Being from Central Ohio, it is almost a requirement to be an Ohio State Buckeye fan. I can’t say that I am, but most of my extended family is. This year for the family gift exchange, I thought there should be a plush Brutus, to love, and squeeze. This was the end result.
Let me know if you find any problems with the pattern.
Copyright Wendy’s Wild Life 2011
Materials and Notes
Vanna’s Choice – Beige
I love this yarn – Brown
Caron Simply Soft – Grey Heather
I love this yarn – Fire red
I love this yarn – Black
I love this yarn – White
15 mm plastic safety eyes in white
Large eye yarn needle
Poly fiberfill
Stitches
Bobble – work 1 part of DC 3 times into designated, YO, pull through all four loops on hook.
Abbreviations
Ch – chain
SC – Single crochet
DEC – SC two stitches together
INC – two SC in same stitch
SL – slip stitch
Instruction
Head
With beige ch 5
SC in 2nd chain from hook, 2 SC, 3 SC in last stitch, 3 SC in stitches on the reverse side, 3 SC in space from first stitch. (12)
SC, bobble, SC, 3 INC, 3 SC, 3 INC (18)
[3 SC, (1 SC, INC) 3 times] 2 times (24)
3 SC (1 SC, INC, 1 SC) 3 times, 3 SC, (1 SC, INC, 1 SC) 3 times (30)
[3 SC, (INC, 3 SC) 3 times] 2 times (36)
[3 SC, (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 3 times] 2 times (42)
[3 SC, (5 SC, INC) 3 times] 2 times (48)
[3 SC (3 SC, INC, 3 SC) 3 times] 2 times (54) change colors to brown in last stitch.
9-18. 10 rows SC
Attach white eyes above nose.
19. (7 SC, DEC) 6 times (48)
20. (6 SC, DEC) 6 times (42)
21. (5 SC, DEC) 6 times (36)
22. (4 SC, DEC) 6 times (30)
23. (3 SC, DEC) 6 times (24)
Stuff
24. (2 SC, DEC) 6 times (18)
25. (1 SC, DEC) 6 times (12)
26. (DEC) 6 times (6)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew through last six stitches and pull up tight to close the opening.
Using black embroider mouth with straight stitches. Embroider eyebrows over the eyes.
Hat
In grey Ch 2,
6 SC in 2nd chain from hook
INC in each stitch
(SC, INC) 6 times (18)
(SC, INC, SC) 6 times (24)
(3 SC, INC) 6 times (30)
5 rows SC, change to red in last stitch for the brim
7 SC, SL
Turn, SL, 5 SC, SL
Turn, SL, 3 SC, SL
Fasten off, embroider an “O” on the front of the hat in red
Body
In red CH 5,
SC in 2nd chain from hook, 2 SC, 3 SC in last stitch, 3 SC in stitches on the reverse side, 3 SC in space from first stitch. (12)
3 SC, 3 INC, 3 SC, 3 INC (18)
[3 SC, (1 SC, INC) 3 times] 2 times (24)
4-6. SC 3 rows change colors to grey in the last stitch
7-9. SC 3 rows change colors to red in the last stitch
9-11. SC 3 rows change colors to grey in the last stitch
12. (2 SC, DEC) 6 times (18)
13-14. SC 2 rows, change colors to red in last stitch, cut grey
15-23. SC 9 rows, change colors to black in last stitch. Leave a long strand of red to define legs
24. 11 SC, bobble stitch in the next three stitches, SC, bobble stitch in the next three stitches.
Stuff
25. (1 SC, DEC) 6 times (12)
26. (DEC) 6 times (6)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew through last six stitches and pull up tight to close the opening.
Using red yarn, thread though center from front to back, go back through one stitch lower, pull tight to define the legs. Repeat down the legs.
Sew to head
Arms (make 2)
In white Ch 2
4 SC in 2nd chain from hook
2. (INC, SC) 2 times (6)
3. SC row, change color to red
4. (INC) 6 times (12)
5. SC row, change color to grey
6-7. 2 rows SC, change color to red
8-9. 2 rows SC, change color to grey
10-11. Repeat rows 6-7
12-13. Repeat rows 8-9
14. SC row
15. DEC 6 times
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew through last six stitches and pull up tight to close the opening.
Sew to shoulders
Towel
In white, Ch 6
SC in 2nd chain from hook, 4 SC
Ch 1, turn, SC in each stitch across
3-6. Repeat row 2
Fasten off.
Embroider “OSU” on the towel using the picture for guidance. Sew to front on Brutus.
Totally going to make one for my boyfriend- The Michigan Fan! Hahahahaha
Hilarious, I’m sure he’ll love throwing it at the screen.
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What size crochet hook? I can’t wait to get started.
I usually use an E hook when doing stuffed creatures to make sure that the stitches are nice and tight and the stuffing doesn’t come out. Have fun.
Is there a video for this pattern? If so can you tell me where to look cause I’m stuck.
There is just the pattern. I can possibly walk you through it if you tell me where you are having trouble.
Reblogged this on thiscrazycraftlife and commented:
This crocheted Brutus is Amazing. My SIL was making crocheted bears for me, but I think we just might attempt this pattern next. Thanks so much for the free pattern!
I love this. I am going to attempt this, and thanks so much for the free pattern. Reblogged!
Thank you so much. I’d love to see your completed projects.
Thank you for this pattern! I can’t wait to try it! My family (who, incidentally, is related to the great Woody Hayes) is from Columbus, and my grandfather used to usher at the Horseshoe at every home game. (Only missed two games in 30+ years!) I’m such a devoted Buckeye fan, my kitchen is scarlet and gray. This pattern will definitely go on my to-do list!
That’s a great story. I hope you like the pattern. Let me know if there are any problems. Also send me a picture if you want. I love to see finished works.
I have been looking for a pattern like this for a year. Thank you.
Have you thought about making a YouTube video for this. Unfortunately, I am a better learner through watching than reading. But I am going to give it my best shot. Thanks.
I don’t think I am YouTube ready. I have been looking into the necessary editing software and hardware as I think just watching me crochet for a few hours would be really boring.
One more question. Can you use Red Heart Super Saver yarn instead? I would love to try and make this, but don’t want to spend tons of time making and mere second of frogging it..lol. Thanks for getting back on the last question.
Having trouble starting is it ch5 1sc in 2nd ch than 2 sc in 3 ch than skip 4 ch and 3 sc in 5th ch than turn and 3 sc in all stitches on other side ? I hope you can understand what I am saying?
Marilyn:
SC in the 2nd chain from hook. Sc in each of the next two stitches, 3 SC in the 5th chain, turn SC in 3 of the stitches on the reverse side and then 3 SC in the beginning loop. This gives you an oval to start with. 3 stitches on each end with 3 stitches on each side in between the ends. Hope this helped.
Wendy
Thanks so much , I get it now
Glad to have Brutus pattern. BODY rows 7 to 9 use grey then change to red for rows 9 to 12. Numbers are conflicting. Would be helpful if all rows are numbered.
I will note that if I ever decide to offer the pattern for sale.
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