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Free Crochet Pattern: Daddyo Long Legs

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
Pattern #: 80900AD
Rating: *****5.0 (based on 1 review)
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SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE: One Size
6.5 in. (15.5 cm) tall

PUBLISHED IN:  By Kids, For Kids
CORRECTIONS: None
 

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Daddyo Long Legs

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®

GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

ALIEN
FRONT

With A, ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across – 12 sts.
Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
Rows 4 and 5: With B, rep Rows 2 and 3.
Rep Rows 2-4 (working 2 rows of each color), until piece measures about 6 in. (15.5 cm), ending with a Row 3.
Fasten off.

BACK
With A, ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across – 12 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures same as Front.
Fasten off.

EYES (make 3)
Note:
Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn work.
With C, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 3 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – 6 sts.
Fasten off.

LEGS (make 8)
With A, ch 21.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across – 20 sts.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew Eyes to Front. Hold Front and Back with wrong sides together. Working through both thicknesses, join A with sl st and sc around all sides, working 2 sc in each corner. Before closing final edge, stuff lightly. Sew 4 Legs to each side of body. Weave in ends.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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ch(s) = chain(s) rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es)


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Pattern Average Rating: *****5.0 (based on 1 review)
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Daddyo Long Legs Reviewed by Theresa Albania on 2011-01-12 *****
Great for beginners as mistakes don't really matter much to finished item. Hot glued on some wiggle eyes. Lots of fun.


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