Crochet Winter the Wolf
Crochet Winter the Wolf is a charming handmade creation that will steal your heart with its whimsical charm. With a soft fur-like texture and adorable button eyes, Winter exudes a cozy and welcoming vibe that is perfect for embracing the winter season. This crochet masterpiece showcases the artistry and dedication of its creator, capturing the essence of a playful and endearing wolf with a touch of warmth and nostalgia. Whether displayed proudly on a shelf or snuggled up beside you on a chilly evening, Crochet Winter the Wolf is sure to bring a smile to your face and a touch of enchantment to your home.
Materials –
- Worsted weight yarn
- Dark grey and white
- Hook size 3.5mm (E)
- 10mm Safety Eyes, or an alternative form of eyes
- 9x11mm Safety Nose, or an alternative form of nose
- Stitch Marker
- PolyFill
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Sewing Pins
US Abbreviations –
- Rd(s) – Round(s)
- MR – Magic Ring
- St(s) – Stitch(s)
- Sst – Same stitch
- The sts in the () are done in the same stitch
- Spst – Separate Stitches
- The sts in the () are done in separate sts
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Inc – Increase
- Dec – Invisible Decrease
- In front loops only pick up the next two loops, yarn over, and pull through 2 loops
- YO – Yarn Over
- FO – Fasten Off
- FLO – Front Loop Only – for closing up holes.
Notes –
- Magic Ring Alternative – chain 2 and single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
- This will be crocheted in the round.
- If not specified or in () repeat to the end of the round.
- Stuff as you go.
Arms – (make 2)
White
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc 3, inc (15)
Rd 4-5: sc around (15) (2 rounds)
Rd 4: sc, dec (10)
Switch to Grey
Rd 7: sc 4, dec, sc 4 (9)
Rd 8-12: sc around (9) (5 rounds) Stuff hand well and arm loosely.
Rd 13: Fold, and sc through both sides 4 times to close.
FO, leaving a short tail.
Legs – (make 2)
White
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc 3, inc (15)
Rd 4-5: sc around (15) (2 rounds)
Rd 6: sc, dec (10)
Switch to Grey
Rd 7: sc 4, dec, sc 4 (9)
Rd 8-14: sc around (9) (7 rounds) Stuff foot well and leg loosely.
Rd 15: fold, and sc through both sides 4 times to close.
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach by lining them up and start in the middle hole at the bottom, out on either side of the body once completed.
Tail –
White
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: sc around (6)
Rd 3: inc (12)
Change to Grey
Rd 4-10: sc around (12) (7 rounds)
Rd 11: sc, dec (8)
Rd 12-13: sc around (8) (2 rounds) Stuff lightly
Rd 14: fold, and sc through both 4 times to close.
FO, with a short tail.
Head and Body –
Grey
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12) You will add the eye’s after attaching the tail.
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rd 4: sc 2, inc (24)
Rd 5: sc 3, inc (30)
Rd 6-9: sc around (30) (4 rounds)
Change to White
Rd 10: sc around (30)
Rd 11: sc 3, dec (24)
Rd 12: sc 2, dec (18)
Rd 13: sc, dec (12)
Change to Grey
Rd 14: sc around (12)
Rd 15: sc, inc (18)
Rd 16: sc around (18) Stuff Brush the cheeks out.
Rd 17: this is where you will add the 1st arm, insert your hook through the 1st st of the arm and body doing (sc, inc, 2 sc)spst, inc, sc 2, inc, sc (weaving your ends in as you sc), this is where you will add the 2nd arm, insert your hook through the 1st st of the arm and body doing (sc, inc, 2 sc)spst (as you continue to crochet weave in ends), inc, sc 2, inc, sc (24)
Rd 18-22: sc around (24) (5 rounds)
Rd 23: sc 20, this is where you will add the tail, insert your hook through the 1st st of the tail and body doing (sc 4)spst (24)
Rd 24: sc 2, dec (18) Insert eyes between rds 6 and 7, 5 stitches apart.
Rd 25: sc, dec (12) Stuff
Rd 26: dec (6)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Ears – (Make 2)
Grey
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: sc around (6)
Rd 3: sc, inc (9)
Rd 4: fold and sc through both sides 4 times to close.
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach on either side of the head, behind the eyes. Sew along row 4 of the ear starting between rds 2 and 3, going down on either side.
Muzzle –
White then Grey
Start with white and halfway around the rd switch to grey on each rd. That would be after 3 sc for rd 1, 3 inc on the second rd then after 6 sc on rd 3-4.
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR (6)
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3-4: sc around (12) (2 rounds)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the nose in the center hole. Attach the nose, centered between the eyes with the colors lined up. Stuffing loosely as you sew.