I'm a little Woodstock, short and stout...

My attempt at creating a scene... Next time I'll think about centering the subject :)

Today was the last day for sending out the gift for the Reddit Plushies exchange 2014.
When I signed up, I knew I wanted to crochet the gift and was hoping my match would have likes&dislikes that would allow me to make something neat.
"I like everything Peanuts". You do? Awesome, I can use my bright yellow yarn to make this little cutie that is Woodstock!

Each time I've seen Snoopy or Woodstock since I've started crocheting, I told myself I should make them. Now at least I have one of them done :) I'll probably readjust the pattern the next time, since I know there are things that can be improved. But overall for the amount of time I had, I'm happy with the result and I surely hope my reddit match will too.




Here is how I made him. I used 2 strands of yarn to make him bigger.

Requirements:

• Crochet Hook I (5,50mm)
• Tapestry Needle
• Yellow yarn + a little bit of yarn
• Stuffing

Abbreviations / Terminology used:

• ch: chain
• st: stitch
• sc: single crochet
• ss: slip stitch
• 2 sc in next st (increase)
• 2 sctog: 2 single crochet together (decrease)

 Head:

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next st* repeat around (18)
Round 4: sc around (18)
Round 5: *8 sc, 2 sc in next st* repeat (20)
Round 6: sc around (20)
Round 7: *9 sc, 2 sc in next st* repeat (22)
Round 8: *10 sc, 2 sc in next st* repeat (24)
Round 9: 18 sc, 2 sc in next 6 st (30)
Round 10: *4 sc, 2 sc in next st* repeat around (36)
Rounds 11-14: sc around (36)
Round 15: *4 sc, sctog* repeat around (30)
Round 16: *3 sc, sctog* repeat around (24)
Round 17: *2 sc, sctog* repeat around (18)
Round 18: *1 sc, sctog* repeat around (12) (add stuffing)
Round 19: *sctog* repeat around (6) (finish stuffing the head if needed)
Close and finish off. Add with the black yarn the eyes and mouth.

Body:

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next st* repeat around (18)
Round 4: *2 sc, 2 sc in next st* repeat around (24)
Rounds 5-9: sc around (24)
Round 10: 16 sc, sctog next 8 st (20)
Round 11: 12 sc, sctog next 8 st (16)
Round 12: 8 sc, sctog next 8 st (12)
Round 13: sc around (12)
Finish off leaving tail for sewing, add stuffing.

Feet (x2):

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rounds 2-6: sc around (6)
Round 7: sctog around (3)
Finish off leaving tail for sewing.

Arms (x2):

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)
Rounds 3-5: sc around (12)
Round 6: *4 sc, sctog* repeat (10)
Round 7: *3 sc, sctog* repeat (8)
Finish off leaving tail for sewing.

Hair

Long x2

ch8 – turn – sc in next 7 st – ch1 – turn – sc in next 7 st – ch1 – turn – join back and front with ss

Medium x2

ch6 – turn – sc in next 5 st – ch1 – turn – sc in next 5 st – ch1 – turn – join back and front with ss

Short x1

ch4 – turn – sc in next 3 st – ch1 – turn – sc in next 3 st – ch1 – turn – join back and front with ss

Assembly time

Saw the hair on the head: 2 long ones first, then the medium, then the short one at the very back.

Attach the arms to the body as well as the legs. Attach the head.

All done! Woodstock is now yours :)

I hope you've enjoyed this pattern, happy crocheting!