My Buddy Friend

This simple stuffed toy makes a portable pal for a child. This pattern is one of many great projects shared by designers as part of the Crochet Charity Drive. 

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog here. The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable pdf for sale on LoveKnitting includes includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used  Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch  Crocheting in the round, crocheting flat in rows  Increasing and decreasing (with link to photo tutorial)  Joining pieces with slip stitch, single crochet, and sewing (with links to photo tutorials)

Materials Approximately 145 yd (132.5 m) in CA, 38 yd (35 m) in CB, 15 yd (14 m) in CC, and 20 yd (18 m) in CD in any medium weight yarn. When choosing colors, note that CA is used for the body, hands, and feet. CB is used for sleeves and pant legs. CC is used for smile and whites of eyes. CD is used for hair.