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Taran Tarantula
"Taran Tarantula is a sweet and cuddley tarantula that is absolutely adorable. Whether you choose to gift him to a child for play or use him as a Halloween decor, Taran is fun to make and great to have around. He is a big hit with children, being the perfect size to sit on their head, shoulder or even to potentially spook an unsuspecting friend ;-). Skill Level: • Intermediate Terminology: • U.S. Terminology Finished Size: • 8” Long along the body x 13.5” wide across the legs measuring from the end of one foot on the left and one foot on the right. Abbreviations: • CH = Chain • MC = Magic Circle • ST = Stitch • SL ST = Slip Stitch • SC = Single Crochet • SCDEC = Single Crochet Decrease • SCINC = Single Crochet Increase • FO = Finish Off Supplies: • 5.5 mm (I) Furls Odyssey Crochet Hook • 71 yards/65 m (3.5 oz/100g) of We Crochet Fable Fur in Corvo • 25 yards/23 m (1.2 oz/35g) of We Crochet Fable Fur in Falke • Polyester Stuffing • Tapestry Needle • Scissors • Stitch Markers • 2 – 20 mm Safety Eyes – I used Champagne Glitter Eyes from Chateau Bornais Crochet on Etsy."
Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)
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