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This is a very simple pattern. Crochet it on the stuffed toy.

Crocheted Sweaters for stuffed toys

· by Melanie Mays

Supplies:

Size G Crochet Hook

Worsted Weight Yarn—scraps, 2 colors—Main Color (MC)  and Contrasting Color (CC).

All sc are crocheted in the back loop (BL).

Note: If stuffed animal is larger than 6 inches, chain more to begin sweater.

Chain 15 in MC.

Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Sc in each ch. (14 sc). Ch 1, turn.

FRONT

Rows 2-9: Sc BL of each sc to end of the row. Ch 1, Turn.

Note: Lay piece on front of stuffed animal. If the toy is larger, crochet more rows. If not, you're ready to work the side of the sweater.

SIDE

Rows 10-11: Sc in BL  in the first 6 sc. Sk the rest of the stitches in the row. Ch 1, turn.

Row 12: Sc in BL in next 6 sc. Chain 12. Going around the top of the arm toward the front of the toy, attach with sl st to top of row 10. (This makes the armhole.)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc BL, back across arm in each stitch. (19 sc—5 sc across top of arm, 14 for first row for back of sweater.

Rows 14-23: Sc BL of each sc to end of the row. Ch 1, turn.

 

 

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