This little cutie is ready to bring some holiday cheer into your life! He's round, he's a little bit waddle-y, and definitely hug-able! You can even make him without a hat, for all-year-'round hugs. Howie measures about 7.5 inches tall when completed.
Is this your first time doing the loop stitch? No worries! This is a great project to give it a try for the first time. Photo-instructions are provided in the pattern, and if you need additional help, watch our
loop stitch video
.
To complete this pattern, you will need: \
size H (5 mm) crochet hook \ 5 colors of worsted weight yarn (Ella Rae Classic is the brand used in the sample, less than a skein of each is required): white, black, blue, yellow and red \
polyester stuffing \ tapestry needle \* two 12mm black animal eyes (available online from Suncatcher Eyes)
This is an easy level pattern, and the pattern contains progress photos!