Taffy the Springer
Taffy the Springer
While hidden behind brambles, Taffy plans her next move with her feathered friends.
Taffy is crocheted in rounds in a continuous spiral and her legs rotate so you can position her standing, sitting or sleeping. The digital pattern PDF download comes with visual aids and links to video tutorials for all required stitches and techniques to complete the project.
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Terms & Techniques
Adjustable ring (magic loop); chain stitch (ch); embroidery; half double crochet (hdc); round (rnd), rounds (rnds); single crochet (sc); single crochet 2 stitches together (sc2tog); single crochet 3 stitches together (sc3tog); slip stitch (sl st); stitch (st), stitches (sts)
Gauge
Not critical for this project. Simply ensure that no stuffing will be visible through your stitches
Materials
White, brown & caramel worsted acrylic yarn; E–4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain tight stitches; two 3/8″ (10 mm) safety eyes; fiberfill stuffing; black & pale pink embroidery floss; scrap of 1.5″ (3.8 cm) wide ribbon; locking stitch markers; tapestry needle (large eye for worsted yarn); sewing needle (small eye for embroidery floss)
Finished Size
6.5 × 3.5 × 2″ (16.5 × 9 × 5 cm) excluding tail
To make smaller or larger, select a different weight yarn and adjust hook size to ensure tight stitches.
Recommended Yarns
Red Heart Soft, Caron Simply Soft, Bernat Satin, Red Heart Super Saver
