Carlo the chef

This is a PDF downloadable crochet pattern, written using US crochet terms with step-by-step photos. The finished toy is 29cm tall. You will need to know how to do the following crochet stitches:

mr- magic ring

ch- chain

sl st- slip stitch

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

tr- treble crochet

inc- increase

invdec- invisible decrease

sc2tog- single crochet 2 together

hdc2tog- half double crochet 2 together

dc2tog- double crochet 2 together

BLO- back loops only

FLO- front loops only

Materials needed: ● DKyarn- I used Hayfield bonus DK in Peaches, White, Black, Ladybird, Oatmeal and Primrose ● Black embroidery thread ● 3mmcrochet hook ● 8mmblack safety eyes ● Stuffing ● Yarn needle ● Stitch marker ● Pins to help with sewing ● Scissors ● 2mmaluminium armature wire for the arms- you could use pipe cleaners instead but you will need to wind them around each other to make it strong enough ● Pliers with wire cutters