HOWLOGAN

This is a Pokemon-styled concept that an Etsy customer created and asked if I could create a plush of.  Of course, in tradition of our motto at Crochet Fanatic – “You dream it, we create it”, I brought his concept to life in plush.  Howlogan is the Stage one evolution of Howlic.  Howlic’s Stage 2 evolution (Howlagor) is coming soon.

MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight Yarn:  Red, white, aran,
grey heather, black, and yellow.
E crochet hook
Polyester Fiberfil
Tapestry needle

BODY:
Rd 1: With red, 9 sc in magic ring.  (9)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (27)
Rd 4: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times.  (31)
Rd 5: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times.  (36)
Rd 6: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (42)
Rds 7-18: sc in each sc around.  (42)
Rd 19: sc in next 14 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) 4 times, sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc.  (37)
Rds 20-21: sc in each sc around.  (37)
Rd 22: sc in next 13 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc2tog, sc in next 13 sc.  (33)
Rds 23-24: sc in each sc around.  (33)
Rd 25: sc in next 12 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) twice, sc2tog, sc in next 13 sc.  (30)
Rds 26-27: sc in each sc around.  (30)
Rd 28: sc in next 13 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc.  (28)
Rds 29-30: sc in each sc around.  (28)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY AT THIS POINT.  CONTINUE STUFFING FIRMLY AS YOU GO.
Rd 31: sc in next 13 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 13 sc.  (27)
Rds 32-33: sc in each sc around.  (27)
Rd 34: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (18)
Rd 35: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around.  (15)
Rds 36-37: sc in each sc around.  (15)
Rd 38: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (18)
Rd 39: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (24)
Rd 40: (sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (27)
Rd 41: (sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (30)
Rd 42: (sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (33)
Rd 43: (sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (36)
Rd 44: (sc in next 17 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (38)
Rd 45: Slip st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 17 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 2 sc, change to red, sc in next 18 sc, slip st in first sc.  (38)
Rd 46: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 18 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 2 sc, change to red, sc in next 18 sc, slip st in first sc.  (38)
Rds 47-48: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 17 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 4 sc, change to red, sc in next 17 sc, slip st in first sc.  (38)
Rds 49-50: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 16 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next 16 sc, slip st in first sc.  (38)
Rds 51-52: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 15 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 8 sc, change to red, sc in next 15 sc, slip st in first sc.  (38)
Rds 53-54: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 14 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 10 sc, change to red, sc in next 14 sc, slip st in first sc.  (38)
Rds 55-56: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 13 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 12 sc, change to red, sc in next 13 sc, slip st in first sc.  (38)
Rds 57-58: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 12 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 14 sc, change to red, sc in next 12 sc, slip st in first sc.  (38)
Rds 59-60: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next sc, change to red, sc in next 3 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 16 sc, change to red, sc in next 3 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next sc, change to red, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc.  (38)
Rds 61-62: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 2 sc, change to red, sc in next 2 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 16 sc, change to red, sc in next 2 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 2 sc, change to red, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc.  (38)
Rd 63: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 9 sc, working in front loops only, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc, 2 tr in next 2 sc, dc in next sc, hdc in next sc, working in both loops now, sc in next 9 sc, change to red, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rd 64: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 9 sc, working in back loops of Rd 62, dc in next 6 sc, working in both loops of Rd 63, sc in next 9 sc, change to red, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (38)
Rd 65: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 28 sc, change to red, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc changing to grey heather.  (38)
Rd 66: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to red, sc in next 3 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 30 sc, change to red, sc in next 3 sc, change to grey heather, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc.  (38)
Rd 67: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 32 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to grey heather, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc.  (38)
Rd 68: (sc in next 17 sc, sc2tog) around.  (36)
Rd 69: (sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog) around.  (33)
Rd 70: (sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog) around.  (30)
Rd 71: (sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog) around.  (27)
Rd 72: (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) around.  (24)
Rd 73: (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around.  (21)
Rd 74: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around.  (18)
Rd 75: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around.  (15)
Rd 76: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around.  (12)
Rd 77: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around.  (9)
Rd 78: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Weave tail through sc of Rd 76, pull tightly and secure.  Weave in ends.

FRONT LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With white, 9 sc in magic ring.  (9)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rds 3-5: sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 6: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 12 sc.  (15)
Rd 7: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 9 sc.  (12)
Rd 8: slip st in next sc changing to aran, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 11 sc, slip st in first sc.  (12)
Rds 9-15: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc.  (12)
Rd 16: slip st in next sc changing to red, ch 1, turn; sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 11 sc.  (12)
Rd 17: sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rd 18: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (14)
Rd 19: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (16)
Rd 20: (sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (18)
Rd 21: (sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (20)
Rds 22-25: sc in each sc around.  (20)
BEGIN STUFFING FRONT LEGS FIRMLY.  CONTINUE STUFFING FIRMLY AT BOTTOM AND MEDIUM TO LIGHT AT TOP SO IT CAN BE FLATTENED.
Rd 26: (sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog) around.  (18)
Rd 27: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (12)
Rd 28: sc2tog around.  (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Weave tail through sc of Rd 28, pull tightly and secure.  Embroider black bandages markings.  Sew FRONT LEGS to BODY once FRONT LEGS GREY PATCH is sewn on.

FRONT LEGS GREY PATCH (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With grey heather, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook.  (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc across.  (4)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (6)
Rws 4-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (6)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (10)
Rws 8-9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (10)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 2 sc, (sc2tog) twice.  (6)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog.  (4)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc2tog.  (2)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog.  (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew GREY PATCH to FRONT LEGS.  Embroider black markings on GREY PATCH.

SHOULDER BLACK MARKINGS:
Embroider SHOULDER BLACK MARKINGS on HOWLOGAN.

HIND LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With white, 9 sc in magic ring.  (9)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rds 3-5: sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rd 6: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 12 sc.  (15)
Rd 7: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 9 sc.  (12)
Rds 8-15: sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rd 16: slip st in next sc changing to red, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 11 sc.  (12)
Rd 17: sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rd 18: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc.  (13)
Rd 19: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog.  (14)
Rd 20: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog.  (15)
Rd 21: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (18)
Rd 22: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (24)
Rd 23: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (30)
Rds 24-26: sc in each sc around.  (30)
Rd 27: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around.  (24)
STUFF LOWER PORTION OF HIND LEGS FIRMLY AND UPPER PORTION OF HIND LEGS MODERATELY BECAUSE YOU NEED THE UPPER PORTION TO FLATTEN.
Rd 28: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around.  (18)
Rd 29: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (12)
Rd 30: sc2tog around.  (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Weave tail through sc of Rd 30, pull tightly and secure.  Embroider gray toe nails on HIND LEGS.  Sew HIND LEGS to BODY once the HIND LEGS GREY PATCH is sewn on.

HIND LEGS GREY PATCH (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With grey heather, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook.  (1)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc.  (2)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc.  (3)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (4)
Rw 5: Ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc in next 4 sc.  (6)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc.  (5)
Rw 7: Ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc in next 5 sc.  (7)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc.  (5)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each 5 sc.  (5)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc.  (4)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc2tog.  (2)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog.  (1)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc.  (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Embroider black markings on HIND LEGS GREY PATCH.  Sew HIND LEGS GREY PATCH to HIND LEGS.

HIP SKULLS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With white, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (3)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (3)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, 2 sc in next sc.  (5)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next sc.  (5)  Change to red.
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to red, sc in next 2 sc.  (5) change to white.
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (5)
EDGING:
Rd 9: Attach grey heather in middle ch of foundation ch, ch 1, sc in same ch as attachment, ch 3, (sc in next st, ch 3) around outside edge of SKULL, slip st in first sc.  
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew HIP SKULLS to HIND LEGS.

HEAD:
Rd 1: With red, 9 sc in magic ring.  (9)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (27)
Rd 4: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times.  (31)
Rd 5: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times.  (36)
Rd 6: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (42)
Rds 7-12: sc in each sc around.  (42)
Rd 13: sc in next 11 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) 4 times, sc in next 11 sc.  (38)
Rd 14: sc in next 11 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) 4 times, sc in next 11 sc.  (34)
Rd 15: sc in next 11 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) 4 times, sc in next 11 sc.  (30)
Rd 16: sc in next 9 sc, (sc2tog) 6 times, sc in next 9 sc.  (24)
Rds 17-19: sc in each sc around.  (24)
Rd 20: sc in next 12 sc, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sc.  (26)
Rd 21: sc in next 14 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sts.  (28)
Rd 22: sc in next 15 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 11 sts.  (30)
Rd 23: sc in next 17 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 11 sts.  (32)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Stuff HEAD firmly.  Sew HEAD to BODY.

MUZZLE:
Rd 1: With white, 9 sc in magic ring.  (9)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rd 3: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice.  (22)
Rds 4-6: sc in each sc around.  (22)
Rd 7: slip st in next sc, ch 1, turn, skip slip st, sc in next 14 sc, slip st in next sc.
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; skip slip st, sc in next 14 sc.  (14)
Rds 9-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (14)
RIGHT CHEEK:
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, leaving remaining sc unworked.  (6)
Rws 12-17: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (6)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; slip st in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in next sc.  (6)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in next slip st, 3 dc in next sc, slip st in next 2 sc, 3 dc in next sc, sc in next slip st.
Finish off.  Weave in ends.
LEFT CHEEK:
Rw 11: Skip next 2 sc on Rd 10, attach white in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 5 sc.  (6)
Rws 12-17: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (6)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; slip st in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in next sc.  (6)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in next slip st, 3 dc in next sc, slip st in next 2 sc, 3 dc in next sc, sc in next slip st.
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

NECK HAIR PATCH:
Rw 1: With MUZZLE facing, attach white in side of Rw 19 of LEFT CHEEK, sc in side of Rw 19, sc in side of next 8 Rws, working in skipped sc of Rd 10, sc2tog, sc in side of next 9 Rws of RIGHT CHEEK.  (19)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc.  (18)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc.  (17)
Rws 4-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (17)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, 5 dc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog.  (19)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, skip next 5 dc, sc in next 7 sc.  (14)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc.  (13)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (13)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, 5 dc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc.  (17)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, skip next 5 dc, sc in next 6 sc.  (12)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc.  (11)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (11)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, 5 dc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc.  (15)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, skip next 5 dc, sc in next 5 sc.  (10)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (10)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog.  (8)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog.  (6)
Rw 20: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog.  (4)
Rw 21: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc2tog.  (2)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew MUZZLE and HECK HAIR PATCH to HEAD adding some stuffing in MUZZLE before closing.

RED SIDEBURNS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With red, ch 4, slip st in second ch from hook, 5 dc in next ch, slip st in next ch.
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew RED SIDEBURNS to HEAD.

NOSE, MOUTH, AND TEETH:
Embroider NOSE, MOUTH and TEETH 1on HOWLOGAN.

EYES:
Embroider EYES on HOWLOGAN.

FOREHEAD BLACK MARKINGS:
Embroider FOREHEAD BLACK MARKINGS on HOWLOGAN.

EARS (MAKE 2):
INNER EARS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With white, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook.  (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (2)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc across.  (4)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (4)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (6)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (6)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (8)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.
OUTER EARS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With black, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook.  (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (2)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc across.  (4)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (4)  Change to red.
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (6)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (6)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (8)
Rw 8: Holding INNER EAR and OUTER EAR together, working in sides of rows, and working through both thicknesses, ch 1, sc in each row on each side of EARS with 3 sc in point while changing the color of OUTER EARS.
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew EARS to HEAD.

SPINE BUMPS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With gray, ch 21, slip st in second ch from hook, sc in next 18 ch, slip st in next ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, slip st in next ch, sc in next 18 sc, slip st in next ch, slip st in first slip st.  (40)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew SPINE BUMPS to BODY of HOWLOGAN.

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