We received numerous requests for State Kawaii Cuddlers™ since releasing our State of Texas Kawaii Cuddler™ last year. Michaelene is from Virginia so it was next in our State Series. We have plans to design all 50! We look forward to seeing your creations! Happy Crocheting!
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Materials
*Size I (5.5mm) Crochet Hook
*Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn” in Royal
*Two 18mm Black Safety Eyes (We’ve added them to Our Shop for your convenience)
*Poly-fil Stuffing
*Tapestry Needle
*Craft glue or hot glue gun (optional)
*Black puff paint or embroidery floss
Dimensions/Gauge:
13” x 8”
Abbreviations
Ch – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
Dec – Single Crochet Decrease
Inc – Single Crochet Increase
HDC – Half Double Crochet
HDC Dec – Half Double Crochet Decrease
DC – Double Crochet
FO – Fasten Off
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Virginia State
Make 2.
Slip Stitches at the beginning of each row will not be included in the stitch total.
Row 1 – With I Hook, Ch 49, SC in second Ch from hook and each Ch across (48)
Rows 2-3 – SC across (48)
Row 4 – Sl St 3, SC45 (45)
Row 5 – Dec, SC43 (3 Sl Sts left unworked) (44)
Row 6 – Sl St, Dec, SC40 (1 St left unworked) (41)
Row 7 – Sl St, Dec, SC39 (last SC in worked in a Sl St) (40)
Row 8 – Skip first St, SC, DC3, Sl St2, DC3, SC29 (2 Sts left unworked, 1 Dec & 1 Sl St) (38)
Row 9 – SC26, HDC4 (8 Sts left unworked) (30)
Row 10 – SC28, Dec (29) Ch 2 and turn.
Row 11 – HDC in second Ch from hook, SC26 (3 Sts left unworked) (27)
Row 12 – SC across (27)
Row 13 – Skip first St, SC26 (26)
Row 14 – SC26, Ch2 and turn.
Row 15 – HDC in second Ch from hook, SC across (27)
Row 16 – Dec, SC25 (26)
Row 17 – Skip 1st St, SC25 (25)
Row 18 – Dec, SC21, Dec (23)
Row 19 – Dec, SC21 (22)
Row 20 – SC 21 (1 St left unworked) (21)
Row 21 – Skip 1st St, Dec, SC15, Sl St, SC2 (19)
Row 22 – Dec, Sl St, SC16 (18)
Row 23 – SC16 (2 Sts left unworked) (16)
Row 24 – SC15, Inc (17)
Row 25 – Inc, SC16 (18)
Row 26 – Sl St 2, SC16 (16)
Row 27 – SC15 (3 Sts left unworked – 1SC & 2 Sl Sts) (15)
Row 28 – SC13, Dec (14)
Row 29 – Skip 1st St, Sl St 2, SC9 (2 Sts left unworked) (9)
Row 30 – SC9 (2 St Sts left unworked) (9)
Row 31 – Skip 1st St, HDC, HDC Dec, FO (2) Skip one stitch in row. SC2, Dec (3)
We have you FO and continue on the row above to keep the stitch height. If you slip stitch instead of FO, your stitches will be shorter.
Row 32 – DC, HDC2 (3)
FO, Weave in ends.
Cheeks
Make 2. {Cheeks are worked in a continuous round, do not join}
Round 1 – With H Hook & Pink yarn, MR, 6SC (6)
Round 2 – Inc x 6 (12)
FO, weave in ends.
Alternative to Safety Eyes
Make 2. {Eyes are worked in a continuous round, do not join}
Round 1 – MR, 6SC (6)
FO, weave in ends
Assembly
* Place safety eyes roughly between Rows 12-13, roughly 12 stitches apart.
* Sew or glue cheeks in desired location, using picture as a guide.
* Use embroidery floss or puff paint to create mouth.
* Align Virginia State halves so ends of rows match. Single crochet around both pieces to join together. Stuff with Poly-Fil prior to completing stitching. Make sure you work in a counter-clockwise direction so your stitches face forward.
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