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MATERIALS:

Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn in any color, size F hook or hook to obtain gauge, needle to take yarn, small amount of cream color felt, Black fabric paint, chenille stems, 3\4” round magnets, stuffing, sewing needle and sewing thread.
GAUGE: 6 hdc sts = 1-1\2”, 3 rows hdc = 1”
FINISHED SIZE: Small Bug: 3” tall.  Medium Bug: 4” tall.  Tall Bug: 4-3\4” tall.
PLEASE NOTE ABOUT MAGNETS:  I’ve tried several different brands of magnets and have found that the craft magnets found in most craft stores are not strong enough for this project.  You need a magnet that can attract through two layers of crocheted material.  The best I’ve found is HM or House-Mates Hardware 3\4” disc magnets.  I’ve have found them at both Home Depot and Lowe’s in the screw\nut\bolt isle.  You need a magnet that is strong enough to make that same magnet next to it flip to the correct pole and stick together.
HEAD:
With yarn and F hook ch-3, sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch-1, work 10 hdc in ring, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.  (10 sts)
RND 2: (2 hdc next st hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.  (15 sts)

RND 3-5: Hdc ea st around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.  End rnd 5 fasten off.
HEAD BOTTOM:
With same color yarn and F hook rep rnd 1-2 of head, fasten off.
MAGNET COVER:
With yarn and F hook rep rnd 1 of head.
RND 2-3: Hdc ea st around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.  End rnd 3 fasten off.
PUTTING THE HEAD TOGETHER:
Place magnet into cover and sew to the center of the head’s bottom.  This will be the wring side of the piece.  

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