[Finished product] Handmade Crochet Cute Marmot

$128.00

Description

Description

Marmots are large, ground-dwelling rodents often found in mountainous regions. Known for their playful and social behavior, they hibernate for long periods and are a common sight in alpine meadows. This crochet marmot, dressed in adorable blue overalls, captures the essence of these chubby, curious animals, bringing a bit of their wilderness charm into your home.

How to Crochet a Cute Marmot

Materials Needed:

Yarn:
- Brown (for the marmot’s body)
- Light blue (for the overalls)
- Black (for facial details)
Crochet hook: 2.5 mm or suitable for your yarn.
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
Safety eyes: 8 mm.
Tapestry needle: For sewing and weaving in ends.
Stitch markers: To mark your rounds.
Scissors.

Abbreviations:

ch: Chain
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: Slip stitch
MR: Magic ring
FO: Fasten off

Marmot Body:

With brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
- Round 6-12: Sc in each stitch (30).
- Round 13: 3 sc, dec around (24).
- Round 14: 2 sc, dec around (18).
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 8-9, 6 stitches apart.
- Round 15: 1 sc, dec around (12).
- Round 16: Dec around (6).
- FO and stuff the body.

Head:

With brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Round 4-7: Sc in each stitch (18).
- Round 8: 1 sc, dec around (12).
- Round 9: Dec around (6).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Stuff the head firmly and sew it to the body.

Ears (Make 2):

With brown yarn:
- MR, 4 sc into the ring (4).
- Round 2: Sc in each stitch (4).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Sew the ears onto the sides of the head.

Arms (Make 2):

With brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Rounds 2-5: Sc in each stitch (6).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the head.

Legs (Make 2):

With brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Rounds 2-4: Sc in each stitch (6).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.

Tail:

With brown yarn:
- MR, 5 sc into the ring (5).
- Rounds 2-4: Sc in each stitch (5).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Attach the tail to the back of the body.

Overalls:

With light blue yarn:
- Ch 20, join to form a ring.
- Round 1-4: Sc in each stitch (20).
- For the bib: Ch 6, sc back across, turn.
- Row 2-4: Sc in each stitch (6).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Straps (Make 2):
- Ch 8, sc back across.
- FO and sew the straps onto the overalls, crossing them in the back.

Assembly:

Attach the overalls by sliding them onto the body and sewing the straps in place.
Sew the arms, legs, and tail onto the body.
Embroider a small black nose, mouth, and whiskers using black yarn or embroidery thread.

Conclusion

Your cute marmot, dressed in charming blue overalls, is complete! This little marmot is a fun and whimsical project, perfect for adding character to your crochet collection or gifting to a friend. Enjoy bringing this adorable creature to life!

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Handmade Crochet Cute Marmot