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Materials:
(Red Heart Super Saver 4 Ply, unless otherwise noted)
Perfect Pink White (little needed) Black (little needed)
Poly-Fill Lemon

You’ll Need:
Size G Crochet Hook Straight Pins Glue Gun
Large Sewing Needle Scissors

Approx. 13” tall when complete, not including the ears

Abbreviations:
Rnd./Rnds.- round/rounds
Sc- single crochet
Sc Dec- single crochet decrease
Hdc- half double crochet
Hdc Dec- half double crochet decrease
Dc- double crochet
Ch- chain
Sl St- slip stitch
Sk- skip
Lp St- loop stitch
BLO- back loops only
FLO- front loops only
Tog- together
F/O- fasten off
Magic Ring- (ch2, sc # in 1st ch from hook)
Head/Body:

Using Perfect Pink

(Note: When working in rnds. After joining a rnd., in the next rnd. your first stitch starts in joining stitch.
This principle applies to the whole pattern.)

Rnd. 1: 6sc in magic ring, join w/sl st, ch1 (6)

Rnd. 2: (2sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (12)
Rnd. 3: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (18)
Rnd. 4: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 2 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (24)
Rnd. 5: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 3 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (30)
Rnd. 6: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 4 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (36)
Rnd. 7: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 5 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (42)
Rnd. 8: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 6 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (48)
Rnd. 9: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 7 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (54)
Rnds. 10-16: (sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (54)
Rnd. 17: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 7 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (48)
Rnd. 18: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 6 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (42)
Rnd. 19: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 5 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (36)
Rnd. 20: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 11 sc)3x, join w/sl st, ch1 (39)
Rnd. 21: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 12 sc)3x, join w/sl st, ch1 (42)
Rnd. 22: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 6 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (48)
Rnd. 23: (sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (48)
Rnd. 24: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 7 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (54)
Rnds. 25-26: (sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (54)
Rnd. 27: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 8 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (60)
Rnds. 28-47: (sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (60)
Rnd. 48: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 8 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (54)
Rnd. 49: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 7 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (48)
Rnd. 50: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 6 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (42)
Rnd. 51: (sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (42)
Rnd. 52: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 5 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (36)
begin stuffing
Rnd. 53: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 4 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (30)
Rnd. 54: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 3 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (24)
continue stuffing
Rnd. 55: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 2 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (18)
Rnd. 56: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (12) finish
stuffing
Rnd. 57: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog), around, join w/sl st, F/O (6) leave 4” to cinch end
closed. To cinch, weave remaining yarn through remaining sc, pull tight, fasten
down, and hide remaining yarn.
Muzzle:
Using Perfect Pink

Rnd. 1: ch10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 7 ch, 3sc in next ch, (working on
opposite side of ch9) sc in next 8 ch, 3sc in last ch, join w/sl st, ch1 (22)
Rnd. 2: (sc in 1st 9 sc, 2sc in next 2 sc)2x, join w/sl st, ch1 (26)
Rnd. 3: (sc in 1st 10 sc, 2sc in next 3 sc)2x, join w/sl st, ch1 (32)
Rnd. 4: sc in 1st 12 sc, 2sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2sc in next 2 sc, sc in
last 2 sc, join w/sl st, ch1 (36)
Rnds. 5-7: (sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (36)
Rnd. 8: (sc 1st 12 sc, [sc dec next 2 sc tog]3x)2x, join w/sl st, ch1 (30)
Rnd. 9: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 3 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (24)
Rnd. 10: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 3 sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (30)
Rnd. 11: (sc in 1st 12 sc, 2sc in next 3 sc)2x, join w/sl st, ch1 (36)
Rnd. 12: (sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (36)
Rnd. 13: (sc in 1st 12 sc, [2sc in next sc, sc in next sc]3x)2x, join w/sl st, ch1
(42)
Rnds. 14-16: (sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (42)
Rnd. 17: (sc in 1st 12 sc, [sc dec next 2 sc tog, sc in next sc]3x)2x, join w/sl st,
F/O (36) leave 8” to sew muzzle to head. First stuff, but not firmly. Now sew the
muzzle to the head between rnds. 11 & 22 on the head. NOTE: I STRONGLY
suggest pinning this piece and every other piece on before sewing, to ensure
you’re happy with the placement. Next with a 6” piece of Pink wrap the middle
first 18 rnds. of the muzzle, going through the piece, pull tight and repeat.
Making lips at the end of the muzzle.
Nose:
Using Black
Do NOT stuff this piece

Rnd. 1: ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch, 3sc in next ch, (working on
opposite side of ch9) sc in next 4 ch, 3sc in last ch, join w/sl st, ch1 (14)
Rnd. 2: (sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (14)
Rnd. 3: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 5 sc)2x, join w/sl
st, ch1 (12)
Rnd. 4: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 4 sc)2x, join w/sl
st, ch1 (10)
Rnd. 5: (sc in 1st 3 sc, sc dec next 2 sc tog)2x, join w/sl
st, ch1 (8)
Rnd. 6: (sc in 1st 2 sc, sc dec next 2 sc tog)2x, join w/sl
st, F/O (6) leave 6” to cinch end closed, only do not
hide extra yarn. Instead use this extra to sew nose the
end of the muzzle, over the lip line, leaving the bottom
loose. Refer to picture:

Right Eye:
Using White

Rnd. 1: ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch, 3sc in next ch, (working on
opposite side of ch9) sc in next 4 ch, 3sc in last ch, join w/sl st, ch1 (14)
Rnd. 2: sc in 1st 5 sc, 2sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc, sl st in next, turn, do
NOT ch1 (16)
Rnd. 3: sk 1st sl st, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, sl st, F/O (9) leave 6” to sew
eye to head. First using a 4” piece of Black add the pupil using a simple in and
out stitch. Stuff lightly and sew the eye to the head between rnd. 4 on the head
and the top of the muzzle, leave 5 sc between the two eyes.
Left Eye:
Using White

Rnd. 1: ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch, 3sc in next ch, (working on
opposite side of ch9) sc in next 4 ch, 3sc in last ch, join w/sl st, TURN, do NOT
ch1 (14)
Rnd. 2: sc in 1st 7 sc, 2sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, join w/sl st in 1st sc,
ch1, turn (16)
Rnd. 3: sk 1st sl st, sc in next 6 sc, sl st, F/O (7) leave 8” to sew with. Turn over
(back side is the front for this eye) add the pupil. Stuff and sew to head.

Eyebrow: (Make 2)
Using Black

Ch8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, sl st in last

4 ch, F/O (7) leave 6” to sew with. First tie the
beginning and ending pieces together. Now sew the
eyebrows to the head. Refer to picture:

Cheeks: (Make 2)
Using Perfect Pink

Rnd. 1: 6sc in magic ring, join w/sl st, ch1 (6)

Rnd. 2: (2sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (12)
Rnd. 3: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (18)
Rnd. 4: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 5 sc)3x, join w/sl st, F/O (21) leave 6” to sew
cheeks to head. Stuff and sew cheeks to the head, 5 sc away from the side of
the muzzle, between rnds. 16 & 26 on the head.

Teeth: (Make 2)
Using Lemon
(Note: When working in rows. DO NOT CH1, it give a straighter edge without the ch1. This principle
applies to whole pattern.)

Row 1: 3sc in magic ring, turn (3)

Row 2: 2sc in 1st sc, sc in next sc, 2sc in last sc, turn (5)
Rows 3-4: (sc in each sc), across, turn (5)
Row 5: sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 3 sc, turn (4)
Row 6: sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 2 sc, turn (3)
Row 7: (sc in each sc), across, turn (3)
Row 8: sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next sc, turn (2)
Row 9: sc dec both sc tog, F/O (1) leave 12” to sew
teeth to head. First with an 8” piece of Black add the
teeth lines, I made my lines 2 rows apart. Now sew the
teeth to the head with the thin point on rnd. 20 of the
head and the other end of the teeth reaching the 1st
rnd. of the cheek (not covering the 1st rnd. but next to
it). Refer to pictures:
Stomach Line:
Using Perfect Pink add a line across the stomach. . Wrap the stomach with a
10” piece of pink between rnds. 30 & 31, wrapping half the stomach, pull tight,
and repeat. This will give you a sort of bend. Hide the extra yarn. Refer to
pictures:

I didn’t take a picture of this so I’m cheating and using another patterns picture that I used the
same technique.

Fingers/Toes: (Make 8, 2 for each hand/foot)

Using Perfect Pink
Do NOT stuff

Rnd. 1: 6sc in magic ring, join w/sl st, ch1 (6)

Rnds. 2-3: (sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (6) F/O leave 4” to sew
fingers/toes to hand/foot. Set to side for now…

Arm/Leg: (Make 4)
Using Perfect Pink
Do NOT stuff
Rnds. 2-14: (sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (6) F/O leave 4” to sew
arms/legs to body. First add the fingers. Sew the fingers/toes to the arm/leg
between rnds. 3 & 6 on the arm/leg. Now sew the completed arms to the body
right above the stomach line and the legs between rnds. 50 & 53 on the body.

Big Spot:
Using Black

Rnd. 1: 6sc in magic ring, join w/sl st, ch1 (6)

Rnd. 2: (2sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (12)
Rnd. 3: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next sc), around, join w/sl st,
ch1 (18)
Rnd. 4: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 2 sc), around, join w/sl st,
ch1 (24)
Rnd. 5: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 3 sc), around, join w/sl st,
F/O (30) leave 12” to sew Big Spot to the back. First add a
little white spot: (6sc in magic ring, join w/sl st, F/O) Sew the little white spot
off center onto the Big Spot. Now sew the completed “Big Spot” to the body
between 34 & 47 a little off center as well. Refer to picture:
Small Spot:
Using Black

Rnd. 1: (2sc, hdc)2x in magic ring, join w/sl st, ch1 (6)
Rnd. 2: (2sc in 1st 2 sc, 2hdc in next hdc)2x, join w/sl st, F/O (12) leave 5” to
sew Small Spot to back between rnds. 28 & 35 on body. Refer to picture:

Tail:
Using Perfect Pink

Rnd. 1: starting w/8” extra, ch12, join w/sl st in 1st ch, forming a ring (be
sure not to let it twist), ch1, (sc in each ch), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (12)
Rnds. 2-5: (sc in each sc), around, join w/sl st, ch1 (12)
Rnd. 6 Part 1: sc in 1st 2 sc, sk next 8 sc, sc in last 2 sc,
join in 1st sc w/sl st, ch1 (4)
Rnd. 7: sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 2 sc, join w/sl st, ch1
(3)
Rnd. 8: sl st in 1st sc, F/O (1) hide extra yarn
Rnd. 6 Part 2: join w/sl st in 1st unworked sc, sc in same
as joining and next sc, sk next 4 sc, sc in last 2 unworked
sc, join w/sl st in 1st sc, ch1 (4)
Rnds. 7-8: repeat rnds. 7-8 on Part 1
Rnd. 6 Part 3: join w/sl st in 1st unworked sc, sc in same as joining and last 3
sc, join w/sl st in 1st sc, ch1 (4)
Rnds. 7-8: repeat rnds. 7-8 on Part 1
Now hide all the tails left in making this piece. I pulled mine through to the
open end and tied all the ends together in a knot. Stuff the tail lightly and sew
the tail to the body between rnds. 47 & 52. Refer to picture:
Ears: (Make 2)

Using Black
Do NOT stuff

Rnd. 1: 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd. 2: (2sc in each sc) around, join w/sl st, ch1 (12)
Rnd. 3: (2sc in 1st sc, sc in next 3 sc) around, join w/sl st, ch1 (15)
Rnds. 4-13: (sc in each sc) around, join w/sl st, ch1 (15)
Rnd. 14: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog, sc in next 3 sc) around, join w/sl st, ch1 (12)
Rnds. 15-19: (sc in each sc) around, join w/sl st, ch1 (12)
Rnd. 20: (sc dec 1st 2 sc tog) around, join w/sl st, ch1 (6)
Rnds. 21-23: (sc in each sc) around, join w/sl st, ch1 (6) F/O leave 6” to sew
ears to body. Sew the ears between rnds. 4 & 8 at the top of the head.

Finishing:
Using Black

Part 1: add the Black around the teeth and eyes, make a little line under the
eyes.

Part 2: add the freckles, 3 spots on each lip.

Part 3: with 2-4” pieces add the whiskers using a “Single Knot Fringe”, one on
each lip. Cut the yarn to the size you like afterwards.

That’s all there is! I hope you’ve enjoyed my version of Courage. I know I have!
Have a great one!