Make way - Bulbachub is here!

 

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*We will be working in a spiral.

*Measurements: 4 in. x 2 in. (10.16 cm x 5.08 cm)

*This is an intermediate-beginner level pattern due to the bulb technique. 

*Please email me at curiouspapaya@gmail.com with any questions you might have about this pattern.

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MATERIALS: 

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-#3 light worsted yarn - Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8

-Dark brown and coral embroidery thread

-2.75 mm hook

-Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, sewing pins, fabric glue

-Fiber fill stuffing

-Teal felt (paper-like texture is best - see favorite tools link)

 

TERMS:

-ch: chain

-dec: (invisible) decrease

-flo: front loops only

-inc: increase

-sc: single crochet

-slst: slip stitch

-st(s): stitch(es)

-rnd(s): round(s)

-[#]: stitch count

-(...) x #: repeat instructions

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HEAD (in Pastel Green yarn):

Rnd 1: Make a magic circle and (sc) x6 [6]

 

Rnd 2: (inc) x6 [12]

 

Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]

 

Rnd 4: (sc, inc, sc) x6 [24]

 

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]

 

Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x6 [36]

 

Rnds 7-9 (3 rnds total): sc all around [36]

 

Rnd 10: (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]

 

Rnds 11-12 (2 rnds total): sc all around [42]

 

Rnd 13: (5 sc, dec) x6 [36]

 

Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x6 [30]

 

Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]

 

Stuff. Be sure to stuff the cheeks well.

 

Rnd 16: (dec) x12 [12]

 

Stuff some more. Fasten off and sew the hole closed by going through the flo and cinching the hole tight.

 

BODY (in Pastel Green yarn):

Rnd 1: Make a magic circle and (sc) x8 [8]

 

Rnd 2: (inc) x8 [16]

 

Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x8 [24]

 

Rnd 4: (sc, inc, sc) x8 [32]

 

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x8 [40]

 

Rnds 6-11 (6 rnds total): sc all around [40]

 

Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) x8 [32]

 

Rnd 13: sc all around [32]

 

Rnd 14: (14 sc, dec) x2 [30]

 

Rnds 15-16 (2 rnds total): sc all around [30]

 

Stuff. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

 

*Note: The opening of the body will appear to be really large! That's correct. [img 1]

 

EARS (make two in Pastel Green yarn): 

Rnd 1: Make a magic circle and (sc) x4 [4]

 

Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x2 [6]

 

Do not stuff. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. 

 

 

ARMS/LEGS (make four in Pastel Green yarn): 

Rnd 1: Make a magic circle and (sc) x 6 [6]

 

Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3 [9]

 

Rnd 3-4 (2 rnds total): sc all around [9]

 

Stuff. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

 

 

BULB (in Emerald yarn):

Rnd 1: Make a magic circle and (sc) x10 [10]

 

Rnd 2: (inc) x10 [20]

 

Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x10 [30]

 

Rnd 4: (sc, inc, sc) x10 [40]

 

Rnds 5-7 (3 rnds total): sc all around [40]

 

Rnd 8: (sc, dec, sc) x10 [30]

 

Rnd 9: (sc, dec) x10 [20]

 

Lightly stuff. This will help when we cinch the sections of the bulb.

 

Rnd 10: (dec) x10 [10]

 

Rnd 11: sc all around [10]

 

Rnd 12: (sc, inc) x5 [15]

 

Fasten off using the invisible finish and leave a long tail. Follow the tutorial for shaping the bulb below.  

 

Step 1: Thread the needle with the tail and go into the center of the bulb and out 1 rnd below where you fastened off. [img 2]

 

 

Step 2:

Go down the side of the bulb and into the center of the base. Then, go out the top. Tug on the tail firmly. [img 3]

 

 

Step 3: Repeat step 2 for a total of 6 sections on the bulb, making each section ~6-7 sts. [img 4]

 

 

ASSEMBLY:

Head/Body: Sew the body onto the back of the head between rnds 8-12, ~12 sts apart. [img 5]

 

Ears: Flatten each ear and sew them on the head between rnds 5-8. [img 5]

 

*Top view of the head for better reference.

 

*Note: Lay the body against a flat surface and pin the limbs on so they touch the surface. Do NOT eyeball this or you'll have floating limbs!

 

Arms: Sew the arms on 6 sts apart from the belly-side between rnds 1-3 (counting from the neck to the bottom of the body). [img 6]

 

Legs: Sew the legs on 6 sts apart from the belly-side between rnds 11-13. [img 6]

 

 

 

Bulb: Sew the bulb onto the back across ~8 sts to make sure it sits flat on the body. [img 7]

 

 

*Tip: Use sewing pins to mark the line of symmetry on the face.

 

Mouth: *Watch my tutorial HERE.

 

Step 1: Cut a strand of brown embroidery thread (undo 1 strand to make it thinner if you have the kind with 6 strands and set it aside).

 

Step 2: Go into the side of the head and leave a short tail (for securing into a knot at the end). Come out between rnds 11-12.

 

Step 3: The whole mouth is 3 sts wide. Count 1.5 sts (for this, you will need to go in between the "x" of the st) and leave a little slack to create the curve. [img 8]

 

 

 

Eyes: Cut a long strand of coral embroidery thread and create the eyes spanning rnds 11-12, 2 rnds tall. [img 8]

 

Eyebrows: Use the strand of brown embroidery thread that we saved from the mouth and embroider 2 diagonal eyebrows above the eyes. For this, you may need to go in between the "x" shaped sts as well. [img 8]

 

Spots: Cut 6 triangles out of teal felt and round out the edges. Secure them onto the forehead and left "hip" area with fabric glue. [img 9]

 

Your bulbachub is finished! If you enjoyed this pattern, I'd love to see your comments. Thank you for supporting my designs!