Huggy Buddy (Portable Worry Dolls)

Free pattern viewable at: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2024/08/huggy-buddy.html

The Huggy Buddy is your favorite portable worry doll! This quick and easy amigurumi charm can be attached to a necklace, keychain, backpack, purse, tote, or other bag. This pattern bundle includes instructions for the base pattern, and modifications to make a variety of animals, including a: bunny rabbit, pig, bear, sloth, and penguin. Huggy Buddies make great birthday gifts for kids, party favors, Easter presents, Christmas tree ornaments, stocking stuffers, holiday presents, and craft fair products. Kids with special needs like autism or ADHD can benefit from having one of these as a fidget toy or worry doll for easing anxiety. A good back-to-school tool for nervous kids or those with separation anxiety.

The PDF pattern includes step by step progress photos as well as a full video tutorial to help guide you through the crochet doll making process.

SIZE

Height: 2¾ to 3 inches (using listed materials)

MATERIALS

Super bulky weight 6 chenille velvet yarn (I used Hobbii Honey Bunny Yarn)

5mm crochet hook

7mm plastic safety eyes (x2)

Yarn needle

Stuffing

Scissors

LEVEL

★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and changing yarn colors.

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES (US TERMS)

FO = fasten off

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

tr = triple (treble) crochet

inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)

dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)

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