Crochet Adorable Baby Igogoshka FREE Today

Get ready to create the cutest little Baby Igogoshka with this easy-to-follow master class! Perfect for a quick project or a lovely gift, this pattern will guide you step-by-step.

Materials You’ll Need:

• Plush yarn in your main color (approx. 100-120m)
• Faux fur yarn (for the mane)
• Black iris thread (for detailing facial features)
• Safety eyes, 6mm
• Small amount of fiberfill stuffing
• Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn – usually 3.0mm-4.0mm for plush yarn, check your yarn label!)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• inc: increase (work 2 single crochet stitches in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• ch: chain stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• (…)xN: repeat the instructions in brackets N times

Important Pattern Notes:

• This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
• Use a stitch marker to keep track of your first stitch in each round.
• The number in parentheses at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round.

Let’s Crochet Your Baby Igogoshka!

Body (Starting with Main Color Yarn)

Begin with your main color yarn.

Round 1: Make 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 stitches)

Round 2: In this round, we’ll create the first two legs!

• Work 1 inc (2 sc in the first stitch).
• To make a Leg: Chain 4, then starting from the 2nd chain from your hook, work 1 hdc, then 2 sl st. Now, sl st back into the base stitch on the body where you started the chain. This completes the first leg.
• Work (inc) x2 (2 sc in next stitch, repeat once).
• Make another Leg: Chain 4, then starting from the 2nd chain from your hook, work 1 hdc, then 2 sl st. Now, sl st back into the base stitch on the body where you started the chain. This completes the second leg.
• Work (inc) x3 (2 sc in next stitch, repeat twice). (12 stitches)

Rounds 3-5: Work 1 sc in each of the 12 stitches around. (12 stitches per round, 3 rounds total)

Round 6: In this round, we’ll create the arms!

• Work 1 sc.
• To make an Arm: Work 1 sc in the current stitch, then Chain 4. Starting from the 2nd chain from your hook, work 1 hdc, then 2 sl st. Now, sl st back into the base stitch on the body where you started the arm chain. This completes the first arm.
• Work 4 sc.
• Make another Arm: Work 1 sc in the current stitch, then Chain 4. Starting from the 2nd chain from your hook, work 1 hdc, then 2 sl st. Now, sl st back into the base stitch on the body where you started the arm chain. This completes the second arm.
• Work 5 sc. (12 stitches)

Start to stuff the body firmly with fiberfill. Make sure it’s evenly distributed and shaped well.

Round 7: Work (dec) x6. (6 stitches)

Muzzle and Head

Continue directly from the body into the muzzle.

Round 8: Work (inc) x2, then 4 hdc in the *next* single stitch, then (inc) x3. (14 stitches)

(Note: “4 hdc in one stitch” creates a distinct bump for the muzzle.)

Round 9: Work 4 sc, 1 hdc, then (2 hdc in next stitch) x2, 1 hdc, 6 sc. (16 stitches)

Round 10: Work 5 sc, 4 hdc, 7 sc. (16 stitches)

Round 11: Work 4 sc, (dec) x4, 4 sc. (12 stitches)

Round 12: Work 1 sc in each of the 12 stitches around. (12 stitches)

Round 13: In this round, we’ll add the ears!

• Work 2 sc.
• To make an Ear: Work 1 sc in the current stitch, then Chain 2. Now, sl st back into the base stitch on the body where you started the ear chain. This completes the first ear.
• Work 6 sc.
• Make another Ear: Work 1 sc in the current stitch, then Chain 2. Now, sl st back into the base stitch on the body where you started the ear chain. This completes the second ear.
• Work 2 sc. (12 stitches)

Insert your 6mm safety eyes between Round 11 and Round 12. Position them above the muzzle and secure them. Adjust as needed to get a cute expression!

Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill. Shape as you stuff to create a nice round head.

Round 14: Work (dec) x6. (6 stitches)

Once you’ve done the decreases, cut a longer tail of yarn. Pull the remaining ring tight by weaving your yarn tail through the front loops of the last 6 stitches (from outside to inside) and pulling gently. Secure the yarn and weave in any loose ends.

Finishing Touches

• Facial Details: Using your black iris thread and a yarn needle, carefully embroider small eyelids around the top of the safety eyes for a sleepy look. Add eyebrows above the eyes, tiny nostrils on the muzzle, and a small bridle/mouth line.
• Mane: Take your faux fur yarn. Using slip stitches, attach the mane to the top and back of the head, creating a fluffy hairstyle. You can make short stitches for a denser look or longer ones for a shaggier mane.
• Tail: Create a small tail by chaining a few stitches and attaching some faux fur yarn to the end, or by simply attaching a small tuft of faux fur yarn to the back of the body.

Congratulations! You’ve just crocheted your adorable Baby Igogoshka!

We hope you enjoyed this free master class. Feel free to explore other patterns from Lyubov Sofrygina!