6 Crochet World CROCHET-WORLD.COM DECEMBER 2018FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
131/2 inches wide from leg to leg
x 131/2 inches long
MATERIALS- Caron Simply Soft
medium (worsted)
weight acrylic yarn (6 oz/
315 yds/170g per skein):
1 skein each #9763 harvest
red, #9727 black and
#9703 bone - Size G/6/4mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Locking stitch markers in
different colors - Polyester fiberfill
- 1/2-inch (12mm) buttons: 2
- Sewing needle and thread to
match buttons
GAUGE
Gauge is not important for
this project.
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Christmas Puppy
Design by Roseanne TorcassoEASYPATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work
progresses.
Chain-1 at midpoint of round
counts as single crochet unless
otherwise stated.
Work in continuous rounds; do
not join unless otherwise stated.
Place stitch marker where
indicated and move up as each
round is completed. Use differ-
ent colors to distinguish begin-
ning from midpoint of each
round.
Chain-1 at beginning of round
counts as first single crochet
unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated
unless otherwise stated.Toy is intended to be somewhat
flat rather than round; lightly
stuff with fiberfill as work pro-
gresses to create a pillow effect.
For ease and to secure loose
ends, sew Nose, Eyes and Tail
to Head and Body as work
progresses. Do not close open
end of any piece unless other-
wise stated.SPECIAL STITCH
Single crochet join (sc join):
Place a slip knot on hook,
insert hook in indicated st, yo
and draw up a lp, yo and pull
through both lps on hook.TOY
NOSE
Rnd 1: With black, ch 4, sc in
2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch
across, ch 1 (see Pattern Notes),
place marker (see Pattern
Notes), working in opposite sideAbout the Designer
Roseanne TorcassoLike many crocheters, I’m thrilled by
the recent renaissance in fiber arts and
the availability of wonderful patterns,
yarns and threads—the myriad of
choices is inspiring!
I learned to crochet from my grandmother, whose hands were
always moving, always creating, always loving. She worked mostly
with thread, and I cherish her tablecloths and doilies that are
delicate, beautiful tributes to her craft. With her encouragement, I
also learned to love the magic of seeing a creation emerge. I clearly
remember my first big project that required shells and increases:
a sparkly purple and white shawl with long fringe (“in style” for
teenagers then). With each row, my dedication increased as well.
After teaching high school English for over 30 years and
crocheting nearly every day, I retired to care for my elderly
mother. When she passed I decided to fully embrace my passion
for creating and crochet. Although I’ve designed for friends and
personal use for years, I only recently decided to try submitting
some of those designs for publication and found the crochet
community to be remarkably encouraging. My first published
pattern was a dog sweater motivated by the animals at a shelter
where I volunteer—I love making practical yet unique pieces!DESIGNER TIPS
To create a larger version of Christmas Puppy, simply continue to
increase the rounds for the Head and Body before working evenly,
then decrease accordingly. Make the legs as long or short as you’d
like. All of the pieces can be customized—big or small nose, long or
short tail, rounded or triangular ears. Have fun!