Waffles the Moose Lovey

Waffles the moose never misses a chance to comfort and cuddle your little one and makes a gentle, faithful friend to share laughter and secrets with. The rich, red color of his thick-textured body makes this lovey the perfect gift for a Christmas baby! The pattern includes detailed sewing instructions (with pictures) for assembling the lovey and six picture-illustrated tutorials for those who are new to crocheting amigurumi. LANGUAGE: English (US crochet terms) SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate SIZE: approx. 13.5" tall by 10.5" wide (using Medium 4 weight yarn for the blanket body and US H/8 (5mm) hook) MATERIALS NEEDED: -Crochet Hook: US H/8 (5mm) and steel crochet hook US 4 (2mm) -Yarn: 3 colors -Polyester Stuffing -Yarn or Embroidery Thread for Eyes -Stitch Marker -Pins -Tapestry Needle -Scissors -Measuring Tape or Ruler GAUGE: Exact gauge is not essential for the lovey. SAFETY NOTE Make sure all pieces of the lovey are knotted well and sewn together securely so that the toy can’t be pulled apart. If you choose to use safety eyes, remember that they should not be used for children under 3 years old since they can be a choking hazard.