Round 15: Folding the ch-10 loops (fur) forward to reveal the sc sts and working in the remaining (back loops) only, sc in next st, ch 18, skip next 18 sts, sc in next 41 sts—42 sc and 1 ch-18 space.
Round 16: Working in both loops, sc in next st, sc in next 18 ch, sc in next 41 sts—60 sc.
Rounds 17–19: Work Rounds 1–3 of Fur Stitch.
Sew Neck and Head to Body
Insert end of neck into neck opening of body, matching stitches and making sure that the face and muzzle face forwards. Using long yarn tail from neck, sew neck securely to body. If needed, use additional lengths of yarn to reinforce the seam. Weave in ends securely.Complete stuffing head and neck firmly. Begin stuffing body firmly.
Continue to stuff body as work progresses.
Round 20: Work Round 1 of Fur Stitch.
Round 21: Folding the ch-10 loops (fur) forward to reveal the sc sts and working in the remaining (back loops) only, [sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog] 6 times—54 sc.
Round 22: Work Round 3 of Fur Stitch.
Rounds 23–58: Work Rounds 1–3 of Fur Stitch 12 times.
Round 59: Work Round 1 of Fur Stitch.
Round 60: Folding the ch-10 loops (fur) forward to reveal the sc sts and working in the remaining (back loops) only, [sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog] 6 times—48 sc.
Round 61: Working in both loops, [sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog] 6 times—42 sc.
Round 62: Work Round 1 of Fur Stitch.
Round 63: Folding the ch-10 loops (fur) forward to reveal the sc sts and working in the remaining (back loops) only, [sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog] 6 times—36 sc.
Round 64: Working in both loops, [sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog] 6 times—30 sc.
Round 65: Work Round 1 of Fur Stitch.
Round 66: Folding the ch-10 loops (fur) forward to reveal the sc sts and working in the remaining (back loops) only, [sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog] 6 times—24 sc.
Round 67: Working in both loops, [sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] 6 times—18 sc.
Round 68: Work Round 1 of Fur Stitch.Finishing stuffing body firmly.
Round 69: Folding the ch-10 loops (fur) forward to reveal the sc sts and working in the remaining (back loops) only, [sc in next st, sc2tog] 6 times—12 sc.
Round 70: Working in both loops, [sc in next st, sc2tog] 4 times—8 sc.
Round 71: Work Round 1 of Fur Stitch.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through the stitches of last round and pull to gather. Weave in end securely.
Legs (make 4)
Beginning at bottom of foot, with smaller hook and A, make an adjustable ring.
Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in ring—6 sc. Do not join, work in continuous rounds (spirals). Place a marker in last stitch made. Move marker up as each round is completed.
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.
Round 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—18 sc.
Round 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—24 sc.
Round 5: [Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—30 sc.
Rounds 6–13: Sc in each sc around.
Rounds 14–25: Work Rounds 1–3 of Fur Stitch 4 times.
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing leg to body. Repeat to make a total of 4 legs.
