If you are making this item for a child under the age of 3 years please embroider facial features.

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The Crocheted Collie

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Taken from my article on The Crochet Collie condensed version.

Before my daughter was born, my mother sent me a crocheted collie that she had made. The collie was made of white and light brown yarn. Underneath the yarn was a white cotton sewn body filled with stuffing. This toy dog was two feet long and stood more than a foot off the ground. The collie's legs were just stiff enough that I could bend them in different positions. At times he would sit on the sofa with his legs crossed. Other times, I would sit him by the screen door during the warm weather days. Whenever someone would walk by, they would do a double take. One day, the mailman came up to our door with a package. He said in a surprise voice, "I thought that was a real dog!"

Out daughter took to our dogs instantly, especially our Shepherd mix, Chico.

Brittany was not allowed to touch the crocheted collie. He sat on our bed and my daughter would sometimes just go into our room and stare at this toy dog. Somehow she knew that he was more than a toy. I always made sure that he was in the same condition as the day that my mother had given him to me. I knew my mother would have wanted it that way.

Chico had a heart condition. After a couple of years on the medicine, it was no longer working. We knew that it was just a matter of time. Brittany knew this too. She was only three. Our daughter distanced herself from Chico. She would say, "I don't like Chico anymore." It was her way of dealing with it.

When our dog passed away, Brittany was having nightmares and would cry out, "Chico is gone!" It was a hard time for her. This was the time that the trophy crocheted dog, who never really had a name, became Chico. He was the dog that comforted our daughter in the night. He helped smooth away her tears.

Sometime afterwards, my mother and her husband came to visit. How could we have destroyed this beautiful stuffed animal and disrespect all the hard work that had been put into it? We tried to explain the situation, but they didn't get it. We said, "Can't you see how she loves this toy that you made. This should be the greatest honor of all"

The crocheted Chico is still with the family. He is worn out and washing him does not give out that fresh clean look.. But he has received a great deal of love over the years. When his best friend comes home from college, he is waiting there lying in her bed.

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