TOFT Merida The Loch Ness Monster

Edwards Menagerie:
ANIMALS
Kerry Lord
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MERIDA
SKILL LEVEL: ONE
YOU WILL NEED: TOFT Green
the Loch Ness monster
TOFT
Rnd 50 dc2, (dc1, dc2 into next st) 6 times, dc4 (24)
NOTES: Ensure neck is stuffed firmly to ensure support. Unless otherwise stated, to complete each Rnd 51 dc3, (dc2, dc2 into next st) 6 times, dc3 (30)
piece break yarn, stuff and gather sts. Rnds 52-55 dc (4 rnds)
Rnd 56 (dc2tog) twice, dc22, (dc2tog) twice (26)
Rnd 57 (dc2tog), dc22, (dc2tog) (24)
BODY/NECK/HEAD Rnd 58 (dc2tog) 12 times (12)
Begin by dc6 into ring Rnd 59 (dc2tog) 6 times (6)
(see video at toftuk.com)
Round 1 (dc2 into next st) 6 times (12 sts) LEGS (make four)
Rnd 2 (dc1, dc2 into next st) 6 times (18) Ch12 and sl st to join into a circle
Rnd 3 (dc2, dc2 into next st) 6 times (24) Rnds 1-14 dc (14 rnds)
Rnd 4 (dc3, dc2 into next st) 6 times (30) Rnd 15 (dc5, dc2 into next st) twice (14)
Rnd 7 (dc6, dc2 into next st) 6 times (48) Rnds 18-23 dc (6 rnds)
Rnds 8-12 dc (5 rnds) Rnd 24 (dc7, dc2tog) twice (16)
Rnd 13 (dc1, dc2tog) 8 times, dc24 (40) Rnd 25 (dc6, dc2tog) twice (14)
Rnd 14 (dc8, dc2tog) 4 times (36) Rnd 26 (dc5, dc2tog) twice (12)
Rnd 18 (dc1, dc2tog) 6 times, dc18 (30) Rnd 28 (dc3, dc2tog) twice (8)
Rnd 23 (dc3, dc2tog) 6 times (24) Rnd 30 (dc1, dc2tog) twice (4)
Rnds 24-28 dc (5 rnds) Do not stuff, fold top flat and sew closed.
Rnd 29 (dc2, dc2tog) 6 times (18)
Rnds 30-35 dc (6 rnds)
Rnd 36 (dc2tog) twice, dc14 (16)
Rnd 42 (dc2tog) twice, dc12 (14)
Rnd 46 (dc2tog,dc5) twice (12)
Rnd 49 dc2, (dc2 into next st) 6 times, dc4 (18)
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TAIL
Begin by dc6 into ring
Rnd 7 (dc1, dc2 into next st) 3 times (9)
Stuff lightly and sew into place.
Finish by sewing eyes and nose into place with black

wool.
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YARN AND COLOUR
CHOICES
CREAM STONE FUDGE COCOA

FOR EACH ANIMAL YOU WILL NEED:
Small: FINE, 30-50g, 1.75mm hook,

Standard: DK, 60-100g, 3mm hook,
Large: ARAN, 300g, 5mm hook,
Giant: CHUNKY, 600-700g, 8mm hook,
All of these patterns are designed for use with our

TOFT yarns.
These recommendations are not rules and the OATMEAL MUSHROOM CHESTNUT CHARCOAL
beautiful thing about TOFTs natural colour range
is that most colours will have a fabulous substitute.
My advice would be to not spend too long staring
at Google images to select your colours, but
instead use your instincts and your minds eye to
get the best results.
If you are desperate (it happens) for our yarn in

a colour that is out of stock you can work with
two strands of any of TOFTs yarns held together SILVER CAMEL STEEL BLACK
to achieve an identical tension to the yarn weight
of choice eg. two strands of DK equal a strand of
ARAN.
With the introduction of Edwards Menagerie: Birds

we are very excited to have made our first coloured
TOFT yarn. These six colours are (clockwise):
orange, yellow, lime, green, blue and pink.
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READING THE step between two colours. Dont cut your yarn
when changing but run it along the back of the
rnd, rejoin into the st that would have been
worked next and work X number of sts and
then cross rnd into the RS as before. (see
PATTERNS
WS ensuring it stays loose so as not to pucker the
fabric. (see video at toftuk.com) video at toftuk.com)
CHAIN SLIP STS FOR FUR CHAIN SPLIT

1. Make a slip knot and insert the hook through the 1. Chain 6 sts from your current st.
THE START: A RING fabric at the desired position of the first spine. 2. Sl st to join in middle of the other side of the
Nearly every animal part will begin with the 2. Dc through the fabric to secure and then chain rnd.
instruction to dc 6 stitches into a ring. This ring can the number of sts stated in the pattern. 3. You will then work one side of the chain, and
be made in several ways. You are looking to create a 3. Slip st back down that chain and repeat as afterwards rejoin and work into the other side
sealed neat ring so the adjustable magic circle start instructed in the pattern. (see video at to create a T-shape from the leg with the sts
is recommended. (see video at toftuk.com) toftuk.com) worked outwards from that central foundation
chain. (see video at toftuk.com)
DC vs SC (you say) LOOP ST
TOFT is proudly a British company and therefore 1. Wrap the yarn from front to back over the
I am using British English crochet terms. Double thumb of your non-hook hand. ABBREVIATIONS
crochet (dc) is the same as the American English 2. Insert the hook into the stitch and yarn over Rnd: A round is a complete rotation in a spiral back
Single crochet (sc). with the yarn behind your thumb. to your stitch marker
3. Pull through leaving a loop on the WS and Ch: a chain is the most simple crochet stitch
complete the double crochet stitch with a yarn Dc: a double crochet stitch
STITCH MARKING 1. Insert hook through stitch (both front and back)
I would recommend that you use a stitch marker or over and pull through the two loops back to one.
4. Work frequency as directed in pattern. (see 2. Yarn over and pull through stitch (2 loops on hook)
piece of contrast yarn to mark each round as you 3. Yarn over again and pull through both loops on
complete it. (see video at toftuk.com) video at toftuk.com)
hook to end with 1 loop on hook.
Dc2tog: double crochet two stitches together
DECREASING (dc2tog) SLIP ST TRAVERSE
(decrease)
There are a few techniques for decreasing in 1. Make a slip knot and insert the hook through the
Sts: Stitches
crochet and they tend to be suited to different fabric at the desired position for the first spine.
WS: the wrong side of your work.
projects. I would recommend using the technique 2. Dc through the fabric to secure and then chain RS: the right side of your work.
where you dc both fronts of the two sts together the number of sts stated in the pattern. Sl st (slip stitch)
as it tends to give a smooth finish. (see video at 3. Slip st back down that chain and repeat as 1. Insert hook into fabric around a st
toftuk.com) instructed in the pattern. (see video at 2. Yarn over and pull through fabric and loop in
toftuk.com) one motion.
COLOUR CHANGING
If you are a perfectionist by nature you may SPLITTING A RND
want to research jogless colour changing tutorials 1. Count X sts back from the working loop as
online and decide which method best suits you. stated in the pattern.
Animals markings are never in straight lines so 2. Cross rnd and double crochet into this st on RS.
I have embraced a method that does create a 3. After completing instruction for this new smaller
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SEWING UP NECKS
With the exception of the alpaca and giraffe the
SAFETY
Your animal will only be as safe as you make it
animals do not have necks and you need to sew and so dont skimp on the sts when sewing up.
their heads right onto the top of the body and then With tails and legs I have oversewn all the way
the arms to the round below where the head is around the edges.
attached.
WASHING
STUFFING TAILS If made in TOFT yarn the animals can either be
I have chosen to stuff the animals with a synthetic The instructions for stuffing the tails are detailed in washed by hand or on a gentle cold machine
high loft polyester toy stuffing despite their the individual patterns. They are all attached in the cycle.
100% natural yarn outer. Rather than this being same location on the body.
a contradiction, experience has taught me that STRUGGLING?
natural wool carded stuffings tend to compact over EYES Watch the videos here.
time and that will lead to very floppy and saggy I have used a black yarn to sew on all eyes and
animals! The synthetic stuffing also makes the nostrils. Using a dyed black silk thread or cotton
animals fully washable. will give you a lovely contrast with the natural
undyed colours of the yarn and eyes will then really
I have not stated when you should stuff the stand out with a glint.
animals heads or bodies. Please be sensible and
stuff them before you get sub 6 sts or before you Remember never use toy safety eyes on a toy
sew them up! intended for a child under 3 years old.
BODIES RECOMMENDED ORDER

All bodies are stuffed. 1. Sew on the head with two stitches between
the top of the body and under the head. Then
HEADS oversew around these stitches in a small circle
All heads are stuffed. If there is any debate over between the two parts to secure.
whether a body part should be stuffed or not I 2. Sew the front legs to the top of the body.
have clarified this in the pattern. 3. Sew the back legs to the bottom of the body in
a splayed position.
LEGS 4. Sew on the ears and add any facial details.
Stuff the feet only. Sew across top to create a flat 5. Sew the tail into position.
and then oversew into position. In order for the 6. Add any further details such as fleece or mane
animals to sit up on your mantelpiece, nursery if required.
shelf or dashboard you need to splay the legs so
they balance forward onto their tummies.
EARS
Ensure all ears are sewn on very securely.
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Edwards Menagerie:

Finish by sewing eyes and nose into place with black

CREAM STONE FUDGE COCOA

Small: FINE, 30-50g, 1.75mm hook,

All of these patterns are designed for use with our

If you are desperate (it happens) for our yarn in

With the introduction of Edwards Menagerie: Birds

CHAIN SLIP STS FOR FUR CHAIN SPLIT

BODIES RECOMMENDED ORDER

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