Simply Cute Beaver
Crochet Pattern by Teri Crews Designs©
Materials:
~Small Amounts of Double Knitting (DK weight) Yarn. Sample made with Sirdar Snuggly Shade 0416 (brown
for body, approx. 160-175 yards, Sirdar Snuggly Shade 0428 (tan for paws & muzzle, approx. 50-70 yards),
Plymouth Yarn Dream Baby DK Color 0149 (Dark Red for bandana, approx. 25 yards), tiny amount of white for
tooth and tiny amount of black for nose and needle sculpting.
~Size E (3.50 mm) hook
~Fiberfill
~Tapestry needle
~One pair of size 12 mm safety eyes. If you are unable to find safety eyes at your local craft store, Etsy.com has
a large selection of sellers who offer them.
Note: May be made with worsted weight yarn and size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook, finished toy will be
slightly larger depending on gauge and yarn weight used.
Optional:
~Small piece of white felt for under eyes (about 1-2 inches)
~Dry powder blush for coloring on cheeks and inside ears
Finished measurements: Approx. 11 inches tall from top of head to bottom of feet.
Abbreviations and Stitches Used:
ch=chain fo=fasten off hdc=half double crochet
sc=single crochet sl st=slip stitch st(s) = stitch (es)
sc2tog=sc 2 together sc3tog=sc 3 together dc=double crochet
( ) = repeat between () number of times indicated or all in one stitch as noted
[ ] = repeat between brackets number of times indicated
Notes and Tips:
Helpful to read these before starting and maybe even again when it's time to put your softie together. I
know it looks like a lot and you want to start crocheting, but it will help if this is your first softie or first
time using one of my patterns. I promise, you will be crocheting soon.
~Do not join pieces that are crocheted in the round unless otherwise indicated
~A stitch marker will come in handy when repeating rounds or another helpful way to keep track of your rounds is to start
all pieces with a long tail, and pull the tail through the beginning stitch of each round.
~Do not over stuff or fiberfill with show through. Add small amounts of stuffing at a time, shaping as you stuff.
~Some pieces will be small, so it’s a good idea to weave in beginning ends as soon it’s possible.
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~Assembly & Facial Features: crochet head, muzzle circles, nose, eyelids and ears first. 1: Stuff head (but do not close), the
hdc stitches from round 12 of the head will be the sides of face/cheeks. Sew muzzle circles (with ending yarn) so that they
just touch each other. Use tiny whip stitches, stuffing lightly and shaping as you sew. Sample muzzle circles were placed
with the bottom of the circles, 3 rounds up from the bottom/last round of head (photo 1). 2: Sew nose directly in center of
muzzle again using ending yarn to sew with and stuffing lightly as you sew. Do not cut sewing yarn, you will use this to
stitch mouth (photo 2). 3: Sew tooth in center of muzzle, using tiny whip stitches and ending yarn tail (photo 3). 4:
Mouth; thread tapestry needle with black yarn remaining from nose tail, bring yarn down just at top of tooth, insert yarn,
bring out through opening, tug gently, re-insert yarn and bring back out and last stitch made, take yarn over tooth and
under muzzle circle. Insert needle 4-5 stitches under muzzle, bring out through bottom, tug gently, re-insert needle and
repeat for other side. After mouth stitches are complete, bring needle up in last stitch made, and bring needle back down
through opening to hold yarn in place and secure (photos 4-8). 5: Eyes: cut two tiny circles from felt, just slightly bigger
then eyes, (tracing around a small button will give you a nice circle template). Cut a small slit in center of felt, insert eye
stem in slit. Next decide where you want your eyes (sample eyes were placed with bottom of eye circle 2 rounds up from
top of nose with 4 single crochet stitches between them. Once eyes have been positioned, mark position or hold eyes in
place, remove stuffing and attach eye safety backs. Re-stuff head, do not close (photo 9). 6: Eyelids: Thread tapestry
needle with one yarn tail, place lid just over the top of the eye at a slight angle. Insert needle as close to inside toy of eye as
possible, bring yarn out through opening (photo 10). Thread needle with other yarn tail, move lid across top of eye at a
slight angle. Insert needle, bring out through opening (photo 11). Secure yarn with tight knot. 7: Optional add eyebrows:
Thread tapestry needle with long piece of black yarn, leave a tail in the beginning to use to securing yarn. Bring needle out
2 or 3 rounds above eye, bring yarn over to the outside of eye at a slight angle, insert needle, and bring out through bottom
opening. Secure yarn with tight knot. 8: Optional Eyebrows. If you would like to give your beaver eyelids. Thread tapestry
needle with another long piece of black yarn. Insert yarn in bottom opening, again leaving a little tail to use for securing
yarn. Bring needle out about 2 – 3 rounds above eye, take yarn over and down at a slight angle about 3-4 rounds and 3-5
stitches. Insert needle and bring out through bottom opening. Re-insert needle and repeat process for other eyebrow.
Secure yarn. 9: After pieces are attached, begin needle sculpting, bottom of head should still be open.
~Needle sculpting will help eyes and facial features stand out. Begin by threading tapestry needle with black yarn. Insert needle in
bottom of head opening. Secure yarn (with tight knot like you did when you were stitching the mouth) and bring needle up in a stitch
as close to the inside corner of the right eye just under the eyelid (photo 12), move needle across eye to outside edge at a slight angle,
insert needle about 1 stitch from eyelid (photo 13) and bring back out through bottom opening, tug gently to slightly indent the eye
and hold stitch in place. Bring needle up in beginning inside eye stitch again (photo 14), bring yarn straight down about 2 stitches and
insert needle (photo 15), again bring out through bottom, and tug lightly. Repeat process for the other eye. Secure yarn. Repeat
stitches if needed (to indent eyes more or make lines darker). After all facial features have been stitched and needle sculpting is
completed, add a little more stuffing if needed (don’t forget to shape as you stuff) and close head.
~Ears: Sew ears to sides of head with tiny whip stitches and ending yarn tail. Sample ears were placed, with top of ear 4 rounds down
from top of head (photos 16-18).
~Closing head, arms and legs: Thread tapestry needle with ending yarn tail, weave needle through ending/last round stitches, pull to
gather and close. Secure yarn and cut.
~Sew head to top center of body using tiny whip stitches, going around head and through body. You may need to go around several
times to make sure the head is securely attached.
~Attaching Legs and Arms: To attach legs; position near bottom center of body, making sure bottom of leg is even with bottom of
body and that beaver will be able to sit correctly. Thread tapestry needle, holding leg in place, insert needle about 1 inch down from
the top center of the leg. Push needle all the way through to the other side, leaving a long tail on beginning side. Remove leg, insert
needle back into body, bringing needle out the same stitch you started with. Tie a secure tight knot (will be hidden under leg). Pick up
first leg, insert needle under 3 or 4 stitches on inside of leg (about 1 inch down from top in center). Insert needle back into body (near
beginning stitch) coming out through other side (near first stitch), pick up other leg, insert needle under 3 or 4 stitches on inside of leg
again, insert needle back into body coming out under other leg, tug slightly to secure, repeat sewing under leg stitches and go back and
forth through body 3 or 4 more times, end on same side as you started, tying another small tight knot, hiding under leg. Attach arms
the same way, note: I think it’s helpful to sew on the head first so that you can see where the “shoulders” should be. Still not sure how
this works? There is a little video tutorial on my website at: http://www.tericrewsdesigns.com.
~Hair: Cut several 4 inches long pieces of yarn, separate into individual plies. Thread tapestry needle with one piece of yarn, insert
needle under one single crochet stitch on top of head, pull yarn halfway through, tie a small tight knot in the center, spread piece and
cut to desired length. Repeat for each piece. Trim to desired length.
~Coloring: rub a little dry powder blush onto your finger, using tiny circles add a little coloring to nostrils, inside ears and cheeks.
Apply lightly, you can always add more.
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Head
Starting in top of head with brown
1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)
3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (18)
4: (sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (24)
5: (sc in each of the next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (30)
6-11: sc in each sc around (30)
12: [2 hdc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in each of the next 12 sc] 2 times (36)
13: sc in each st (36)
14: (sc in each of the next 5 sc, 2 sc in next st) around (42)
15-16: sc in each sc (42)
17: (sc in each of the next 5 sc, sc2tog) around (36)
18: sc in each sc (36)
19: (sc in each of the next 4 sc, sc2tog) around (30)
20: (sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc2tog) around (24)
21-23: sc in each sc (24)
24: (sc in each of the next 2 sc, sc2tog) around (18)
25: sc in each sc, join last sc with sl st, FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Refer to notes and tips
Muzzle Circle (make 2)
Starting in center with Tan
1-4: repeat rounds 1-4 of head (24)
5: sc in each sc, join last st with sl st, FO, leave a long tail for sewing
Nose
Starting in center with Brown
1-2: repeat rounds 1-2 of head (12)
3: sc3tog, leave remaining stitches un-worked. FO, leave a very long tail to use for sewing
Eyelids (make 2)
With brown working in rows
1: ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch, FO, and leave a long tail for sewing
Tooth
With White, working in rows
1: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch, turn (3)
2: ch 1, sc in each sc, turn (3)
3: ch 1, sc in each sc, FO, leave a long tail for sewing
Ears (make 2)
Starting at bottom with Brown, working in rows
1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn (6)
2: ch 1, 2 sc in each sc, turn (12)
3: ch 1, sc in each sc, FO, leave a long tail for sewing
Weave in beginning yarn. Thread tapestry needle with ending yarn, weave through bottom stitches (photo
16), pull to slightly indent ear. Leave tail to use for sewing ears to head.
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Head and Facial Feature Assembly Photos
Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3
Photos 4-8
Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11
Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15
Photo 16 Photo 17 Photo 18
Body
Starting at bottom with Brown
1-5: repeat rounds 1-5 of head (30)
6: (sc in each of the next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (36)
7-15: sc in each st around (36)
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16: (sc in each of the next 4 sc, sc2tog) around (30)
17-21: sc in each sc around (30)
22: (sc in each of the next 3, sc2tog) around (24)
23-32: sc in each sc around (24)
33: (sc in each of the next 2, sc2tog) around (18) join last sc with sl st, FO, leave a long tail for sewing
Weave in beginning yarn. Stuff, thread tapestry needle with ending yarn, weave through remaining stitches,
gather and pull tight to close.
Leg (make 2)
Starting at bottom of foot with Tan
1: ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each of the next 3 chs, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side of ch,
sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st (12)
2: 2 sc in each of the next 2 sc, sc in each of the next 3 sc, 2 sc in each of the next 3, sc in each of the next 3,
2 sc in next sc, (18)
3: 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sc, hdc in each of the next 6 sc, 2 hdc in each of the next 3 sc, hdc in each of
the next 6 sc, 2 hdc in last st (24)
4: (sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in next) around (30)
Change to Brown
5: working in back loops only for this round, sc in each sc around (30)
6: sc in each sc (30)
7: (sc in each of the next 3, sc2tog) around (24)
8: sc in each sc (24)
9: (sc in each of the next 2, sc2tog) around (18)
10: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around (12)
11-20: sc in each sc (12)
21: [2 sc in next sc] 2 times, sc in each remaining sc (14)
22-29: sc in each sc, join last st of last round with sl st FO, leave a long tail for sewing
Arm (make 2)
Starting at bottom of arm with Brown
1: ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5)
2: 2 sc in each sc (10)
3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next) around (15)
4: (sc in each of the next 2, 2 sc in next) around (20)
5-6: sc in each sc (20)
7: (sc in each of the next 2, sc2tog) around (15)
8: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around (10)
9-13: sc in each sc (10)
14: [2 sc in next sc] 2 times, sc in each remaining sc (12)
15-24: sc in each sc, join last sc of last round with sl st, FO, leave a long tail for sewing
Tail
Starting at end/bottom of tail with Brown
1-4: repeat rounds 1-4 of head (24)
5: (sc, hdc, dc in next sc), skip next 2 sc, [(sc, hdc, dc) in next st, skip 2 sc] 7 times (24 sts, 2 un-worked in
this round)
6: skip 2 un-worked sts from previous round, *(sc, hdc, dc) in next sc, skip 2 sts* repeat between *’s
around (24)
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7-12: repeat round 6
13: (sc in each of the next 2, sc2tog) around (18
14: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around (12)
15-19: sc in each sc, join last sc of last round with sl st, FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Weave in beginning yarn. Flatten tail. Thread tapestry needle with ending yarn, whip stitches through both
layers to close, use remaining yarn tail to sew tail to back after arms and legs have been sewn in place.
Sample tail was sewn to back center of body with tiny whips stitches, 6 rounds up from bottom center.
Bandana
Working in rows with Red
1: ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn (3)
2: ch 1, sc in each sc, turn (3)
3: ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, turn (4)
4: ch 1, sc in each sc, turn (4)
5: ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in each of the next 2, sc in last, turn (6)
6: ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in next, 2 sc in each of the next 2, sc in each of the last 2, turn (8)
7: ch 1, sc in each sc, turn (8)
8: ch 1, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sc, sc in each of the next 4 sc, 2 sc in each of last 2, turn (12)
9: ch 1, sc in each sc (12), turn
10: ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat between *’s to end, turn (18)
11-12: ch 1, sc in each sc, turn (18)
13: ch 1, 2 sc in each of the first 2 sc, sc in each of the next 14, 2 sc in each of the last 2 sc, turn (22)
14: ch 1, sc in each, do not turn (22)
15: ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch and sc to other end, do not turn
16: ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each of the next 11 chs, begin working down side, sc in each of the
next 15 sts, 3 sc in next st (beginning st), begin working up other side, sc in each of the next 13 sts,
sl st in next st, FO, weave in ends.
Wrap around neck and tie a small tight knot.
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