Groundhogs are usually not very serious animals. Well this one is - how so? Find out at the end of the article!
Here's how you crochet it:
1 ball of fluffy brownish / beige wool
1 crocheting needle
a black yarn
a beige yarn
Body
Begin by
tying a slip knot. Make sure not to close the knot completely and
close the sling with a sling crochet. Cover the result, a ring, with 5
single crochets (SC) into the hole. When you are done, make sure to draw the
loose string tight so that no hole remains. Increase the number of crochets in
the next row by doubling them in each previous crochet (=10 crochets). Row
three is continued with one single crochet and one doubled crochet per previous
crochet in turns (=15 crochets), row four with two crochets per previous two
crochets and a doubled crochet per previous crochet in turns (=20 crochets) and
row five with a 3 per 3, double per one pattern (=25 crochets).
Continue
with 25 crochets per round for the next 10-20 rounds. Then decrease accordingly
and do not forget to stuff the ball that you create with batting.
Head
Start by
crocheting a disc. Complete the first round and second round, then slowly
decrease in the next round for the snout. Continue normally for two more rounds, then sew the
mouth shut. Sew on the eyes in black and the snout in beige. Sew the head onto the body.
Feet (2x)
Start by
crocheting a disc. Complete the first round and second round, then slowly
decrease in the next rounds until you have have two thumb-sized balls. Sew the feet onto the body.
Arms (2x)
The arms can be done more easily. You start with a simple row of 4-6 stitches, depending on the size of the body. Decrease in the following rounds until you have an edged tip. Sew both parts onto the body.
Tail
Start with a row of two stiches. Continue in rounds until you have a long, flat shape. Sew this onto the body.
By flexing the tail and pushing it downwards in the middle, you stabilise the groundhog and it can sit up. It is thus grounded (as in sitting on the floor).
