Animal Alphabet - Free Crochet Pattern
The Animal Alphabet is a whimsical crochet collection that turns every letter from A to Z into an adorable stuffed animal, blending learning, creativity, and handmade charm into one joyful project. Designed by Linda Richard, each letter features a unique animal character—from Alligator to Zebra—constructed with soft texture, playful details, and light stuffing to create tactile, kid-friendly pieces. Crocheted using KnitPal Woolen Delights and Off-The-Yak yarns, this intermediate-level pattern is perfect for educational décor, nursery displays, classroom learning tools, or heartfelt handmade gifts that spark imagination and fun.
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What You’ll Need
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Yarn:
KnitPal Woolen Delights (40% Australian wool, 40% Acrylic, 20% Polyamide, 174yds (159m) per 100g skein)
KnitPal Off The Yak (25% yak, 50% wool, 25% acrylic, 120yds (110m) per 100g skein)
Shown in Woolen Delights colorways Mint Green, Forest Green, Charcoal Gray, Bright Yellow, Bubblegum Pink, Brown Coffee, Black Onyx, Snow White, Pumpkin Orange, Purple Amethyst and Wheat Beige and Off-The-Yak colourways Black Ink and Light Gray.
The entire set uses approximately 2 skeins of White and 1 skein each of the other colorways listed.
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Needles:
US size F (4 mm) crochet hook
US size E (3.75 mm) crochet hook (needed Letter X only)
Or size needed to obtain gauge -
Notions:
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Fiberfill
Plastic Safety eyes ⅜ inch (9 mm), 12 needed for whole set
Plastic Safety eyes ¼ inch (6 mm), 31 needed for whole set
Details
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Skill Level: Intermediate
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Gauge: 9 sts = 4“ / 10 cm in single crochet. Gauge is not crucial for this project.
- Measurements: Working at the suggested gauge will produce letters approximately 8” / 20 cm tall.
Abreviations
- ch: chain
- dec: decrease (work 2 stitches together)
- hdc: half double crochet
- inc: increase (work 2 stitches into the same stitch/space)
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Construction Notes
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It is recommended to block your pieces before assembling. For each letter, we will create two layers and sc them together, stuffing with fiberfill as we work our way around the edges. Work an increase (sc twice into the same stitch) or decrease (work 2 stitches together) to curve around the corners of the letter.
Techniques
Make Animal Head
This basic circle is used to create many of the animal shapes.
Round 1: Using Magic Ring, ch1, 6sc in ring. (6)
Round 2: Sc inc around. (12)
Round 3: *Sc1, sc inc, repeat from * around. (18)
Round 4: *Sc2, sc inc, repeat from * around. (24)
Patterns
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A is for Alligator
Letter A (Right Vertical Leg) – Light Green –Make 2
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across. (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Letter A (Left Vertical Leg) – Light Green -Make 2
Row 1: Ch2, sc inc in 2nd ch from hook, ch1, turn.(2)
Row 2: Sc, sc inc, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 3: Sc2, sc inc, ch1, turn. (4)
Rows 4-6: Sc across, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 7: Dec, sc across, ch1, turn. (3)
Rows 8-19: Sc across, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 20: Sc across. (3)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Bar – Light Green – Make 2
Row 1: Ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc2, ch1, turn.(3)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 3: Sc across. (3)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Cross left & right side at top at an angle to form letter A.
(Match the alligator side pieces, then the remaining 2 side pieces together)
Sew bars centered onto sides.
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Inc 3 times on bottom left-hand side (alligator head) of side piece.
Alligator Head – Light Green
Row 1: Ch2, sc inc in 2nd ch from hook, ch1, turn.(2)
Row 2: Sc, sc inc, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 3: Sc2, sc inc, ch1, turn. (4)
Rows 4-6: Sc across, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 7: Dec twice, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 8: Dec. (1)
Make a French Knot for nostril.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for seaming, and weave in ends.
Attach 9 mm eyes (see photo)
With yarn needle and black yarn, embroider a smile.
Sew to letter A.
Trim – Dark Green
Attach yarn on outside A on bottom right-hand side.
Row 1: Sc1 in same st as join. In next st, *(sc, ch 2, slst in 2nd ch, sc in same st), sl st 3*. Repeat from *to * until you reach the head, as pictured. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Fun Fact: The largest alligator ever measured was 15 feet, nine inches long and weighed in at 1,011.5 pounds.
B IS FOR BEAR
Letter B Verticals – Beige – Make 2
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across. (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Letter B Curves – Beige – Make 2
Row 1: Ch8, sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch1, turn. (7)
Rows 2-3: Sc across, ch1, turn. (7)
Row 4: Sc3, ch1, turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. (3)
Rows 5-7: Sc3, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 8: Sc3, ch5. Turn. (3 sts + ch5)
Row 9: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc3 in ch, sc3, ch1, turn. (7)
Row 10: Sl st2, sc5, ch1, turn. (7)
Row 11: Sc5, ch3, sc in sl sts, ch1, turn. (7)
Row 12: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc5, ch1, turn.
Row 13: Sl st5, sc3, ch1, turn. (3)
Rows 15-16: Sc3, ch1, turn. (3)
Rows 17: Sc across, ch5, turn. (3)
Row 18: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn.(7)
Row 19: Sc across. (7)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Sew curved pieces to vertical pieces.
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Bear – Brown, small amount White and Black
Make Animal Head.
Attach 9 mm eyes to head in Round 4, 3 sts apart
Fasten off leaving a tail for seaming to letter B.
Ears – Brown – Make 2
Row 1: Using Magic Ring, ch1, 6sc in ring. Do not join. Pull tail to close hole, ch1, turn. (6)
Fasten off leaving a tail for seaming, sew to head.
Muzzle - White
Round 1: Using Magic Ring, ch1, sc1, hdc1, sc2, hdc1,sc in ring. (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for seaming, and pull hole closed.
Weave in beginning tail.
Smile and Nose – Black
Make a French Knot for a nose.
With yarn needle, make some straight sts starting from nose for a smile. Sew to muzzle.
Sew muzzle to head. Sew head to letter B.
Fun Fact: Black bears can run up to 30 miles per hour.
C IS FOR CAT
Letter C – Dark Gray – Make 2
Row 1: Ch23, sc inc in 2nd ch from hook, (sc inc) 4times, sc10, (sc inc) 5 times, ch2, turn. (30)
Row 2: Hdc2, hdc inc, hdc, sc2, hdc, hdc inc, hdc4,(hdc inc) twice, hdc2, (hdc inc) twice, hdc4, hdc inc,hdc, sc2, hdc, hdc inc, hdc2, ch2, turn. (38)
Row 3: Hdc inc, hdc4, (hdc inc) twice, hdc4, hdc inc,hdc3, hdc inc, hdc6, hdc inc, hdc, hdc inc, hdc, hdcinc, hdc4, (hdc inc) twice, hdc4, hdc inc. (47)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Layer letters together and sc around with White, stuffing lightly as you work.
Cat – Light Gray, White and Black
Make Animal Head.
Attach 6 mm eyes to head in Round 3, 3 sts apart.
With yarn needle and a length of black yarn, make a French Knot in center hole for a nose. Make short straight sts for a smile.
With yarn needle and a length of White, make straight sts each side and top of head.
Fasten off leaving a tail to sew to letter C.
Ears – Light Gray – Make 2
Row 1: Starting with a tail, ch5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (4)
Row 2: Dec, sc2, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 3: Decr, sc1, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 4: Dec. (1)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew to head.
Tail – Small amount White, Light Gray
Round 1: Using White and a Magic Ring, ch1, 4sc in ring. (4)
Round 2: Sc around. Fasten off White, attach Light Gray. (4)
Rounds 3-7: Sc around, sl st to join.
Fasten off Light Gray with a tail and sew to letter C.
Fun Fact: Cats have been associated with humans for nearly 10,000 years.
D IS FOR DOG
Letter D – White – Make 2
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc18, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 4: Sl st3, ch20, sl st12, turn, skip sl sts, in ch,sc2, sc inc, sc2, hdc14, sc1, (sc inc) twice, sc1, sl st2, turn.
Row 5: Skip sl sts, Sl st2, sc2, sc inc 3 times, hdc3,(hdc inc) 6 times, hdc4, sc3, sl st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Dog – White, small amount Black
Make Animal Head.
Attach 9 mm eyes to head in Round 3, 3 sts apart.
With yarn needle and a length of black yarn ,make a French Knot in center hole for a nose. Make short straight sts for a smile.
With yarn needle and a length of White yarn, make straight sts each side and top of head.
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to letter D.
Nose and Smile - Black
With yarn needle and a length of Black yarn, make a small triangle for nose and fill in the triangle. Make a straight down from center of nose, and 2 straight sts for smile.
Ears – Black
Ch6, hdc in next 3 ch, sc in last 2 ch. (5)
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to head.
Tail – Black
Ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc2, sc1. (5)
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to letter D.
Patches – Black
Large patch – Ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc1,hdc2, sc. (5)
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to dog.
Small patch – Using Magic Ring, ch1, sc6 in ring.Do not join, ch1, turn. Sc across. (6)
Fasten off, leaving tail and sew to side of dog.
Sew dog to letter D.
Fun Fact: One of the most interesting facts about dogs is that their nose print is unique to everyone, like a fingerprint!
E IS FOR ELEPHANT
Letter E – Purple – Make 2
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across. (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Bars – Purple – Make 6
Top, Middle and Bottom Bars
Row 1: Ch7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (6)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (6)
Row 3: Sc across. (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to verticals, weave in ends.
Finishing
Sew top bar to vertical letter with point facing upward. Sew middle bar and bottom bar to form letter E.
Layer letters together and sc around, inc in corners, stuffing lightly as you work.
Elephant – Light Gray
Make Animal Head.
Attach 6 mm eyes to head between Rounds 2 & 3, 3 sts apart.
Trunk – Light Gray
Ch8, sc in 2nd ch from hook, dec, dec, hdc, hdc. (5)
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to elephant. Weave in ends.
Ear – Light Gray – Make 2
Row 1: Starting with a tail, ch5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc3, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 2: Sc inc, sc2, sc inc, sc, ch1, turn. (6)
Row 3: Sc inc, sc4, isc nc in last st, ch1, turn. (8)
Row 4: Sc inc, sc to last st, sc inc in last st. (10)
Fasten off and sew to elephant. Weave in ends.
Fun Fact: Elephants are the largest animals that live on land and can live up to 70 years.
F IS FOR FLAMINGO
Letter F Verticals – Pink – Make 2
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across. (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
F Bars – Pink - Make 2
Top Bar
Row 1: Ch8, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (7)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (7)
Row 3: Sc across. (7)
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to verticals, weave in ends.
Middle Bar
Row 1: Ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (6)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 3: Sc across.
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to verticals. Weave in ends.
Finishing
Stitch bars to vertical pieces.
Layer letters together and sc around with pink, stuffing lightly as you work.
Inc in corners with red dots and dec in corners with blue dots.
Flamingo – Yellow, Black
Row 1: Using Yellow and Magic Ring, ch1, 6sc in ring. Do not join. Pull tail to close hole, ch1, turn.
Row 2: Sc across. (9)
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Weave inends.
Eye – White
Into Magic Ring, ch1, 6 c in ring. Pull tail, leave a space to insert 9 mm eye. Insert eye in center of ring. Sew ring and eye to top bar in 6th stitch of Row 2.
Beak – Black
Row 1: ch7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch1, turn. (6)
Row 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 3 chs, 3hdc in next ch, hdc in last ch.
Fasten off and sew to top bar.
Sew yellow to top bar, overlapping beak.
Wing – Black
Row 1: Start with a tail, ch1, sc inc in 2nd ch from hook, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 2: Sc inc, sc inc. (4)
Row 3: Sc inc, sc2, sc inc. (6)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew first row of wing to F.
Fun Fact: Flamingos look big, but they weigh only 5 to 6 pounds.
G IS FOR GIRAFFE
Letter G – Yellow – Make 2
Row 1: Ch21, sc inc in 2nd ch from hook, (sc inc) 4 times, sc10, (sc inc) 5 times, ch1, turn. (30)
Row 2: Hdc2, hdc inc, hdc, sc2, hdc, hdc inc, hdc 4,(hdc inc) 2 times, hdc2, (hdc inc) 2 times, hdc4, hdc inc, hdc, sc2, hdc, hdc inc, hdc2, ch1, turn. (38)
Row 3: hdc inc, hdc4, (hdc inc) 2 times, hdc4, hdc inc, hdc3, hdc inc, hdc6, hdc inc, hdc, hdc inc, hdc, hdc inc, hdc4, (hdc inc) 2 times, hdc4, hdc. (48)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
G Bar – Yellow – Make 2
Row 1: Ch5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc3, ch1, turn.(4)
Row 2: Sc4, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 3: Sc4.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing, and weave in ends.
Finishing
Sew block to letter to form “G”
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Giraffe – Yellow, small length of Orange
With Yellow, Make Animal Head.
Round 5: Sc, chain 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, slipstitch in 3 chains, slip stitch in next stitch. Sc in next stitch, chain 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip stitch in 3 chains, slip stitch in next stitch.
Attach 6 mm eyes to head between Rounds 2 & 3,1 stitch apart.
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to G.
With yarn needle and a length of orange, make 2 small sts in horns.
Muzzle – Orange
Round 1: Using Magic Ring, ch1, 8sc in ring. (8)
Fasten off and sew to Giraffe.
Ears – Yellow – Make 2
Row 1: Starting with a tail, ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc2, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 2: Dec, sc 1, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 3: Dec, ch1, turn. (1)
Row 4: Hdc. (1)
Fasten off and weave in end.
Sew to head.
Spots – Orange
With yarn needle, make freeform straight sts on G.
With 3 short lengths, attach as fringe on bar, and separate strands.
Fun Fact: Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth, with males reaching up to 18 feet and females up to 14 feet.
H IS FOR HORSE
Letter H – Brown – Make 2
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc8, ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in remaining ch, sc9. Fasten off and weave in ends. Do not count the ch6 as a st. (18)
Row 4: Ch9, sl st2 to cross bar of “H”, ch9, ch1, turn.(18)
Row 5: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 6: Sc across. Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Finishing
Sew pieces together to form H. Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Head – Beige – Make 2
Row 1: Using Magic Ring, ch1, 6sc in ring. Pull circle closed, but do not join, ch1, turn. (6)
Row 2: Sc inc around, ch1, turn. (12)
Row 3: *Sc1, sc inc, repeat from * around. (18)
Fasten off.
Join yarn in Row 1.
Row 1: Ch1, sc5, ch1, turn. (5)
Rows 2-3: Sc across, ch1, turn.
Row 4: Dec, sc, dec, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 5: Dec, sc. (2)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ears – Beige – Make 2
Row 1: Using Magic Ring, ch1, 8sc in ring. (8)
Fasten off, leaving a tail, and sew to head.
Facial Features
Attach 6 mm eyes in between Rows 2 & 3.
With yarn needle and a length of brown yarn, make 2 small French Knots for nostrils. Make backstitch for smile. Sew head to H.
Mane and Tail – Beige
Cut several lengths of beige yarn and attach fringe for mane and tail.
Fun Fact: Horses use their ears, eyes and nostrils to express their mood.
I IS FOR INCHWORM
Letter I – Orange – Make 2
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc18, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc18.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work. Inc in 4 corners of letter.
Inchworm – Gray – Head
Round 1: Using Magic Ring, ch1, 5sc in ring. (5)
Round 2: Sc inc around. (10)
Round 3: *Sc1, inc, repeat from * around. (15)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Attach 6 mm eyes in Round 2, 3 sts apart.
With yarn needle and a length of black yarn, embroider backstitches for a smile.
Body
Row 1: Ch15, 2sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc4, 3sc innext st, sc4, dec, sc3, ch1, turn. (17)
Row 2: Sc3, dec, sc5, 3sc in next st, sc6. (18)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew head to body. Sew worm to letter I.
Fun Fact: Some people think that they look a lot like a measuring tape and that’s how they got the nickname inchworm.
J IS FOR JELLYFISH
Letter J – Purple – Make 2
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc9, sc inc, sc1, (sc inc) twice, sc1, sc inc, sc1, ch1, turn. (21)
Row 2: Sc6, (sc inc) twice, sc13, ch1, turn. (23)
Row 3: Sc13, (sc inc) in next 4 sts, sc6. (27)
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Letter J Bar – Purple – Make 2
Row 1: Ch12, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (11)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (11)
Row 3: Sc across.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Finishing
Sew bars to letter. Layer letters together and scaround, stuffing lightly as you work.
Jellyfish – Green - Make 2
Row 1: Using Magic Ring, ch1, 6sc in ring. Pull circle closed, but do not join, ch1, turn. (6)
Row 2: Sc inc around, ch1, turn. (12)
Row 3: *Sc1, sc inc; repeat from * around. (18)
Fasten off.
Attach 6 mm eyes in Round 3.
With yarn needle and a length of white yarn, make a smile under eyes.
Tentacles – Green – Make 5
Cut several lengths with green. Turn body upside down and attach them as fringe. Trim.
Fun Fact: Most jellyfish species only have a lifespan of a few days or less than a year.
K IS FOR KOALA
Letter K – Dark Gray Verticals – Make 2
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across. (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Letter K Top Bars – Dark Gray, White – Make 2
Row 1: Ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (3)
Rows 2-10: Sc across. Break Gray, join White, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 11: Hdc across.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Letter K Bottom Bars – Dark Gray, White –Make 2
Row 1: Ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (3)
Rows 2-7: Sc across. Break Dark Gray, join White, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 8: Hdc across.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Finishing
Stitch bars to vertical pieces. Layer letters together and sc around with Dark Gray, stuffing lightly as you work.
Koala – Light Gray
Make Animal Head. Fasten off.
Nose – Black
Row 1: Ch3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 3: Dec. (1)
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to head.
Weave in ends.
Attach 6 mm eyes to head between Rounds 2 & 3, each side of nose.
Ears – Light Gray and White – Make 2
Row 1: Using White and Magic Ring, ch1, 4sc in ring, ch1, turn. Do not join, pull tail to close hole. (4)
Row 2: Sc1, sc inc, sc, sc inc, ch1, turn. Break White,join Light Gray. (6)
Row 3: Sc inc, sc, sc inc, sc, sc inc. (8)
Fasten off, sew on head. Sew head to letter K.
Fun Fact: Koalas are only 25” to 35” long and weigh less than 30 pounds.
L IS FOR LION
Letter L – Yellow – Make 2
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd st from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc15, sl st3, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 4: Sc3, ch1, turn. (3)
Rows 5-12: Repeat Row 4. (3)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Lion’s Face – Yellow – Make 2
Round 1: Using Magic Ring, ch1, 6sc in ring. (6)
Row 2: Sc inc around. (13)
Row 3: *Sc1, sc inc; repeat from * around. (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Facial Features – Brown, Black
Attach 6 mm eyes in Round 3 on one circle.
With yarn needle and a length of Black yarn, make some straight sts for nose and smile.
Join Brown in any st in last round of face, ch1, 3sc in same st, sc in next st, *sc1, 3sc in next st, repeat from * around.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew circles together.
Sew Lion’s Face to top of Letter L.
Fun Fact: Lions live in groups called prides, which can have up to 30 lions.
M IS FOR MOUSE
Letter M – White Verticals – Make 4
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across. (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Letter M Center – White - Make 2
Row 1: Ch6, sc in 2nd chain from hook, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 2: Dec, sc across to last st, sc inc, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 3: Sc inc, sc across to last 2 sts, dec, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 4: Dec, sc across to last st, sc inc, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 5: Sc inc, sc across to last 2 sts, dec, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 6: Dec, sc across to last st, sc inc, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 7: Sc inc, sc across to last 2 sts, dec, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 8: Dec, sc across to last st, sc inc, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 9: Sc inc, sc across to last 2 sts, dec, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 10: Dec, sc across to last st, sc inc, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 11: Sc inc, sc across to last 2 sts, dec, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 12: Dec, sc across to last st, sc inc. (5)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Stitch center pieces to vertical pieces. Layer letters together and sc around with white, stuffing lightly as you work.
Mouse – Light Gray, small amount Pink
Round 1: Using Pink and Magic Ring, ch1, 6sc in ring. Break pink, join Light Gray. (6)
Round 2: Sc inc around. (12)
Round 3: *Sc1, sc inc; repeat from * around. (18)
Round 4: *Sc2, sc inc; repeat from * around. (24)
Attach 6 mm eyes in Round 2, 2 sts apart.
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to letter.
Ears – Light Gray, small amount Pink – Make 2
Round 1: Using Pink and Magic Ring, ch1, 5sc in ring. (5)
Break Pink, join Light Gray.
Round 2: Sc inc around. (10)
Round 3: *Sc1, sc inc; repeat from * around. (15)
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to mouse. Weave in ends. Sew mouse to letter M.
Fun Fact: Mice can have a new litter of babies every three weeks.
N IS FOR NARWHAL
Letter N – Light Green – Make 2
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc across,ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across. (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Letter N Vertical– Light Green – Make 2
Row 1: Ch20, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (19)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (19)
Row 3: Sc across. (19)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Center Bar Letter N – Make 2
Row 1: Ch7, sc inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across to last 2 ch, dec in last 2 ch, ch2, turn. (7)
Row 2: Dec, sc across, sc inc in last st, ch1, turn. (7)
Row 3: Sc inc, sc across to last 2 sts, dec in last 2sts, ch1, turn. (7)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to verticals. Weave in ends.
Narwal Head – Make 2 - Light Green, Black
Round 1: Using Light Green and Magic Ring, ch1, 6sc in ring. (6)
Round 2: Sc inc around. (12)
Round 3: *Sc1, sc inc, repeat from * around, join.(18)
Fasten off, leaving a tail and weave in ends.
Attach 9 mm eye just above Magic Ring.
Using yarn needle and a length of Black, embroider a smile.
Finishing
Attach center piece to one vertical piece at an angle to shape half of letter N. Repeat with other center piece to 2nd vertical piece.
To shape other half of letter N, stitch circles at top of longer vertical pieces for head.
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Bottom and Side Fins – Dark Green – Make 2 Bottom Fins, One Side Fin
Bottom Fins - Starting with a tail, ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc3, 5hdc in last st. Turn to work on other side of foundation ch, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in last, sl st to close row. Join bottom fins and sew to left bottom vertical letter N.
Side Fin - Starting with a tail, ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc3, 5hdc in last st.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew to N.
Horn – Yellow – Make 1
Row 1: Starting with a tail, ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc2, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 3: Dec, sc, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 4: Sc2, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 5: Dec, ch1, turn. (1)
Row 6: Sc. (1)
Fasten off, leaving a tail, weave in ends. Sew to head of letter N.
Fun Fact: Narwhals usually gather in groups of 15 to 20, but sometimes in herds of thousands. They feed on fish, squid, and shrimp.
O IS FOR OCTOPUS
Letter O – Light Green – Make 2
Round 1: Ch24, join. (24)
Round 2: Sc around. (24)
Round 3: *Sc3, sc inc; repeat from * around. (30)
Round 4: *Sc4, sc inc; repeat from * around. (36)
Round 5: *Sc5, sc inc; repeat from * around. (42)
Round 6: *Sc6, sc inc; repeat from * around. Join.(48)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Layer letters together and sc around with Light Green stuffing lightly as you work.
Octopus – White, small amount Black
Using White, make Animal Head.
Fasten off, leaving a tail. Weave in ends.
With yarn needle and a length of black, embroider a smile.
“Arms” – White
Make 6 –
Ch7, sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc across.
Fasten off, leaving tails and sew to Octopus.
Make 2 –
Ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc across.
Fasten off, leaving tails and sew to sides of Octopus. Sew head and arms to letter O.
Fun Fact: They can hide and blend in with their surroundings, too, by changing color to grey, brown, pink, blue or green.
P IS FOR PIG
Vertical Part Letter P – Pink– Make 2
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across. (18)
Fasten off.
Curved Part of Letter – Pink – Make 2
Join yarn in 10th st from bottom, right side of vertical.
Row 1: Ch12, sl st2, turn, sc2, sc inc, sc2, hdc 1, (hdcinc) twice, sc2, sc inc, sc1, sl st in stitches 9 & 8, turn.
Row 2: Sc5, (hdc inc) 5 times, sc5, sl st to Row 18.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Stitch curved pieces to vertical pieces.
Layer letters together and sc around with pink, stuffing lightly as you work.
Pig – Pink
Make Animal Head.
Fasten off, leaving a tail. Weave in ends.
Attach 6 mm eyes in Round 2, 2 sts apart.
Ears – Pink – Make 2
Row 1: Ch7, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, 2sc, slst2. (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to head.
Snout – Pink
Row 1: Using Magic Ring, ch1, 8sc in ring.
Fasten off, leaving a tail. (8)
With yarn needle and a length of black yarn, make 2 small sts near center of snout.
Sew to head. Sew head to letter P.
Fun Fact: Pigs have excellent memories.
Q IS FOR QUAIL
Letter Q – Beige – Make 2
Round 1: Ch24, join. (24)
Round 2: Sc around. (24)
Round 3: *Sc3, sc inc, repeat from * around. (30)
Round 4: *Sc4, sc inc, repeat from * around. (36)
Round 5: *Sc5, sc inc, repeat from * around. (42)
Round 6: *Sc6, sc inc, repeat from * around. Join. (48)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Q Tail – Beige – Make 2
Row 1: Starting with a tail, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each chain, ch1, turn. (4)
Rows 2-5: Sc across, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 6: Dec, dec. (2)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Layer letters together and sc around outside and inside of circle, stuffing lightly as you work.
Quail Head – Beige – Make 2
Make Animal Head.
Fasten off, leaving a tail.
Beak – Yellow
Row 1: Start with a tail, ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc2, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 3: Dec, sc, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 4: Sc2, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 5: Dec, ch1, turn. (1)
Row 6: Sc. (1)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew beak to 1 head circle.
Attach 6 mm eye just above beak at Round 4.
Plume – Yellow
Row 1: Ch8, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 hdc, 2 sc, slst2.
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to same head circle with beak and eye.
Layer circles together and sew to Q.
Wing – Yellow
Row 1: Ch2, 2sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 2: (Sc inc) twice, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 3: Sc inc, sc2, sc inc. Ch1, turn. (6)
Row 4: Sc across, ch1, turn. (6)
Row 5: Dec, sc2, dec, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 6: Dec twice, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 7: Sc in ends of rows to wing Row 1, sc, ch3, sc in 2nd ch, sc. Continue to sc in ends of rows, join to beginning sc.
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to Q.
Fun Fact: Quails lay up to 20 eggs at a time.
R IS FOR RABBIT
Letter R – Pink– Make 2
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across. End. (18)
Curved part of Letter R – Pink – Make 2
Join yarn in 10th st from vertical bottom.
Row 1: Ch12, sl st2. Turn, slip st, sc2 in chain, sc inc,sc2, hdc1, (hdc inc) twice, sc2, sc inc, sc1, sl st in stitches 9 & 8, turn.
Row 2: skip sl sts, sc5, (hdc inc) 5 times, sc5, sl st to stitch 18.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Letter R Tail – Make 2
Row 1: Ch9, sl st2, turn, skip 2 sl sts, sc8, sc inc inlast st, ch1, turn.
Row 2: Sc8, sl st2, skip 2 sl sts, turn, sc9, sc inc in last st.
Row 3: Ch1, turn, sc9, sc inc in last st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew to bottom of curved part of R.
Finishing
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Rabbit – Light Gray
Make Animal Head.
Fasten off, leaving a tail. Weave in ends.
Attach 6 mm eyes between Rounds 2 and 3, 3 sts apart.
Nose – Pink – Light Gray
Round 1: Using Magic Ring, ch1, 4sc in ring. (4)
Fasten off, leaving a tail.
With yarn needle and a length of Gray, make a French Knot in center of nose.
Sew nose to rabbit.
Ears – Light Gray, small amount Pink – Make 2
Row 1: Starting with a tail, ch6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc2, 3sc in last st. Turn work, sc2, sl st to first st.
With yarn needle and a length of pink, make a straight st from bottom to top of ear.
Sew to rabbit. Sew rabbit to letter R.
Fun Fact: A group of bunnies is commonly referred to as a colony or nest.
S IS FOR SLOTH
Letter S - Yellow - Make 2
Row 1: Ch12, dec in first 2 sts, sc across, ch1, turn. (10)
Row 2: Sc inc, sc across, ch1, turn. (11)
Row 3: Dec, sc across, ch1, turn. (10)
Row 4: Sc4, ch1, turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. (4)
Rows 5-8: Sc4, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 9: Sc4, ch9, dec in first 2 sts, sc across, ch1, turn. (11)
Row 10: Sc across, ch1, turn. (11)
Row 11: Dec, sc9, ch1, turn. (10)
Row 12: Sc3, ch1, turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. (3)
Rows 13-16: Sc across, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 17: Sc3, ch9, dec in first 2 ch, sc across, ch1, turn. (11)
Row 18: Sc across, ch1, turn. (11)
Row 19: Sc9, dec in last 2 sts. (10)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Sloth – White, Brown
Round 1: Using White and Magic Ring, ch1, 6sc in ring. (6)
Round 2: Sc inc around. (12)
Round 3: *Sc1, sc inc; repeat from * around. Break white, join Brown. (18)
Round 4: *Sc2, sc inc, repeat from * around. (24)
Fasten off, leaving a tail. Weave in ends.
Eyes and Mouth – Beige
Left Eye –
Ch4, 2sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in 2ch.
Attach 6 mm eye in sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to sloth.
Right Eye –
Ch4, sl st2, 2 sc in last chain.
Attach 6 mm eye in 2nd ch, sc in last chain.
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to sloth.
With yarn needle and a length of brown, make a smile!
Sew sloth to letter S.
Fun Fact: Sloths rarely come down from the trees because they cannot walk.
T IS FOR TIGER
Letter T – Orange – Make 2
Row 1: Ch16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (15)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (15)
Row 3: Sc across. (15)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Horizontal Part of T– Orange – Make 2
Row 1: Ch5, sl st3 to end of horizontal part of T,ch6, turn. This shapes the letter.
Row 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across ch, sc across sl sts, sc across ch to end, ch1, turn. (12)
Row 3: Sc across, ch1, turn.
Row 4: Sc across. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Sew pieces together. Layer letters together and scaround, stuffing lightly as you work.
Tiger Head Circles – Orange – Make 2
Make Animal Head.
Attach 9 mm eyes to head in Round 3, 3 sts apart.End circle with a tail to sew to letter T.
Tiger Ears – Orange – Make 2
Round 1: Magic Ring, ch1, 6sc in ring. Do not join. Pull tail to close hole, ch1, turn. (6)
Fasten off, leaving tails and sew to head.
Tiger Trims – Black and White
With yarn needle and a length of Black, make straight sts around edge of face. Embroider a triangle shape for a nose and add a smile.
With yarn needle and a length of White, make 2 small sts for eyebrows. Make 2 small sts on each ear. Layer circles and sew to head.
Fun Fact: No 2 tigers have the same stripes.
U IS FOR UNICORN
Letter U – White - Make 4
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across. (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Bars – White – Make 2
Row 1: Ch5, sc in last ch from hook, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Unicorn – White, Purple
Row 1: Using White, ch3, sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 2: (Sc inc) twice, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 3: Sc inc, sc2, sc inc, ch1, turn. (6)
Rows 4-5: Sc across, ch1, turn. (6)
Row 6: Dec, sc2, dec, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 7: Sc across, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 8: Dec twice. (2)
Row 9: Sc in ends of rows around head. Join.
Horn – Yellow
Row 1: Ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc2, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (3)
Row 3: Dec, sc, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 4: Sc across, ch1, turn. (2)
Row 5: Dec. (1)
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to head. Weave inends.
Mane - Purple
Cut several lengths of purple, and attach as fringe to top right corner of letter U.
Cut shorter lengths of purple and attach as fringe to head.
Eyes, Nostrils, Smile – Purple
With yarn needle and a length of purple, make sleeping eyes, nostrils, and a smile.
Fun Fact: Unicorns are thought to be good and pure creatures with magical powers
V IS FOR VAMPIRE BAT
Letter V – Gray – Make 4
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc across,ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across. (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Starting at bottom of V on right side working up,sc1, *sc4, (hdc, ch2, sl st in 2nd ch, hdc) all in same st; repeat from * twice, sc around to second corner on left side of top of v, *sc4, (hdc, ch2, sl st in 2nd ch, hdc) all in same st; repeat from * twice, sc5 to bottom of V, (hdc, ch2, sl st in 2nd ch, hdc) all in same st
Vampire Bat – Purple
Make Animal Head.
Fasten off, leaving a tail. Weave in ends.
Attach 6 mm eyes in Round 2, 3 sts apart.
Smile and Teeth – Black, White
Using yarn needle and a length of Black, make back stitches in Round 4 for a smile.
Using yarn needle and a length of White, make straight sts just below smile for teeth.
Ears – Purple – Make 2
Row 1: Starting with a tail, ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc2, ch 1, turn. (3)
Row 2: Dec, sc, ch 1, turn. (2)
Row 3: Dec, ch 1, turn. (1)
Row 4: Sl st in sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew to Vampire.
Sew Vampire to letter V.
Fun Fact: Vampire bats have fewer teeth than any other bat because they do not have to chew their food.
W IS FOR WALRUS
Letter W – Brown – Make 4
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across. (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Letter W Center – Brown - Make 2
Row 1: Ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 2: Dec, sc across to last st, sc inc, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 3: Sc inc, sc across to last 2 sts, dec, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 4: Dec, sc across to last st, sc inc, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 5: Sc inc, sc across to last 2 sts, dec, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 6: Dec, sc across to last st, sc inc, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 7: Sc inc, sc across to last 2 sts, dec, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 8: Dec, sc across to last st, sc inc, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 9: Sc inc, sc across to last 2 sts, dec, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 10: Dec, sc across to last st, sc inc, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 11: Sc inc, sc across to last 2 sts, dec, ch1, turn. (5)
Row 12: Dec, sc across to last st, sc inc. (5)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Walrus – Beige
Make Animal Head.
Fasten off, leaving a tail. Weave in ends.
Muzzle – Brown – Make 2
Row 1: Using a Magic ring, ch1, 4sc in ring. Do notjoin. Pull hole closed.
Fasten off, leaving a tail.
Sew each side of Magic Ring to Walrus.
Attach 6 mm eyes in Round 2 of Walrus, centered above muzzle.
Nose – Black
With yarn needle and a length of Black, make a French Knot in center of muzzle.
Tusks – White – Make 2
First Tusk:
Ch4, 2sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Second Tusk:
Ch4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 2sc in last st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew to Walrus.
Sew Walrus to letter W.
Fun Fact: Walrus tusks are their large teeth, which never stop growing.
X IS FOR XRAY FISH
Letter X – Dark Green – Make 4
Row 1: Ch19, sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (18)
Row 3: Sc across. (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Overlap verticals to form Letter X and sew together where X’s cross.
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Fish – Light Green – Size E Hook
Row 1: Ch11, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st2, hdc6, 3hdcin last stitch. Work on opposite side of ch, hdc6, sl st4.
Row 2: Sl st3, hdc7, (hdc inc) twice, hdc6, sl st4, join.Fasten off, leaving a tail. Weave in ends.
Fins – Light Green
Row 1: Ch5, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc2, sl st (first fin), ch5, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc2, sl st, join with asl st in 1st fin.
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to fish.
X-Ray – White
With yarn needle and a length of White, make a straight st starting at fins up to foundation ch.
Make straight st at angles to finish X-ray.
Sew fish to letter X.
Fun Fact: X-ray fish are called this because their skin is see-through.
Y IS FOR YAK
Letter Y Vertical – Brown – Make 2
Row 1: Ch5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (4)
Rows 2-8: Sc across, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 9: Sc across.
Attach 9 mm eyes in Brown vertical, Row 8, 2 sts apart. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Letter Y Bars – Beige – Make 4
Row 1: Ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (3)
Rows 2-7: Sc across, ch 1, turn. (3)
Row 8: Dec, sc, ch 1, turn. (2)
Row 9: Dec, ch 1, turn. (1)
Row 10: Sc. (1)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Sew one set of the Y bars together at an angle.
Outline horns with a long length of brown yarn before sewing them to the vertical Y.
This will be the front of Y.
Sew other set of bars together at an angle.
Sew Y bars to verticals forming Y.
Layer letters together and sc around head with brown, and horns with beige, stuffing lightly as you work.
Hair - Brown
Cut a few lengths of brown yarn for hair. Attach strands to inner joint of bars in center. Fold them forward and trim.
Nose - Beige
Ch5, 3sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc3, 3sc in last st.Turn to work on other side of ch, sc across, join.
Fasten off, leaving a tail. With yarn needle and a length of Brown, make tiny sts for nostrils.
Fun Fact: Yaks are a close relative of buffalo and bison.
Z IS FOR ZEBRA
Letter Z Top Bars – White – Make 2
Row 1: Ch12, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 2: Sc across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 3: Sc across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Bottom and Center Bars – White – Make 2
Row 1: Ch12, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 2: Sc across, ch1, turn. (11)
Row 3: Sc across, ch1, turn. (11)
Row 4: Dec, sc 1, sc inc, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 5: Sc inc, sc, decrease, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 6: Dec, sc, sc inc, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 7: Sc inc, sc, decrease, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 8: Dec, sc, sc inc, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 9: Sc inc, sc, decrease, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 10: Dec, sc, sc inc, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 11: Sc inc, sc, decrease, ch1, turn. (4)
Row 12: Dec, sc, sc inc, ch1, turn. (4)
Finishing
With bottom and center bars at an angle, sew bars to top to form a Z.
Layer letters together and sc around, stuffing lightly as you work.
Zebra Ear – Black, White
Round 1: Using Black and Magic Ring, ch1, 6sc in ring. Break white, join black. (6)
Round 2: Sc1, (hdc, ch2, sl st in 2nd ch, hdc) all in same stitch*, sc around, join. Fasten off.
Sew to top right of letter Z.
Muzzle – Black
Round 1: Using Magic Ring, ch1, 6sc in ring. (6)
Round 2: Sc inc around. (12)
Fasten off, leaving a tail and sew to letter Z.
Eye – Black
For an eye, make straight sts just below the ear.
Mane – Black
Cut several lengths of black and attach as fringe to left side of ear and just below ear.
Stripes – Black
Make several ch and tack to letter Z for stripes.
Fun Fact: Zebras can sleep while standing up.
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