Meet Turbo the Groundhog. He has a handy basket ready for your
crochet hooks and pens. The set makes a great desktop container.

There is no sewing required in the crochet pattern (though one optional sewing step is included). All limbs are crocheted on. The eyes, nose, and mouth are embroidered, and the steps are detailed in the pattern. Also, in the PDF’s “References” section, you can find tips and introductions for the crochet techniques used in the pattern.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Crochet Stitches used in the pattern:

• Chain Stitch
• Single Crochet Stitch
• Double Crochet Stitch
• 4-dc Bobble Stitch: (a step-by-step image guide is included in the PDF)
• Increase
• Decrease
• Special Stitch (a step-by-step image guide and a video demonstration is included)

The PDF is written in English, and it includes:

• A list of recommended materials and tools
• A written pattern (in US terms)
• Guiding images
• References: crochet technique introductions, including:
  • Regular single crochet stitch vs. single crochet cross stitch
  • How to make invisible single crochet decrease
  • How to join two feet/legs
  • How to crochet on limbs/tail
  • How to close the top
  • How to change colors in single crochet
  • How to use a 4-dc bobble stitch to make an ear

The size depends on the yarn weight and the crochet hook size. Try to use a smaller size hook than recommended on the yarn label.

As a reference, using the recommended materials and tools, the groundhog will be approximately 7” tall and 5” wide. The basket is 2.25’’ in diameter and 4.5’’ tall.