It’s my opinion that everyone should have a squirrel friend. Now you can make your very own, modeled after Hodge and Podge or the newest resident of Squirrel Picnic, Eric.
Eric is a bioengineer from NIT (Nut Institute of Technology) who has come all the way to Colorado to genetically modify a tree that will grow the biggest nuts on earth. Even though Hodge and Podge aren’t quite sure what to make of him yet, they know the best way to get to know a new neighbor is to throw him a welcome party.
This pattern includes instructions for two different tail options: a crochet tail and one sewn from faux fur. Hodge and Podge and Eric were made with faux fur tails, but I wanted to offer a crochet option for anyone who might prefer it.
Also, I originally recommended sewing the tail onto the squirrel’s back. But that made it difficult to fit the squirrels with clothing. So I needed to come up with a detachable tail method… because it’s just so much fun to make tiny costumes for them! I came up with the technique of sewing buttons onto the tail and then inserting each button through a stitch in the back of the squirrel’s head or body to attach the tail temporarily. It holds just as firmly as if it were sewn on, and in my opinion, the squirrels seem steadier on their feet this way.
Whichever method you use, I hope you enjoy making a squirrel friend of your very own.
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