Lion Brand^® Fun Fur^®

GAUGE:

24 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

SKUNK

With A, chain 21.
Row 1 Sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 20 sc.

Row 2 Ch 1, turn. With A, sc in 19 sts. Cut A, leaving a 2 inches tail. Change to B as follows: In last st, pull up a loop with A, with B, yo and through 2 loops.

Row 3 Ch 1, turn, working over A tail to secure it, sc in each st. Repeat last row 6 more times.

Rows 4-15 Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Next row Ch 1, turn, sc in each st, ch 41.

Next row Ch 1, turn, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch and st across – 60 sc.

Next row Ch 1, turn, sc in 19 sts, pull up a loop in next st, drop B (but do not cut B), with A, yo and through 2 loops, with A, sc in each st to end.

Next row Ch 1, turn, sc in 39 sts, pull up a loop in next st, cut A, with B, yo and through 2 loops, with B, sc in each st (securing A tail as before) to end.

Next row Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. End off. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.

The piece will be square, about 3.5 inches [approximately 9 cm] with a tail as shown. There is a white stripe on one edge of the piece and another stripe on the tail.
Fold square as shown and stitch closed.
Turn the fabric and open it -- it will be a cone. Put the stuffing into it. Position stuffing with your finger to make the Skunk the shape you'd like (you can always adjust this later, as well)
Fold down the flap at the top of the cone, aligning the pieces so the stripe on the tail meets the stripe on the body. Sew the open edges closed.
To add eyes, pull the crochet hook all the way through the 'head' and use it to pull the black and white yarn through together. Tie the two yarns securely on one end (use several knots). Pull the two yarns tight and tie off on the other end (use several knots). Trim closely.

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