Capricorn Kid

The 10th astrological sign in the zodiac, capricorns are said to be hardworking, goal-minded individuals who like to set lofty challenges for themselves. That go-getter kind of attitude will come in handy when working through the tail scales on this adorable little sea goat!

Finished Measurements

Height 7in/18cm

Width 8in/21cm

Length 8in/21cm

Materials

• Berroco Comfort Chunky

A 1 skein in 5700 Chalk

B 1 skein in 5726 Cornflower

C 3 yds in 5734 Liquorice

• Berroco Comfort

D 1 skein in 9700 Chalk

E 1 skein in 9705 Pretty Pink

F 1 skein in 9703 Barley

G 1 skein in 9763 Navy Blue

H 1 skein in 9709 Jadeite

I 1 skein in 9753 Agean Sea

J 1 skein in 9747 Cadet

• Knit Picks Fable Fur

K 1 skein in 28717 Eisbar

L 1 skein in 28725 Hibou

M 1 skein in 29440 Andesite

• Size H (5mm) crochet hook

• Size F (3.75mm) crochet hook

• Stitch markers

• 1 pair 30mm slit-pupil safety eyes

• Tapestry needle

• Round-headed pins

• Stuffing

• Optional: 5 lengths of paperwrapped floral wire, each

18in/46cm long, if wiring beast

• Optional: Fake eyelashes (Ardell Professional 3D Faux Mink)

Head

With A and size H (5mm) hook, ch 5. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook and working in BRlps, sc 3, sc 3 in next ch; rotate ch; starting in FSlps of next ch, sc 2, sc 2 in next ch. (10)

Note: Work in BLO to end unless otherwise indicated.

Rnd 2: Sc 3 in next st, sc 2, sc 3 in next st, sc 1, sc 3 in next st, sc 2, sc 3 in next st, sc 1. (18)

Rnd 3: Sc 1, BPsc 8, sc 1, sc 3 in next st, loosely sl st 6, sc 3 in next st. (22)

Rnd 4: Sc2tog, sc 5, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog 2 times, sc 5. (18)

Rnd 5: Sc 2 in next 8 sts, sc 10. (26)

Rnd 6: Sc 1, (sc 1, sc 2 in next st, sc 1) 6 times, sc 1, (sc 1, sc 2 in next st, sc 1) 2 times. (34)

Rnd 7: Sc 34.

Rnd 8: Sc 3, sc 2 in next st, (sc 3, sc 2 in next st, sc 2) 5 times. (40)

Rnds 9–12: Sc 40.

Rnd 13: (Sc2tog, sc 2) 10 times. (30)

Rnd 14: Sc 30.

Rnd 15: (Sc 1, sc2tog) 10 times. (20)

Rnd 16: Sc2tog 10 times. (10)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff head 50% full.

Install Safety Eyes

Count from BPsc of Rnd 3 to help locate Rnds 8 and 9 and insert eye posts bet Rnds 8 and 9 with 13 sts of sp bet the top edges of eyes.

Stuff head firmly, close hole, and weave in end.

Shape Nose Bridge (fig q )

With A, apply a sink st bet inner corners of eyes, pulling gently to sink eyes into head and define nose bridge.

Upper Muzzle

With D and size F (3.75mm) hook, loosely ch 6.

Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook and working in BRlps, sc 4, sc 3 in next ch; rotate ch; starting in next ch and working in FSlps, sc 3, sc 2 in next ch. (12)

Rnd 2: (Sc 2, sc 2 in next st) 4 times. (16)

Rnd 3: (Sc 1, sc 2 in next st, sc 2) 4 times. (20)

Rnd 4: Sc 2, ch 6, sk ch-6, sk 6 sts, sc 12.