DESCRIPTION
Tatum the Tiger is a minimal sewing project with the legs, arms, and tail crocheted into the body as you work, and the body and head are worked as one piece. The only sewing required is for the ears and snout.

SPECIFICS
Measurements: Approximately 5.5" tall when sitting
Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G)
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Yarn Weight: Medium (4), Worsted
Yardage: color A (orange): 85 yds, color B (beige): 6 yds, color C (black): 4 yds
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes

ABBREVIATIONS
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

SPECIAL STITCHES
SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.