• Using color brown
  • R1: 6 sc into a magic circle {6 sts}

    Alternate way to begin: chain 2, sc 6 times in 2nd chain from hook {6 sts}

  • R2: (inc, sc in next st) 3 times {9 sts}
  • R3: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 3 times {12 sts}
  • R4: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 3 times {15 sts}
  • R5: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) 3 times {18 sts}
  • R6: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
  • R7: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}
  • R8: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {36 sts}

    Mark Rd 11 with a stitch marker - this is where you'll place the eyes later in the pattern.

  • R9-11: sc in next 36 sts {36 sts}
  • R12: (inc, sc in next 5 sts) 6 times {42 sts}
  • R13-14: sc in next 42 sts {42 sts}
  • R15: (dec, sc in next 5 sts) 6 times {36 sts}
  • R16: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {30 sts}
  • Place 9mm eyes between R11 and R12, leaving 5 stitches between the eyes. Do not secure just yet.
  • Sew the muzzle on between R9 and R10 and R14 and R15.
  • The nose should be in line with the eyes.
  • Secure the eyes.
  • R17: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
  • R18: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
  • Begin to stuff the head and continue as you crochet.
  • R19: (dec, sc in next st) 6 times {12 sts}
  • R20: (dec) 6 times {6 sts}
  • Fasten off and leave a long piece of yarn to sew the head shut.
  • Weave the rest of the yarn into the head.
  • Set aside until assembly.