“James” the Rooster Cuddle Buddy

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  “James” the Rooster Cuddle Buddy  Version 1.0 

Pattern by Accessorize This Designs   

  James the Rooster; adorable, fun and huggable. The cuddle buddies were designed using Premier Parfait yarn for approximately 21 inches of extra soft snuggles! Or use your favourite worsted weight yarn for slightly smaller version.

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Materials:    

Hook size. 5.5mm(I) - Bulky (Premier Parfait)  4.0mm (G) - Worsted Weight      Yarn (Bulky or Worsted weight)    Main Colour -  White-  approx 350 yards  Beak/Feet-  Yellow-  100 yards  Wattle/Comb-  Strawberry-  75 yards  Accent Colours - Black, Cream, and Toffee-  small amount    ● Polyester filling – approx. 1lb  ● Stitch Markers  ● Safety pins to help with sewing placement  ● Yarn needle to weave in the ends     

Gauge: 

Bulky Worsted Weight

  Gauge Pattern:

4 rounds of sc = 2 inches diameter  ​4 rounds of sc = 1.75 inches diameter 

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:    ch-  chain  dc -  double crochet  hdc -  half double crochet  sc –  single crochet  scdec –  single crochet decrease  Sk skip  ss -  slip stitch  st(s) –  stitch(es)  *to* -  repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated  YO -  Yarn Over    Special Stitches & Techniques:     Eye tutorial https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=rtLQd0nsMyk  Foot tutorial -  https://youtu.be/gDwnY_8Lw6A  Magic ring –  https://www.planetjune.com/blog/how-to-make-a-magic-ring-in-crochet-video  Surface Crochet http://www.mooglyblog.com/surface-crochet-tutorial/      Contact Information: For help with pattern please contact me at ​[email protected]    Notes:  - #sc (eg. 2sc, 3sc, etc) shows the number of scs to be completed in the indicated st  - I highly recommend using a stitch marker to help keep track of the rounds  - All rounds will be continuous (unless otherwise stated).  - When changing colours end off previous colour unless noted otherwise.  “James” the Rooster Cuddle Buddy (v1.0) Accessorize This Designs

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Body/Head:  

The Body and Head are worked from the bottom up, in continuous rounds.   

Using White, create a Magic ring    Round 1:  6sc in the Ring (6)   Round 2:  *2sc* 6 times (12)  Round 3:  *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)  Round 4:  *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)  Round 5:  *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 6 times (30)  Round 6:  *sc in the next 4 sts, 2sc* 6 times (36)  Round 7:  *sc in the next 5 sts, 2sc* 6 times (42)  Round 8:  *sc in the next 6 sts, 2sc* 6 times (48)  Round 9:  *sc in the next 7 sts, 2sc* 6 times (54)  Rounds 10-21:  sc in each st around (54)  Round 22:  *sc in the next 7 sts, scdec* 6 times (48)  Rounds 23-24:  sc in each st around (48)   Round 25:  *sc in the next 6 sts, scdec* 6 times (42)  Rounds 26-27:  sc in each st around (42)   Round 28:  *sc in the next 5 sts, scdec* 6 times (36)  Rounds 29-30: sc in each st around (36)   Round 31:  *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 6 times (30)  Rounds 32-33: sc in each st around (30)   Round 34:  *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 6 times (24)as  Rounds 35-36: sc in each st around (24)   Note: Begin stuffing the body  Round 37:  *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)  Round 38:  *2sc, sc* 2 times, sc in the next 3 sts,* 2sc, sc* 3 times, sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc, sc (24)  Round 39:  sc, *2sc, sc in the next 2 sts* 2 times, sc in the next 3 sts, *2sc, sc in the next 2 sts* 3  times, sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc, sc (30)  Round 40:  *2sc, sc* 4 times, sc in the next 5 sts, *2sc, sc* 5 times, sc in the next 5 sts, 2sc, sc (40)  Round 41:  sc, *2sc, sc in the next 2 sts* 4 times, sc in the next 5 sts, *2sc, sc in the next 2 sts* 5  times, sc in the next 5 sts, 2sc, sc (50)  Round 42:  sc in the next 2 sts, *2sc, sc in the next 3 sts* 4 times, sc in the next 5 sts, *2sc, sc in the  next 3 sts* 5 times, sc in the next 5 sts, 2sc, sc (60)  Rounds 43-52: sc in each st around (60)  Round 53:  sc in the next 5 sts, scdec, sc in the next 3 sts, *scdec* 5 times, sc in the next 12 sts,  *scdec* 5 times, sc in the next 3 sts, scdec, sc in the next 13 sts (48)  Rounds 54-58: sc in each st around (48)  Round 59:  *sc in the next 6 sts, scdec* 6 times (42)  Round 60:  *sc in the next 5 sts, scdec* 6 times (36)  Round 61:  *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 6 times (30)  Round 62:  *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 6 times (24)  Note: Finish stuffing  Round 63:  *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)  Round 64:  *sc, scdec* 6 times (12)  Round 65:  *scdec* 6 times (6).    End off, cinch the last 6 sts to close the top, and weave in end.              “James” the Rooster Cuddle Buddy (v1.0) Accessorize This Designs

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Eyes: (make 2)   

Eyes are made in continuous rounds,  

Using Black, create a Magic ring.    Round 1: Round 2: Round 3: Round 4:    See Eye tutorial  

6 sc in the ring (6)  *2sc* 6 times (12)  *sc, 2sc* 3 times, ​change to cream, end off black leaving a 9 inch tail for sewing​,​ *sc,  2sc* 3 times (18)  sc in the next 2 sts, ss in the next st, leave the remaining sts unworked,   End off leaving a 9 inch tail for sewing,   https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=rtLQd0nsMyk 

With Tail (Cream)    To Add the Eye Gleam  - Thread the Cream‘Tail’  through the needle  - Working counter  clockwise from where  you ended off. Move the  needle under the first  black st and then over  the next st  - Repeat once through the  same set of holes 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With Eye Colour (Toffee)  - Attach in the last black st  worked  - Surface crochet through  the base of all the white  sts (See tutorial in special  sts section)  - End off   

Beak (make 1 top and 1 bottom): The beak is worked in continuous oval rounds  Top Beak   

Using Yellow, ch 4    Round 1: 

Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in next st, 3sc, turn and  begin working in the bottom of the chain, sc in the  next st, 2sc in the last ch (8)  Round 2:  2sc, sc in the next st, *2sc* 3 times, sc in the next st,  *2sc* twice (14)  Rounds 3-6​:  sc in each st (14)  End off, leaving a 9” tail for sewing        “James” the Rooster Cuddle Buddy (v1.0) Accessorize This Designs

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Bottom Beak: 

  Using Yellow, ch 4    Round 1: 

Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in next st, 3sc, turn and begin working in the bottom of  the chain, sc in the next st, 2sc in the last ch (8)  Round 2:  *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* twice (10)  Rounds 3-4​:  sc in each st (10)  End off, leaving a 9” tail for sewing    Wattle (make 2):​ made in continuous rounds   

Using Strawberry, create a Magic Ring    Round 1:  6sc in the Ring (6)  Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)  Rounds 3-5​: sc in each st (12)  Round 6: *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* twice (10)  Round 7: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* twice (8)  Round 8: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* twice (6)  For the first piece, end off after Round 8    For the second piece, Ss in the next st, do not stuff, flatten and sc through both sides, flatten the first piece  and working through both sides of the piece attach with a sc, continue to sc through both sides across the  first piece. End off leaving 12 inch tail for sewing.    Wings: (make 2)  Made in continuous oval rounds 

  Using White ch 8    Round 1: 

Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 5 chs, 5sc  in the last ch, turn and begin working in the bottom of  the chains, sc in the next 5 chs, 2sc in the last ch (18)  Round 2: 2sc, sc in the next 5 sts, *2sc* 5 times, sc in the next 5  sts, *2sc* twice (26)  Round 3: sc, 2sc, sc in the next 5 sts, *sc, 2sc* 5 times, sc in the  next 5 sts, *sc, 2sc* twice (34)  Round 4: sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc, sc in the next 5 sts, *sc in the  next 2 sts, 2sc* 5 times, sc in the next 5 sts *sc in the  next 2 sts, 2sc* twice (42)  Rounds 5-7: sc in each st (42)  Round 8:  Fold in half lengthwise, ss through the first st of this round and the last st of round 7.  Continue working through both sides of the wing, ss in the next 5 sts, open up the  remaining portion of the wing. Continue working in the round, beginning with the side  facing you, *sk the next st, 5dc in the next st, sc in the next st* 5 times, *sc, 5dc in the  next st, sk the next st* 5 times, join to the last ss made when joining the 2 sides together  (6ss, 10sc, 50dc).   End off leaving a 15” tail for sewing.            “James” the Rooster Cuddle Buddy (v1.0) Accessorize This Designs

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Comb: (make 3) Made in continuous rounds.  

  Using Strawberry, create a Magic Ring    Round 1:  6 sc in the ring (6)  Round 2:  *2sc* 6 times (12)  Round 3:  *sc in the next st, 2sc* 6 times (18)  Rounds 4-8:   sc in each st (18)  Round 9: *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 3 times (15)  Round 10: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 3 times (12)  Round 11: *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* twice (10)  End off the first 2 pieces. For the third piece continue to Round 12 to connect the pieces together.  Round 12:

Mark this as the beginning of the round, ​sc in the next 5 sts, join with a sc onto the 2nd  piece. Continue working on the 2nd piece, sc in the next 4 sts. Then join with a sc to  the first piece, continue working around all of the first piece, sc in the next 9 sts. Join  back to the second piece with a sc in the next unworked st. On the 2nd piece, sc in  the next 4 sts. Join onto the third piece with a sc in the first unworked st, sc in the  next 4 sts. (30)  

  End off leaving an 18” tail for sewing    Legs (make 2): The legs are worked from the “toes” to the body, in continuous rounds. Each foot needs  3 front toes and 1 hind toe. Make 2 front toes and finish off after Round 8. Work the first  8 rounds of the 3rd front toe before following round 9 for joining and instructions to  continue with the rest of the foot.     See foot tutorial - https://youtu.be/gDwnY_8Lw6A 

 

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Front Toes:   

Using Yellow, create a magic ring   

Round 1:  6sc in the ring (6)  Round 2:  *2sc* 6 times (12)  Rounds 3-5​:  sc in each st (12)  Round 6:  *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* twice (10)  Begin Stuffing  Round 7:  *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* twice (8)  Round 8:  sc in each st (8)   - For the 1st and 2nd toe of each foot, End off at this point,  leaving a 4” tail to sew any hole left between the toes.    - For the 3rd toe, ​do not end off​, continue to Round 9  Round 9:  Mark this as the beginning of the round, ​sc  in the next 4 sts, join with a sc onto the  2nd toe. Continue working on the 2nd toe,  sc in the next 3 sts. Then join with a sc to  the 1st (remaining) toe, continue working  around all of the first toe, sc in the next 7  sts. Join back to the second toe with a sc  in the next unworked st. On the 2nd toe,  sc in the next 3 sts. Join onto the third toe  with a sc in the first unworked st, sc in the  next 3 sts. (24).   End off, using the tails from the first and second piece sew up  the spaces between the toes. Weave in ends.     Back/Hind Toe:   

 

 

 

With Yellow, create a Magic Ring   

Round 1:  6sc in the ring (6)  Round 2:  *2sc* 6 times (12)  Round 3:  sc in each st (12)  Begin Stuffing  Round 4:  *sc in the next st, scdec* 4 times (8)  Round 5:  sc in each st (8)  End off, leaving a 6 inch tail to sew up any remaining gaps  after attaching.    Bottom of Foot:   

 

With Yellow, create a Magic Ring   

Round 1:  Round 2:  Round 3:  Round 4:  Round 5: 

6sc in the ring (6)  *2sc* 6 times (12)  *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)  *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)  sc in each st (24), do not end off continue  to round 6  In round 6 you will be crocheting the BOTTOM of the toes to  join them to the foot 

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Place the set of 3 front ​toes ​next to bottom  of the​ foot​, working from the inside/out  through the last st worked on the ​toes  AND through the next st of the ​foot, ​sc,  continue working through ​both ​pieces, sc  in the next 11 sts, working in the bottom of  the ​foot ONLY​, sc in the next 4 sts, working  from the inside/out through the last st  worked of the ​hind toe ​and the next st on  the ​foot​, sc, continue working through  both ​pieces, sc in the next 3 sts, working in  the bottom of the ​foot ONLY​, sc in the next  4 sts (24)  In Round 7 you will be crocheting in the TOP of the toes to join  them to the foot  Round 7:  Begin working in the first unworked st  (after round 9) of the ​Toe ONLY, ​sc in the  next 12 sts, working in the bottom of the  foot ONLY​, sc in the next 4 sts, begin  working in the first unworked st of the  Hind Toe ONLY​, sc in the next 4 sts,  working in the bottom of the ​foot ONLY​, sc  in the next 4 sts (24)  Round 8:  sc in each st (24)  Continue to stuff as you go  Round 9:  *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)  Round 10:  *sc, scdec* 6 times (12)  Rounds 11-13:  sc in each st (12)  Round 14:  *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 3 times (15)  Round 15:  *sc in the next 4 sts, 2sc* 3 times (18),  change to White  Round 16:  *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)  Rounds 17-21:  sc in each st (24)  Round 22:  *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)  Round 23:  *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 3 times (15)  Round 24:  sc in each st (15)  Round 25:  sc in the next 5 sts leaving the rest of the  sts unworked  Ss in the next st, finish stuffing, flatten and sc through both  sides. End off leaving 12 inch tail for sewing.  Round 6: 

 

    Tail: (Make 3) 

Created in semi-oval rows. Each piece has a different number of rows before moving to  the scalloped trim. 

 

Using White, ch 9    Row 1: 

sc in 2​nd​ ch from the hook, sc in the next 6 sts, 3sc in the last ch, rotate and begin working  in the bottom of the chains, sc in the next 7 chs. Ch1, turn (you will begin working back  along row). (17) 

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Row 2:

sc in the next 7 sts, *2sc* 3 times, sc in the next 7 sts, ch1,  turn (20)  Row 3:  sc in the next 7 sts, *2sc, sc* 3 times, sc in the next 7 sts,  ch1, turn (23)  Row 4: sc in the next 8 sts, *2sc, sc in the next 2 sts* 3 times, sc  in the next 6 sts, ch1, turn (26).  Continue to Scalloped Trim for the first piece.  Rows 5-6:  sc in each st, ch1, turn (26)  Continue to Scalloped Trim for the second piece.  Rows 7-8:  sc in each st, ch1, turn (26)  Continue to Scalloped Trim for the third piece.  Scalloped Trim: *sc, sk 1 st, 5dc* 4 times, sc in the next 2 sts, *5dc, sk 1 st,  sc* 4 times  End off all pieces leaving a 12 inch tail for sewing    From largest to smallest, stack the tail feathers on top of one another. Using one of the tails sew the 3 pieces  together along the base of the scalloped trim from the smallest piece. Using the next tail, fold the tail so the  scalloped edges meet, sew the two sides together at the base of the scalloped edges.   

    Bow: (Optional)  

Created in 1 round 

Using Preferred Bow Colour, Ch 6    Round 1: 

3dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, (hdc, sc) in the next ch, ss,  (sc, hdc) in the next ch, (3dc, ch1, ss, ch1, 3dc) into the last  ch, turn and begin working in the bottom of the chs, (hdc,  sc) in the next ch, ss, (sc, hdc) in the next ch, (3dc, ch1, ss)  into the last chain (12dc, 4hdc, 4sc, 4ss)  End off leaving a 24” tail, with 1 ‘heart’ on each side wrap the yarn around the  middle of the bow 15-20 times.    Sewing Placement - I highly recommend pinning ALL parts in place BEFORE sewing to make sure everything  sits properly and is to your liking :)  Top Beak:    Centre on front of the cheeks approx 11 rounds up from  the smallest part of the neck (Round 38). At approx the  centre of the face. Stuff lightly, sew down along row 6.  Bottom Beak:    Place the bottom beak centred just under the top beak.  Do not stuff, sew in place along row 4 of the beak.  “James” the Rooster Cuddle Buddy (v1.0) Accessorize This Designs

 

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Wattle:    Place the wattle centred just under the bottom beak.  Sew in place 

  Eyes:    Place the eyes 1 round above the beak approx 2-3 sts  apart. Sew in place       

  Comb:    Place the comb in between the eyes beginning approx 4  rounds up and extending towards the back of the head.  Sew in place along round 9, adding more stuffing as you  go. Use the extra ends from attaching the pieces in  round 9 to sew up any gaps made.    Wing:      With the scalloped edge pointing down and away from  the body. Attach the point on the wings to round 34 (the  smallest part of the neck) with approx 11 sts between  them. Sew the upside down v-shape created from  folding the piece and ss together in the neck crease.      Legs:    Centred based on the heads position. Place the inner  part of the legs approx 3 sts away from each other, at  about round 8 of the body. Sew down the last full round  of sts.   

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Tail:    Centred based on the back of the head, place the base of  the tail at approx round 9 of the body. Working vertically  up the seam created after folding and sewing together.  Sew in place.  Bow:    Place bow as desired under the wattle. Sew in place        

     

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