State of Texas Kawaii Cuddler™ – Free Crochet Pattern

Last Wednesday I posted a pattern for the Texas State Flag Kawaii Cuddler. This week I’m sharing a Kawaii Cuddler in the shape of the State of Texas! You are welcome to send these Kawaii Cuddlers to Elizabeth Dewett to hand out to children in Texas as well.

To quote the cause and information from last week:
“By now, we’ve all seen and heard the news from Texas. Our hearts break as we listen to those losing their lives and homes to the hurricane damage.

On Friday, one of my sweet pattern testers reached out and asked if I’d be willing to create a design for Texas.

“Do you think you could make a Texas stuffie pattern? I would love to make a bunch to donate around my area to kids who lost all their toys and home for a bit.” – Elizabeth

Absolutely! One thing I’m certain of in the crafty community — we rally to put our hooks in motion for the greater good.

Below you will find a free pattern for the Texas State Flag Kawaii Cuddler. I will be shipping my finished flag to Elizabeth so she can pass them out to children in need. This isn’t a random effort — This isn’t blindly sending items in the hope they reach the people that need them. This is Elizabeth and her own children personally handing them out at churches and organizations where they are valued and appreciated.

If you would like to join me — Elizabeth has given permission for her address to be shared. Please send them to:
Elizabeth Dewett
25531 Buffalo Springs Court
Spring, TX 77373

Also, if you wish to purchase the ad-free version of our pattern – 100% of the proceeds will go to agencies helping the hurricane victims.

Don’t forget to share this project in your crochet groups, on Pinterest, and with your yarn friends. Let’s show Texas children that hookers (crochet hookers, that is) care!”

Have a blessed day!

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Materials
*Size H (5.0mm) Crochet Hook
*Worsted Weight Yarn in desired color for your Texas State shape.
*Small scraps of pink yarn for cheeks
*Two 15mm 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)
*Small scraps of pink and black felt for mouth

Dimensions/Gauge:
11″ x 11″

Abbreviations
Ch – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
Dec – Single Crochet Decrease
Inc – Single Crochet Increase
FO – Fasten Off
MR – Magic Ring
Sl St – Slip Stitch

**Note: Unless otherwise specified, you will Ch1 and turn at the end of each row through out the pattern.

State of Texas Shape
Make 2

Row 1 –  With desired yarn, ch13, SC into 2nd Ch from hook and in each Ch across.  (12)
Rows 2-11 – SC across (12)
Row 12 – Ch 18, SC in 2nd ch from hook and next 16chs + the 12SC to complete the row. (29)
Row 13 – SC across (29)
Row 14 – Ch 6, SC in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 chs + the 29SC to complete the row. (34)
Rows 15-21 – SC across (34)
Row 22 – SC34, Ch13, SC in 2nd ch from hook and next  11 chs + the 34SC to complete the row (46)
{Because the chains are worked at the end of the row and then SCs are worked back, the step above is essentially completing two rows. In order to ease confusion  – I left it as one.}
Row 23 – SC across (46)
Row 24 – Dec, SC44 (45)
Row 25 – Inc, SC42, Dec (45)
Row 26 – Dec, SC42, Inc (45)
Row 27 – SC43, Dec (44)
Row 28 – Dec, SC42, (43)
Row 29 – SC41, Dec (42)
Row 30 – SC across (42)
Row 31 – SC40, Dec (41)
Row 32 – Dec, SC39 (40)
Rows 33-34 – SC across (40)
Row 35 – Dec, SC36, Dec  (38)
Row 36 – Dec, SC6 (7) {Leave remaining stitches unworked. You will finish the right side of the state shape on this row once the left side is completed in the next  3 rows}
Row 37 – Dec, SC3, Dec (5)
Row 38 – Dec, SC3 (4)
Row 39 – Dec, Dec (2)
FO, weave in ends.

Bottom right side of shape
Row 36 – With right side facing, skip 3 stitches  on Row 36. Beginning in the fourth stitch, SC across (26)
Row 37 – Dec, SC22, Dec (24)
Row 38 – Dec, SC20, Dec (22)
Row 39 – Dec, SC18, Dec (20)
Row 40 – SC18, Dec  (19)
Row 41 – Dec, SC15, Dec (17)
Row 42 – Dec, SC13, Dec (15)
Row 43 – Dec, Dec, SC9, Dec (12)
Row 44 – Dec, SC8, Dec (10)
Row 45 – Dec, SC8 (9)
Row 46 – Dec, SC5, Dec (7)
Row 47 – Dec, SC5 (6)
Row 48 – SC across (6)
Row 49 – Inc, SC3, Dec (6)
Rows 50-51 – SC across (6)
Row 52 – Inc, SC3, Dec (6)
Row 53 – Sl st 2, SC3, Inc (5)
FO, weave in ends.

Cheeks
Make 2.

Round 1 – With pink yarn, MR, 6SC (6)
Round 2 – Inc x 6 (12)
FO, weave in ends

Alternative to Safety Eyes
{Eyes are worked in a continuous round, do not join}
Make 2.

Round 1 – MR, 6SC (6)
Round 2 – Inc x 6 (12)
FO, weave in ends

You can also embroider or use puff paint to create sleepy eyes like this:

Assembly

* Place safety eyes between rows 25 & 26 from the bottom roughly 14 stitches apart.
* Sew or glue cheeks in place.
* Cut felt pieces to create desired mouth. Sew or glue into place.
* Align state shape 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.

I would love to see your work! Please use the hashtag #3amgracedesigns on Instagram or share on our Facebook page, email, etc. Happy Crocheting!

All photos and text are copyright © 2017-  3amgracedesigns. All rights reserved. Please do not sell or distribute this pattern in part or in whole. You are welcome to sell finished items you make from this pattern. A credit to “3amgracedesigns” as the designer is appreciated but not required. Thank you!