Crochet Charming Colorful Animal Wall Hanging Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in various colors (main color plus 3-4 accent colors)
• 4.5 mm (G) crochet hook
• Polyester fiberfill (for stuffing)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Safety eyes (optional)
• Wooden dowel or hanger for mounting

Gauge: Approximately 15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in single crochet.

Finished Size: Approximately 12 inches wide and 15 inches tall including hanging loop.

Instructions:

Body:

1. With the main color, chain 40.
2. Row 1: Starting from the second chain from hook, sc in each chain across. Turn. (39 stitches)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 10 rows.

Color Stripe Pattern:

1. Change to the first accent color and continue in the same manner, alternating colors every 2 rows to create stripes.
2. After reaching 20 rows in total, switch to the main color again.
3. Continue until the piece is 15 rows high (not including the stripe rows).

Shaping & Color Changes:

1. Now, begin to shape the head by decreasing on the last two rows. For the first decrease, sc 4, then dec (repeat until the end of the row).
2. For the second decrease, sc 3, then dec (repeat until the end of the row).
3. Continue to decrease until 6 stitches remain, then stuff the head with fiberfill before closing it off.

Ears:

1. Make two small circles using a magic ring and sc 6 in the ring.
2. Continue increasing until you have 12 stitches, then fasten off.
3. Attach the ears on top of the head using a yarn needle when sewing the head to the body.

Assembling:

1. Sew the head to the body securely.
2. If adding safety eyes, attach them firmly before finishing off the head.
3. To finish, make a chain of approximately 20 to hang your piece.
4. Attach it to the top back of the head.

And voilà! You have created a vibrant and charming wall hanging that's perfect for any room!