NOTE: This pattern has been retired and is no longer available to purchase

SANDRA THE SUN

Sandra is the happiest little sun you’ll ever see! She loves to shine away while watching her cloud friends play in the sky. She would love to join in some games with you and is just the right size to fit into little hands. Will you be making Sandra? She’ll bring the summer sun into the house, even during the middle of winter!

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SIZE AND GAUGE

Sandra measures approximately 20cm (8”) across from when made with DK yarn and a 2.5mm crochet hook.

Gauge - 5cm across over rounds 1-6.

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TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• 2.5mm crochet hook
• 1 ball of Ricorumi yarn in shade 006 - Yellow (DK weight, 100% cotton, 25g/58 metres)
• 1 ball of Ricorumi yarn in shade 026 - Tangerine (DK weight, 100% cotton, 25g/58 metres)
• Small amount of Ricorumi yarn in shade 011 - Pink (DK weight, 100% cotton, approx. 1 metre needed)
• Soft toy stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Embroidery needle
• A pair of 10mm safety eyes

For the mouth:

• Small pieces felt in dark red and pale pink
• A small amount of Anchor Stranded Cotton or DMC Stranded Cotton in the corresponding shades (I used DMC 814/Anchor 45 and DMC 3326/ Anchor 36)

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SKILLS REQUIRED

This pattern is suitable for intermediated or confident beginners and includes clear instructions for each round as well as 54 step-by-step photos.

The techniques used in this pattern are:

• Magic circle
• Single crochet
• Single crochet increase
• Single crochet invisible decrease
• Closing up a finished object
• Chain stitch
• Slip stitch
• Double crochet
• Embroidery (for the mouth)

For a basic free version of this pattern please visit my website at www.clumsyunicorn.com!