The Nerdy Knitter

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Skill Level: Intermediate Abbreviations

Yarn: RED HEART Super Saver ch chain
Size, 7oz/198g balls approx sc single crochet
(worsted weight acrylic) dec single crochet 2 stitches
Orange (or any color) in front loops together
White inc single crochet 2 stitches
Black in same sc
sl st slip stitch
Crochet Hook: G (4.0mm) st(s) stitch(es)
Additional Materials tog together
Yarn Needle, Fiberfill,

Finished Size: 4 inches

Gauge: Not essential for Project

Notes:
The actual size of your hook doesn't really matter, as long as your hook and yarn choices result
in tight even stitches. Crocheting too loosely, or using too large of a hook for the yarn
weight, will result in the stuffing showing through.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Each round is written in the following format

Sc, inc (18) --- as an example

This means when working through project the instructions will repeat unless otherwise
indicated. The numbers in ( ) at the end of each round or row, indicates the total number of
stitches that should be in that round or row. Each round is worked in a continuous spiral you
will not need to join rounds. For further tips there is a General Instructions page at the end of
the pattern

It's highly recommended that you read through the pattern completely before beginning to
familiarize yourself with the entire process

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Head Ears (make 2)

Start with Orange and G hook Start with Black and G hook

Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6) Rnd 1 4sc in magic ring (4)

Rnd 2 6inc (12) Rnd 2 sc, inc (6)

Rnd 3 Sc, inc (18) Change to Orange

Rnd 4 2sc, inc (24) Rnd 3 2sc, inc (8)

Rnd 5 3sc, inc (30) Rnd 4 3sc, inc (10)

Rnd 6 4sc, inc (36) Rnd 5 4sc, inc (12)

Rnd 7-10 Sc in each sc (36) Rnd 6 5sc, inc (14)

Rnd 11 4sc, dec (30) Lightly stuff for attaching or leave empty to be
floppier.
Rnd 12 Sc in each sc (30)
Sl st and fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Rnd 13 3sc, dec (24)

Begin stuffing at this point and continue as you go

Rnd 14 2sc, dec (18)

Rnd 15 4sc, dec (15)

Change to White

Rnd 16 sc, dec (10)

Rnd 17 5dec (5)

Body
Sl st 1 and fasten off, leaving long tail to close up
Start with Orange and G hook
5-st hole
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 6inc (12)

Rnd 3 sc, inc (18)

Rnd 4 2sc, inc (24)

Rnd 5-7 Sc in each sc (24)

Rnd 8 6sc, dec (21)

Rnd 9 Sc in each sc (21)

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Rnd 10 5sc, dec (18) The legs are not stuffed

Rnd 11 Sc in each sc (18) Sl st and fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Sew open end tog.
Stuff at this point. You can stuff firmly to keep
shape. I curved my body a bit to make my fox Tail
cuddle
Start with Orange and G hook
Rnd 12 4sc, dec (15)
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 13 Sc in each sc (15)
Rnd 2 Sc around (6)
Rnd 14 3sc, dec (12)
Rnd 3 Sc, inc (9)
Rnd 15-18 Sc in each sc (12)
Rnd 4-5 Sc around (9)
Sl st and fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Sew open end tog. Rnd 6 2sc, inc (12)

Rnd 7-8 Sc around (12)

Rnd 9 3sc, inc (15)

Rnd 10 Sc around (15)

Rnd 11 4sc, inc (18)

Lightly stuff at this point. You will want to to be

able to curve the tail.

Change to White

Rnd 12 Sc around (18)

Legs (make 4)
Rnd 13 Sc, dec (12)
Start with Black and G hook
Rnd 14 Sc around (12)
Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 15 6dec (6)
Rnd 2 Sc around (6)
Rnd 16 Sc around (6)
Change to Orange
Sl st 1 and fasten off, leaving long tail to close up
Rnd 3-6 Sc around (6) 6-st hole

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ASSEMBLY:

I strongly recommend that you pin all the pieces together before sewing them, just to ensure
that you have everything as you want it.

Sew Ears to the Head

Sew Head and Feet to the Body

Sew Tail to the Body. I sewed part of the tail to the front of the fox to make it stay in a
curled position. You can also pinch the tip of the tail to make it have a neat point.

When sewing the eyes I made one long

stitch laid over 2 stitches to make him sleep.
You can also add open eyes instead if you
like :D

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General Instructions
Stuffing
Stuff your toys firmly so they retain their shape and don’t look droopy. Be
careful not to overstuff them, though, because the stuffing will stretch the fabric and
may show through the stitches. I always use polyester fiberfill stuffing because it’s
nonallergenic, wont bunch up, and it’s washable, which is always good when making
toys, make sure you follow the yarn care instructions on the label
How to change yarn colors
Some projects require alternating two colors in the body. To do this, work the last
stitch of a round until one step remains in the stitch; then work the last step with the
new color and continue the round in the new color.
Adding the extremities
I always use a tapestry needle and the same color of yarn as the pieces (or at least
one of the pieces) That I want to sew together. When sewing pieces to the body, make
sure they are securely attached so that little fingers can’t pull them off.
On some animals, the opening of the extremities will remain open for sewing
onto the body; the instructions will tell you when to leave them open. Position the limb
on the body and sew all around it, going through the front stitches of both the limb and
the body.
On other animals, the opening of the extremities will be sewn closed before being
attached to the body. To do this, pinch the opening closed, line up the stitches of one
side with the other side, and sew through the front loop of one side and the back loop of
the other side. Position the piece where you want it on the body and sew.
Weaving in ends
Weaving in ends is easy on little ami pieces. Because the pieces are stuffed,
simply pull the tails to the inside of the piece and leave them. The tails will be secure
inside the pieces. If there are any tails left after sewing into the body, pull it out 1-2
inches away, and snip close to the piece, being careful not to cut the crochet stitches.

If you have any questions or see a mistake in the pattern please contact me at
[email protected] or our group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/nerdy-knitters-
test-subjects. You should get a response within 24 hours. I offer total pattern support so feel free
to ask.

This pattern is an original pattern by Ashley Andrews (March 2013). Please do not claim this
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