Rnds 14-22: Sc in each st around. Rnd 21 23: *Sc2tog, sc in next st, rep from * around - 16 sts. Rnd 20 24: *Sc2tog, rep from * around - 8 sts.
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Additional Materials Small amount of black yarn
2 plastic safety eyes, 6 mm diameter
Fiberfill stuffing
Tanya Tiger
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
Exact gauge is not essential to this project.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
NOTES:
Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.
TIGER
HEAD AND BODY Beg at head, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 4: Work 2 sc in each of next 6 sts (for top of head), sc in each of next 6 sts. – 18 sts.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * for a total of 6 times, sc in each of next 6 sts – 24 sts.
Rnds 6-9: Sc in each st around. Following package directions, attach eyes.
Rnd 10: *Sc2tog, sc in next st, rep from * for a total of 6 times, sc in each of next 6 sts – 18 sts.
Rnd 11: *Sc2tog, rep from * for a total of 6 times, sc in each of next 6 sts – 12 sts.
Rnd 12: *2 sc in next st, rep from * for a total of 6 times (shape head), sc in each of next 6 sts –18 sts.
Rnd 13: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * for a total of 6 times, sc in each of next 6 sts – 24 sts. Beg stuffing body, continue stuffing as work progresses.
Rnds 14-22: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 23: *Sc2tog, sc in next st, rep from * around – 16 sts.
Rnd 24: *Sc2tog, rep from * around – 8 sts.
Fasten off.
LEGS (make 4) Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – 8 sts.
Rnds 3-5: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off.
EARS (make 2) Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * once – 6 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off.
TAIL Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Sc in each st around.
Rep Rnd 2 until piece measures about 2 in. (5 cm). Fasten off.
FINISHING Lightly stuff Legs and Tail and sew to Body. Lightly stuff Ears and sew to head. With black yarn embroider straight st whiskers and nose.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Tanya Tiger Reviewed by Elyse Jozwiak on 2010-02-17
I've made several animals like this, and I thought this pattern was sub-par. The piece came out looking odd, not cute. I wouldn't suggest sewing the head and body in the same piece, and I also wouldn't suggest sewing the head in the funny shape that the pattern gives.
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