Barnyard Gang Toy Bag

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Barnyard Gang Toy Bag by Elizabeth Mareno Bizzy Crochet Designs are “Imagination On the Move” Barnyard gang is a bunch of characters ready to have some fun down on the farm! Included in this pattern is: Barn toy bag, Jedediah the farmer, Chuck the horse, Lola the anatomically correct cow, Paco the pig, and Bob the chicken. Skill level: Intermediate or Advanced Beginner. There are a lot of small parts to assemble, and quite a few color changes.

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Barnyard Gang Toy Bag

Materials: (all amounts are approx, you may need more or less depending on how tightly you stitch) FOR BARN: 4oz Red (used RHSS Cherry Red) 2oz Black (used RHSS Black) Small amt Brown (used RHSS Warm Brown) Small amt White (used RHSS White) Small amt Gold (used RHSS Gold) for straw in window (optional) FOR ANIMALS: Approx an ounce of each Horse: Dk Brown (used Patons Astra Dark Tan) Lt Brown (used Patons Astra Med Tan) Black- for hooves (used Caron SS Black) Tiny amt of eye color Farmer: Skin color (used Caron SS Off White) Pants Color (used Patons Astra Hot Blue) Shirt Color (used Patons Astra School Bus Yellow) Boot Color (used Patons Astra Dark Tan) Hat Color (used Patons Astra Med Tan) Tiny amt for hair, eye, smile Chicken: White (used Patons Astra White) Red (used Patons Astra Hot Red) Yellow (used Patons Astra School Bus Yellow) Tiny amt black for eyes Pig: Pink (used Patons Astra Bright Pink) Tiny amt of black for eyes Cow: Black (used Caron SS Black) White (used Patons Astra White) Pink (used Patons Astra Bright Pink) Tiny amt of brown for eyes F Hook and H or G Hook Polyester Fiberfill, Needle for assembly & embroidery, Scissors, Stitch marker 2- 5/8" Buttons, preferably shank Small piece of plastic canvas, about 3" circle

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Barnyard Gang Toy Bag

3 BARN BAG: with larger hook Start with Warm Brown: Bottom Row 1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch. (6) do not join. Row 2- 2sc in each sc (12) Row 3- (1sc, 2sc in next) around. (18) Row 4- (1sc in 2, 2sc in next) around (24) Row 5- (1sc in 3, 2sc in next) around (30) Row 6-10- continue increasing 1 sc per stitch series until you have (1sc in 8sc, 2sc in next). (60)Row 11- BLO (back loops only) sc in each sc (60) Row 12- in Both Loops, sc in each (60) Cut Brown, Attach Red and continue Row 13-20- repeat row 12 (60) Row 21- BLO- (sc in 8, sc dec) around (54) Row 22- in Both Loops(sc in 7, sc dec) around (48) Row 23-28- continue decreasing 1sc per stitch series until you have (sc in 1, sc dec) (12) **Begin to stuff firmly at about row 25, placing the piece of plastic canvas on the bottom before filling- Make sure your open loops are to the outside or right side. Row 29- (sc dec) around. (6) Finish off leaving a long end. Using needle sew top closed and weave ends. Continue with Red: Body Row 1- Attach with sc to any open loops from row 21 of bottom. Sc in each open loop around. (60 ) *I did this so my jagged color changes were to the back of the bag. Row 2- sc in 50sc, ch 1, turn. (50) Row 3-14- Repeat row 2 Row 15- sc in 50, ch 10, join to 1st sc across opening w/sl st. (50sc, 10ch) Row 16- sc in each sc and ch around. (60) Row 17-27- sc in each sc around (60) Finish off. With Black: Top **do not join unless noted** Row 1- Ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6) Row 2- sc in each sc (6) Row 3- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around. (9) Row 4- sc in each (9) Row 5- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in next) around (12) Row 6- sc in each (12) Row 7- (sc in 3sc, 2sc in next) around (15) Row 8- (sc in 4sc, 2sc in next) around (18) Copyright Bizzy Crochet 2010

Barnyard Gang Toy Bag Row 9- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in next) around (24) Row 10- Repeat row 9 (32) Row 11- (sc in 3sc, 2sc in next) around (40) Row 12- Repeat row 11 (50) Row 13-14- sc in each (50) Row 15- (sc in 4sc, 2sc in next) around (60) Mark this row Row 16- (sc in 5sc, 2sc in next) around (70) Row 17-18- sc in each (70) Row 19- (sc in 6sc, 2sc) around (80). Finish off. Row 20-From bottom side of roof attach black around post from row 15 (marked row), ch1, sc in same space. Sc around post of each sc of row 15 (60) join. Row 21-24- ch1, sc in sm sp as join, sc in each sc, join. Finish off. Leave long piece for sewing to barn body. *Don't put on yet!* With Red: Door Row 1- ch12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (11) Row 2-14- ch1, turn, sc in each. Do not cut @ the end of row 14 Row 15- working on the outside, evenly space sc on the ends of each row, in each sc and open loop from starting ch, put 3sc in each corner. Cut. **Slip stitch decoration on outside of door with white. **Loops for door closure: attach w/red and a sl st to side of door, ch5, sl st in sm sp. Tie off. Do this twice, evenly spaced. Attach door & Buttons to front of Barn With White: Fence Posts- Make 4 total -Ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (18) Cut off. **Sew on evenly space with bottom of fence post touching the brown(dirt). **Sl St "fencing" between fence posts.*Attach Roof Now!* Handle: with red R1- ch8, sc in 2nd ch and each (7) R2-50- ch1, turn, sc in each Cut off, attach to side of barn with buttons on it. HORSE: with smaller hook With Dark Brown: Body R1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6) do not join R2- 2sc in each (12) R3- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around (18) R4- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in next) around (24) R5-15- sc in each sc (24) R16- (sc in 2sc, dec) around (18) Stuff R17- (sc in 1sc, dec) around (12) R18- (sc dec) around (6)

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Barnyard Gang Toy Bag Finish off, weave end and pull tight.

5 With Dark Brown: Head R1- Ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6) R2- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) (9) R3-4- Sc in each R5- 2sc in 3sc, sc in rem (12) R6-7- Sc in each R8- sc in 2sc, 2sc in 2sc, sc in rem sc (14) R9- Sc in each R10- Sc dec around (7) R11- sc dec around, sc in last sc (4) Finish off, weave end and pull tight.

With Dark Brown: Neck R1- ch14, join, ch1, sc in each ch (14) join R2-4- ch1, sc in sm sp as join, sc in each sc, join (14) R5- ch1, (sc dec, sc in 2) 3 times, sc dec, join(10) R6-7- ch1, sc in each sc. Sew on to head, making sure "bump" from head is facing up. **EARS** Join w/ sl st around post of sc on top of one side of the head, 4sc in sm sp, sl st to other side of head, 4sc in a spot an equal distance from the other. Finish off. **Stuff neck and sew to body, making sure the head stays "straight"** With Black & Dark Brown: Legs (make 4) Start w/black R1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join (6) R2- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around (9) R3- sc in each (9) Cut black, join dark brown R4- with dk brwn, sc in each (9) R5-13- sc in each. Finish off. Flatten edges, sew to the underside of the body, 2 on each side. **For Mane and Tail**- Cut pieces of Lt Brown 3-4" long. Attach to the neck & butt area with a "latch hook style" attachment. Do as many or as few pieces as you like.

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Barnyard Gang Toy Bag THE FARMER: with smaller hook

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With Skin Color: Farmer R1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6) do not join R2- 2sc in each sc around (12) R3- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) (18) R4-8- sc in each (18) R9- sc dec around (9) Stuff R10- (sc in 1sc, dec) around (6) R11- sc in each sc (6) R12- 2sc in each sc (12) Mark Row, Change to shirt color R13- (sc in1sc, 2sc in next ) around (18) R14-16- sc in each sc (18) Change to bib color R17-21- Sc in each (18) R22- (sc in 1sc, dec) around (12) Stuff R23- (dec) around (6) sl st to join, finish off, weave ends tightening up bottom. With Shoe color & Pants Color: Legs (make 2, don't stuff) Start with shoe color R1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join (6) R2- 2sc in each sc (12) R3- sc in 4sc, sc dec twice, sc in 4sc (10) R4- sc in 4sc, sc dec once, sc in 4sc (9) Change to pants/bib color R5-13- sc in each Finish off. Flatten edge and sew on to bottom part of body, evenly spaced With Skin Color & Shirt Color: Arms (make 2, don't stuff) start with skin color R1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join (6) R2-3- sc in each (6) Change to shirt color R4-10- sc in each sc. Finish off, sew to body @ row 12 (marked row) **Straps for Pants** Attach with blue with a sl st to post of sc from first row of pants color. ch15, attach to backside of pants with sl st around post of first row of pants color. Make 2 Finish off. Weave ends. **Embroider hair, eyes & mouth**With Hat Color: Hat Repeat rows 1-3 of farmer body R4- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in next) around (24) Copyright Bizzy Crochet 2010

Barnyard Gang Toy Bag R5- sc in each (24) join with FLO of 1st sc Working in FLO for the next round R6- ch2, hdc in sm sp and next 3sc, (2hdc in next sc, hdc in 3sc) to ch2, sl st and cut off. (30) Sl st "hat band" in complementary color. CHICKEN: with smaller hook With White: Body R1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join(6) R2- 2sc in each sc (12) R3- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around (18) R4- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in next) around (24) R5- (sc in 3sc, 2sc in next) around (30) R6-7- sc in each R8- (sc in 3sc, dec) around (24) R9- (sc in 2sc, dec) around (18) R10- (sc in 1sc, dec) around (12) Stuff R11- (sc dec) around (6). Cut off, weave and pull tight. Weave ends. With White: Tail R1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6) R2- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around (9) R3-4- sc in each R5- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in each) around (12) R6- (sc in 3sc, 2sc in each) around (15) sl st to join. Cut off, leaving a long end for attachment. Lightly stuff. Sew to one edge of top of body. Follow picture for placement. With White: Tail Feathers Attach yarn around sc post from chicken’s body just below tail's end with a slip stitch. R1- ch3, sl st around post of next row up- repeat, working @ an angle towards the tip of the tail, then work down the opposite side finishing at the same row as beginning sl st. R2- w/o chaining, turn, sl st in 1st ch3 loop from previous row, ch3, sl st in next ch3 loop. repeat this until you reach the last loop. Cut off yarn and weave in ends. Follow picture for guidance on placement. With White: Head Repeat Tail through Row 6 R 7-8 Sc in each sc Sl st to join, Cut Copyright Bizzy Crochet 2010

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Barnyard Gang Toy Bag With Yellow: Beak R1- ch2, 2sc in 2nd ch from hook (2) R2- ch1, turn, 2sc in each sc (4) R3- ch1, turn, 1 sc in each (4) Cut. Fold row 3 in 1/2. Sew to face

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With Red: Wattle R1- ch3, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in last ch. (6) *Sew under beak *Embroider eyes with black

With Red: Comb Attach w/ sl st around post of sc from row 4 of head. Repeat 1st row of tail feathers for 4 loops. Comb should end "between" the eyes.

With Yellow: Legs (make 2) R1- Ch5, sc in 2nd ch and each ch across. (4) Cut. Sew to bottom. PIG: with smaller hook With Pink: Body Repeat Horse Body With Pink: Head R1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6) R2- 2sc in each sc (12) R3- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around (18) R4- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in next) around (24) R5-6- sc in each R7- (sc in 2sc, sc dec) around (18) R8- (sc in 1sc, sc dec) around (12) Stuff R9- (sc dec) around (6) Cut, Leave opening. Sew to body With Pink: Ears (make 2) Repeat chicken beak and place on head equal distance apart. With Pink: Nose R1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6) R2- in BLO, sc in each (6) R3- in both loops, sc in each Copyright Bizzy Crochet 2010

Barnyard Gang Toy Bag Do not stuff. If you will be giving your pig nostrils, embroider them on before you attach the nose to the face. Sew nose into place. **Embroider eyes and mouth** With Pink: Legs (make 4) Repeat for snout through row 3 R4- Sc in each. Cut, and sew on. With Pink: Tail Ch7, 3sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Sew on to butt.

DUTCH-BELTED or "OREO" COW: with smaller hook Body: With Black- Repeat horse body to row 7, change to white With White- Repeat horse body rows 8-13, change to black With Black- Repeat horse body for rows 14-18. Finish off. With Pink & Black: Head start with pink/nose R1-ch3, 2sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2sc in last ch, (work opp side of ch), 2sc in sm st, 2sc in last ch. (8sc) R2- sc in 1, 2sc in 2, sc in 5sc. (10) join. R3- ch1, sc in join, sc dec twice, sc in 5 (8) join. change to black R4- ch1, sc in join and each sc around (8) do not join, work in rounds again. R5- 2sc in 5sc, sc in rem 3 sc (13) R6- sc in 2, 2sc in 6sc, sc in 5sc. (19) R7-8- sc in each R9- sc in 5sc, sc dec 5 times, sc in 4sc (14) R10- (sc in 1sc, sc dec) 4 times, sc in last 2sc (10) Stuff R11- sc dec around (5). Cut and close. With Black: Ears (make 2) R1- Ch4, sc in 2nd ch and next, 3sc in last ch, (working opposite side of chain) sc in last 2 ch. (7) Apply to side of head

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Barnyard Gang Toy Bag With Black: Neck R1- ch11, join w/o twisting to make a circle. sc in join and each chain. (11) join with sl st, ch1. R2-4- sc in each sc, join. Cut, sew head to neck, making sure the head is straight, stuff neck and sew to body. With Pink: Udder R1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6) R2- *(sc in 1sc, ch4-sl st in 1st ch (teet), sc in sm st) 2times, 2sc in next sc, repeat from * once. (12sc-4teets) R3- skipping teets- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around (18) R4- sc in each (18) Cut, sew to under belly, leaving a small opening for stuffing. Stuff and sew shut. With Black: Legs (make 4-don't stuff) R1- ch2, 7sc in 2nd ch from hook (7) R2-10- sc in each. Cut, sew to body. With Black: Tail ch10- attach to butt with a sl st. Cut some 3" pieces of black yarn and tie to tail end.

Pattern Terminology: ch- chain sc- single crochet sc dec (or dec)- single crochet decrease sl st- slip st hdc- half double crochet dc- double crochet FLO- front loop only BLO- back loop only rpt- repeat sm sp- same space yo- yarn over

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Meet the designer: Hi, I’m Biz! I live in sunny Florida, but I’m originally from the frozen tundra of Wisconsin. I live a “crazy, hectic, married for a couple decades, two homeschooling teenagers, own a small business, and went back to college” life. My specialty is designing learning and imagination toys for children. But, who knows what will strike my fancy next! Stay tuned!!

**You may not sell any item that you make from this pattern online. Feel free to sell at local markets and boutiques. Please make sure to credit Bizzy Crochet for the design when selling the items made from this pattern. Bizzy Crochet will not be held responsible for the outcome of your individual products. You may not use this pattern for commercial mass production for profit. You may not sell this pattern or claim it as your own. You may not copy or distribute this pattern without the express permission of the designer.**

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