• 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) 6 times {12 sts}
  • R3: (inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}
  • R4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
  • R5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}
  • R6: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}
  • R7: dec (3 times), sc in next 5 sts, dec, sc in next 5 sts, dec, sc in next 4 sts, dec, sc in next 4 sts {24 sts}
  • R8: dec (3 times), sc in next 2 sts, dec, sc in next 8 sts, dec, sc in next 2 sts, dec {18 sts}
  • R9: sc in next 18 sts {18 sts}
  • Begin to stuff the body and continue as you crochet.
  • R10: dec (3 times), sc in next 6 sts, dec (3 times) {12 sts}
  • R11: sc in next 12 sts {12 sts}
  • Fasten off and leave a long tail. Set aside until assembly.