Roland the Rhinoceros Stuffed Animal is ready for all the adventures your little one can imagine. When made with bulky (5) weight yarn like Bernat Crushed Velvet or Bernat Velvet he sits approximately 21 inches tall (I found the colours used for this pattern at www.yarnspirations.com) and is just as soft and squishy as he looks. Or use medium weight (4) yarn like Bernat Baby Velvet or Brava Worsted to make a slightly smaller version. Both sizes are perfect for cuddles, hugs and endless adventures.
This is the first pattern in the Cuddle Buddy series (see the Jungle Cuddle Buddies here) to feature a minimal sewing construction. The head/body/limbs are all worked in 1 piece making him even quicker and easier to work up.
This rhinoceros stuffed animal crochet pattern also includes all NEW video tutorials to assist with…
- Crocheting on the Legs
- Crocheting on the Arms
- Lining up the Head (to account for those cute little cheeks ;))
- Crocheting the Head (Showing Round by Round of the trickier shaping portions)
- Sewing on the Nails
Note: This is an Intermediate Design but the pattern includes detailed photos and links to stitch tutorial videos to help you along the way.
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What you will need to make your Rhinoceros Stuffed Animal.
Materials:
Hook size – 5.5mm (I) hook
Yarn – Bernat Crushed Velvet / Bernat Velvet (5)
| Main Colour – Bernat Crushed Velvet | |
| Soft Gray | 55 yards |
| Accent Colours – Bernat Velvet | |
| White Black Pale Gray | 35 yards small amount small amount |
- Polyester filling – approx. 1 lb
- Stitch Markers
- Safety pins to help with sewing placement
- Yarn needle to weave in the ends
Gauge:
4 Rounds of Gauge Pattern = 2.0 inch diameter
Gauge Pattern:
Create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st (12)
Round 3: *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Abbreviations:
| BLO | back loop only |
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| scdec | single crochet decrease |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| *to* | repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated |
| YO | Yarn Over |
Special Stitches and Techniques
Magic ring – https://youtu.be/s3xHu-fmQ6k
Attaching Legs – Link Available in pattern
Attaching Arms – Link Available in pattern
Attaching Head – Link Available in pattern
Eye Tutorial – Link Available in pattern
Magic ring – https://youtu.be/s3xHu-fmQ6k
Sewing Tips/Tricks: https://youtu.be/bp42oWBCUAI
Sewing on Toenails: https://youtu.be/3pZVPe9z38A
How to line up the head: Link Available in pattern
How to begin the head: Link Available in pattern
Face Shaping (optional) – https://youtu.be/1kNH_jUYmAA
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